Howdy from Central Oregon

PBCowboy · 03-02-2016, 12:25 PM

Didn't realize how 'international' this site is! All over the world. I discovered the forums while looking for some information on a Vivitar lens I saw for sale. I really enjoyed the reviews of that lens and others. I look forward to learning more about my Pentax K30 I recently purchased. Been using point and shoot digital cameras up to this time. 20 plus yrs ago I did have a MESuper Pentax (which I still have) but the new DSLR cameras are so much more advanced.

Swift1 · 03-02-2016, 12:29 PM

Welcome fellow Oregonian!

C_Jones · 03-02-2016, 12:32 PM

Welcome to the forums. I hope you enjoy your Pentax DSLR experience.

jimr-pdx · 03-02-2016, 12:32 PM

Welcome from near Oregon

I also began with an ME Super, and I've enjoyed Vivitar lenses with my Pentax - especially the #77 Kobori types.

**jatrax** · 03-02-2016, 12:50 PM

Welcome from the other side of the mountains.

PBCowboy · 03-02-2016, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Swift1

Welcome fellow Oregonian!

Thanks for the welcome. Swift1 viewed your website and enjoyed your photos. We had a Mamiya C330 (I think) at work which I used for a bit and the negs seemed Huge compared to 35mm. And of course the detail in the photos was awesome. Keep up the good work with your 6X7s. Thanks too for the article on the Epson flatbed scanner (which is gathering dust on a shelf) I am going to get it out and use it.

Swift1 · 03-02-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by PBCowboy

Thanks for the welcome. Swift1 viewed your website and enjoyed your photos. We had a Mamiya C330 (I think) at work which I used for a bit and the negs seemed Huge compared to 35mm. And of course the detail in the photos was awesome. Keep up the good work with your 6X7s. Thanks too for the article on the Epson flatbed scanner (which is gathering dust on a shelf) I am going to get it out and use it.

Thanks!
If you get some scanning done, make sure to share the results in the Film SLR subforum.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-02-2016, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by PBCowboy

Didn't realize how 'international' this site is! All over the world.

Welcome, some folk here even from the Highlands of Scotland.

smf · 03-02-2016, 02:43 PM

Welcome and best wishes.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-02-2016, 09:55 PM

Hi PBCowboy. Welcome aboard the forum.

**TER-OR** · 03-03-2016, 06:34 AM

Welcome to the clubhouse!

Using the manual lenses on modern Pentax DSLRs is a bit easier than some other brands. Depending on the lens, it can be very easy. Your film experience will help.

03-02-2016, 12:25 PM	#1
PBCowboy New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 3	Howdy from Central Oregon Didn't realize how 'international' this site is! All over the world. I discovered the forums while looking for some information on a Vivitar lens I saw for sale. I really enjoyed the reviews of that lens and others. I look forward to learning more about my Pentax K30 I recently purchased. Been using point and shoot digital cameras up to this time. 20 plus yrs ago I did have a MESuper Pentax (which I still have) but the new DSLR cameras are so much more advanced.

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Welcome from near Oregon I also began with an ME Super, and I've enjoyed Vivitar lenses with my Pentax - especially the #77 Kobori types.

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03-02-2016, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#6
PBCowboy New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Swift1 Welcome fellow Oregonian! Thanks for the welcome. Swift1 viewed your website and enjoyed your photos. We had a Mamiya C330 (I think) at work which I used for a bit and the negs seemed Huge compared to 35mm. And of course the detail in the photos was awesome. Keep up the good work with your 6X7s. Thanks too for the article on the Epson flatbed scanner (which is gathering dust on a shelf) I am going to get it out and use it.

03-02-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by PBCowboy Thanks for the welcome. Swift1 viewed your website and enjoyed your photos. We had a Mamiya C330 (I think) at work which I used for a bit and the negs seemed Huge compared to 35mm. And of course the detail in the photos was awesome. Keep up the good work with your 6X7s. Thanks too for the article on the Epson flatbed scanner (which is gathering dust on a shelf) I am going to get it out and use it. Thanks! If you get some scanning done, make sure to share the results in the Film SLR subforum.

03-02-2016, 02:27 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by PBCowboy Didn't realize how 'international' this site is! All over the world. Welcome, some folk here even from the Highlands of Scotland.

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smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Welcome and best wishes.

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome to the clubhouse! Using the manual lenses on modern Pentax DSLRs is a bit easier than some other brands. Depending on the lens, it can be very easy. Your film experience will help.