Learning... And Teaching the Young Ones..

**montman** · 01-21-2014, 01:25 PM - **5 Likes**

My middle boy (David 7) has always been interested in photography. He finally went halfsies with me on a Pentax ist and Pentax M 50 F2 lens. The whole set up was less than $150. Bought the camera and lens used from KEH and it looks brand new and came with a custom Kat Eyez focusing screen that looks just like the screen in my Pentax ME Super. I really think it is important to learn how to manual focus when learning photography and this camera was the perfect set up for a beginner. While teaching him about aperture, shutter speeds and how to read a light meter, my oldest boy (Troy 9) decided he wanted to learn as well. Troy was able to nail focus right away with the digital Pentax ist so I lent him my ME Super and M 50 1.7 until he can buy his own

It’s been two or three weeks since they started learning and all I can say is Wow!!! Kids can pick up new things like no one else. They can already shoot their cameras in all manual and know how to properly use a light meter.
Here are a few pics from Troy’s first roll of film, all metered with a sekonic 308 light meter.
Pentax ME Super | Pentax M 50 1.7 | Kodak Gold 200

delegopa · 01-21-2014, 01:53 PM

So thats how Pentaxians are made?

Looks way better then my first rolls with a SLR... Since then the camera got retired. Still want to adapt its f1.2 lens for the K-Mount...

**gofour3** · 01-21-2014, 02:21 PM

Good stuff and nice work!

Phil.

LesDMess · 01-22-2014, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

Great job dad!

I remember trying a manual focus camera back in the day and it just didn't make any sense to me then so obviously you've done a good job teaching them.

jtkratzer · 01-22-2014, 10:08 AM

Love it. My daughter will be four in March and she loves running around with an old digital P&S. She's way to young to work the camera beyond keeping her fingers out of the way of the lens and letting the flash/exposure complete before moving on to the next subject. At this point, it's just about having fun. I'm looking forward to the point you're at with your boys.

**montman** · 01-22-2014, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Great job dad!

I remember trying a manual focus camera back in the day and it just didn't make any sense to me then so obviously you've done a good job teaching them.

Ya, it's tough learning to manual focus. My 7 year old is still struggling with that but getting better, he has a nice focusing screen.

Originally posted by jtkratzer

Love it. My daughter will be four in March and she loves running around with an old digital P&S. She's way to young to work the camera beyond keeping her fingers out of the way of the lens and letting the flash/exposure complete before moving on to the next subject. At this point, it's just about having fun. I'm looking forward to the point you're at with your boys.

My 7 year old had a point and shoot when he was younger, totally agree with you has to be about having fun!

01-21-2014, 01:25 PM - 5 Likes	#1
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	Learning... And Teaching the Young Ones.. My middle boy (David 7) has always been interested in photography. He finally went halfsies with me on a Pentax ist and Pentax M 50 F2 lens. The whole set up was less than $150. Bought the camera and lens used from KEH and it looks brand new and came with a custom Kat Eyez focusing screen that looks just like the screen in my Pentax ME Super. I really think it is important to learn how to manual focus when learning photography and this camera was the perfect set up for a beginner. While teaching him about aperture, shutter speeds and how to read a light meter, my oldest boy (Troy 9) decided he wanted to learn as well. Troy was able to nail focus right away with the digital Pentax ist so I lent him my ME Super and M 50 1.7 until he can buy his own It’s been two or three weeks since they started learning and all I can say is Wow!!! Kids can pick up new things like no one else. They can already shoot their cameras in all manual and know how to properly use a light meter. Here are a few pics from Troy’s first roll of film, all metered with a sekonic 308 light meter. Pentax ME Super \| Pentax M 50 1.7 \| Kodak Gold 200

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Upgrading and learning the camera properly	hmcfly	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	12	01-15-2014 06:50 AM
People Young ones	Nostrildamus	Post Your Photos!	4	11-04-2013 06:21 PM
Abstract Building A Home For The Young Ones	JohnKr	Post Your Photos!	2	03-02-2013 10:13 AM
Momma Teaching Her Young	willyflyboy	Monthly Photo Contests	0	02-29-2012 04:18 PM
Over the hill and still learning ...	WhoDo	Welcomes and Introductions	6	09-14-2010 09:09 PM

01-21-2014, 01:53 PM	#2
delegopa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 244	So thats how Pentaxians are made? Looks way better then my first rolls with a SLR... Since then the camera got retired. Still want to adapt its f1.2 lens for the K-Mount...

01-21-2014, 02:21 PM	#3
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Good stuff and nice work! Phil.

01-22-2014, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#4
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Great job dad! I remember trying a manual focus camera back in the day and it just didn't make any sense to me then so obviously you've done a good job teaching them.

01-22-2014, 10:08 AM	#5
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Love it. My daughter will be four in March and she loves running around with an old digital P&S. She's way to young to work the camera beyond keeping her fingers out of the way of the lens and letting the flash/exposure complete before moving on to the next subject. At this point, it's just about having fun. I'm looking forward to the point you're at with your boys.

01-22-2014, 10:16 AM	#6
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	Originally posted by LesDMess Great job dad! I remember trying a manual focus camera back in the day and it just didn't make any sense to me then so obviously you've done a good job teaching them. Ya, it's tough learning to manual focus. My 7 year old is still struggling with that but getting better, he has a nice focusing screen. Originally posted by jtkratzer Love it. My daughter will be four in March and she loves running around with an old digital P&S. She's way to young to work the camera beyond keeping her fingers out of the way of the lens and letting the flash/exposure complete before moving on to the next subject. At this point, it's just about having fun. I'm looking forward to the point you're at with your boys. My 7 year old had a point and shoot when he was younger, totally agree with you has to be about having fun!