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Posted 23/05/2009 - 23:13
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Welcome to the form Gary...you can bet that there are K200D using the older mounts. I have a K-m or K2000 as is known here in Canada...I have used the older mounts on mine. I have just this past few weeks, recieved my first Auto lens...50/200mm...and I love it. Like you, I had a older manual model...K1000...now that I am digital....Ohhh I dare say I can never return to the land of film
Look forward to seeing some of your work
Look forward to seeing some of your work
Posted 24/05/2009 - 00:34
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Welcome to the forum Gary.
I don't use the older mounts myself but you need to know which M42 adaptor to buy since most models aren't flushed so you lose infinte focus when using them, the original Pentax one is so far as I know one of the best.
You also might get some trouble with underexposure with older lenses but I'm sure you can work your way around that problem.
I don't use the older mounts myself but you need to know which M42 adaptor to buy since most models aren't flushed so you lose infinte focus when using them, the original Pentax one is so far as I know one of the best.
You also might get some trouble with underexposure with older lenses but I'm sure you can work your way around that problem.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 24/05/2009 - 08:58
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Hi Gary and welcome,
I got a K200D in November 2008 for a forthcoming safari having already used the K100D (my first SLR or DSLR) on a safari in 2007. Ufortunately it broke the day I was flying to Tanzania Howover, I did manage to get a 200D body replacement at a good price before leaving for the airport I was very impressed with it - it was a little more complex than the 100D and given that I had had very little practise with it (not unusual for me! I tend to take brand new unpractised cameras with me on safari and then learn how to use them there! Not the best thing to do I know but then I'm a bit thick like that!) I was extremely pleased with the results exspecially of my birds in flight ones which you can see in my portfolio. I'm by far not a expert user so you should manage some fantastc results.
Jeanette
I got a K200D in November 2008 for a forthcoming safari having already used the K100D (my first SLR or DSLR) on a safari in 2007. Ufortunately it broke the day I was flying to Tanzania Howover, I did manage to get a 200D body replacement at a good price before leaving for the airport I was very impressed with it - it was a little more complex than the 100D and given that I had had very little practise with it (not unusual for me! I tend to take brand new unpractised cameras with me on safari and then learn how to use them there! Not the best thing to do I know but then I'm a bit thick like that!) I was extremely pleased with the results exspecially of my birds in flight ones which you can see in my portfolio. I'm by far not a expert user so you should manage some fantastc results.
Jeanette
Posted 24/05/2009 - 23:16
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Hi Gary, welcome to the forum
Best wishes
Best wishes
Posted 25/05/2009 - 12:37
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Thank you all for your warm welcome,
I hope to add some pictures soon, and even more joy for me!! I have a LF Wista Field Camera that I am borrowing soon to play with...
Yes.. although the DSLR is arriving soon I wont be leaving film in all of its various formats or stop playing with ancient German folding cameras at any time in the future.
Gary
I hope to add some pictures soon, and even more joy for me!! I have a LF Wista Field Camera that I am borrowing soon to play with...
Yes.. although the DSLR is arriving soon I wont be leaving film in all of its various formats or stop playing with ancient German folding cameras at any time in the future.
Gary
Posted 01/06/2009 - 10:09
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Regards, Tom
K-1ii,K-3iii's.
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SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
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K-1ii,K-3iii's.
SMC PENTAX-F 1:2.8 28mm, HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW,
SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
HD PENTAX -DA 1.4x AW AF REAR CONVERTER,
Pentax Photo Gallery
Posted 01/06/2009 - 11:41
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Welcome Garygoat....all my lenses listed below work on my K20D....all I have to do is to RTFM
Rob
Rob
K20D
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
MZ 50
Pentax lenses....DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM ....F 35-80 f4-5.6....DA 18-250 f3.5-6.3....F 100-300 f4.5-5.6, D FA Macro 100 WR f2.8.
Centon mirror lens 500mm.
Pentax Flash ....AF 360FGZ
JVC 3ccd GZ MC 500EK camcorder
Posted 01/06/2009 - 21:45
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Hi Rob
RTFM.../?
Please explain, I am used to cameras with about 3 controls on (at the most!!) the K20D manual I printed off is about the size of a yellow pages
and just as inviting...
Yes!! I have a Centon 500mm, I bought for next to nothing at a Jessop's closing down sale, and have been pleasantly surprised messing about with it handheld, how you getting on with it? I will be digging out my 2 x converter and seeing what that does tomorrow
Cheers
GaryGoat
RTFM.../?
Please explain, I am used to cameras with about 3 controls on (at the most!!) the K20D manual I printed off is about the size of a yellow pages
and just as inviting...
Yes!! I have a Centon 500mm, I bought for next to nothing at a Jessop's closing down sale, and have been pleasantly surprised messing about with it handheld, how you getting on with it? I will be digging out my 2 x converter and seeing what that does tomorrow
Cheers
GaryGoat
Posted 02/06/2009 - 08:14
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Hi gary, welcome to the forum.
Steve
K20D, DA16-45mm f4, M 50mm f1.7, M 28mm f3.5 & Tamron 70-300
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pothers/
K20D, DA16-45mm f4, M 50mm f1.7, M 28mm f3.5 & Tamron 70-300
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pothers/
Posted 02/06/2009 - 08:36
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Welcome Gary, hope you get the DSLR soon because I am sure you will enjoy it. You only have to look at the manual when you need to know something. Most items are duplicated and once you are used to how the manual works you will have long since have learnt to use the camera.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 02/06/2009 - 08:47
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Gary, welcome to the forum.
I use a K200D, and I am very impressed with the IQ, the camera feels solid, weather and dust proof,I moved from Nikon and have no regrets at all.
I know I go on about my FA50mm, but it just amazes me with the IQ.
I hope you enjoy your Pentax
Regards
Chris
I use a K200D, and I am very impressed with the IQ, the camera feels solid, weather and dust proof,I moved from Nikon and have no regrets at all.
I know I go on about my FA50mm, but it just amazes me with the IQ.
I hope you enjoy your Pentax
Regards
Chris
Posted 02/06/2009 - 09:12
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Hi goatboy
I use M42 Takumar; "K" and M lenses on my K10.
First you will need to change a menu setting to "allow use of aperture ring"
The m42 you can use in Av mode.
The "K" and M lenses you can use in m mode, pressing a button to get the camera to assign a shutter speed.
Give them a try and ask if you need further advice
I use M42 Takumar; "K" and M lenses on my K10.
First you will need to change a menu setting to "allow use of aperture ring"
The m42 you can use in Av mode.
The "K" and M lenses you can use in m mode, pressing a button to get the camera to assign a shutter speed.
Give them a try and ask if you need further advice
Peter
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Any thoughts on this one and is anyone out there using any old K or M42 mount lenses on this model?
I look forward to any comments
Garygoat