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LightGoesInTheLens · 11-22-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi --

just wanted to introduce myself. I did a lot of black and white photography years ago on a Pentax film camera, and recently took the plunge into the digital world with a K-m.

I find it amazing to use this high tech gadget, with all of its built in modes, with a lens that was discontinued 25 years ago.

Here are some shots taken with a SMCP-A 50/1.7 on the K-m:

Attached Images

**Kerrowdown** · 11-22-2008, 11:55 AM

That's one of the joys of being a Pentax owner, some of the other well known brands can't boast the same level of backwards compatability.

JonPB · 11-22-2008, 01:46 PM

I love the expression on his (?) face in the first picture. I can see the thought: "Seriously? I'm trying to take a nap here."

From someone whose current favorite lens is ~46 years old, welcome to the forum.

borno · 11-22-2008, 03:48 PM

Welcome to the forum, and Torties Rule!

noel · 11-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Nice feline shots!

Can I ask a question? On the K-m, does it have a focus confirm indicator like the other K-digital bodies?

LightGoesInTheLens · 11-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by noel

Nice feline shots!

Can I ask a question? On the K-m, does it have a focus confirm indicator like the other K-digital bodies?

Thanks!

Yeah, it does. Don't know if it's the same one; looks sort of like a square with triangles glued on the left and right sides.

Mike Cash · 11-22-2008, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by LightGoesInTheLens

Thanks!

Yeah, it does. Don't know if it's the same one; looks sort of like a square with triangles glued on the left and right sides.

Also known as a "hexagon". Yep, that's the same one.

11-22-2008, 10:49 AM	#1
LightGoesInTheLens Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6	SMCP-A 50/1.7 on a K-m Hi -- just wanted to introduce myself. I did a lot of black and white photography years ago on a Pentax film camera, and recently took the plunge into the digital world with a K-m. I find it amazing to use this high tech gadget, with all of its built in modes, with a lens that was discontinued 25 years ago. Here are some shots taken with a SMCP-A 50/1.7 on the K-m: Attached Images

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	That's one of the joys of being a Pentax owner, some of the other well known brands can't boast the same level of backwards compatability.

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JonPB Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 430	I love the expression on his (?) face in the first picture. I can see the thought: "Seriously? I'm trying to take a nap here." From someone whose current favorite lens is ~46 years old, welcome to the forum.

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borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Welcome to the forum, and Torties Rule!

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noel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	Nice feline shots! Can I ask a question? On the K-m, does it have a focus confirm indicator like the other K-digital bodies?

11-22-2008, 06:45 PM	#6
LightGoesInTheLens Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by noel Nice feline shots! Can I ask a question? On the K-m, does it have a focus confirm indicator like the other K-digital bodies? Thanks! Yeah, it does. Don't know if it's the same one; looks sort of like a square with triangles glued on the left and right sides.

11-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by LightGoesInTheLens Thanks! Yeah, it does. Don't know if it's the same one; looks sort of like a square with triangles glued on the left and right sides. Also known as a "hexagon". Yep, that's the same one.

SMCP-A 50/1.7 on a K-m

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