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kevwil · 09-05-2012, 01:23 PM - **1 Like**

I just received mine today, my first Pentax.

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-05-2012, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by kevwil

I just received mine today, my first Pentax.

Congratulations, bet you'll love it. What lens(es)?

kevwil · 09-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Congratulations, bet you'll love it. What lens(es)?

I got the 18-135 kit. That's all I plan on getting right now.

Nicks · 09-06-2012, 06:06 AM

I received mine yesterday and so far I'm loving it. It will replace my K-5, plagued with low light focus issues. No problems so far with K30, definitely much more accurate focusing in low light, at least compared to my K-5.The only thing I don't like is the grip...I find K-5's more comfortable for my hand. Bought from Pentaxwebstore.sg for AUD650, express shipping included, quite a bargain.

rdharkins · 09-06-2012, 06:18 AM

My K-30 arrives today, black w/ the 18-135 lens. I am eagerly waiting for UPS guy, hope I don't tackle him. Cheers!!

infra4801 · 09-10-2012, 08:43 AM

Got my K-30 last Thursday. Can't be happier. Maybe the lens (FA 50mm 1.4) needs some tweaking with fine adjustment, but I'm glad I got the hood. Now I need to save for a new lens. Maybe the Sigma 17-50 2.8?

evandavies1 · 09-13-2012, 08:10 AM

Just got a white K30 in UK.

I've been a Canon abuser for a few years but I like the high ISO quality and other abilities so thought I'd try it out.
Takes some getting used to coming from another camera but images look good.
I can't find a way to lock AE when AE-L is used for AF tho.

Its a big pain in the butt to change camera systems as I have a good collection of Canon lenses now but I'm a sucker for shiny white

I have a few days to compare before I decide.

Using 35mm f2.4 and Tamron 18-250mm (I'm also a lazy photog

)

**THoog** · 09-13-2012, 01:34 PM

I bought a Crystal Blue K-30 over Labor Day weekend, and have only had a few hours with it, but so far, I'm lovin' it. Everything my K-x or K-r did well, it does a little better, and the things they didn't do so well, it seems to do well. The K-30 gets AF lock in low-light situations where the others would give up.

fantasysage · 09-14-2012, 10:11 AM - **1 Like**

Mine is in the mail

Can;' wait. Also my first pentax, not my first DSLR.

nomad1721 · 09-14-2012, 01:48 PM

I've had mine for about 2 weeks and I love it. I got the kit from Costco.com that included the 18-55 DAL, an 8G memory card, a camera bag, and a free Optio WG-1 (which I promptly gave to my fiancée). First DSLR, but not my first Pentax.

Josh

Edgar_in_Indy · 09-14-2012, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by nomad1721

and a free Optio WG-1 (which I promptly gave to my fiancée).

That's certainly non-traditional, but I suppose it's cheaper than a diamond ring...

georgecape · 09-16-2012, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

Got mine on Monday - very happy - went whale watching - caught some extreme photographers.

poison · 09-16-2012, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

I´m K30 owner from Sept 12

musings · 09-16-2012, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

Mine is in the post. Should arrive in a day or two.

Regards, Gary

fantasysage · 09-16-2012, 05:45 PM - **1 Like**

Took my first shots this weekend:

K-30 - a set on Flickr

09-16-2012, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#132
georgecape Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kenridge, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 212	Got mine on Monday - very happy - went whale watching - caught some extreme photographers. Attached Images

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09-05-2012, 01:23 PM - 1 Like	#121
kevwil Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Frederick, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	I just received mine today, my first Pentax.

09-05-2012, 07:20 PM	#122
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by kevwil I just received mine today, my first Pentax. Congratulations, bet you'll love it. What lens(es)?

09-05-2012, 07:33 PM	#123
kevwil Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Frederick, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Congratulations, bet you'll love it. What lens(es)? I got the 18-135 kit. That's all I plan on getting right now.

09-06-2012, 06:06 AM	#124
Nicks Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 44	I received mine yesterday and so far I'm loving it. It will replace my K-5, plagued with low light focus issues. No problems so far with K30, definitely much more accurate focusing in low light, at least compared to my K-5.The only thing I don't like is the grip...I find K-5's more comfortable for my hand. Bought from Pentaxwebstore.sg for AUD650, express shipping included, quite a bargain.

09-06-2012, 06:18 AM	#125
rdharkins Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	My K-30 arrives today, black w/ the 18-135 lens. I am eagerly waiting for UPS guy, hope I don't tackle him. Cheers!!

09-10-2012, 08:43 AM	#126
infra4801 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 55	Got my K-30 last Thursday. Can't be happier. Maybe the lens (FA 50mm 1.4) needs some tweaking with fine adjustment, but I'm glad I got the hood. Now I need to save for a new lens. Maybe the Sigma 17-50 2.8?

09-13-2012, 08:10 AM	#127
evandavies1 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 14	Just got a white K30 in UK. I've been a Canon abuser for a few years but I like the high ISO quality and other abilities so thought I'd try it out. Takes some getting used to coming from another camera but images look good. I can't find a way to lock AE when AE-L is used for AF tho. Its a big pain in the butt to change camera systems as I have a good collection of Canon lenses now but I'm a sucker for shiny white I have a few days to compare before I decide. Using 35mm f2.4 and Tamron 18-250mm (I'm also a lazy photog )

09-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#128
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I bought a Crystal Blue K-30 over Labor Day weekend, and have only had a few hours with it, but so far, I'm lovin' it. Everything my K-x or K-r did well, it does a little better, and the things they didn't do so well, it seems to do well. The K-30 gets AF lock in low-light situations where the others would give up.

09-14-2012, 10:11 AM - 1 Like	#129
fantasysage Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 37	Mine is in the mail Can;' wait. Also my first pentax, not my first DSLR.

09-14-2012, 01:48 PM	#130
nomad1721 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	I've had mine for about 2 weeks and I love it. I got the kit from Costco.com that included the 18-55 DAL, an 8G memory card, a camera bag, and a free Optio WG-1 (which I promptly gave to my fiancée). First DSLR, but not my first Pentax. Josh

09-14-2012, 05:37 PM	#131
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by nomad1721 and a free Optio WG-1 (which I promptly gave to my fiancée). That's certainly non-traditional, but I suppose it's cheaper than a diamond ring...

09-16-2012, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#133
poison New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rapla, Estonia Posts: 12	I´m K30 owner from Sept 12

09-16-2012, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#134
musings Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England region, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 55	Mine is in the post. Should arrive in a day or two. Regards, Gary

09-16-2012, 05:45 PM - 1 Like	#135
fantasysage Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 37	Took my first shots this weekend: K-30 - a set on Flickr

How many K-30 owners do we have?

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