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**i_trax** · 08-11-2012, 07:17 PM - **1 Like**

I went from K-x to K-7 then K-5 and K-30, believe me , your fingers will adapt to more buttons and dials very quickly.

wed7 · 08-11-2012, 09:50 PM

I somehow feel uneasy where to put my fingers as comfy as I do with my K-r, can you give me tips on how do you use yours thnank you..

but your advice are encouraging!

madbrain · 08-12-2012, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by BerndM

So I hear!
Hahaha

For your enjoyment. No making fun allowed !

Youtu.be

stillman3 · 08-12-2012, 07:10 PM

I loved that video. Aren't you glad that shake reduction is built into the body. Using a bed cover for protection is overkill.

JinDesu · 08-12-2012, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by madbrain

For your enjoyment. No making fun allowed !

Pentax K-30 SD card removal - YouTube

On the plus side, you have your solution now. Click, turn to the side, flick with the finger.

Skip the mad shaking in between.

RyanW · 08-12-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by wed7

I somehow feel uneasy where to put my fingers as comfy as I do with my K-r, can you give me tips on how do you use yours thnank you..

but your advice are encouraging!

If you're saying you don't like the redesigned grip with the K-30, I'm with you. I thought the K-R, K-5, K-X, K-7 and K-20 all felt better in my hand.

The K-30 just doesn't do it for me fit wise. The middle of my index finger falls on the shutter button and the thumb grip doesn't work for me. And how much would it have cost to rubberize the thumb grip?

It reminds me a lot of the fit of my wife's Nikon D5000 which I've never enjoyed. It feels a little to dainty with that deep narrow grip. I would have much preferred something a little rounder and overall larger so my fingers would end up where they need to be. As it is I feel to show proper manners I need to extend my pinky finger as drinking a cup of tea.

I'm sure others welcome the change in fit, but it just doesn't do it for me.

madbrain · 08-13-2012, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by stillman3

I loved that video. Aren't you glad that shake reduction is built into the body. Using a bed cover for protection is overkill.

Glad you like it ! Actually it is a piano cover.

wed7 · 08-13-2012, 05:45 AM

@RyanW,

The grip is not my issue, it's the front wheel!

I need to make myself comfy using it, with my K-r (in M mode) I simply use my index finger for the shutter release and my index at the green button, now it's complicated:.

08-11-2012, 09:50 PM	#107
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	I somehow feel uneasy where to put my fingers as comfy as I do with my K-r, can you give me tips on how do you use yours thnank you.. but your advice are encouraging! Last edited by wed7; 08-11-2012 at 11:25 PM.

08-12-2012, 07:10 PM	#109
stillman3 New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Woronora Posts: 4	loved it I loved that video. Aren't you glad that shake reduction is built into the body. Using a bed cover for protection is overkill.

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08-11-2012, 07:17 PM - 1 Like	#106
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	I went from K-x to K-7 then K-5 and K-30, believe me , your fingers will adapt to more buttons and dials very quickly.

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by madbrain For your enjoyment. No making fun allowed ! Pentax K-30 SD card removal - YouTube On the plus side, you have your solution now. Click, turn to the side, flick with the finger. Skip the mad shaking in between.

08-12-2012, 08:31 PM	#111
RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by wed7 I somehow feel uneasy where to put my fingers as comfy as I do with my K-r, can you give me tips on how do you use yours thnank you.. but your advice are encouraging! If you're saying you don't like the redesigned grip with the K-30, I'm with you. I thought the K-R, K-5, K-X, K-7 and K-20 all felt better in my hand. The K-30 just doesn't do it for me fit wise. The middle of my index finger falls on the shutter button and the thumb grip doesn't work for me. And how much would it have cost to rubberize the thumb grip? It reminds me a lot of the fit of my wife's Nikon D5000 which I've never enjoyed. It feels a little to dainty with that deep narrow grip. I would have much preferred something a little rounder and overall larger so my fingers would end up where they need to be. As it is I feel to show proper manners I need to extend my pinky finger as drinking a cup of tea. I'm sure others welcome the change in fit, but it just doesn't do it for me.

08-13-2012, 03:00 AM	#112
madbrain Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	Originally posted by stillman3 I loved that video. Aren't you glad that shake reduction is built into the body. Using a bed cover for protection is overkill. Glad you like it ! Actually it is a piano cover.

08-13-2012, 05:45 AM	#113
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	@RyanW, The grip is not my issue, it's the front wheel! I need to make myself comfy using it, with my K-r (in M mode) I simply use my index finger for the shutter release and my index at the green button, now it's complicated:.

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