Originally posted by Robinta Hi all.
I'm a 48 year old dad of two boys and live in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.
20 years ago I spent some time with 35mm as my hobby but gradually that died away although I've always liked taking pictures with compacts and cameraphones. This year upgrading to a Galaxy S6 and getting some positive feedback to some shots on Flickr etc.have rekindled the bug.
I looked at CSCs and Bridge cameras but knew I really wanted a DSLR however a Pentax seemed out of my range. Black Friday at Jessops changed that and the K-S1 was available with the kit lens for £240 instead of £420. It would have been rude not too ! This meant I now have a camera that can use my old manual lenses from my P30t (28-80, 28mm, 80-200) as well giving me a load of options.
I read every review I could on the Pentax and the only negatives really were around its pricing (obviously not an issue for the price I paid) and ergonomics.
Now ive never owned a DSLR or even an autofocus 35mm slr so for me the camera is superb. I have no issues with the handling or controls as someone coming from another equivalent might, in fact I love it.
The only issue is getting outside at the moment, a combination of awful weather and work/family commitments.
in fact ive already added the 35mm F2.4 DA lens to the collection !
I hope to add some decent shots to the site soon
Thanks for reading
Robin Taylor
Hi Robin - welcome. I'm only a few miles from you, as it happens
Congrats on the K-S1 - also on the DA35 f/2.4; one of my favourite lenses
I know what you mean about the weather - today in particular, with a lot of snow and drizzle. Most of my photography has been indoors for the last week or two...