Pocket Lint hands on review.

TJWest · 07-06-2012, 10:08 PM

Hi,

in the manual it states you need an adapter to use the AAs, but it does not look at it from the various photos...can anyone clarify?
Thanks!
TJWest

Docrwm · 07-06-2012, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by TJWest

Hi,

in the manual it states you need an adapter to use the AAs, but it does not look at it from the various photos...can anyone clarify?
Thanks!
TJWest

The K-r also looked like that, appearing not to need an adapter, but it did. The K-30 uses the same battery as the K-r and I have been told the same AA adapter. The K-r adapter from China sold for $10-15 and worked like a charm on my K-r.

TJWest · 07-06-2012, 11:11 PM

Thanks Doc for the information!

rawr · 07-07-2012, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The K-30 uses the same battery as the K-r and I have been told the same AA adapter.

This is confirmed by looking at the manuals for both cameras: the K-30 and K-r both use the same D-BH109 AA adapter.

MrCynical · 07-07-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Very nice review. Terrific photos too BTW.

It's amazing to me that outlets like that have a K-30, people get to ride a double decker bus in NYC and review the darn thing too, but the Admin/Mods here at PF haven't been given access to one. Kinda lets me know what PRIC thinks of us here at PF.

PR departments want their camera reviewed by impartial reviewers, rather than by a fansite that gave even the 18-135 an 8/10 score. Fancy that.

Docrwm · 07-07-2012, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by MrCynical

PR departments want their camera reviewed by impartial reviewers, rather than by a fansite that gave even the 18-135 an 8/10 score. Fancy that.

Short-sighted AGAIN. It really turns me off how PRIC is behaving these days. Of course I am but one consumer, and remember we are NOT their customers, so what does it matter. I'm buying Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, and used these days.

**pentaximus** · 07-07-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

It's amazing to me that outlets like that have a K-30, people get to ride a double decker bus in NYC and review the darn thing too, but the Admin/Mods here at PF haven't been given access to one. Kinda lets me know what PRIC thinks of us here at PF.

I'm sure PF will get first crack at the K-3 full frame!

Docrwm · 07-07-2012, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by pentaximus

I'm sure PF will get first crack at the K-3 full frame!

What makes you think that? All joking aside, a very large percentage of current Pentax "K" camera owners are either members here, check in here, or have read the reviews here both before and after buying their "K" camera and yet it seems the only serious pentax camera related site not to have been allowed a hands on preview opportunity.

Pheo · 07-07-2012, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

What makes you think that? All joking aside, a very large percentage of current Pentax "K" camera owners are either members here, check in here, or have read the reviews here both before and after buying their "K" camera and yet it seems the only serious pentax camera related site not to have been allowed a hands on preview opportunity.

Did PF Ask for said opportunity and was refused?

It is more a community than a review site, maybe that had something to do with it.

Docrwm · 07-07-2012, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Pheo

Did PF Ask for said opportunity and was refused?

It is more a community than a review site, maybe that had something to do with it.

You'd have to ask Adam. They have reviewed many Pentax releases along with the other sites. Heck some of the sites that were included in pre-release review opportunities have fewer members and lower hit rates plus are not related to Pentax in any way (and some of them only dabble in cameras at all for that matter).

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07-06-2012, 10:08 PM	#16
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	Hi, in the manual it states you need an adapter to use the AAs, but it does not look at it from the various photos...can anyone clarify? Thanks! TJWest

07-06-2012, 10:15 PM	#17
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by TJWest Hi, in the manual it states you need an adapter to use the AAs, but it does not look at it from the various photos...can anyone clarify? Thanks! TJWest The K-r also looked like that, appearing not to need an adapter, but it did. The K-30 uses the same battery as the K-r and I have been told the same AA adapter. The K-r adapter from China sold for $10-15 and worked like a charm on my K-r.

07-06-2012, 11:11 PM	#18
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	Thanks Doc for the information!

07-07-2012, 02:49 AM	#19
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Docrwm The K-30 uses the same battery as the K-r and I have been told the same AA adapter. This is confirmed by looking at the manuals for both cameras: the K-30 and K-r both use the same D-BH109 AA adapter.

07-07-2012, 11:01 AM	#20
MrCynical Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 132	Originally posted by Docrwm Very nice review. Terrific photos too BTW. It's amazing to me that outlets like that have a K-30, people get to ride a double decker bus in NYC and review the darn thing too, but the Admin/Mods here at PF haven't been given access to one. Kinda lets me know what PRIC thinks of us here at PF. PR departments want their camera reviewed by impartial reviewers, rather than by a fansite that gave even the 18-135 an 8/10 score. Fancy that.

07-07-2012, 11:02 AM	#21
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by MrCynical PR departments want their camera reviewed by impartial reviewers, rather than by a fansite that gave even the 18-135 an 8/10 score. Fancy that. Short-sighted AGAIN. It really turns me off how PRIC is behaving these days. Of course I am but one consumer, and remember we are NOT their customers, so what does it matter. I'm buying Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, and used these days.

07-07-2012, 12:41 PM	#22
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Originally posted by Docrwm It's amazing to me that outlets like that have a K-30, people get to ride a double decker bus in NYC and review the darn thing too, but the Admin/Mods here at PF haven't been given access to one. Kinda lets me know what PRIC thinks of us here at PF. I'm sure PF will get first crack at the K-3 full frame!

07-07-2012, 12:57 PM	#23
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by pentaximus I'm sure PF will get first crack at the K-3 full frame! What makes you think that? All joking aside, a very large percentage of current Pentax "K" camera owners are either members here, check in here, or have read the reviews here both before and after buying their "K" camera and yet it seems the only serious pentax camera related site not to have been allowed a hands on preview opportunity.

07-07-2012, 01:33 PM	#24
Pheo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	Originally posted by Docrwm What makes you think that? All joking aside, a very large percentage of current Pentax "K" camera owners are either members here, check in here, or have read the reviews here both before and after buying their "K" camera and yet it seems the only serious pentax camera related site not to have been allowed a hands on preview opportunity. Did PF Ask for said opportunity and was refused? It is more a community than a review site, maybe that had something to do with it.

07-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#25
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Pheo Did PF Ask for said opportunity and was refused? It is more a community than a review site, maybe that had something to do with it. You'd have to ask Adam. They have reviewed many Pentax releases along with the other sites. Heck some of the sites that were included in pre-release review opportunities have fewer members and lower hit rates plus are not related to Pentax in any way (and some of them only dabble in cameras at all for that matter).