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Another Australian · 05-07-2020, 01:50 AM - **2 Likes**

[SIZE="4"][SIZE="5"]Greeting to Pentaxians worldwide

I'm a Pentax tragic having brought my first Spotmatic in 1969 and stuck with Pentax 35mm and digital cameras over the years. I still shoot 35mm film in Spotmatics, ME, K2, ME Super ESPIO and LX. In digital I shoot ist*, Q7, K10D and K7.

What surprises me is that in the 1970s-90s, my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N*3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras.

**gump** · 05-07-2020, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by Another Australian

my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N*3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras.

G'day,

Getting the last laugh is getting the best laugh. Welcome aboard!

**PJ1** · 05-07-2020, 02:38 AM

Welcome to the Forums. Lots of us here in the Land Down Under (some across the ditch will no doubt chime in too). You are in good company.

**aslyfox** · 05-07-2020, 03:08 AM

welcome from the States

you will find friendly members and knowledge here

Quote:

What surprises me is that in the 1970s-90s, my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N*3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras.

[ sounds like some acquaintances of yours might have been slow learners

]

**rod_grant** · 05-07-2020, 03:40 AM

Welcome Mr A A.
What part of Oz?

This is a good part of the internet to spend a bit of time.
Ask, Tell, Help and SHOW!

Unregistered User 8 · 05-07-2020, 04:33 AM

Hi from Melbourne.

Another Australian · 05-07-2020, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Welcome Mr A A.
What part of Oz?

This is a good part of the internet to spend a bit of time.
Ask, Tell, Help and SHOW!

I'm from rural Victoria.

Sandy Hancock · 05-07-2020, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Another Australian

I'm from rural Victoria.

Rural Victoria could be anywhere from Mildura to Portland to Mallacoota. Where in the triangle are you? Curious minds need to know

Welcome from another bloody Australian - from Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-07-2020, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Another Australian

now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland (that's on the other side of the World).

They are only now just staring to recognise good glass.

**Mikesul** · 05-07-2020, 06:26 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Wasp · 05-07-2020, 07:24 AM

Hi there, welcome to the forum.

I would be wary of calling anyone using a K mount lens on a full frame Canon DSLR a friend. You can mount the lens with a cheap adapter. There is a dark secret, however. The aperture lever gets in the way of the mirror. Canon owners cut/grind/snap off the lever to prevent damage to their precious bodies. You could cut a notch in the mirror, but nobody does that. The diaphragm of such a lens will never work properly on a Pentax body again. There is no easy way to undo the mod either.

05-07-2020, 01:50 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Another Australian New Member Join Date: May 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2	G'day from the Land Down Under [SIZE="4"][SIZE="5"]Greeting to Pentaxians worldwide I'm a Pentax tragic having brought my first Spotmatic in 1969 and stuck with Pentax 35mm and digital cameras over the years. I still shoot 35mm film in Spotmatics, ME, K2, ME Super ESPIO and LX. In digital I shoot ist, Q7, K10D and K7. What surprises me is that in the 1970s-90s, my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras.

05-07-2020, 02:38 AM	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	Welcome to the Forums. Lots of us here in the Land Down Under (some across the ditch will no doubt chime in too). You are in good company. Last edited by PJ1; 05-07-2020 at 02:40 AM. Reason: addition

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05-07-2020, 02:03 AM	#2
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016	Originally posted by Another Australian my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N*3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras. G'day, Getting the last laugh is getting the best laugh. Welcome aboard!

05-07-2020, 03:08 AM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	welcome from the States you will find friendly members and knowledge here Quote: What surprises me is that in the 1970s-90s, my friends laughed because I shot with a Pentax rather than a N*3!%+ and now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras. [ sounds like some acquaintances of yours might have been slow learners ]

05-07-2020, 03:40 AM	#5
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Welcome Mr A A. What part of Oz? This is a good part of the internet to spend a bit of time. Ask, Tell, Help and SHOW!

05-07-2020, 04:33 AM	#6
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Melbourne.

05-07-2020, 05:15 AM	#7
Another Australian New Member Join Date: May 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by rod_grant Welcome Mr A A. What part of Oz? This is a good part of the internet to spend a bit of time. Ask, Tell, Help and SHOW! I'm from rural Victoria.

05-07-2020, 05:24 AM	#8
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by Another Australian I'm from rural Victoria. Rural Victoria could be anywhere from Mildura to Portland to Mallacoota. Where in the triangle are you? Curious minds need to know Welcome from another bloody Australian - from Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills.

05-07-2020, 05:29 AM	#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	Originally posted by Another Australian now they are seeking Pentax K mount lenses for their digital cameras Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland (that's on the other side of the World). They are only now just staring to recognise good glass.

05-07-2020, 06:26 AM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Welcome to the forum!

05-07-2020, 07:24 AM	#11
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	Hi there, welcome to the forum. I would be wary of calling anyone using a K mount lens on a full frame Canon DSLR a friend. You can mount the lens with a cheap adapter. There is a dark secret, however. The aperture lever gets in the way of the mirror. Canon owners cut/grind/snap off the lever to prevent damage to their precious bodies. You could cut a notch in the mirror, but nobody does that. The diaphragm of such a lens will never work properly on a Pentax body again. There is no easy way to undo the mod either.

G'day from the Land Down Under

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