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Ron O · 04-09-2019, 01:51 PM - **2 Likes**

I just joined today although I have lurked here off and on for years. I started photography with an ME Super, took bunches of pictures but when kids started to appear, I couldn't afford film and developing like I could before. Digital cameras appeared and made a PZ Pentax quite affordable other than film and developing costs. Then I moved to digital with a K1000D and wow, taking pictures was affordable. Since then I gave the K1000D to my sister and bought a K200 which is still my backup. I purchased a K50 and was blazing along the Pentax trail when suddenly, pictures turned black or nearly so. I tried the "white aperture solenoid" fix but it didn't work so I purchased a used K5 and am very happy with it so far. I am from the state of colorful Colorado in the southeast corner where it is not so colorful but what can you do? I want to thank everyone who contributed to the dark picture threads for their knowledge and ideas.

MarkJerling · 04-09-2019, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the forum Ron.
The K5 will serve you well. Great camera!

Kind regards,
Mark
aotearoa

(New Zealand)

**aslyfox** · 04-09-2019, 03:19 PM

welcome

the K 5 is a well respected camera

**Kerrowdown** · 04-10-2019, 08:47 AM

Welcome to the forum, lurk no more that's you introduced to all now.

C_Jones · 04-11-2019, 07:26 AM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**TER-OR** · 04-18-2019, 01:52 PM

The K5 is built to last. Mine's been beaten up pretty badly over the years but still performs brilliantly. (yes, I have been much more protective of the K3II but I tend to buy rugged gear for a reason)

Welcome to the club!

04-09-2019, 01:51 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Ron O New Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: southeast Colorado Posts: 14	new dummy I just joined today although I have lurked here off and on for years. I started photography with an ME Super, took bunches of pictures but when kids started to appear, I couldn't afford film and developing like I could before. Digital cameras appeared and made a PZ Pentax quite affordable other than film and developing costs. Then I moved to digital with a K1000D and wow, taking pictures was affordable. Since then I gave the K1000D to my sister and bought a K200 which is still my backup. I purchased a K50 and was blazing along the Pentax trail when suddenly, pictures turned black or nearly so. I tried the "white aperture solenoid" fix but it didn't work so I purchased a used K5 and am very happy with it so far. I am from the state of colorful Colorado in the southeast corner where it is not so colorful but what can you do? I want to thank everyone who contributed to the dark picture threads for their knowledge and ideas.

04-09-2019, 03:16 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Welcome to the forum Ron. The K5 will serve you well. Great camera! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

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