I'm back and hope to stay!

**Y_V_E_S** · 02-28-2019, 05:45 PM - **11 Likes**

Hi All, I was active here a couple years back when I had my K3ii. I had sold it and went to a different system but now I'm back now shooting with a K1ii. Current lens I own is the FA 31mm. I hope to own the rest of the amigos. I'm glad to be back and hope to stay aboard.

ZombieArmy · 02-28-2019, 08:10 PM - **4 Likes**

Welcome back. Thankfully Ricoh is forgiving of traitors.

(hehe, just kidding)

MarkJerling · 02-28-2019, 09:03 PM - **3 Likes**

Welcome back!
The whipping will begin momentarily.

**UncleVanya** · 02-28-2019, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Y_V_E_S

Hi All, I was active here a couple years back when I had my K3ii. I had sold it and went to a different system but now I'm back now shooting with a K1ii. Current lens I own is the FA 31mm. I hope to own the rest of the amigos. I'm glad to be back and hope to stay aboard.

What did you shoot in the interim.

**Y_V_E_S** · 02-28-2019, 09:15 PM - **1 Like**

A Nikon d7200

---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 10:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Welcome back. Thankfully Ricoh is forgiving of traitors.

(hehe, just kidding)

Haha. Almost hung myself for switching systems lol.

---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 10:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Welcome back!
The whipping will begin momentarily.

For switching systems I will gladly take it.

**PJ1** · 02-28-2019, 09:44 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome back. Of course there will be a whipping. Many seem to thank that Pentax is only for masochists.

redpit · 03-01-2019, 02:14 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome back Y_V_E_S! I think that you will stay with your great kit now!

can you tell us a few things why you left and your experiences on the "other side"? The D7200 is considered to be one of the best APS-C all around cameras... but didn't keet you away from Pentax!

Last edited by redpit; 03-01-2019 at 04:00 AM.

**ffking** · 03-01-2019, 02:42 AM - **1 Like**

I think if I had no other camera or lens, that would be my starting point (well, K-1ii OR K-1) - obviously the point of ILC is to I Ls, but it's a great combo

Roadboat24 · 03-01-2019, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome back and happy shooting.
From what I've seen and reviews I've read the K1/K1ii will stand toe to toe with about anything out there.

**bobbotron** · 03-01-2019, 08:34 AM

Welcome back! I know other people are joking, but hey who are we to judge. How are you liking the K1ii?

Docrwm · 03-01-2019, 09:13 AM

Welcome home.

bdery · 03-01-2019, 09:19 AM

Welcome back! We have cookies.

**Y_V_E_S** · 03-01-2019, 10:34 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by redpit

Welcome back Y_V_E_S! I think that you will stay with your great kit now!

can you tell us a few things why you left and your experiences on the "other side"? The D7200 is considered to be one of the best APS-C all around cameras... but didn't keet you away from Pentax!

Well, I left because I wasn't really invested into any system, and was pressured by some colleagues to get a Nikon. The Nikon D7200 was nice but after using it for the year I had it, it just didn't feel good in my hands. I just missed the feel of the Pentax. After getting the K1ii it just felt right.

---------- Post added 03-01-19 at 11:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by bobbotron

Welcome back! I know other people are joking, but hey who are we to judge. How are you liking the K1ii?

I'm loving it! For some reason I already knew my way around the camera like i've had it for years. As for lenses, I was debating whether to get invest in the 3 amigos or go with the DFA zooms but I think i'm going with the route that suites me well and my style of photography with the amigos. The 31mm is a gorgeous lens and renders wonderful images with the K1ii. Can't wait to grab the 43 and 77.

traderdrew · 03-01-2019, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

I to have felt the pressure to go to Nikon. If I lived on the west coast as you do, I would buy a K-1 and the 15-30mm and more primes and travel that coast.

**Ex Finn.** · 03-01-2019, 03:16 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome back.

02-28-2019, 05:45 PM - 11 Likes	#1
Y_V_E_S Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 54	I'm back and hope to stay! Hi All, I was active here a couple years back when I had my K3ii. I had sold it and went to a different system but now I'm back now shooting with a K1ii. Current lens I own is the FA 31mm. I hope to own the rest of the amigos. I'm glad to be back and hope to stay aboard.

02-28-2019, 08:10 PM - 4 Likes	#2
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Welcome back. Thankfully Ricoh is forgiving of traitors. (hehe, just kidding) Last edited by ZombieArmy; 02-28-2019 at 08:16 PM.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Y_V_E_S Hi All, I was active here a couple years back when I had my K3ii. I had sold it and went to a different system but now I'm back now shooting with a K1ii. Current lens I own is the FA 31mm. I hope to own the rest of the amigos. I'm glad to be back and hope to stay aboard. What did you shoot in the interim.

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Y_V_E_S Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 54 Original Poster	A Nikon d7200 ---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 10:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by ZombieArmy Welcome back. Thankfully Ricoh is forgiving of traitors. (hehe, just kidding) Haha. Almost hung myself for switching systems lol. ---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 10:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling Welcome back! The whipping will begin momentarily. For switching systems I will gladly take it.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Welcome back. Of course there will be a whipping. Many seem to thank that Pentax is only for masochists.

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redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,858	Welcome back Y_V_E_S! I think that you will stay with your great kit now! can you tell us a few things why you left and your experiences on the "other side"? The D7200 is considered to be one of the best APS-C all around cameras... but didn't keet you away from Pentax! Last edited by redpit; 03-01-2019 at 04:00 AM.

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	I think if I had no other camera or lens, that would be my starting point (well, K-1ii OR K-1) - obviously the point of ILC is to I Ls, but it's a great combo

03-01-2019, 06:19 AM - 1 Like	#9
Roadboat24 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 490	Welcome back and happy shooting. From what I've seen and reviews I've read the K1/K1ii will stand toe to toe with about anything out there.

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Welcome back! I know other people are joking, but hey who are we to judge. How are you liking the K1ii?

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Y_V_E_S Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by redpit Welcome back Y_V_E_S! I think that you will stay with your great kit now! can you tell us a few things why you left and your experiences on the "other side"? The D7200 is considered to be one of the best APS-C all around cameras... but didn't keet you away from Pentax! Well, I left because I wasn't really invested into any system, and was pressured by some colleagues to get a Nikon. The Nikon D7200 was nice but after using it for the year I had it, it just didn't feel good in my hands. I just missed the feel of the Pentax. After getting the K1ii it just felt right. ---------- Post added 03-01-19 at 11:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by bobbotron Welcome back! I know other people are joking, but hey who are we to judge. How are you liking the K1ii? I'm loving it! For some reason I already knew my way around the camera like i've had it for years. As for lenses, I was debating whether to get invest in the 3 amigos or go with the DFA zooms but I think i'm going with the route that suites me well and my style of photography with the amigos. The 31mm is a gorgeous lens and renders wonderful images with the K1ii. Can't wait to grab the 43 and 77.

03-01-2019, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#14
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	I to have felt the pressure to go to Nikon. If I lived on the west coast as you do, I would buy a K-1 and the 15-30mm and more primes and travel that coast.

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