Finally a Pentaxian!

peptheyep · 03-03-2020, 02:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Hello fellow Pentaxians, it is a honor for me to feel part of this big family. I finally bought, in December, my first Pentax - a K-70 - and I'm really happy with it. I want to thank this blog because what I read here before actually buying my camera mattered a lot for my final choice. Here I found many interesting and important informations and when I had the chance to do it, I bought this little companion. The compatibility with film era lenses (without using adapters) and most of all the SR system were the real game changers when it came to choose it and right after the purchase I stayed days on ebay looking for some film era lenses, in order to expand my possibilities in shooting pictures. the reviews section has been really helpful since and I would like, as soon as I can get, to review the four lenses I bought (Auto Chinon 50mm f1.7, Pentax A 40-80mm f2.8-4, Pentax 135mm f3.5 and Mitakon 80-200 f4, not considering the kit lens I received with the camera, the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 one). After three months of use and something like 8000+ photos taken, I can surely say that this is a great camera and having the possibility to shoot in so many ways, thanks to the lenses I bought, without spending thousands of dollars (just around €100), is great too. I'm really thinking about getting serious with photography and I hope to learn here as much as I can thanks to you, my dear Pentaxians.

Last edited by peptheyep; 03-03-2020 at 02:42 PM.

**Mikesul** · 03-03-2020, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums!

peptheyep · 03-03-2020, 02:50 PM

Thanks!!

**ramseybuckeye** · 03-03-2020, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard, glad you are having fun, sound similar to when I started here; it’s one of the best photography resources on the web.

jack002 · 03-03-2020, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats, welcome! I love my K-5 and the K-110-D is still in there kickin too.

**Riggomatic** · 03-03-2020, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-03-2020, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum, continue to enjoy your photography the Pentax way.

C_Jones · 03-03-2020, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**aslyfox** · 03-03-2020, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome

glad you found the knowledge here at the forums to be helpful

and you will discover how friendly some of our members can be

looking forward to any contributions you choose to make here

peptheyep · 03-03-2020, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Welcome aboard, glad you are having fun, sound similar to when I started here; it’s one of the best photography resources on the web.

I noticed it, glad to be here and hope to contribute, too.

---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by aslyfox

Welcome

glad you found the knowledge here at the forums to be helpful

and you will discover how friendly some of our members can be

looking forward to any contributions you choose to make here

I will post some reviews and some of my photos whenever possible.

---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:23 PM ----------

I would like to ask for advices about purchasing an external flash. What is the right section for this kind of thread?

Unregistered User 8 · 03-03-2020, 03:33 PM - **1 Like**

Very good introduction, welcome from Australia.

**Kobie** · 03-03-2020, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the greatest land there is! Welcome to Pentaxia!
Okay, but seriously, welcome aboard!

To ask and get answers to your flash questions, I present to you, the correct section...
Flashes, Lighting, and Studio - PentaxForums.com

peptheyep · 03-03-2020, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

Very good introduction, welcome from Australia.

Thanks from Italy, fellow Pentaxian

---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kobie

Welcome to the greatest land there is! Welcome to Pentaxia!
Okay, but seriously, welcome aboard!

To ask and get answers to your flash questions, I present to you, the correct section...
Flashes, Lighting, and Studio - PentaxForums.com

It has been a long journey before getting to this planet, but in the end, the waiting paid off well!

Thanks for the answer!

---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:59 PM ----------

Originally posted by jack002

Congrats, welcome! I love my K-5 and the K-110-D is still in there kickin too.

Hope that there will be also a long way for me into Pentax as you did!

**aslyfox** · 03-03-2020, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

regarding the question of flash equipment

here are some reviews:

Flash Equipment - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

**cooks333** · 03-03-2020, 04:43 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forum from the American Southwest!

03-03-2020, 02:36 PM - 2 Likes	#1
peptheyep Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39	Finally a Pentaxian! Hello fellow Pentaxians, it is a honor for me to feel part of this big family. I finally bought, in December, my first Pentax - a K-70 - and I'm really happy with it. I want to thank this blog because what I read here before actually buying my camera mattered a lot for my final choice. Here I found many interesting and important informations and when I had the chance to do it, I bought this little companion. The compatibility with film era lenses (without using adapters) and most of all the SR system were the real game changers when it came to choose it and right after the purchase I stayed days on ebay looking for some film era lenses, in order to expand my possibilities in shooting pictures. the reviews section has been really helpful since and I would like, as soon as I can get, to review the four lenses I bought (Auto Chinon 50mm f1.7, Pentax A 40-80mm f2.8-4, Pentax 135mm f3.5 and Mitakon 80-200 f4, not considering the kit lens I received with the camera, the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 one). After three months of use and something like 8000+ photos taken, I can surely say that this is a great camera and having the possibility to shoot in so many ways, thanks to the lenses I bought, without spending thousands of dollars (just around €100), is great too. I'm really thinking about getting serious with photography and I hope to learn here as much as I can thanks to you, my dear Pentaxians. Last edited by peptheyep; 03-03-2020 at 02:42 PM.

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peptheyep Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Welcome aboard, glad you are having fun, sound similar to when I started here; it’s one of the best photography resources on the web. I noticed it, glad to be here and hope to contribute, too. ---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by aslyfox Welcome glad you found the knowledge here at the forums to be helpful and you will discover how friendly some of our members can be looking forward to any contributions you choose to make here I will post some reviews and some of my photos whenever possible. ---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:23 PM ---------- I would like to ask for advices about purchasing an external flash. What is the right section for this kind of thread?

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Very good introduction, welcome from Australia.

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peptheyep Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Very good introduction, welcome from Australia. Thanks from Italy, fellow Pentaxian ---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kobie Welcome to the greatest land there is! Welcome to Pentaxia! Okay, but seriously, welcome aboard! To ask and get answers to your flash questions, I present to you, the correct section... Flashes, Lighting, and Studio - PentaxForums.com It has been a long journey before getting to this planet, but in the end, the waiting paid off well! Thanks for the answer! ---------- Post added 03-03-20 at 03:59 PM ---------- Originally posted by jack002 Congrats, welcome! I love my K-5 and the K-110-D is still in there kickin too. Hope that there will be also a long way for me into Pentax as you did!

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	regarding the question of flash equipment here are some reviews: Flash Equipment - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

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