Hello, UK film Pentax fan here

**LindsayP** · 12-13-2018, 03:16 AM

Hi, I'm Lindsay from Wellingborough, UK. I grew up using Pentxes - Spotmatic, SP's, SV, S1a and various M42 lenses. I only went AF with the MZ-5 in about 1999, but I'm afraid I defected to Nikon for Digital photography. However I'm still a devotee of film photography, which is probably 50% of my hobby interest, and I've lately started to rebuild my collection of Pentax film cameras, aiming to acquire most if not all of the popular models. So at present I have 2 LX's, 2 SP1000's, an SP500, Spotmatic and MZ-5. I'm hoping to build a reasonable collection of M42 and K-mount lenses too. So joining this forum (and the UK version too) is going to be really useful I think. I look forward to posting shots from each of my cameras as I collect, test and use them.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2018, 05:20 AM

Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies.

**LindsayP** · 12-13-2018, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies.

Thats what I'm working about!

**LindsayP** · 12-13-2018, 05:53 AM

worrying, that is

niblue · 12-13-2018, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!

I'm another long term Pentax film user although I decided to stick with Pentax when I jumped to digital, mainly so I could continue to use my lens collection (40+ K-mount & M42 lenses and still growing). The advent of the K1 has made a big difference to me as it means those old lenses are considerably more useful now.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2018, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by LindsayP

worrying, that is

Fear not, be brave...

**gofour3** · 12-13-2018, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by LindsayP

I look forward to posting shots from each of my cameras as I collect, test and use them.

Welcome to the forum and check out the Film SLR section. You can post your film shots there, always nice to have a new contributor!

Pentax Film SLR Discussion - PentaxForums.com

Phil.

**Mikesul** · 12-13-2018, 12:27 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forum. Folks here are always happy to see not photos. Send 'em in!

Jeff · 12-13-2018, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies.

Just as I have done. My new Pentax K1 is waiting for some sunlight, with some of my Pentax-M lenses ready to leap onto the bayonet mount. And like you Kerrowdown they whisper to me like yours do to you!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2018, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Jeff

And like you Kerrowdown they whisper to me like yours do to you!

My "Harem" can be quite loud and certainly very belligerently boisterous when they want, whispering would be good...

**LindsayP** · 12-14-2018, 04:15 AM

I've been lusting after a K1-ii for a while but went for a Nikon D500 for the AF, but I still want the Pentax for my FF camera. It'll happen eventually I suspect!

12-13-2018, 03:16 AM	#1
LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73	Hello, UK film Pentax fan here Hi, I'm Lindsay from Wellingborough, UK. I grew up using Pentxes - Spotmatic, SP's, SV, S1a and various M42 lenses. I only went AF with the MZ-5 in about 1999, but I'm afraid I defected to Nikon for Digital photography. However I'm still a devotee of film photography, which is probably 50% of my hobby interest, and I've lately started to rebuild my collection of Pentax film cameras, aiming to acquire most if not all of the popular models. So at present I have 2 LX's, 2 SP1000's, an SP500, Spotmatic and MZ-5. I'm hoping to build a reasonable collection of M42 and K-mount lenses too. So joining this forum (and the UK version too) is going to be really useful I think. I look forward to posting shots from each of my cameras as I collect, test and use them.

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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: 57,804	Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies.

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LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies. Thats what I'm working about!

12-13-2018, 05:53 AM	#4
LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73 Original Poster	worrying, that is

12-13-2018, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#5
niblue Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 181	Welcome to the forum! I'm another long term Pentax film user although I decided to stick with Pentax when I jumped to digital, mainly so I could continue to use my lens collection (40+ K-mount & M42 lenses and still growing). The advent of the K1 has made a big difference to me as it means those old lenses are considerably more useful now.

12-13-2018, 08:24 AM	#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: 57,804	Originally posted by LindsayP worrying, that is Fear not, be brave...

12-13-2018, 09:07 AM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by LindsayP I look forward to posting shots from each of my cameras as I collect, test and use them. Welcome to the forum and check out the Film SLR section. You can post your film shots there, always nice to have a new contributor! Pentax Film SLR Discussion - PentaxForums.com Phil.

12-13-2018, 12:27 PM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Welcome to Pentax Forum. Folks here are always happy to see not photos. Send 'em in!

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Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum and before you know it, you’ll be buying a K1, to put all your fine Pentax glass on as well as your film bodies. Just as I have done. My new Pentax K1 is waiting for some sunlight, with some of my Pentax-M lenses ready to leap onto the bayonet mount. And like you Kerrowdown they whisper to me like yours do to you!

12-13-2018, 01:35 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by Jeff And like you Kerrowdown they whisper to me like yours do to you! My "Harem" can be quite loud and certainly very belligerently boisterous when they want, whispering would be good...

12-14-2018, 04:15 AM	#11
LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73 Original Poster	I've been lusting after a K1-ii for a while but went for a Nikon D500 for the AF, but I still want the Pentax for my FF camera. It'll happen eventually I suspect!

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