K-30 Hands-on Review on Pentax Singapore Facebook ...

Sandy Hancock · 05-23-2012, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

It looks like the LV/Delete button is modal. In shooting mode, it engages LV. In Playback/Instant review mode, it functions as Delete.

That's my logical guess. We'll see when we get the manual online.

I would have thought that was obvious. The playback button is blue, as is the delete icon next to the LV button and the zoom in/out icons on the rear wheel.

**crewl1** · 05-23-2012, 06:29 AM

The K-x shares the delete button with the flash pop up in the same spot, so it is not unheard of.

normhead · 05-23-2012, 06:42 AM

My white K-x has a white lens... they must have run out of them. I if lived in Singapore I'd let you borrow one for the next picture of it.

Sandy Hancock · 05-23-2012, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

The K-x shares the delete button with the flash pop up in the same spot, so it is not unheard of.

As does the K-01.

ogl · 05-23-2012, 07:38 AM

I'd like to ask Pentax Singapore more photos from DA50/1.8

**dadipentak** · 05-23-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

It looks like the LV/Delete button is modal. In shooting mode, it engages LV. In Playback/Instant review mode, it functions as Delete.

I smell trouble.

**monochrome** · 05-23-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I smell trouble.

On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete.

It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode.

**dadipentak** · 05-23-2012, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete.

It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode.

Ah--ok.

RonHendriks1966 · 05-23-2012, 09:27 AM

Fun, let us enjoy your work!

ogl · 05-23-2012, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete.

It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode.

I see. It's very simple. No problem at all.

Tony Growden · 05-23-2012, 02:54 PM

Hi Frank. As you actually have the camera, would you be able to confirm that there is no provision for an Optional Battery Holder underneath. The original specs sheet posted on here stated that there would be one but all other reports say no.
If none I will have to pass as even the K5 on its own is difficult for me to hold without a grip with my big hands.
Regards
Tony

Buschmaster · 05-23-2012, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by ogl

I see. It's very simple. No problem at all.

Sweet! ogl is still here!

I just recently came back to posting in the forum because of the K-30 announcement.

I am really bouncing back and forth between liking the white and blue. Both very cool!

Buschmaster · 05-23-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by Tony Growden

Hi Frank. As you actually have the camera, would you be able to confirm that there is no provision for an Optional Battery Holder underneath. The original specs sheet posted on here stated that there would be one but all other reports say no.
If none I will have to pass as even the K5 on its own is difficult for me to hold without a grip with my big hands.
Regards
Tony

I don't think there will be...

Tony Growden · 05-23-2012, 03:01 PM

Just looked at the pictures on the Singapore site and no provision for a grip. Booo!

creampuff · 05-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Why do you need an extra grip when the the camera grip is pretty good to begin with. This is an entry level camera targeted at a defined price point. Making provision for a grip adds to complexity and cost as the drive and electrical connections have to be added to the bottom of the camera. An external grip adds bulk and weight and while it does offer more battery options and easier vertical shooting, it does nothing to increase fps. Just learn how to hold a camera properly when shooting vertically.

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05-23-2012, 05:54 AM	#16
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by RBellavance It looks like the LV/Delete button is modal. In shooting mode, it engages LV. In Playback/Instant review mode, it functions as Delete. That's my logical guess. We'll see when we get the manual online. I would have thought that was obvious. The playback button is blue, as is the delete icon next to the LV button and the zoom in/out icons on the rear wheel.

05-23-2012, 06:29 AM	#17
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The K-x shares the delete button with the flash pop up in the same spot, so it is not unheard of.

05-23-2012, 06:42 AM	#18
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	My white K-x has a white lens... they must have run out of them. I if lived in Singapore I'd let you borrow one for the next picture of it.

05-23-2012, 06:44 AM	#19
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by crewl1 The K-x shares the delete button with the flash pop up in the same spot, so it is not unheard of. As does the K-01.

05-23-2012, 07:38 AM	#20
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	I'd like to ask Pentax Singapore more photos from DA50/1.8

05-23-2012, 08:10 AM	#21
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by RBellavance It looks like the LV/Delete button is modal. In shooting mode, it engages LV. In Playback/Instant review mode, it functions as Delete. I smell trouble.

05-23-2012, 08:57 AM	#22
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dadipentak I smell trouble. On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete. It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode.

05-23-2012, 09:17 AM	#23
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by monochrome On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete. It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode. Ah--ok.

05-23-2012, 09:27 AM	#24
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Fun, let us enjoy your work!

05-23-2012, 09:30 AM	#25
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by monochrome On a K-01 the Delete button is disabled in shooting mode. It only operates in Playback/Preview mode. There is a confirmation routine with the default set to Cancel (the Deletion), so you have to use the 4-Way Controller to move the cursor, then press OK to actually delete. It appears in the K30 the LV/Delete button will call a similar failsafe routine when in Playback/Preview Mode. I see. It's very simple. No problem at all.

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05-23-2012, 02:54 PM	#26
Tony Growden Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 61	Hi Frank. As you actually have the camera, would you be able to confirm that there is no provision for an Optional Battery Holder underneath. The original specs sheet posted on here stated that there would be one but all other reports say no. If none I will have to pass as even the K5 on its own is difficult for me to hold without a grip with my big hands. Regards Tony

05-23-2012, 02:59 PM	#27
Buschmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 806	Originally posted by ogl I see. It's very simple. No problem at all. Sweet! ogl is still here! I just recently came back to posting in the forum because of the K-30 announcement. I am really bouncing back and forth between liking the white and blue. Both very cool!

05-23-2012, 03:00 PM	#28
Buschmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 806	Originally posted by Tony Growden Hi Frank. As you actually have the camera, would you be able to confirm that there is no provision for an Optional Battery Holder underneath. The original specs sheet posted on here stated that there would be one but all other reports say no. If none I will have to pass as even the K5 on its own is difficult for me to hold without a grip with my big hands. Regards Tony I don't think there will be...

05-23-2012, 03:01 PM	#29
Tony Growden Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 61	Just looked at the pictures on the Singapore site and no provision for a grip. Booo!

05-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#30
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Why do you need an extra grip when the the camera grip is pretty good to begin with. This is an entry level camera targeted at a defined price point. Making provision for a grip adds to complexity and cost as the drive and electrical connections have to be added to the bottom of the camera. An external grip adds bulk and weight and while it does offer more battery options and easier vertical shooting, it does nothing to increase fps. Just learn how to hold a camera properly when shooting vertically.