Originally posted by Professor Batty Like it a lot so far- it is replacing a K20D. Smaller, and no dumb LCD screen wasting space on the top. I use it with M lenses in strictly manual mode with the RAW/FX button to preview. Green button doesn't work consistently with M lenses on the K-30, however
. The new sensor with anti shake is a great combo- scary good with the SMC M 100mm f 2.8.
I loved that LCD screen on top of my K20D and thought I might miss it. I actually don't miss it a bit since all of that information is much easier to use and see on the back screen.
Originally posted by Eric L I received mine last week but have not had much a chance to play with it other than taking some test photos aroung the yard and configuring. So far I like the camera with the 18-135 combo, much lighter than my k-7 and 18-250 with no lens creep! My copy of the 18-135 seems very good even at 135, sharp with nice colors and pleasing bokeh. I've found that even with lens correction on and RAW+JPEG it cranks out the photos very quickly - plenty fast for normal shooting! Will be taking it to Italy this fall along with the da15 and da40, should be a nice travel combo along with my LX-5.
I've had the K-30/18-135 combo for about a month now and can't get over how good the lens is. I remember when it first came out and so many people were trashing it. I don't know if they had problems with the first production runs or if they have made some changes, but I'm pretty happy with it.