Hello to all Pentax lovers

marius_derest · 07-14-2021, 11:45 AM

Hello everyone,

I learned photography a good 10 years ago in college with a Pentax ME and since then my equipment and enthusiasm has been growing. I am from Germany (Mainz, near Frankfurt) and love the affordable options Pentax offers (if you buy stuff second hand) with all the features and compatible lenses. Currently I'm using the K5-II, but flirting with the K3-III. Besides wildlife and landscape photography, I've been focusing more and more on macro photography in the last few months. That's why the current Photo Contest finally got me to register, even though I've been regularly browsing the site, the forum and especially the lens reviews for years.

Greetings to all!

Not a Number · 07-14-2021, 12:07 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forum.

archaeodude · 07-14-2021, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England!

The ME is a great film camera to learn with—so compact yet robust!

Enjoy the community here!

marius_derest · 07-14-2021, 12:33 PM

Indeed it is. And it‘s still a lot of fun to shoot with.

**TER-OR** · 07-14-2021, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

I have a K5, K3II and K3III.
The K5 produces the most film-like images - maybe that Sony 16MP sensor and AA filter combination?
The K3II is a huge improvement in function over the K5.
The K3III is another jump in performance.

Maybe it's a justification bias, but I think it was a very good purchase. The images from K3II to K3III may not be a big improvement, but the camera itself seems to be.

**Mbaez** · 07-14-2021, 01:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marius_derest

Hello everyone,

I learned photography a good 10 years ago in college with a Pentax ME and since then my equipment and enthusiasm has been growing. I am from Germany (Mainz, near Frankfurt) and love the affordable options Pentax offers (if you buy stuff second hand) with all the features and compatible lenses. Currently I'm using the K5-II, but flirting with the K3-III. Besides wildlife and landscape photography, I've been focusing more and more on macro photography in the last few months. That's why the current Photo Contest finally got me to register, even though I've been regularly browsing the site, the forum and especially the lens reviews for years.

Greetings to all!

Hi, welcome to the forums. Glad you are a member now.

marius_derest · 07-14-2021, 01:30 PM - **1 Like**

That‘s what I thought. Still waiting for an in depth review, but im sure for me it will be an eye opener compared to my K5-II.

---------- Post added 07-14-21 at 01:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mbaez

Hi, welcome to the forums. Glad you are a member now.

Thanks a lot!

**jatrax** · 07-14-2021, 01:41 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome.

I am using the K-3II and the k-1II. I'm not likely a buyer of the K-3III because I am moving to FF, but the K-3III seems to be a huge update over anything Pentax has done before. I'm not sure the in depth review is going to say anything that user reports have already said. It's a top of the line APS-C camera, perhaps the best one made by anyone.

C_Jones · 07-14-2021, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

ChristianRock · 07-14-2021, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome, I'm glad you finally registered.
Your styles of photography are part of what is very popular with Pentaxians so please share some pictures!

**PJ1** · 07-14-2021, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forums from Australia. It is good that you have decided to join.

**JimS_256** · 07-14-2021, 02:29 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome. My first Pentax was an ME also. Bought it new circa 1980. Great camera.

**AgentL** · 07-14-2021, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Hello! Has the K3 III responded to your flirtation? :P

**aslyfox** · 07-14-2021, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marius_derest

That‘s what I thought. Still waiting for an in depth review, but im sure for me it will be an eye opener compared to my K5-II.. . .

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

it has been related that not only an " in depth review " is being worked on but also an Ebook

no details as to when either will be available though

**jon.partsch** · 07-14-2021, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Hello, and welcome to the forums!

07-14-2021, 11:45 AM	#1
marius_derest New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Mainz Photos: Albums Posts: 20	Hello to all Pentax lovers Hello everyone, I learned photography a good 10 years ago in college with a Pentax ME and since then my equipment and enthusiasm has been growing. I am from Germany (Mainz, near Frankfurt) and love the affordable options Pentax offers (if you buy stuff second hand) with all the features and compatible lenses. Currently I'm using the K5-II, but flirting with the K3-III. Besides wildlife and landscape photography, I've been focusing more and more on macro photography in the last few months. That's why the current Photo Contest finally got me to register, even though I've been regularly browsing the site, the forum and especially the lens reviews for years. Greetings to all!

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marius_derest New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Mainz Photos: Albums Posts: 20 Original Poster	Indeed it is. And it‘s still a lot of fun to shoot with.

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Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by marius_derest Hello everyone, I learned photography a good 10 years ago in college with a Pentax ME and since then my equipment and enthusiasm has been growing. I am from Germany (Mainz, near Frankfurt) and love the affordable options Pentax offers (if you buy stuff second hand) with all the features and compatible lenses. Currently I'm using the K5-II, but flirting with the K3-III. Besides wildlife and landscape photography, I've been focusing more and more on macro photography in the last few months. That's why the current Photo Contest finally got me to register, even though I've been regularly browsing the site, the forum and especially the lens reviews for years. Greetings to all! Hi, welcome to the forums. Glad you are a member now.

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marius_derest New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Mainz Photos: Albums Posts: 20 Original Poster	That‘s what I thought. Still waiting for an in depth review, but im sure for me it will be an eye opener compared to my K5-II. ---------- Post added 07-14-21 at 01:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mbaez Hi, welcome to the forums. Glad you are a member now. Thanks a lot!

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by marius_derest That‘s what I thought. Still waiting for an in depth review, but im sure for me it will be an eye opener compared to my K5-II.. . . Welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here it has been related that not only an " in depth review " is being worked on but also an Ebook no details as to when either will be available though

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