New to Pentax from Tennessee

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-01-2020, 06:31 AM

Hi, I’ve been around the SLR world for years, but new to Pentax K mounts. I say that because I’ve used M42 mounts on my Yashica Electro’s for years. Recently a friend gave me 2 of his very used K1000’s for me to restore and with Lots of work, I’ve got one functional again. Really great camera for all around shooting. Can’t wait to try out som other Pentax models.

Last edited by WhatsMyNameAD67; 11-01-2020 at 06:41 AM.

**pjv** · 11-01-2020, 06:44 AM - **1 Like**

A belated " hi " from Australia.

Its Y I shoot Pentax · 11-01-2020, 06:46 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome! That's awesome. I've played with only but a few M42 mounts on my digital body K5iis. Although I recently parted with a Super ME.

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-01-2020, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

A belated " hi " from Australia.

Thanks!

---------- Post added 11-01-20 at 07:20 AM ----------

Originally posted by Its Y I shoot Pentax

Welcome! That's awesome. I've played with only but a few M42 mounts on my digital body K5iis. Although I recently parted with a Super ME.

I picked up a m42-k mount converter and have been using my lenses on one of the K1000’s. Works nicely. How are you enjoying using the m42s On you K5iis?

Breakfastographer · 11-03-2020, 07:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67

Thanks!

---------- Post added 11-01-20 at 07:20 AM ----------

I picked up a m42-k mount converter and have been using my lenses on one of the K1000’s. Works nicely. How are you enjoying using the m42s On you K5iis?

I know you didn't ask me specifically, but I'd just say they're great in the right shooting conditions. As with any lens (especially vintage), once you know what conditions to avoid, you can get great results. Without knowing what you have, I'll just say, coatings seem to make a big difference.

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-03-2020, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by Breakfastographer

I know you didn't ask me specifically, but I'd just say they're great in the right shooting conditions. As with any lens (especially vintage), once you know what conditions to avoid, you can get great results. Without knowing what you have, I'll just say, coatings seem to make a big difference.

Any tips are greatly appreciated. I'm always open to new info and please to share as well

---------- Post added 11-03-20 at 07:20 AM ----------

Originally posted by Its Y I shoot Pentax

Welcome! That's awesome. I've played with only but a few M42 mounts on my digital body K5iis. Although I recently parted with a Super ME.

Very nice. Which ones have you tried?

**Kerrowdown** · 11-06-2020, 02:47 PM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-06-2020, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

Thank you. I’m enjoying participating in the forums and learning from some great people!

ChristianRock · 11-07-2020, 06:19 PM

Hello from neighboring Georgia and welcome to the forums!

Arndt · 11-07-2020, 06:21 PM

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-07-2020, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Hello from neighboring Georgia and welcome to the forums!

Thanks, neighbor! I’ve spent some time in Georgia many years ago when my Dad owned a farm there. Beautiful country and good people!

---------- Post added 11-07-20 at 07:29 PM ----------

Originally posted by Arndt

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

Thanks, good to be here!

heinamj · 11-07-2020, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67

Recently a friend gave me 2 of his very used K1000’s for me to restore and with Lots of work,

Welcome and have fun with the K1000 ... I still have mine from 1981... Shutter is starting to have problems though

**aslyfox** · 11-07-2020, 08:42 PM

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mkgd1 · 11-07-2020, 08:58 PM

Welcome to the forum, from Arizona.

**SharkyCA** · 11-08-2020, 01:14 AM

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11-01-2020, 06:31 AM	#1
WhatsMyNameAD67 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 304	New to Pentax from Tennessee Hi, I’ve been around the SLR world for years, but new to Pentax K mounts. I say that because I’ve used M42 mounts on my Yashica Electro’s for years. Recently a friend gave me 2 of his very used K1000’s for me to restore and with Lots of work, I’ve got one functional again. Really great camera for all around shooting. Can’t wait to try out som other Pentax models. Last edited by WhatsMyNameAD67; 11-01-2020 at 06:41 AM.

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WhatsMyNameAD67 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 304 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv A belated " hi " from Australia. Thanks! ---------- Post added 11-01-20 at 07:20 AM ---------- Originally posted by Its Y I shoot Pentax Welcome! That's awesome. I've played with only but a few M42 mounts on my digital body K5iis. Although I recently parted with a Super ME. I picked up a m42-k mount converter and have been using my lenses on one of the K1000’s. Works nicely. How are you enjoying using the m42s On you K5iis?

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Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67 Thanks! ---------- Post added 11-01-20 at 07:20 AM ---------- I picked up a m42-k mount converter and have been using my lenses on one of the K1000’s. Works nicely. How are you enjoying using the m42s On you K5iis? I know you didn't ask me specifically, but I'd just say they're great in the right shooting conditions. As with any lens (especially vintage), once you know what conditions to avoid, you can get great results. Without knowing what you have, I'll just say, coatings seem to make a big difference.

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WhatsMyNameAD67 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 304 Original Poster	Originally posted by Breakfastographer I know you didn't ask me specifically, but I'd just say they're great in the right shooting conditions. As with any lens (especially vintage), once you know what conditions to avoid, you can get great results. Without knowing what you have, I'll just say, coatings seem to make a big difference. Any tips are greatly appreciated. I'm always open to new info and please to share as well ---------- Post added 11-03-20 at 07:20 AM ---------- Originally posted by Its Y I shoot Pentax Welcome! That's awesome. I've played with only but a few M42 mounts on my digital body K5iis. Although I recently parted with a Super ME. Very nice. Which ones have you tried?

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heinamj Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67 Recently a friend gave me 2 of his very used K1000’s for me to restore and with Lots of work, Welcome and have fun with the K1000 ... I still have mine from 1981... Shutter is starting to have problems though

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