New Pentax KP User

RanchuPhoto · 11-02-2019, 08:05 AM

Hi all,

Got my first digital Pentax today. Traded in my Sony A7 for a Pentax KP with 18 - 55 DA lens. First shot after coming out the shop below.

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Aaron28 · 11-02-2019, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by RanchuPhoto

Got my first digital Pentax today.

sweet! welcome aboard!
happy shooting!

RanchuPhoto · 11-02-2019, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by Aaron28

sweet! welcome aboard!
happy shooting!

Thanks

**Cerebum** · 11-02-2019, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

BEST CAMERA EVER

I have fx1 set to back button focus, fx3 to exposure lock, in aperture priority I have the front dial as exposure compensation, top dial iso, back dial exposure and you are good to go

taktoon · 11-02-2019, 08:46 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!

**aslyfox** · 11-02-2019, 09:13 AM - **1 Like**

welcome to the forums

lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here

don't be hesitant to ask questions or post comments or photos

**reduno** · 11-02-2019, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums. There are lots of friendly knowledgeable folk here, so feel free to ask questions. Looking forward to seeing more posts and possibly pictures from your Kp.

7.62lew · 11-02-2019, 09:24 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome! And keep us posted on how you like the camera

ben.p · 11-02-2019, 09:27 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from France

**Mikesul** · 11-02-2019, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum.

ChristianRock · 11-02-2019, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!

Chris_K · 11-02-2019, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

Wow, it's hard for a better camera to start with!
Happy shooting and greetings from Poland!

C_Jones · 11-02-2019, 10:25 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

dave_roe · 11-02-2019, 11:43 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Rome Italy

Charlie Victor · 11-02-2019, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from South Africa. Enjoy the forum. We'll not talk world cup rugby today! :-)
Best.

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11-02-2019, 08:26 AM	#2
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by RanchuPhoto Got my first digital Pentax today. sweet! welcome aboard! happy shooting!

11-02-2019, 08:32 AM	#3
RanchuPhoto New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aaron28 sweet! welcome aboard! happy shooting! Thanks

11-02-2019, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#4
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	BEST CAMERA EVER I have fx1 set to back button focus, fx3 to exposure lock, in aperture priority I have the front dial as exposure compensation, top dial iso, back dial exposure and you are good to go

11-02-2019, 08:46 AM - 1 Like	#5
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Welcome to the forum!

11-02-2019, 09:13 AM - 1 Like	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome to the forums lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here don't be hesitant to ask questions or post comments or photos

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reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Welcome to the forums. There are lots of friendly knowledgeable folk here, so feel free to ask questions. Looking forward to seeing more posts and possibly pictures from your Kp.

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Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Welcome from South Africa. Enjoy the forum. We'll not talk world cup rugby today! :-) Best.