[mrginger]

Welcome to gods own country did you shoot raw or jpeg on the Fuji? Now, what you need is a decent m42 adapter, then you can go nuts like the rest of us. once you start buying Takumars you will never look back

It's great to be here! Used to always shoot RAW on the Fuj. Never even considered converting k to M42 but it seems obvious thinking about it that this must have been vital when Pentax took over the K Mount. Time to go searching for Tukumars and radioactive russian glass!!!

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[ I had started to reference the SLR section but then got confused, my bad ]

No worries! That DSLR K-X made searching for any reviews of the film KX somewhat tricky! I've been into the serial number section and adding mine in and the sellers description... just waiting for it to arrive now.

[mrginger]

a black KX is on my to buy list

I've gone with black too. So classy!

This one to be precise...

[beachgardener]

I've gone with black too. So classy!

Oh man, that is very nice, very nice indeed. If I come across one like that I'll be pleased.

[John in OZ]

That camera really looks classy mrginger. I reckon you have done really well there.

[bluestringer]

Welcome.

[Ivan]

Welcome.

[Jonathan Mac]

Welcome to the forum.

The KX is a very nice camera, for some it's the best film 35mm SLR Pentax ever made. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[mrginger]

Thanks everyone. Look forward to sharing some pictures from my first couple of rolls, patiently sat waiting on the desk!

[Cerebum]

It's great to be here! Used to always shoot RAW on the Fuj. Never even considered converting k to M42 but it seems obvious thinking about it that this must have been vital when Pentax took over the K Mount. Time to go searching for Tukumars and radioactive russian glass!!!

Grab yourself a 35mm f3.5. A nice cheap place to start and what a lovely little lens. If you are using M42 on anything digital, it is always worth looking at preset lenses or ones with an A/M lever. 100% auto things like the Helios 44-4 are wide open unless you have a flanged adapter that presses in the pin, then, the problem is, the viewfinder is dark at anything smaller than f5.3. Have a look at auto yashinon/chinon/revuenon 55mm (5.5cm) f1.7/8 as they are Tomioka lenses and are fabulous, also, worth considering is the mamiya sekor 50mm f2. Watch some of the slightly newer Yashica M42 lenses (DX) as they can foul the mirror on K mount. One tip, you can often get someones old camera kit cheaper than buying lenses individually. Have a look at Edixa cameras as they have some interesting German M42s on board (isco Göttingen, steinheil munchen, Schneider kreuznach, e Ludwig, Zeiss). As for russians, they are mostly Zeiss copies. you must get a Helios 44-2, (Biotar) its the law, the mir 1b 35mm (flektogon) is particularly sweet, also look out for a 135mm Tair 11a or failing that, the slower but still solid, Jupiter 11a. There is also a lovely Jupiter 85mm which is excellent for portraits, just make sure you get the right version. The one that looks like a chrome toilet roll sleeve isn't compatible with M42. One final word of warning, lens buying addiction is real! There are folders containing images on my flickr account. I am not the worlds greatest photographer but it will give you an idea
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cerebum/albums

[mrginger]

Grab yourself a 35mm f3.5. A nice cheap place to start and what a lovely little lens. If you are using M42 on anything digital, it is always worth looking at preset lenses or ones with an A/M lever. 100% auto things like the Helios 44-4 are wide open unless you have a flanged adapter that presses in the pin, then, the problem is, the viewfinder is dark at anything smaller than f5.3. Have a look at auto yashinon/chinon/revuenon 55mm (5.5cm) f1.7/8 as they are Tomioka lenses and are fabulous, also, worth considering is the mamiya sekor 50mm f2. Watch some of the slightly newer Yashica M42 lenses (DX) as they can foul the mirror on K mount. One tip, you can often get someones old camera kit cheaper than buying lenses individually. Have a look at Edixa cameras as they have some interesting German M42s on board (isco Göttingen, steinheil munchen, Schneider kreuznach, e Ludwig, Zeiss). As for russians, they are mostly Zeiss copies. you must get a Helios 44-2, (Biotar) its the law, the mir 1b 35mm (flektogon) is particularly sweet, also look out for a 135mm Tair 11a or failing that, the slower but still solid, Jupiter 11a. There is also a lovely Jupiter 85mm which is excellent for portraits, just make sure you get the right version. The one that looks like a chrome toilet roll sleeve isn't compatible with M42. One final word of warning, lens buying addiction is real! There are folders containing images on my flickr account. I am not the worlds greatest photographer but it will give you an idea
Peter Kay?s albums | Flickr

I churned through quite a bit of diferent kit in recent years and I've had a stern word with myself not to get carried away again. The theory is the Pentax-A 55 1.8 on the KX around my neck for trying various film emulsions, and the Q on a spiderlight clip hanging off my belt. 28mm and 50(ish)mm are my go tos and other than some volunteered work for charities, this is just for fun and creative escapism from IT work. Although why I'm already eyeing up K 85 1.4's on Ebay I'll never know!

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Grab yourself a 35mm f3.5. A nice cheap place to start and what a lovely little lens. If you are using M42 on anything digital, it is always worth looking at preset lenses or ones with an A/M lever. 100% auto things like the Helios 44-4 are wide open unless you have a flanged adapter that presses in the pin, then, the problem is, the viewfinder is dark at anything smaller than f5.3. Have a look at auto yashinon/chinon/revuenon 55mm (5.5cm) f1.7/8 as they are Tomioka lenses and are fabulous, also, worth considering is the mamiya sekor 50mm f2. Watch some of the slightly newer Yashica M42 lenses (DX) as they can foul the mirror on K mount. One tip, you can often get someones old camera kit cheaper than buying lenses individually. Have a look at Edixa cameras as they have some interesting German M42s on board (isco Göttingen, steinheil munchen, Schneider kreuznach, e Ludwig, Zeiss). As for russians, they are mostly Zeiss copies. you must get a Helios 44-2, (Biotar) its the law, the mir 1b 35mm (flektogon) is particularly sweet, also look out for a 135mm Tair 11a or failing that, the slower but still solid, Jupiter 11a. There is also a lovely Jupiter 85mm which is excellent for portraits, just make sure you get the right version. The one that looks like a chrome toilet roll sleeve isn't compatible with M42. One final word of warning, lens buying addiction is real! There are folders containing images on my flickr account. I am not the worlds greatest photographer but it will give you an idea
Peter Kay?s albums | Flickr

Gave you a follow on Flickr. Very useful set of Albums you've got there, I'll have a proper look through later. Thanks

Dan Le Brun?s albums | Flickr

p.s. and spot the obvious mistake in my previous reply, meant to say Pentax K 55 1.8

[Kerrowdown]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your time spent here with us all

[ChristianRock]

Ooh that black KX looks absolutely gorgeous. Welcome!

[stevebrot]

I've gone with black too. So classy!

This one to be precise...

It is not nice to incite jealousy on the forums!

Just kidding! That looks to be a sweet purchase.


Steve

[Arndt]

Welcome to the forum!

[WhatsMyNameAD67]

I've gone with black too. So classy!

This one to be precise...

Very nice indeed!