Newbie from New Zealand.

Kick Start · 11-20-2020, 01:28 PM - **1 Like**

Many thanks for the welcome.I appreciate it.I came to Pentax when the penny finally dropped that Sony were not keen on A-mount cameras anymore.I had a good selection of Minolta lenses that were wonderful (and cheap) that had become defunct unless I was prepared to use an adapter - not for me.So I took a look around and the large collection of Legacy glass and the "Astrotracer" function got me here.
My problems with the menu structure are,probably, nothing more than lack of familiarity.Already things are improving.I took the advice of one Pentaxian to make use of "Extra sharpness" which improved image quality enormously.I also found out from another about TAv mode.Wow! A revelation.I am now wading through information on Astro.There's a lot.But I must say thatMossyRocks thread for newcomers is invaluable.
I hope to share some images soon.Once again,Thanks for the welcome.I'll also be heading over to the KiwiPentaxians group.Cheers,Gerry.

Last edited by Kick Start; 11-20-2020 at 07:03 PM.

dave_roe · 11-20-2020, 01:55 PM

Welcome from Rome, It

Arndt · 11-20-2020, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

Breakfastographer · 11-26-2020, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Kick Start

Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.)
I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already.

Cheers Everyone,
Gerry.

Welcome to the forum, Gerry!

Arndt · 11-26-2020, 09:22 AM

Welcome from Berlin.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 11-26-2020, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Kick Start

Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.)
I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already.

Cheers Everyone,
Gerry.

I’ve found the menu can be different among cameras even in the same brand. I recently upgraded from a K-x to a K70 and there is a significant difference. Of course there is a significant difference in the capabilities between the two models, too.

haroon88 · 11-27-2020, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas

I’ve found the menu can be different among cameras even in the same brand. I recently upgraded from a K-x to a K70 and there is a significant difference. Of course there is a significant difference in the capabilities between the two models, too.

Did you find any fine AF results difference when you used the lenses from K-x to K-70? Just curious to know.

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-27-2020, 07:35 AM

Hi and welcome from Tennessee!

**Photos-by-Chas** · 11-27-2020, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by haroon88

Did you find any fine AF results difference when you used the lenses from K-x to K-70? Just curious to know.

bout the K70,

Honestly, no. I did note a much improved resolution and thus an improved clarity in photos both on my monitor and when printed. I'm still getting accustomed to the controls and the menus. I am contemplating getting the e-book from this forum about the K70, It looks to be a very complete and informative description and guide.

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11-20-2020, 01:28 PM - 1 Like	#16
Kick Start New Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Many thanks for the welcome.I appreciate it.I came to Pentax when the penny finally dropped that Sony were not keen on A-mount cameras anymore.I had a good selection of Minolta lenses that were wonderful (and cheap) that had become defunct unless I was prepared to use an adapter - not for me.So I took a look around and the large collection of Legacy glass and the "Astrotracer" function got me here. My problems with the menu structure are,probably, nothing more than lack of familiarity.Already things are improving.I took the advice of one Pentaxian to make use of "Extra sharpness" which improved image quality enormously.I also found out from another about TAv mode.Wow! A revelation.I am now wading through information on Astro.There's a lot.But I must say thatMossyRocks thread for newcomers is invaluable. I hope to share some images soon.Once again,Thanks for the welcome.I'll also be heading over to the KiwiPentaxians group.Cheers,Gerry. Last edited by Kick Start; 11-20-2020 at 07:03 PM.

11-20-2020, 01:55 PM	#17
dave_roe Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Photos: Albums Posts: 584	Welcome from Rome, It

11-20-2020, 05:53 PM	#18
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11-26-2020, 06:20 AM	#19
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by Kick Start Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.) I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already. Cheers Everyone, Gerry. Welcome to the forum, Gerry!

11-26-2020, 09:22 AM	#20
Arndt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 167	Welcome from Berlin.

11-26-2020, 02:24 PM	#21
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Kick Start Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.) I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already. Cheers Everyone, Gerry. I’ve found the menu can be different among cameras even in the same brand. I recently upgraded from a K-x to a K70 and there is a significant difference. Of course there is a significant difference in the capabilities between the two models, too.

11-27-2020, 02:18 AM	#22
haroon88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 143	Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas I’ve found the menu can be different among cameras even in the same brand. I recently upgraded from a K-x to a K70 and there is a significant difference. Of course there is a significant difference in the capabilities between the two models, too. Did you find any fine AF results difference when you used the lenses from K-x to K-70? Just curious to know.

11-27-2020, 07:35 AM	#23
WhatsMyNameAD67 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 307	Hi and welcome from Tennessee!

11-27-2020, 08:05 AM	#24
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by haroon88 Did you find any fine AF results difference when you used the lenses from K-x to K-70? Just curious to know. bout the K70, Honestly, no. I did note a much improved resolution and thus an improved clarity in photos both on my monitor and when printed. I'm still getting accustomed to the controls and the menus. I am contemplating getting the e-book from this forum about the K70, It looks to be a very complete and informative description and guide.