New K-50 Owner

poohsoutlaw · 11-02-2015, 08:14 AM

Hello everyone my real name is Jerry Maher and I live in
Oswego, N.Y. which is located in Central NY.
I'm dumb as a bag of rocks when it comes to my new Pentex K-50.
To this point I have shot with nothing but Sony Equipment from the 717 - 828 and my Alpha 100.
This K-50 was just purchased for my by an anonymous friend.
All I can say is wow right out of the box.
Stupid question already how do I set that bright setting to normal. O can't get back to that screen.

bertwert · 11-02-2015, 08:39 AM

It's a great camera!
Welcome to the forum!

Pavel_Zhelev · 11-02-2015, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by poohsoutlaw

I'm dumb as a bag of rocks when it comes to my new Pentex K-50.

Apparently the camera choice is defeating your statement. Enjoy!!!

bertwert · 11-02-2015, 11:55 AM

If you read the manual you will learn a surprising amount.

Grippy · 11-02-2015, 02:08 PM

Welcome. I just made the move to Pentax with a K50 too. They are a ripper of a little camera

**Kerrowdown** · 11-02-2015, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by poohsoutlaw

'm dumb as a bag of rocks

Welcome aboard, don't throw them away, they're handy for adding extra weight to the tripod for increased stability.

**Des** · 11-02-2015, 05:42 PM

Welcome Jerry. Enjoyed your post.

Originally posted by poohsoutlaw

Stupid question already how do I set that bright setting to normal. O can't get back to that screen.

I guess you mean the setting for jpg photos? Press the Info button. On the back screen, select the top left icon (Custom Image) using the 4-way controller. Press Ok. Then you have a choice of settings. Select the one you want using the 4-way controller. (On my K-30, Natural is the second from the left.) Then press OK.

debakarma · 11-02-2015, 07:52 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Originally posted by bertwert

If you read the manual you will learn a surprising amount.

Absolutely true, even though, I don't have the same camera, I know that Pentax menu is very intuitive. Play - that the best way to learn.

**Nakedgun** · 11-02-2015, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by poohsoutlaw

This K-50 was just purchased for my by an anonymous friend.

Welcome!

I'll take that person, now. Thank you.

poohsoutlaw · 11-05-2015, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by Des

Welcome Jerry. Enjoyed your post.

I guess you mean the setting for jpg photos? Press the Info button. On the back screen, select the top left icon (Custom Image) using the 4-way controller. Press Ok. Then you have a choice of settings. Select the one you want using the 4-way controller. (On my K-30, Natural is the second from the left.) Then press OK.

Thanks Des that's exactly what I was looking for. This camera has produced some amazing photo's right out of the box. Now its time to play some. Thank You.

---------- Post added 11-05-15 at 03:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Welcome!

I'll take that person, now. Thank you.

Nakedgun, I heard from the person that purchased the camera for me. I shoot many photo's of children that are fighting Agressive Stage 4 Brain Cancer Pro Bono. Well my Alpha 100 is slowly dying so this person purchased the K-50 for me. At first I did a little jig not knowing why I was so fortunate and lucky to get such a nice camera. When I heard from this person (whom I've never met) and and he told me I inspired him and his family with my photo's of these children he decided to buy me a new camera. He had saved my address that I posted on my FB page once and was just going to send money for me to donate.
I cried when he text me and explained. I don't have any money to donate to these kids but, I am talented photographer so I donate my time always for free. I also do free shoots for special needs children.

---------- Post added 11-05-15 at 03:37 AM ----------

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Welcome!

I'll take that person, now. Thank you.

Nakedgun, I heard from the person that purchased the camera for me. I shoot many photo's of children that are fighting Agressive Stage 4 Brain Cancer Pro Bono. Well my Alpha 100 is slowly dying so this person purchased the K-50 for me. At first I did a little jig not knowing why I was so fortunate and lucky to get such a nice camera. When I heard from this person (whom I've never met) and and he told me I inspired him and his family with my photo's of these children he decided to buy me a new camera. He had saved my address that I posted on my FB page once and was just going to send money for me to donate.
I cried when he text me and explained. I don't have any money to donate to these kids but, I am talented photographer so I donate my time always for free. I also do free shoots for special needs children.

**Des** · 11-05-2015, 02:33 PM

That's a great story Jerry. I hope you will share some of your photos with us.

11-02-2015, 08:14 AM	#1
poohsoutlaw New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 2	New K-50 Owner Hello everyone my real name is Jerry Maher and I live in Oswego, N.Y. which is located in Central NY. I'm dumb as a bag of rocks when it comes to my new Pentex K-50. To this point I have shot with nothing but Sony Equipment from the 717 - 828 and my Alpha 100. This K-50 was just purchased for my by an anonymous friend. All I can say is wow right out of the box. Stupid question already how do I set that bright setting to normal. O can't get back to that screen.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	It's a great camera! Welcome to the forum!

11-02-2015, 11:54 AM	#3
Pavel_Zhelev Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 191	Originally posted by poohsoutlaw I'm dumb as a bag of rocks when it comes to my new Pentex K-50. Apparently the camera choice is defeating your statement. Enjoy!!!

11-02-2015, 11:55 AM	#4
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	If you read the manual you will learn a surprising amount.

11-02-2015, 02:08 PM	#5
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Welcome. I just made the move to Pentax with a K50 too. They are a ripper of a little camera

11-02-2015, 02:42 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by poohsoutlaw 'm dumb as a bag of rocks Welcome aboard, don't throw them away, they're handy for adding extra weight to the tripod for increased stability.

11-02-2015, 05:42 PM	#7
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Welcome Jerry. Enjoyed your post. Originally posted by poohsoutlaw Stupid question already how do I set that bright setting to normal. O can't get back to that screen. I guess you mean the setting for jpg photos? Press the Info button. On the back screen, select the top left icon (Custom Image) using the 4-way controller. Press Ok. Then you have a choice of settings. Select the one you want using the 4-way controller. (On my K-30, Natural is the second from the left.) Then press OK.

11-02-2015, 07:52 PM	#8
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forum. Originally posted by bertwert If you read the manual you will learn a surprising amount. Absolutely true, even though, I don't have the same camera, I know that Pentax menu is very intuitive. Play - that the best way to learn.

11-02-2015, 08:02 PM	#9
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Originally posted by poohsoutlaw This K-50 was just purchased for my by an anonymous friend. Welcome! I'll take that person, now. Thank you.

11-05-2015, 03:11 AM	#10
poohsoutlaw New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des Welcome Jerry. Enjoyed your post. I guess you mean the setting for jpg photos? Press the Info button. On the back screen, select the top left icon (Custom Image) using the 4-way controller. Press Ok. Then you have a choice of settings. Select the one you want using the 4-way controller. (On my K-30, Natural is the second from the left.) Then press OK. Thanks Des that's exactly what I was looking for. This camera has produced some amazing photo's right out of the box. Now its time to play some. Thank You. ---------- Post added 11-05-15 at 03:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by Nakedgun Welcome! I'll take that person, now. Thank you. Nakedgun, I heard from the person that purchased the camera for me. I shoot many photo's of children that are fighting Agressive Stage 4 Brain Cancer Pro Bono. Well my Alpha 100 is slowly dying so this person purchased the K-50 for me. At first I did a little jig not knowing why I was so fortunate and lucky to get such a nice camera. When I heard from this person (whom I've never met) and and he told me I inspired him and his family with my photo's of these children he decided to buy me a new camera. He had saved my address that I posted on my FB page once and was just going to send money for me to donate. I cried when he text me and explained. I don't have any money to donate to these kids but, I am talented photographer so I donate my time always for free. I also do free shoots for special needs children. ---------- Post added 11-05-15 at 03:37 AM ---------- Originally posted by Nakedgun Welcome! I'll take that person, now. Thank you. Nakedgun, I heard from the person that purchased the camera for me. I shoot many photo's of children that are fighting Agressive Stage 4 Brain Cancer Pro Bono. Well my Alpha 100 is slowly dying so this person purchased the K-50 for me. At first I did a little jig not knowing why I was so fortunate and lucky to get such a nice camera. When I heard from this person (whom I've never met) and and he told me I inspired him and his family with my photo's of these children he decided to buy me a new camera. He had saved my address that I posted on my FB page once and was just going to send money for me to donate. I cried when he text me and explained. I don't have any money to donate to these kids but, I am talented photographer so I donate my time always for free. I also do free shoots for special needs children.

11-05-2015, 02:33 PM	#11
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	That's a great story Jerry. I hope you will share some of your photos with us.