Newbie, Nikon convert.

Hello All.
Well this is my first post as I am new to the forum, I live in York, North Yorkshire, UK. I have always been a Nikon user, but sold my cameras and bought a little compact, I soon started missing my SLR and I was made an offer I thought sopunded good and couldnt refuse, I bought a Pentax K-X brand new, at an auction room, it came with a Pentax 18.55mm Lens. and also a Boxed and sealed Pentax 55-300mm DA Lens, everything was sealed, except the camera where they had tested it for the auction, all the paperwork, software, leads, instruction book ect, was still sealed. I paid £300 for the lot, I have checked the shutter actuations and it states 300, so maybe some of you Pentax users can answer me wo questions, have I bought a decent camera, and did I get it at a good price??? I dont know because as I mentioned I was a Nikon user. BUT I presume it was good time to change sides... Well its always nice to join a new group and make new friends, I like to photograph, Militaria, Aero Displays, and Wildlife.
Regards to All.
John

You got a real bargain there! Well done, and welcome.

K-x is a so-called entry level camera but the image quality is right up there.

Hi John,

go out and enjoy your KX. You'll (like myself) soon realise what a gem it is and won't need us to tell you! Look forward to seeing your results, have fun

Bill

Hi John
Welcome to our friendly site site and yes you have a great camera and lens combo (the 55-300 being particularly good)

G'day and welcome, very good choice of camera.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the camera. Let us know how you get on with the 55-300, it's supposed to be very good for the money - especially so in your case!

Vic.

Hi John, welcome to the forum. I am sure you will have a great association with Pentax. Good Luck....regards Jeeess

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Thank you all for such a lovely welcome, i am sure that i am going to enjoy the site, look forward tp posting some pics as soon as i have mastered my K-X..... now where do i put my film in this...........

Hi John, and welcome!

You've got yourself a reall bargain there. I bought my first SLR a month ago and it's a K-x. I'm still getting used to it, but with my 18-55 kit lens and borrowed 135mm and nift fifty, I'm getting along fine. I'm really impressed with the camera, and jealous as hell that you've got the 55-300. Tht's one I'm after when I have some more available dosh.

I think you'll enjoy yourself here.

Cheers,

darkskies

It doesn't use film! LOL

Welcome to the forums!

Welcome John. I know my one-eyed Nikon friends would scoff when told of your defecture to Pentax. Maybe you could do a test of your new gear and give us your impressions of the Pentax vs. Nikon equipment?
Regards