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jllaurado · 11-06-2020, 03:17 PM

Hi, i recently bought an used Pentax k-m to give a try to the brand, coming from Canon and Olympus. The camera was in excelent condition and so far i´m using it more often that i expected; i love the ergonomics, the features (even for such a simple model) and how well it nails the exposure every time. Also i wanted to try a CCD sensor model as i heard of the good color reproduction. It´s heavy on batteries but following some advices i read here i bought eneloop batteries which perform brilliantly.
I have been using Luminar to process the PEF files, but a few weeks ago something happened (maybe a Win 10 upgrade was the reason) and all the files i load from this camera show up green, like if the program is ignoring the other color channels, and this only happens to the PEF files. So i´m using Darktable now while the problem gets solved.
i´m a bit concerned on the decision by Pentax to ignore the mirrorless "hype" but i´m really impressed by the quality of its products, so i´m considering investing in a better and newer model.

Unregistered User 8 · 11-06-2020, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Hola from Australia.

angelo9978 · 11-06-2020, 04:21 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome! Try changing to dng files for raw. I find it’s more compatible with different editing software and quality is the same. I like the luminar edits more than lightroom presets. I’ve only started but can’t wait for the luminar ai to come out. There’s a lot of solid Pentax cameras, k3 was my apsc workhorse forever until the k1 full frame. Ergonomics, menu, capabilities for the price, and Pentax glass I love

jllaurado · 11-06-2020, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by angelo9978

Welcome! Try changing to dng files for raw. I find it’s more compatible with different editing software and quality is the same. I like the luminar edits more than lightroom presets. I’ve only started but can’t wait for the luminar ai to come out. There’s a lot of solid Pentax cameras, k3 was my apsc workhorse forever until the k1 full frame. Ergonomics, menu, capabilities for the price, and Pentax glass I love

Thanks, i´ll try DNG instead and see if that works for Luminar.

**aslyfox** · 11-06-2020, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jllaurado

Hi, i recently bought an used Pentax k-m to give a try to the brand, coming from Canon and Olympus. The camera was in excelent condition and so far i´m using it more often that i expected; i love the ergonomics, the features (even for such a simple model) and how well it nails the exposure every time. Also i wanted to try a CCD sensor model as i heard of the good color reproduction. It´s heavy on batteries but following some advices i read here i bought eneloop batteries which perform brilliantly.. . .

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

perhaps you might like this thread ?

Quote:

The CCD Sensor Cult. I mean Club...
Not too many people shoot them anymore, as no one's making them at this point... but the CCD sensor cameras have a loyal following (some would say obsession) from its fans (crazy? luddites?). . . .

Read more at: The CCD Sensor Cult. I mean Club... - Page 21 - PentaxForums.com

**PJ1** · 11-07-2020, 12:52 AM - **1 Like**

Another welcome from Australia

dave_roe · 11-07-2020, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Rome, It.

DNG will work along with Luminar with no problem.

ChristianRock · 11-07-2020, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Georgia in the US!

Arndt · 11-07-2020, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

heinamj · 11-07-2020, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jllaurado

Hi, i recently bought an used Pentax k-m

Welcome, My first DSLR was a used K2000 (US version of K-m) that I bought 6 years ago. That was a great little camera body, but a little too little for my big hands in the end. Hope you enjoy it!

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-07-2020, 07:35 PM - **1 Like**

Hello from Tennessee!

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-07-2020, 07:35 PM - **1 Like**

Hello from Tennessee!

jllaurado · 11-08-2020, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks to all for the kind words and the helpful advices, i forgot to mention in my first post that i´m based in Madrid, Spain.

cheers

bluestringer · 11-08-2020, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-08-2020, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome, enjoy all that the forum has to offer

11-06-2020, 03:17 PM	#1
jllaurado New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 14	New Pentax user Hi, i recently bought an used Pentax k-m to give a try to the brand, coming from Canon and Olympus. The camera was in excelent condition and so far i´m using it more often that i expected; i love the ergonomics, the features (even for such a simple model) and how well it nails the exposure every time. Also i wanted to try a CCD sensor model as i heard of the good color reproduction. It´s heavy on batteries but following some advices i read here i bought eneloop batteries which perform brilliantly. I have been using Luminar to process the PEF files, but a few weeks ago something happened (maybe a Win 10 upgrade was the reason) and all the files i load from this camera show up green, like if the program is ignoring the other color channels, and this only happens to the PEF files. So i´m using Darktable now while the problem gets solved. i´m a bit concerned on the decision by Pentax to ignore the mirrorless "hype" but i´m really impressed by the quality of its products, so i´m considering investing in a better and newer model.

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angelo9978 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 231	Welcome! Try changing to dng files for raw. I find it’s more compatible with different editing software and quality is the same. I like the luminar edits more than lightroom presets. I’ve only started but can’t wait for the luminar ai to come out. There’s a lot of solid Pentax cameras, k3 was my apsc workhorse forever until the k1 full frame. Ergonomics, menu, capabilities for the price, and Pentax glass I love

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jllaurado New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by angelo9978 Welcome! Try changing to dng files for raw. I find it’s more compatible with different editing software and quality is the same. I like the luminar edits more than lightroom presets. I’ve only started but can’t wait for the luminar ai to come out. There’s a lot of solid Pentax cameras, k3 was my apsc workhorse forever until the k1 full frame. Ergonomics, menu, capabilities for the price, and Pentax glass I love Thanks, i´ll try DNG instead and see if that works for Luminar.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by jllaurado Hi, i recently bought an used Pentax k-m to give a try to the brand, coming from Canon and Olympus. The camera was in excelent condition and so far i´m using it more often that i expected; i love the ergonomics, the features (even for such a simple model) and how well it nails the exposure every time. Also i wanted to try a CCD sensor model as i heard of the good color reproduction. It´s heavy on batteries but following some advices i read here i bought eneloop batteries which perform brilliantly.. . . welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here perhaps you might like this thread ? Quote: The CCD Sensor Cult. I mean Club... Not too many people shoot them anymore, as no one's making them at this point... but the CCD sensor cameras have a loyal following (some would say obsession) from its fans (crazy? luddites?). . . . Read more at: The CCD Sensor Cult. I mean Club... - Page 21 - PentaxForums.com

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