New guy

**murph** · 07-11-2021, 04:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Good Day Everyone,

I'm retired now and have decided to tackle the learning curve of shooting digital in manual mode.
Black and white is my preferred medium, but there are times when the picture calls for colour. For
a long time I did nothing because I only had my Pentax ME sir, and the light meter died.

I found a good buy on a K-x and decided to use my vintage manual lenses on that camera. At first, it thought I bit off more than I
could chew, but now I am coming along with results that reveal some of the good, bad, and ugly of photography ;-)
I chose Affinity Photo to "develop" my raw files. That in itself has its own learning curve, but is so much more reasonable than the
usual software of choice.

I hope to learn and share on this forum as I explore it. Thanks for having me,

murph

**aslyfox** · 07-11-2021, 05:49 AM

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

this might be an interesting article for you

Quote:

This two-part series discusses manual focuses lenses on Pentax DSLR bodies. This article provides a description of the different manual focus mounts made by Pentax and third-party makers who produce K-mount lenses. The second article in this series will discuss specific manual focus lens uses and techniques.

Read more at: Manual Focus Lens Choices for Pentax - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

and I have always found these charts to be helpful

https://mosphotos.com/PentaxLensesExplained.html

https://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensCompatibility.html

**Kerrowdown** · 07-11-2021, 07:58 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

**Cerebum** · 07-11-2021, 08:41 AM

Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button

**aslyfox** · 07-11-2021, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button

Quote:

Pentax Green Button Guide
A look at one of Pentax's secrets
By johnhilvert in Articles and Tips on Aug 15, 2016

Read more at: Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

C_Jones · 07-11-2021, 04:21 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**murph** · 07-11-2021, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

this might be an interesting article for you

Read more at: Manual Focus Lens Choices for Pentax - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

and I have always found these charts to be helpful

Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

The Pentax K-mount Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

Thanks for the tip!
It's appreciated :-)

murph

---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

thank you :-)

murph

---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by Cerebum

Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button

thank you Cerebum,

murph ;-)

---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:46 PM ----------

Originally posted by aslyfox

Read more at: Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

thanks for the welcome ;-)

murph

archaeodude · 07-12-2021, 04:46 AM

Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England!

This is a fantastic community and I'm sure you'll be enjoying your digital photography in no time!

nonpigliounoshoot · 07-12-2021, 07:30 AM

welcome, good luck!

**Photos-by-Chas** · 07-12-2021, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by murph

Good Day Everyone,

I'm retired now and have decided to tackle the learning curve of shooting digital in manual mode.
Black and white is my preferred medium, but there are times when the picture calls for colour. For
a long time I did nothing because I only had my Pentax ME sir, and the light meter died.

I found a good buy on a K-x and decided to use my vintage manual lenses on that camera. At first, it thought I bit off more than I
could chew, but now I am coming along with results that reveal some of the good, bad, and ugly of photography ;-)
I chose Affinity Photo to "develop" my raw files. That in itself has its own learning curve, but is so much more reasonable than the
usual software of choice.

I hope to learn and share on this forum as I explore it. Thanks for having me,

murph

Welcome to the forum from another retiree. I have two K-x and a K-70, love them all. If you wish to learn more about the K-x, make a donation and pick up the Yvon Bourque e-book on the K-x. Here's the link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

**Michail_P** · 07-13-2021, 02:02 AM

Welcome to the community Murph!

DavesDogma · 07-18-2021, 03:41 PM

Welcome to the forum.

**SelrahCharleS** · 07-18-2021, 03:43 PM

Welcome!

weaponx525 · 07-18-2021, 04:45 PM

Welcome!

Timosaurus · 07-18-2021, 09:24 PM

Welcome!

Shooting manual is a great challenge— but there’s always that one shot that keeps you coming back for more.
Who knows, you might even decide to get back into some film…

Enjoy!

07-11-2021, 04:55 AM - 2 Likes	#1
murph Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Minnesota Posts: 46	New guy Good Day Everyone, I'm retired now and have decided to tackle the learning curve of shooting digital in manual mode. Black and white is my preferred medium, but there are times when the picture calls for colour. For a long time I did nothing because I only had my Pentax ME sir, and the light meter died. I found a good buy on a K-x and decided to use my vintage manual lenses on that camera. At first, it thought I bit off more than I could chew, but now I am coming along with results that reveal some of the good, bad, and ugly of photography ;-) I chose Affinity Photo to "develop" my raw files. That in itself has its own learning curve, but is so much more reasonable than the usual software of choice. I hope to learn and share on this forum as I explore it. Thanks for having me, murph

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here this might be an interesting article for you Quote: This two-part series discusses manual focuses lenses on Pentax DSLR bodies. This article provides a description of the different manual focus mounts made by Pentax and third-party makers who produce K-mount lenses. The second article in this series will discuss specific manual focus lens uses and techniques. Read more at: Manual Focus Lens Choices for Pentax - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com and I have always found these charts to be helpful https://mosphotos.com/PentaxLensesExplained.html https://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensCompatibility.html

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by Cerebum Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button Quote: Pentax Green Button Guide A look at one of Pentax's secrets By johnhilvert in Articles and Tips on Aug 15, 2016 Read more at: Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	Welcome to Pentax Forums.

07-11-2021, 04:38 PM	#7
murph Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Minnesota Posts: 46 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox Welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here this might be an interesting article for you Read more at: Manual Focus Lens Choices for Pentax - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com and I have always found these charts to be helpful Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series The Pentax K-mount Camera Lens Compatibility Chart Thanks for the tip! It's appreciated :-) murph ---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland thank you :-) murph ---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by Cerebum Hi Murph. Welcome from NW england. Everything you want to know is here. Welcome to the land of the magic green button thank you Cerebum, murph ;-) ---------- Post added 07-11-21 at 04:46 PM ---------- Originally posted by aslyfox Read more at: Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com thanks for the welcome ;-) murph

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archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England! This is a fantastic community and I'm sure you'll be enjoying your digital photography in no time!

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nonpigliounoshoot Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 735	welcome, good luck!

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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 murph Good Day Everyone, I'm retired now and have decided to tackle the learning curve of shooting digital in manual mode. Black and white is my preferred medium, but there are times when the picture calls for colour. For a long time I did nothing because I only had my Pentax ME sir, and the light meter died. I found a good buy on a K-x and decided to use my vintage manual lenses on that camera. At first, it thought I bit off more than I could chew, but now I am coming along with results that reveal some of the good, bad, and ugly of photography ;-) I chose Affinity Photo to "develop" my raw files. That in itself has its own learning curve, but is so much more reasonable than the usual software of choice. I hope to learn and share on this forum as I explore it. Thanks for having me, murph Welcome to the forum from another retiree. I have two K-x and a K-70, love them all. If you wish to learn more about the K-x, make a donation and pick up the Yvon Bourque e-book on the K-x. Here's the link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

07-13-2021, 02:02 AM	#11
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