Not a newbie, a forgottenie.

Ira7 · 11-11-2019, 05:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Hello, boys and girls.

I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again.

Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal:

I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions.

Thanks for having me!

bdery · 11-11-2019, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Ira7

I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again.

Welcome back!

Originally posted by Ira7

I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions.

What questions would those be? Always happy to help.

**Belnan** · 11-11-2019, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Ira7

Hello, boys and girls.

I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again.

Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal:

I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions.

Thanks for having me!

I hope to get back into it as well someday

Kozlok · 11-11-2019, 06:40 AM

The K-x is a fine body. A used K-s2 or k-70 would be cheap and a nice upgrade though.

**Mikesul** · 11-11-2019, 07:09 AM

Welcome back!

**Robin** · 11-11-2019, 08:10 AM

Nothing wrong with the K-x. I have also recently 'rediscovered' mine on the dusty shelf...

Has anyone else experienced that? I took some great photos with the K-x, until I bought a second hand K20D. And the K20 was eclipsed by the K-3, which was eclipsed by the K-1... for landscapes at least. It's as if the newer technology affects your ability to use the predecessor! Or maybe it's your mind justifying the expense of the upgrade?

**UncleVanya** · 11-11-2019, 08:12 AM

@adam might be able to help you find the old account.

nonpigliounoshoot · 11-11-2019, 08:17 AM

welcome and greetings from Italy

jack002 · 11-11-2019, 08:40 AM

Welcome back from the US

Unregistered User 8 · 11-11-2019, 11:54 AM

Hi from Australia.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-11-2019, 01:26 PM

Welcome back from the Highlands of Scotland, you'll just need to write it all down... but remembering where you put that list is the next problem.

ben.p · 11-11-2019, 03:19 PM

Welcome back

Vmax911 · 11-11-2019, 06:28 PM

Welcome back!

normhead · 11-11-2019, 06:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ira7

Hello, boys and girls.

I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again.

Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal:

I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions.

Thanks for having me!

Damn IRA back when you had 200 likes and I had 7, someone asked you how you got so many likes, and you said "You hang around and help a few people and they add up." You were my inspiration.

I can't even remember how long ago that was.

Any way today I shoot action with a K-3 and Landscape with a K-1. My wife left her camera home by accident going 150 miles away, and is borrowing her old K-x from my daughter-in-law who happens to own it now nice, nice camera.

For the M42 lenses definitely a K-1 or K-1ii. Beyond that, I don't remember what you shoot so, I'll leave it there.

jimr-pdx · 11-11-2019, 07:11 PM

I've gone retro as well, no big deal.
We look forward to your encore

11-11-2019, 05:53 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Ira7 New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13	Not a newbie, a forgottenie. Hello, boys and girls. I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again. Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal: I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions. Thanks for having me!

11-11-2019, 08:10 AM	#6
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	Nothing wrong with the K-x. I have also recently 'rediscovered' mine on the dusty shelf... Has anyone else experienced that? I took some great photos with the K-x, until I bought a second hand K20D. And the K20 was eclipsed by the K-3, which was eclipsed by the K-1... for landscapes at least. It's as if the newer technology affects your ability to use the predecessor! Or maybe it's your mind justifying the expense of the upgrade? Last edited by Robin; 11-11-2019 at 11:55 AM.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Ira7 I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again. Welcome back! Originally posted by Ira7 I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions. What questions would those be? Always happy to help.

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Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Ira7 Hello, boys and girls. I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again. Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal: I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions. Thanks for having me! I hope to get back into it as well someday

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Ira7 Hello, boys and girls. I could swear that I registered here long ago, and was very active, but the site isn’t recognizing my email info and forgot me, so I registered again. Anyway, I’m getting back into the hobby, using my old K-x no less. I have a huge arsenal of classic old M42 lenses, but here’s the deal: I’m not adverse to buying a new body, but I have a huge legal settlement coming in a few weeks, and also want to buy some new modern zoom lenses. So let me go THERE now and post my my questions. Thanks for having me! Damn IRA back when you had 200 likes and I had 7, someone asked you how you got so many likes, and you said "You hang around and help a few people and they add up." You were my inspiration. I can't even remember how long ago that was. Any way today I shoot action with a K-3 and Landscape with a K-1. My wife left her camera home by accident going 150 miles away, and is borrowing her old K-x from my daughter-in-law who happens to own it now nice, nice camera. For the M42 lenses definitely a K-1 or K-1ii. Beyond that, I don't remember what you shoot so, I'll leave it there.

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I've gone retro as well, no big deal. We look forward to your encore