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photolady95 · 03-30-2011, 02:37 PM

Got my new K-x in today. Well, it's used but not used much, had 1198 accuations on it. I took 34 photos already. It's a lot lighter than my K100D with the Sigma 70-300mm attached. I will need to upgrade the firmware though, but that's not a problem. I've upgraded firmware before.
LCD looks brand new, only smudges on it, I put there. Clean now though.

I'm happy as a clam at high tide, can you tell?

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Last edited by photolady95; 03-30-2011 at 03:26 PM.

KarenH · 03-30-2011, 02:38 PM

Haha, it's always great to have a new toy.
Have fun with it.

**Ash** · 03-30-2011, 03:02 PM

Great choice.
Definitely the little gem that could.

Enjoy.

causey · 03-30-2011, 03:19 PM

Congratulations! I love my K-x too!

photolady95 · 03-30-2011, 03:28 PM

Thanks Karen, Ash and Stefan. I took video with it already but I'm going to have to work on my video skills, long time since I did that.

Where do you find which firmware it has? I knew on the K100D but this manual is super thick, and controls in camera, I'm still learning.

Never mind, PhotoMe told me. It already has the newest firmware, 1.02.

**boriscleto** · 03-30-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by photolady

Thanks Karen, Ash and Stefan. I took video with it already but I'm going to have to work on my video skills, long time since I did that.

Where do you find which firmware it has? I knew on the K100D but this manual is super thick, and controls in camera, I'm still learning.

Never mind, PhotoMe told me. It already has the newest firmware, 1.02.

Even though you already know...hold down the menu button while turning the power on.

photolady95 · 03-30-2011, 04:06 PM

Thanks.

One of my first photos is in my gallery titled Single in March if you'll care to see.

It's a bit noisy because I forgot about NR in this camera.

**Dma110** · 03-30-2011, 04:54 PM

Congrats. It's a great camera. Enjoy.

TomK · 03-30-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

but this manual is super thick

I always recommend downloading the pdf manual to your computer - usually found on any manufacturer's website.
1) You will have a copy if your paper one is ever lost, misplaced, or destroyed (usually via coffee!).
2) You can do a search of the entire pdf manual a lot quicker than leafing through a paper one.
Just a thought.

photolady95 · 03-30-2011, 05:24 PM

Dma thanks.

Tom I'm ahead of you. Since this camera was used, I downloaded the manual yesterday just in case it didn't come with one. Loads of people lose manuals, and I didn't know if previous owner sold it with the manual or not.

Alizarine · 03-31-2011, 02:40 AM

Congratulations on your K-x

You can shoot more in low light now

Have fun and happy shooting~

photolady95 · 03-31-2011, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Congratulations on your K-x You can shoot more in low light now Have fun and happy shooting~

Thanks. Yes, low light shooting is one reason I picked the K-x.

jolepp · 03-31-2011, 03:20 AM

Congrats on new kit!

Great IQ, a pleasure to use

photolady95 · 03-31-2011, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

Congrats on new kit! Great IQ, a pleasure to use

Thanks jolepp. Question though, why do I not see a users group for this great little camera?

For all you who have one, do you use the Copyright feature?

In case no one has taken up my offer to see one of the first photos: and it's a bit noisy. But much better than I hoped at ISO800.

jolepp · 03-31-2011, 04:29 AM

I seem to recall that the lack of the K-x specific subforum was based on an assumption that there wouldn't be that much demand for it (personally I could see it becoming a classic though, but we'll see about that

). Having clean high ISO should be a boon for birding as fast shutter times that go with long FLs are practical with civilian (slowish) versions of tele lenses.

Personally I have been very pleased that ISO 1600 or even 3200 gives fair results for indoor snaps without a flash

03-30-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I'm in love!! Got my new K-x in today. Well, it's used but not used much, had 1198 accuations on it. I took 34 photos already. It's a lot lighter than my K100D with the Sigma 70-300mm attached. I will need to upgrade the firmware though, but that's not a problem. I've upgraded firmware before. LCD looks brand new, only smudges on it, I put there. Clean now though. I'm happy as a clam at high tide, can you tell? : Last edited by photolady95; 03-30-2011 at 03:26 PM.

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Congratulations! I love my K-x too!

03-30-2011, 03:28 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks Karen, Ash and Stefan. I took video with it already but I'm going to have to work on my video skills, long time since I did that. Where do you find which firmware it has? I knew on the K100D but this manual is super thick, and controls in camera, I'm still learning. Never mind, PhotoMe told me. It already has the newest firmware, 1.02.

03-30-2011, 03:41 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by photolady Thanks Karen, Ash and Stefan. I took video with it already but I'm going to have to work on my video skills, long time since I did that. Where do you find which firmware it has? I knew on the K100D but this manual is super thick, and controls in camera, I'm still learning. Never mind, PhotoMe told me. It already has the newest firmware, 1.02. Even though you already know...hold down the menu button while turning the power on.

03-30-2011, 04:06 PM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks. One of my first photos is in my gallery titled Single in March if you'll care to see. It's a bit noisy because I forgot about NR in this camera.

03-30-2011, 04:54 PM	#8
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Congrats. It's a great camera. Enjoy.

03-30-2011, 05:09 PM	#9
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	Quote: but this manual is super thick I always recommend downloading the pdf manual to your computer - usually found on any manufacturer's website. 1) You will have a copy if your paper one is ever lost, misplaced, or destroyed (usually via coffee!). 2) You can do a search of the entire pdf manual a lot quicker than leafing through a paper one. Just a thought.

03-30-2011, 05:24 PM	#10
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Dma thanks. Tom I'm ahead of you. Since this camera was used, I downloaded the manual yesterday just in case it didn't come with one. Loads of people lose manuals, and I didn't know if previous owner sold it with the manual or not.

03-31-2011, 02:40 AM	#11
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Congratulations on your K-x You can shoot more in low light now Have fun and happy shooting~

03-31-2011, 03:05 AM	#12
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alizarine Congratulations on your K-x You can shoot more in low light now Have fun and happy shooting~ Thanks. Yes, low light shooting is one reason I picked the K-x.

03-31-2011, 03:20 AM	#13
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Congrats on new kit! Great IQ, a pleasure to use

03-31-2011, 03:52 AM	#14
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Originally posted by jolepp Congrats on new kit! Great IQ, a pleasure to use Thanks jolepp. Question though, why do I not see a users group for this great little camera? For all you who have one, do you use the Copyright feature? In case no one has taken up my offer to see one of the first photos: and it's a bit noisy. But much better than I hoped at ISO800.

03-31-2011, 04:29 AM	#15
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	I seem to recall that the lack of the K-x specific subforum was based on an assumption that there wouldn't be that much demand for it (personally I could see it becoming a classic though, but we'll see about that ). Having clean high ISO should be a boon for birding as fast shutter times that go with long FLs are practical with civilian (slowish) versions of tele lenses. Personally I have been very pleased that ISO 1600 or even 3200 gives fair results for indoor snaps without a flash

I'm in love!!

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