another new old guy

madsox · 02-01-2023, 08:48 PM

Another old film guy checking in... my first 35mm camera was a Pentax - dad's Spotmatic. I upgraded to using his K-1000 when he got the LX. First one I bought was an MX, and I still have most of those (the Spotmatic got donated to a gallery) plus an ME Super I got after college. Plus the rest of dad's gear (he passed away just a few years ago), and since I'm getting a little more free time as I get older I'm going back to my roots a bit. I've been all digital, and non-Pentax mostly just using the phone camera for some years now but have started getting all the film gear out again, so that means back to Pentax!

Well, I'll be shooting a bunch of medium format too, and that's not Pentax gear (couldn't afford a 645 or a 67 myself, and Dad was mostly Mamiya for that) but... we shall see.

nra1ifer · 02-01-2023, 09:53 PM

Welcome.....I'm real new here, too. My experience with Pentax was influenced by a family friend during my childhood.... I don't remember what model he had. I have had an MX (I need to ask my brother if he still has it.... I gave it to him) and a Super Program that I bought in 1984.... still have it.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2023, 01:32 AM

Welcome aboard, your not the only of age around here…

jcdoss · 02-02-2023, 04:48 AM

Greetings and welcome to you both!

pschlute · 02-02-2023, 04:52 AM

Welcome

aizatk · 02-02-2023, 05:34 AM

Welcome to the forum.

OrchidJulie · 02-02-2023, 08:18 AM

Welcome to PentaxForums!

**MikeNArk** · 02-02-2023, 09:37 AM

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to see some shots.

AsahiRaccoon · 02-04-2023, 07:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madsox

Another old film guy checking in... my first 35mm camera was a Pentax - dad's Spotmatic. I upgraded to using his K-1000 when he got the LX. First one I bought was an MX, and I still have most of those (the Spotmatic got donated to a gallery) plus an ME Super I got after college. Plus the rest of dad's gear (he passed away just a few years ago), and since I'm getting a little more free time as I get older I'm going back to my roots a bit. I've been all digital, and non-Pentax mostly just using the phone camera for some years now but have started getting all the film gear out again, so that means back to Pentax!

Well, I'll be shooting a bunch of medium format too, and that's not Pentax gear (couldn't afford a 645 or a 67 myself, and Dad was mostly Mamiya for that) but... we shall see.

Welcome! I am also a new member and my first SLR too is a Pentax, a ME Super. The Pentax MX is my favourite K mount film body and I remember repeatedly going through the related printed materials again and again during my high school years.

02-01-2023, 08:48 PM	#1
madsox New Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington, DC region .md.us Posts: 14	another new old guy Another old film guy checking in... my first 35mm camera was a Pentax - dad's Spotmatic. I upgraded to using his K-1000 when he got the LX. First one I bought was an MX, and I still have most of those (the Spotmatic got donated to a gallery) plus an ME Super I got after college. Plus the rest of dad's gear (he passed away just a few years ago), and since I'm getting a little more free time as I get older I'm going back to my roots a bit. I've been all digital, and non-Pentax mostly just using the phone camera for some years now but have started getting all the film gear out again, so that means back to Pentax! Well, I'll be shooting a bunch of medium format too, and that's not Pentax gear (couldn't afford a 645 or a 67 myself, and Dad was mostly Mamiya for that) but... we shall see.

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AsahiRaccoon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	Originally posted by madsox Another old film guy checking in... my first 35mm camera was a Pentax - dad's Spotmatic. I upgraded to using his K-1000 when he got the LX. First one I bought was an MX, and I still have most of those (the Spotmatic got donated to a gallery) plus an ME Super I got after college. Plus the rest of dad's gear (he passed away just a few years ago), and since I'm getting a little more free time as I get older I'm going back to my roots a bit. I've been all digital, and non-Pentax mostly just using the phone camera for some years now but have started getting all the film gear out again, so that means back to Pentax! Well, I'll be shooting a bunch of medium format too, and that's not Pentax gear (couldn't afford a 645 or a 67 myself, and Dad was mostly Mamiya for that) but... we shall see. Welcome! I am also a new member and my first SLR too is a Pentax, a ME Super. The Pentax MX is my favourite K mount film body and I remember repeatedly going through the related printed materials again and again during my high school years.