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madclan · 03-08-2016, 06:10 AM

Hi there,

I got back into shooting a little while ago. It's a hobby that helps get me out of the house.

I grew up shooting on Pentax so when I was looking to buy my first DSLR it was my first choice and just a matter of finding something that was in the right price range.

I've been really happy with the camera and am looking at expanding my lens collection.

**TER-OR** · 03-08-2016, 06:45 AM

It's a great hobby for walking around your region, a good reason to get outdoors.
Welcome from Chicago.

C_Jones · 03-08-2016, 07:40 AM

Welcome to the forums.

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-08-2016, 08:04 AM

Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing some of your images.

loco · 03-08-2016, 09:13 AM

Welcome! Which camera did you pick up?

madclan · 03-08-2016, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by loco

Welcome! Which camera did you pick up?

I picked the K-50. It came with the regular 18-55 Lens, which is my default obviously. From my previous camera (A regular SLR) I have some cheaper lenses as well a 28-80 and a 100-300.

loco · 03-08-2016, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by madclan

I picked the K-50. It came with the regular 18-55 Lens, which is my default obviously. From my previous camera (A regular SLR) I have some cheaper lenses as well a 28-80 and a 100-300.

Nice camera! I shot with the K-30 and really enjoyed it before eventually getting a K-3. The K-30/K-50 were a great value!

**BigMackCam** · 03-08-2016, 12:58 PM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your K-50 - you're in good company here!

**TER-OR** · 03-08-2016, 01:32 PM

Time to put the combo through its paces, you'll have a lot of fun learning the system.

jack002 · 03-08-2016, 01:49 PM

Welcome! I assume you have tried using your old film lenses on your new camera? You can do it, that's what I love about Pentax.

madclan · 03-08-2016, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jack002

Welcome! I assume you have tried using your old film lenses on your new camera? You can do it, that's what I love about Pentax.

I have indeed. It's part of the reason I decided to go with Pentax because it meant having the extra lenses. Fantastic that they make it so easy to keep using some of the older lenses on newer cameras.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-08-2016, 10:08 PM

Hi madclan. Welcome to the Pentax forum.

debakarma · 03-08-2016, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by madclan

I've been really happy with the camera and am looking at expanding my lens collection.

Welcome to the forum. You are getting LBA fever! Take care.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-09-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by madclan

It's a hobby that helps get me out of the house

Welcome aboard, be careful with that excuse, it could be deemed as AWOL when you start putting serious amounts of time.

03-08-2016, 06:10 AM	#1
madclan New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4	Getting back into shooting Hi there, I got back into shooting a little while ago. It's a hobby that helps get me out of the house. I grew up shooting on Pentax so when I was looking to buy my first DSLR it was my first choice and just a matter of finding something that was in the right price range. I've been really happy with the camera and am looking at expanding my lens collection.

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	It's a great hobby for walking around your region, a good reason to get outdoors. Welcome from Chicago.

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	Welcome to the forums.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing some of your images.

03-08-2016, 09:13 AM	#5
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Welcome! Which camera did you pick up?

03-08-2016, 12:45 PM	#6
madclan New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco Welcome! Which camera did you pick up? I picked the K-50. It came with the regular 18-55 Lens, which is my default obviously. From my previous camera (A regular SLR) I have some cheaper lenses as well a 28-80 and a 100-300.

03-08-2016, 12:55 PM	#7
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by madclan I picked the K-50. It came with the regular 18-55 Lens, which is my default obviously. From my previous camera (A regular SLR) I have some cheaper lenses as well a 28-80 and a 100-300. Nice camera! I shot with the K-30 and really enjoyed it before eventually getting a K-3. The K-30/K-50 were a great value!

03-08-2016, 12:58 PM	#8
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your K-50 - you're in good company here!

03-08-2016, 01:32 PM	#9
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Time to put the combo through its paces, you'll have a lot of fun learning the system.

03-08-2016, 01:49 PM	#10
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	Welcome! I assume you have tried using your old film lenses on your new camera? You can do it, that's what I love about Pentax.

03-08-2016, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#11
madclan New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by jack002 Welcome! I assume you have tried using your old film lenses on your new camera? You can do it, that's what I love about Pentax. I have indeed. It's part of the reason I decided to go with Pentax because it meant having the extra lenses. Fantastic that they make it so easy to keep using some of the older lenses on newer cameras.

03-08-2016, 10:08 PM	#12
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi madclan. Welcome to the Pentax forum.

03-08-2016, 10:20 PM	#13
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by madclan I've been really happy with the camera and am looking at expanding my lens collection. Welcome to the forum. You are getting LBA fever! Take care.

03-09-2016, 01:54 PM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by madclan It's a hobby that helps get me out of the house Welcome aboard, be careful with that excuse, it could be deemed as AWOL when you start putting serious amounts of time.

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