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Forum: General Photography
09-29-2021, 06:28 AM
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Needed an SLR for a college class in 1987 and got a Pentax K-1000. Two years about I got back into photography, purchased a used Pentax K-3 with 1,500 clicks on the shutter, a great camera, and love it. About 1 year ago around Christmas, I purchased a Pentax K-1000 on ebay, almost used, and a manual Pentax-M 40mm pancake lens. I found that I really like a 40mm lens focal length. On my K-3, the Cosmicar-A 28mm lens my K-3 is a go-to lens.
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Forum: Pentax Compact Cameras
07-06-2020, 10:22 AM
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I want a pocketable camera, I love my K3 but some places I don't take it, on the boat fishing, going to the groceries, on the way to appointments, quick walks, etc.
for a backup camera. I am looking at Ricoh gr ii vs Pentax q7. I would be adding a 01 prime 8.5mm lens (39.5mm crop factor) on Q7.
On the Ricoh, I like 28mm (42mm crop factor) because I am used to shooting street photography on my K3 28mm (42mm crop factor) vintage lens.
Any users have used both and liked one vs the other?
thanks, advance.
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Forum: Photo Critique
02-22-2020, 08:31 AM
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When I purchased the pinhole the seller had an extension ring set for tele/macro tube... so I thought to give it a shot. Also, the tube fits better than the pinhole body for some reason. More experiments to come...
thanks!
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Forum: Photo Critique
02-21-2020, 09:47 PM
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I have a pinhole "lens" (Pinhole diameter: 0.28mm (This diameter calculated exactly to fit Pentax K PK cameras) f/stop 157
with a Macro Extension Tube using the #1 tube ring. I don't have a tripod yet so I had to go to a handhold shutter speed, which set to ISO 51200. The ISO is high but I like the "Grain".
Thoughts?
Thanks
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Forum: Photo Critique
01-26-2020, 09:20 AM
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Finally got a sunny day with no rain with my new k-3!
No photoshop right out of the camera. I do use a Red filter.
There no people anywhere at 9 am!
I did notice the battery is an almost low life, does the K-3 eat batteries? I have a back-up but I might have to get a third or fourth!!!!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-25-2020, 09:27 AM
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-24-2020, 08:20 PM
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So today I was trying to learn digital photography and I am starting with B&W... lots to learn! But fun! 18-55mm lens is cool and the prime 50mm lens is a bokeh background monster, I love it!!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-24-2020, 06:25 PM
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-23-2020, 02:08 AM
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I am a "new to me" K-3 user from MPB.com! Thank you all! Shipping some time in Feb!
I want a K-3 tag but it doesn't look right on my sig...
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-14-2020, 09:18 AM
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Yeah, money is tight, but I think I would be happier with the K-3. It will take another month, but I have nothing but time!
thanks
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-13-2020, 08:34 PM
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Wow, that was a steal! I am leaning toward the K-3.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-13-2020, 04:14 PM
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Hello everyone... I am closer to finding my camera. I am down to the K-5 IIs w/ "E- condition" ($319 + ship+ tax) or a K-3 w/ "very good condition" ($379 + ship + tax) on adorama.com. Is the price K-3 worth it the price and the less condition on Adorama? Any thoughts on adorama.com? Is it true that the K-3 has a better shutter with over 200,000 clicks-life vs 100,000 clicks-life on the k-5 IIs? thanks!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-20-2019, 10:49 PM
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Thanks, everyone! I am getting closer to deciding on a Pentax body (K-5, K50, K30, K-S2, or the dream K-3). The K-S2 is probably out of the running as the prices I found are close to the K-3.
Now, lenses... the Pentax SMC DA 50mm F 1.8 Lens for DSLR Camera is a no brainer, correct?
What about older film camera lenses, such as a used Vivitar Auto Telephoto 135mm f2.5 lens? Does this lens work well on modern cameras? How does it work (SLR to DSLR camera lenses)
How about a 1970's Soviet Helios-40 M42 mount 85mm f/1.5 lens? It looks interesting, will it work or will it have problems working with these modern cameras? Why are 85mm lenses are so expensive in general? any cheap/used 85mm lenses?
That is all for now, lots of information on the internet, some goes over my head. thanks again
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-14-2019, 01:14 PM
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wow! Good looking flower for an ugly root, it looks similar to an orchid. Is it in the same type of plant? That lens looks great and wow for that price!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-13-2019, 07:38 PM
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Thank so much, I have learned so much already from this group, thanks again! I will have more questions soon as I process this info.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-12-2019, 09:29 PM
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Thanks, I haven't looked at these cameras!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-12-2019, 09:05 PM
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I had a Pentax k1000 years ago (loved that camera), and I'd like to get back into photography.
Here are some things that I am looking for in a camera:
1) I have a low budget as I had a stroke 3 years ago and I am on disability.
2) I am a painter so I will need to shoot my paintings for sale.
3) I am a landscape painter and would like to get into street photography
4) I would like the camera to have around 12-16mp's
5) I would prefer a micro 4/3rds camera/lens
6) I would like the lens to be a "prime" or short zoom
I have looked online at Panasonic (G series), Pentax (Q series), Canon (rebel), Sony (alpha), and Olympus (Pen series).
What are your thoughts on the Pentax Q10? & Does the price warrant spending more money for the Q-S1?
I will be looking to starting to use my new-to-me camera in spring/summer and saving up now.
I found a lot of info but as a noob a lot of this over my head. Thanks in advance!
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