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**PentaxDent** · 10-26-2019, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Hi there,

My Name's Dave and I'm a new member.

I've been using a Pentax K-50 for a few years until the aperture motor failed so I've just bought a KP. Budgetary constraints mean I'm still shooting on the 18-55 DAL kit lens that came with the K-50, as well as an very old 40mm Pentax pancake lens I picked up very cheap (which I can currently only get to shoot wide open on the KP).

I live in Lancaster, UK and work nearby in the Yorkshire Dales.

Glad to be here, can't wait to ask for people's advice as I try to get a bit better using the KP.

Dave

**sergysergy** · 10-26-2019, 07:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Welcome to the forums Dave! You may also want to revive your K-50. There are some tutorials and apparently it is not that difficult nor expensive.

**Riggomatic** · 10-26-2019, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums!

**Mikesul** · 10-26-2019, 07:24 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to PentaxForums, Dave.

ChristianRock · 10-26-2019, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums!

To shoot with your 40mm lens, you need to find the setting "Enable Aperture Ring" in your menu. Then you can use the M (Manual) setting, and use the green button to meter prior to shooting. The nice people in this forum even created a video showing how to do it:

You Tube

The good news is that this will work even with your K-50 that has the aperture motor problem! It can still work with lenses where you set the aperture in the aperture ring. You can turn it into a body for manual lenses, in case you don't want to have it fix or fix it yourself.

C_Jones · 10-26-2019, 09:54 AM - **1 Like**

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https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/

**PentaxDent** · 10-26-2019, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

Welcome to the forums Dave! You may also want to revive your K-50. There are some tutorials and apparently it is not that difficult nor expensive.

Thanks!
Yes I think I might have a go at repairing it, I’ve seen online tutorials on here and the replacement part can be bought on eBay. Now that I’ve got a new body I feel less nervous about opening up and soldering a part on the K-50 as it’s not my main body.

---------- Post added 10-26-19 at 10:32 AM ----------

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Welcome to the forums!

To shoot with your 40mm lens, you need to find the setting "Enable Aperture Ring" in your menu. Then you can use the M (Manual) setting, and use the green button to meter prior to shooting. The nice people in this forum even created a video showing how to do it: How to use a manual lens (M, K, or M42) on a Pentax DSLR - YouTube

The good news is that this will work even with your K-50 that has the aperture motor problem! It can still work with lenses where you set the aperture in the aperture ring. You can turn it into a body for manual lenses, in case you don't want to have it fix or fix it yourself.

That is really helpful thank you! I’ve never tried using the green button metering on my K50 but just tried it in the KP and it’s really helpful, makes it much faster and more viable to use the lens.

**sergysergy** · 10-26-2019, 10:33 AM

Let us know how it goes

**Kerrowdown** · 10-26-2019, 12:08 PM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-26-2019, 01:16 PM

Welcome Dave from New Zealand!

Enjoy the 40mm! There is lots of old glass that can be purchased pretty cheaply and most still do a splendid job!

Unregistered User 8 · 10-26-2019, 03:41 PM

Hi Dave, welcome from Australia.

**blues_hawk** · 10-26-2019, 04:47 PM

Welcome from Virginia! That poor K50! I hope you can fix it.
I set mine to use aperture ring soon after I got my first old lens (a takumar 135mm f2.5) and never set it back. Regular lenses still work just fine and it doesn't balk when I switch to old manuals. I paid 38$ for that old thing, in a tak case with a 2x tele added as a bonus. It started an addiction to collecting old glass(how many 50mm lenses does one guy need?) but that 135mm was still the best deal I've found and remains a favorite besides.

wstruth · 10-26-2019, 05:28 PM

Welcome to the forums Dave. And enjoy your KP

**DamienW** · 10-26-2019, 07:12 PM

Welcome Dave!

**cg57** · 10-26-2019, 07:25 PM

Welcome Dave! Much to do here on Pentax Forums. Friendly group.

10-26-2019, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#1
PentaxDent Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 15	Hello (Pentax Forums) World Hi there, My Name's Dave and I'm a new member. I've been using a Pentax K-50 for a few years until the aperture motor failed so I've just bought a KP. Budgetary constraints mean I'm still shooting on the 18-55 DAL kit lens that came with the K-50, as well as an very old 40mm Pentax pancake lens I picked up very cheap (which I can currently only get to shoot wide open on the KP). I live in Lancaster, UK and work nearby in the Yorkshire Dales. Glad to be here, can't wait to ask for people's advice as I try to get a bit better using the KP. Dave

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	Welcome to the forums Dave! You may also want to revive your K-50. There are some tutorials and apparently it is not that difficult nor expensive.

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10-26-2019, 10:18 AM	#7
PentaxDent Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 15 Original Poster	Originally posted by sergysergy Welcome to the forums Dave! You may also want to revive your K-50. There are some tutorials and apparently it is not that difficult nor expensive. Thanks! Yes I think I might have a go at repairing it, I’ve seen online tutorials on here and the replacement part can be bought on eBay. Now that I’ve got a new body I feel less nervous about opening up and soldering a part on the K-50 as it’s not my main body. ---------- Post added 10-26-19 at 10:32 AM ---------- Originally posted by ChristianRock Welcome to the forums! To shoot with your 40mm lens, you need to find the setting "Enable Aperture Ring" in your menu. Then you can use the M (Manual) setting, and use the green button to meter prior to shooting. The nice people in this forum even created a video showing how to do it: How to use a manual lens (M, K, or M42) on a Pentax DSLR - YouTube The good news is that this will work even with your K-50 that has the aperture motor problem! It can still work with lenses where you set the aperture in the aperture ring. You can turn it into a body for manual lenses, in case you don't want to have it fix or fix it yourself. That is really helpful thank you! I’ve never tried using the green button metering on my K50 but just tried it in the KP and it’s really helpful, makes it much faster and more viable to use the lens.

10-26-2019, 10:33 AM	#8
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	Let us know how it goes

10-26-2019, 12:08 PM	#9
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	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland.

10-26-2019, 01:16 PM	#10
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Welcome Dave from New Zealand! Enjoy the 40mm! There is lots of old glass that can be purchased pretty cheaply and most still do a splendid job!

10-26-2019, 03:41 PM	#11
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Dave, welcome from Australia.

10-26-2019, 04:47 PM	#12
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,541	Welcome from Virginia! That poor K50! I hope you can fix it. I set mine to use aperture ring soon after I got my first old lens (a takumar 135mm f2.5) and never set it back. Regular lenses still work just fine and it doesn't balk when I switch to old manuals. I paid 38$ for that old thing, in a tak case with a 2x tele added as a bonus. It started an addiction to collecting old glass(how many 50mm lenses does one guy need?) but that 135mm was still the best deal I've found and remains a favorite besides.

10-26-2019, 05:28 PM	#13
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forums Dave. And enjoy your KP

10-26-2019, 07:12 PM	#14
DamienW Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 847	Welcome Dave!

10-26-2019, 07:25 PM	#15
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,134	Welcome Dave! Much to do here on Pentax Forums. Friendly group.

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