New Member, Digital / Film refugee from Canon/Nikon

taomeister · 05-31-2023, 11:13 PM - **3 Likes**

Hi all, just doing the rounds on my first post here so I can learn more about the Pentax digital and film bodies. Been using Nikon, then Canon for the better part of the last 2 decades but since they went mirrorless the passion just wasn't the same, especially since Nikon abandoned AF-D screw drive lens compatibility with the FTZ > Z6/Zfc that I've used. I still use the Zfc on occasion as a webcam or for video needs.

I discovered Pentax and want to support them strongly / discovered them through my love of Ricoh (GR series, GXR) and the Pentax 67 system, and the fact they are resurrecting / remaking film cameras again, presumably keeping the K-mount alive. I'm learning so much about the K-lens lineup and have started getting Pentax-pilled with recent acquisitions of a MX-1, Q-S1, and K1-ii. Excited to participate and see what everyone else contributed in this forum!

L. Tao
on Instagram: taomeister

Sandy Hancock · 05-31-2023, 11:46 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome, with lots of pentaprism love from the Adelaide Hills!

biz-engineer · 05-31-2023, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Pentax sanctuary

jcdoss · 06-01-2023, 02:30 AM

Greetings and welcome to Pentax Forums from Germany!

MarkJerling · 06-01-2023, 03:26 AM

Welcome from New Zealand!

Iron · 06-01-2023, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by taomeister

Hi all, just doing the rounds on my first post here so I can learn more about the Pentax digital and film bodies. Been using Nikon, then Canon for the better part of the last 2 decades but since they went mirrorless the passion just wasn't the same, especially since Nikon abandoned AF-D screw drive lens compatibility with the FTZ > Z6/Zfc that I've used. I still use the Zfc on occasion as a webcam or for video needs.

I discovered Pentax and want to support them strongly / discovered them through my love of Ricoh (GR series, GXR) and the Pentax 67 system, and the fact they are resurrecting / remaking film cameras again, presumably keeping the K-mount alive. I'm learning so much about the K-lens lineup and have started getting Pentax-pilled with recent acquisitions of a MX-1, Q-S1, and K1-ii. Excited to participate and see what everyone else contributed in this forum!

L. Tao
on Instagram: taomeister

Welcome to the parallel photographic universe!

Chris_K · 06-01-2023, 07:56 AM

Greetings from Poland!

OrchidJulie · 06-01-2023, 08:17 AM

Welcome from Florida!

C_Jones · 06-01-2023, 02:59 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-02-2023, 05:43 AM

Welcome to both the forum and to photography the Pentax way

aizatk · 06-28-2023, 02:00 AM

Greetings and welcome to the forum!

05-31-2023, 11:13 PM - 3 Likes	#1
taomeister New Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1	New Member, Digital / Film refugee from Canon/Nikon Hi all, just doing the rounds on my first post here so I can learn more about the Pentax digital and film bodies. Been using Nikon, then Canon for the better part of the last 2 decades but since they went mirrorless the passion just wasn't the same, especially since Nikon abandoned AF-D screw drive lens compatibility with the FTZ > Z6/Zfc that I've used. I still use the Zfc on occasion as a webcam or for video needs. I discovered Pentax and want to support them strongly / discovered them through my love of Ricoh (GR series, GXR) and the Pentax 67 system, and the fact they are resurrecting / remaking film cameras again, presumably keeping the K-mount alive. I'm learning so much about the K-lens lineup and have started getting Pentax-pilled with recent acquisitions of a MX-1, Q-S1, and K1-ii. Excited to participate and see what everyone else contributed in this forum! L. Tao on Instagram: taomeister

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Iron Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: New Zealand Posts: 98	Originally posted by taomeister Hi all, just doing the rounds on my first post here so I can learn more about the Pentax digital and film bodies. Been using Nikon, then Canon for the better part of the last 2 decades but since they went mirrorless the passion just wasn't the same, especially since Nikon abandoned AF-D screw drive lens compatibility with the FTZ > Z6/Zfc that I've used. I still use the Zfc on occasion as a webcam or for video needs. I discovered Pentax and want to support them strongly / discovered them through my love of Ricoh (GR series, GXR) and the Pentax 67 system, and the fact they are resurrecting / remaking film cameras again, presumably keeping the K-mount alive. I'm learning so much about the K-lens lineup and have started getting Pentax-pilled with recent acquisitions of a MX-1, Q-S1, and K1-ii. Excited to participate and see what everyone else contributed in this forum! L. Tao on Instagram: taomeister Welcome to the parallel photographic universe!

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