A simple poll

Morston · 12-19-2020, 11:16 AM

I started with a Ricoh KR 10 super (PK fit) and then a K1000.

Not sure what this counts as?

Lev · 12-19-2020, 11:42 AM

Second option is a clear winner so far

MikeMcE · 12-19-2020, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Lev

Second option is a clear winner so far

Totally!

Now how about raising the bar a bit?

Who still HAS that first camera?

(post#32)

Hang up and DRIVE!

Thagomizer · 12-19-2020, 06:03 PM

I had to switch my vote (or voted again) because I stupidly missed the phrase "with the brand" when I read it the first time!

Breakfastographer · 12-19-2020, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Who still HAS that first camera?

I'm hoping the inheritance is a few decades off still.

normhead · 12-19-2020, 06:38 PM - **1 Like**

Started with a ricohflex in 58 (not unlike MikeMcE's above). Graduated to a Pentax SV in 67.

I also still have the old twin lens reflex.

totsmuyco · 12-19-2020, 10:52 PM

Started with Kodak instamatic pocket camera and another model which I can't remember.
Used Olympus 35 SP and Minolta Hi matic E in highschool.
Used Canon AE-1 in college in the 80s and was later given a Nikon F2 complete with wide angle, normal to 80-200 zoom
Went to Olympus evolt series. This was my first digital system in 2008.
Pondered in going into Pentax in 2013 and bought K-5II in Feb 2, 2014. Been here since then and grew into the system.
I hope Pentax will continue with photography. Jumping from one system to the next is expensive.

normhead · 12-20-2020, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Totally!

Now how about raising the bar a bit?

Who still HAS that first camera?

(post#32)

Hang up and DRIVE!

When I was a kid, the family Twin lens reflex was a treasure, doled out in small doses, used for maybe 5-10 rolls a year. It required a certain amount of "awe struck" just to be allowed to use it. Things are different these days. The 1958 sense of privilege to have been able to use this camera has never worn off, I could never sell it.

MikeMcE · 12-20-2020, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by normhead

When I was a kid, the family Twin lens reflex was a treasure, doled out in small doses, used for maybe 5-10 rolls a year. It required a certain amount of "awe struck" just to be allowed to use it. Things are different these days. The 1958 sense of privilege to have been able to use this camera has never worn off, I could never sell it.

I agree! I couldn’t afford a Rollei then, this was the next best. Iva always love 120/220.
Afterwards I shot Rollei, C220 and C330, Pentax 6x7 and of course Hasselblad .
35 mm was amateur and press shooters, real Photographers used roll film.
My H1a was the cleanest I’ve ever seen, sold it to a collector, I still miss her!

I did have the 35mm adapter for my Ricoh flex

Hang up and DRIVE!

**tonyzoc** · 12-20-2020, 03:56 PM

My first camera was a Polaroid Swinger...around 1966. Around 1970 I started using my uncle's Exakta V with his 58mm f/1.9 Meyer Gorlitz Primoplan lens and a WL finder. He later gave me the camera and I used it in college. The first camera I purchased with my money was a K1000 with a SMCP-M 50mm f/1.7...around 1981 and soon after bought a used Pentax MX. I'd guess I currently own 120 or so cameras...and had at one time over 200. I still have my Uncle's Exakta V with the lens and it's still film worthy.

**Mbaez** · 12-20-2020, 05:48 PM

With a lovely K5iis thanks to many good reviews from youtube and after handling it at an Adorama street fair.

Alex_Ros · 12-20-2020, 06:25 PM

If you have enough money, the best is the PENTAX K1 MKII.

A camera with the best value for money on the market.

Lev · 12-21-2020, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Alex_Ros

If you have enough money, the best is the PENTAX K1 MKII.

A camera with the best value for money on the market.

Who could argue that... That's a beast!

View Poll Results: Who started with the brand straight away with a DSLR vs with a previous film SLR
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12-19-2020, 12:23 PM	#78
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	A simple poll Originally posted by Lev Second option is a clear winner so far Totally! Now how about raising the bar a bit? Who still HAS that first camera? (post#32) Hang up and DRIVE!

12-19-2020, 06:38 PM - 1 Like	#81
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Started with a ricohflex in 58 (not unlike MikeMcE's above). Graduated to a Pentax SV in 67. I also still have the old twin lens reflex. Last edited by normhead; 12-19-2020 at 06:44 PM.

12-20-2020, 09:41 AM	#84
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	A simple poll Originally posted by normhead When I was a kid, the family Twin lens reflex was a treasure, doled out in small doses, used for maybe 5-10 rolls a year. It required a certain amount of "awe struck" just to be allowed to use it. Things are different these days. The 1958 sense of privilege to have been able to use this camera has never worn off, I could never sell it. I agree! I couldn’t afford a Rollei then, this was the next best. Iva always love 120/220. Afterwards I shot Rollei, C220 and C330, Pentax 6x7 and of course Hasselblad . 35 mm was amateur and press shooters, real Photographers used roll film. My H1a was the cleanest I’ve ever seen, sold it to a collector, I still miss her! I did have the 35mm adapter for my Ricoh flex Hang up and DRIVE!

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12-19-2020, 11:16 AM	#76
Morston New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 20	I started with a Ricoh KR 10 super (PK fit) and then a K1000. Not sure what this counts as?

12-19-2020, 11:42 AM	#77
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Second option is a clear winner so far

12-19-2020, 06:03 PM	#79
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	I had to switch my vote (or voted again) because I stupidly missed the phrase "with the brand" when I read it the first time!

12-19-2020, 06:22 PM	#80
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by MikeMcE Who still HAS that first camera? I'm hoping the inheritance is a few decades off still.

12-19-2020, 10:52 PM	#82
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Started with Kodak instamatic pocket camera and another model which I can't remember. Used Olympus 35 SP and Minolta Hi matic E in highschool. Used Canon AE-1 in college in the 80s and was later given a Nikon F2 complete with wide angle, normal to 80-200 zoom Went to Olympus evolt series. This was my first digital system in 2008. Pondered in going into Pentax in 2013 and bought K-5II in Feb 2, 2014. Been here since then and grew into the system. I hope Pentax will continue with photography. Jumping from one system to the next is expensive.

12-20-2020, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#83
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by MikeMcE Totally! Now how about raising the bar a bit? Who still HAS that first camera? (post#32) Hang up and DRIVE! When I was a kid, the family Twin lens reflex was a treasure, doled out in small doses, used for maybe 5-10 rolls a year. It required a certain amount of "awe struck" just to be allowed to use it. Things are different these days. The 1958 sense of privilege to have been able to use this camera has never worn off, I could never sell it.

12-20-2020, 03:56 PM	#85
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 990	My first camera was a Polaroid Swinger...around 1966. Around 1970 I started using my uncle's Exakta V with his 58mm f/1.9 Meyer Gorlitz Primoplan lens and a WL finder. He later gave me the camera and I used it in college. The first camera I purchased with my money was a K1000 with a SMCP-M 50mm f/1.7...around 1981 and soon after bought a used Pentax MX. I'd guess I currently own 120 or so cameras...and had at one time over 200. I still have my Uncle's Exakta V with the lens and it's still film worthy.

12-20-2020, 05:48 PM	#86
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,772	With a lovely K5iis thanks to many good reviews from youtube and after handling it at an Adorama street fair.

12-20-2020, 06:25 PM	#87
Alex_Ros Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 103	If you have enough money, the best is the PENTAX K1 MKII. A camera with the best value for money on the market.

12-21-2020, 04:47 AM	#88
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alex_Ros If you have enough money, the best is the PENTAX K1 MKII. A camera with the best value for money on the market. Who could argue that... That's a beast!

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