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7rvar · 03-03-2021, 11:03 AM - **1 Like**

Hi all,

Seems I'm required to make a post to get messaging privileges so I'll introduce myself.

I started digital photography in 2001 with a 640x480 p&s, then a Canon A75 around 2004, first ILC was a Nikon D60 around 2009.

Got away from photography for a while before getting back into mirrorless with a Fujifilm X-A1 in 2015. Very nearly went Sony A6000 at that time.

Currently I have too many cameras but X-H1, X-T20 and X-E2 are my main options I suppose. Along with a cabinet full of 1st party, 3rd party and vintage lenses.

Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews.

I don't currently own any Pentax cameras but I do have a few lenses: 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f2.5, 200mm f2.5 and an M42 55mm f1.8.

This forum seems to have a wealth of information so happy to be a part of the community.

**pres589** · 03-03-2021, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy time spent here, it is a great resource for Pentax equipment as well as photography in general.

The K-3 II and KP are both quite capable. I think I would lean towards a KP but there are advantages to both.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 03-03-2021, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by 7rvar

Hi all,

Seems I'm required to make a post to get messaging privileges so I'll introduce myself.

I started digital photography in 2001 with a 640x480 p&s, then a Canon A75 around 2004, first ILC was a Nikon D60 around 2009.

Got away from photography for a while before getting back into mirrorless with a Fujifilm X-A1 in 2015. Very nearly went Sony A6000 at that time.

Currently I have too many cameras but X-H1, X-T20 and X-E2 are my main options I suppose. Along with a cabinet full of 1st party, 3rd party and vintage lenses.

Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews.

I don't currently own any Pentax cameras but I do have a few lenses: 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f2.5, 200mm f2.5 and an M42 55mm f1.8.

This forum seems to have a wealth of information so happy to be a part of the community.

Welcome to the forum. I can say I've been impressed with Pentax photography equipment since early in my photo avocation. One of my earliest cameras was the K1000 SE (film) and when I started into digital decided I would continue with Pentax. I've not been disappointed with a 1stD, then two Kx's (still have bothe of them) and recently upgraded to the K70. All have been very good solid cameras which gave me very good photos.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-03-2021, 02:08 PM

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer.

MarkJerling · 03-03-2021, 02:42 PM

Welcome from New Zealand!

aotearoa

**aslyfox** · 03-03-2021, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by 7rvar

. . . Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews. . . . .

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

A Pentax SLR is a film era camera:

Pentax Film Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

the ones you named are Pentax DSLR [ D = Digital ]

Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

here is the forum's comparison tool set up for the KP, K 3 II and K 70

Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-70 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

C_Jones · 03-03-2021, 02:55 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Carlito01 · 03-03-2021, 11:24 PM

Welcome from another new forum member.

C.

redpit · 03-03-2021, 11:47 PM

Welcome to PFs! I hope you get the KP or the K-3ii and enjoy the Pentax experience you will love ;-)

**PJ1** · 03-04-2021, 04:11 AM

Welcome to the Forums from Australia.

03-03-2021, 11:03 AM - 1 Like	#1
7rvar New Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1	New to the forum, Hi all, Seems I'm required to make a post to get messaging privileges so I'll introduce myself. I started digital photography in 2001 with a 640x480 p&s, then a Canon A75 around 2004, first ILC was a Nikon D60 around 2009. Got away from photography for a while before getting back into mirrorless with a Fujifilm X-A1 in 2015. Very nearly went Sony A6000 at that time. Currently I have too many cameras but X-H1, X-T20 and X-E2 are my main options I suppose. Along with a cabinet full of 1st party, 3rd party and vintage lenses. Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews. I don't currently own any Pentax cameras but I do have a few lenses: 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f2.5, 200mm f2.5 and an M42 55mm f1.8. This forum seems to have a wealth of information so happy to be a part of the community.

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pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy time spent here, it is a great resource for Pentax equipment as well as photography in general. The K-3 II and KP are both quite capable. I think I would lean towards a KP but there are advantages to both.

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Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by 7rvar Hi all, Seems I'm required to make a post to get messaging privileges so I'll introduce myself. I started digital photography in 2001 with a 640x480 p&s, then a Canon A75 around 2004, first ILC was a Nikon D60 around 2009. Got away from photography for a while before getting back into mirrorless with a Fujifilm X-A1 in 2015. Very nearly went Sony A6000 at that time. Currently I have too many cameras but X-H1, X-T20 and X-E2 are my main options I suppose. Along with a cabinet full of 1st party, 3rd party and vintage lenses. Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews. I don't currently own any Pentax cameras but I do have a few lenses: 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7, 135mm f2.5, 200mm f2.5 and an M42 55mm f1.8. This forum seems to have a wealth of information so happy to be a part of the community. Welcome to the forum. I can say I've been impressed with Pentax photography equipment since early in my photo avocation. One of my earliest cameras was the K1000 SE (film) and when I started into digital decided I would continue with Pentax. I've not been disappointed with a 1stD, then two Kx's (still have bothe of them) and recently upgraded to the K70. All have been very good solid cameras which gave me very good photos.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by 7rvar . . . Somehow I've convinced myself that I might want to try a Pentax SLR (undecided between K3ii and KP) so for that reason I've been browsing the forum and lens reviews. . . . . Welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here A Pentax SLR is a film era camera: Pentax Film Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications the ones you named are Pentax DSLR [ D = Digital ] Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications here is the forum's comparison tool set up for the KP, K 3 II and K 70 Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-70 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

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