Sincere thanks from South Texas!

wralyn · 11-03-2015, 07:15 PM

In 2007, I bought an Olympus E-510. Great camera, but I always had problems with slow-focusing/hunting. I've used it on and off over the years, but never truly satisfied. A few weeks ago, I picked up a Canon Rebel XTi for cheap and couldn't believe how much more enjoyable it was than the Olympus. I've been using it non-stop and having a great time, but I miss some of the features like Live View and the ease of using legacy glass. This all led me to researching Pentax...which was my second choice in 2007. Anyway...after doing my homework and reading this forum daily for a couple of weeks, I ordered a K-50 with the 18-55mm lens. Already hitting eBay for the vintage stuff. Camera should be in by the weekend. Looking forward to giving it a workout.

Thanks for all the great info!

bertwert · 11-03-2015, 07:45 PM

Enjoy the K-50!
It is a great camera.
Welcome to the forum.

**Nakedgun** · 11-03-2015, 10:18 PM

Welcome!
My wife loves her K-50. Good choice.

alamo5000 · 11-04-2015, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by wralyn

Already hitting eBay for the vintage stuff.

Right now there are excellent deals here in the marketplace. If I was shopping I wouldn't look far beyond that.

**csa** · 11-04-2015, 07:43 AM

Welcome to the forums! Congratulations on your K50; this will give you great photos & fun using it!

Please don't hesitate to post some right here on the forums.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-04-2015, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by wralyn

Camera should be in by the weekend

Welcome aboard, enjoy that new camera once you get your hands on her.

wralyn · 11-04-2015, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by alamo5000

Right now there are excellent deals here in the marketplace. If I was shopping I wouldn't look far beyond that.

I intend to check it out, but old habits die hard. Plus, I may try to pick up the 35mm and maybe 50mm DA primes. I'm going to play around with the kit lens for a while and see which length I like best. As stated earlier, the information here has been great. The lens and camera reviews from actual users are invaluable.

debakarma · 11-04-2015, 07:42 PM

Welcome to the forum. I always buy from PF members. Ebay is kind of dicey. Have fun with your K-50.

11-03-2015, 07:15 PM	#1
wralyn New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 7	Sincere thanks from South Texas! In 2007, I bought an Olympus E-510. Great camera, but I always had problems with slow-focusing/hunting. I've used it on and off over the years, but never truly satisfied. A few weeks ago, I picked up a Canon Rebel XTi for cheap and couldn't believe how much more enjoyable it was than the Olympus. I've been using it non-stop and having a great time, but I miss some of the features like Live View and the ease of using legacy glass. This all led me to researching Pentax...which was my second choice in 2007. Anyway...after doing my homework and reading this forum daily for a couple of weeks, I ordered a K-50 with the 18-55mm lens. Already hitting eBay for the vintage stuff. Camera should be in by the weekend. Looking forward to giving it a workout. Thanks for all the great info!

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Enjoy the K-50! It is a great camera. Welcome to the forum.

11-03-2015, 10:18 PM	#3
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11-04-2015, 05:38 AM	#4
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by wralyn Already hitting eBay for the vintage stuff. Right now there are excellent deals here in the marketplace. If I was shopping I wouldn't look far beyond that.

11-04-2015, 07:43 AM	#5
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Welcome to the forums! Congratulations on your K50; this will give you great photos & fun using it! Please don't hesitate to post some right here on the forums.

11-04-2015, 01:02 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: 57,815	Originally posted by wralyn Camera should be in by the weekend Welcome aboard, enjoy that new camera once you get your hands on her.

11-04-2015, 05:41 PM	#7
wralyn New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by alamo5000 Right now there are excellent deals here in the marketplace. If I was shopping I wouldn't look far beyond that. I intend to check it out, but old habits die hard. Plus, I may try to pick up the 35mm and maybe 50mm DA primes. I'm going to play around with the kit lens for a while and see which length I like best. As stated earlier, the information here has been great. The lens and camera reviews from actual users are invaluable.

11-04-2015, 07:42 PM	#8
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forum. I always buy from PF members. Ebay is kind of dicey. Have fun with your K-50.

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