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**old_manual_guy** · 03-20-2016, 08:13 PM

I have owned a MX for 35 years. It was a pretty good investment since both of my kids used it for photography class. I have ordered a K-50 so I can start taking digital pictures. I need to document an estate. I am looking to re-use some my old lenses. I am thinking of tinkering with some vintage cameras.

**eaglem** · 03-20-2016, 09:24 PM

Welcome to the forum, good to have you back.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-20-2016, 10:05 PM

Hi old_manual_guy. Welcome to the Pentax forums. Good luck with the K-50.

**microlight** · 03-21-2016, 12:57 AM

Yes indeed, welcome. I also have a MX that I bought in the late 70s, and it's a prize of my collection. The K50 will serve you well, and you'll be able to use your M lenses in manual mode using the green button.

**old_manual_guy** · 03-21-2016, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by microlight

Yes indeed, welcome. I also have a MX that I bought in the late 70s, and it's a prize of my collection. The K50 will serve you well, and you'll be able to use your M lenses in manual mode using the green button.

Thanks for the tip about the green button. Looking forward to finding it.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-21-2016, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by old_manual_guy

I am looking to re-use some my old lenses

Welcome to the forum, that's just one of the many joys of Pentax owership, backwards lens compatability.

kjphilippona · 03-22-2016, 03:08 AM

Welcome from Alabama

debakarma · 03-25-2016, 11:16 AM

Welcome to the forum.

**old_manual_guy** · 04-21-2016, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by microlight

Yes indeed, welcome. I also have a MX that I bought in the late 70s, and it's a prize of my collection. The K50 will serve you well, and you'll be able to use your M lenses in manual mode using the green button.

I must confess I am struggling to understand the K-50 operating manual with regards to Pentax-M lens. Any idea where I might find a Using old lenses on DSLR for dummies thread?

**Kerrowdown** · 04-22-2016, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by old_manual_guy

Any idea where I might find a Using old lenses on DSLR for dummies thread?

Follow this link, it may help you.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...t=green+button

**old_manual_guy** · 04-24-2016, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Follow this link, it may help you.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...t=green+button

Thanks. I must confess that right after I whined about the situation, I found it on my own. This site really is great.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-24-2016, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by old_manual_guy

Thanks.

Your welcome.

Originally posted by old_manual_guy

I must confess that right after I whined about the situation, I found it on my own.

Better to find it twice, than not at all.

C_Jones · 04-25-2016, 04:32 PM

Welcome to the forums. I hope you enjoy your new Pentax camera.

03-20-2016, 08:13 PM	#1
old_manual_guy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Photos: Albums Posts: 74	Getting back into photography and maybe vintage camera repair I have owned a MX for 35 years. It was a pretty good investment since both of my kids used it for photography class. I have ordered a K-50 so I can start taking digital pictures. I need to document an estate. I am looking to re-use some my old lenses. I am thinking of tinkering with some vintage cameras.

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old_manual_guy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Originally posted by microlight Yes indeed, welcome. I also have a MX that I bought in the late 70s, and it's a prize of my collection. The K50 will serve you well, and you'll be able to use your M lenses in manual mode using the green button. Thanks for the tip about the green button. Looking forward to finding it.

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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 old_manual_guy I am looking to re-use some my old lenses Welcome to the forum, that's just one of the many joys of Pentax owership, backwards lens compatability.

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old_manual_guy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Originally posted by microlight Yes indeed, welcome. I also have a MX that I bought in the late 70s, and it's a prize of my collection. The K50 will serve you well, and you'll be able to use your M lenses in manual mode using the green button. I must confess I am struggling to understand the K-50 operating manual with regards to Pentax-M lens. Any idea where I might find a Using old lenses on DSLR for dummies thread?

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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 old_manual_guy Any idea where I might find a Using old lenses on DSLR for dummies thread? Follow this link, it may help you. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...t=green+button

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old_manual_guy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Follow this link, it may help you. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...t=green+button Thanks. I must confess that right after I whined about the situation, I found it on my own. This site really is great.

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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 old_manual_guy Thanks. Your welcome. Originally posted by old_manual_guy I must confess that right after I whined about the situation, I found it on my own. Better to find it twice, than not at all.

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