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Andrey514 · 07-08-2013, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by OrangeKx

I was going to upgrade to the K-30 from my K-x but haven't done it yet. Good stuff, thanks.

Does it worth to upgrade for k5ii?

**OrangeKx** · 07-08-2013, 01:46 PM

I think it is worth it to upgrade beyond the K-30 now that it's on it's last legs.

**felixkh** · 07-08-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Andrey514

Does it worth to upgrade for k5ii?

It depends on what you want out of the camera. I changed from a K5 to the K30 because I wanted a faster AF for low light work.

If you have a K5 and change to a K5II, it is just a minor upgrade.

Andrey514 · 07-08-2013, 09:45 PM

How many shots can 30 th make on one battery?

**JimJohnson** · 07-09-2013, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by Andrey514

How many shots can 30 th make on one battery?

That depends on a lot of factors such as flash, LiveView, standby time, .... The K-30 uses the same power source options as the K-r (and at least in terms of AA batteries, the K-x), however, I believe the K-30 uses more power than the K-r so in general it gets fewer shots per power pack than a K-r.

However, I tend to think the K-5 uses more power than the K-30, but it also uses a larger capacity power pack. Further the K-5 has an optional grip to extend your power capacity. If the number of shots between power pack swaps is a critical factor for you, I'd go K-5.

For me it is a non-issue. If I pick up my K-30 with a fresh set of eneloops, I would be quite surprised if I didn't go the whole day on that set of batteries. Regardless, I always have a backup power pack and it takes a dozen seconds to swap out. If I were, for example, planning a lengthy round of interval shooting, I would use an adequate external power pack for my camera, so it still isn't an issue for me.

**TER-OR** · 07-09-2013, 06:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rafael

--As an amateur photographer, I'm still scratching my head over the best use of the two custom shooting modes.....

Set one up as a FAST SHOT. Start in TAV with shutter speed highish, around 500 and a good f8ish. Turn off all in-body corrections, highlight protection, etc. Anything which takes time, turn it off. Set metering to center, set drive to continuous. Now revel in the machine-gun automatic fire. Then go out with the dogs or kids while they romp around. it's also good if you're trying to get shots of some warbler in the trees - they never stop moving so it's almost impossible to get a shot unless you're lucky. Fast shot increases that luck factor.

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07-08-2013, 01:05 PM	#31
Andrey514 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 14	Originally posted by OrangeKx I was going to upgrade to the K-30 from my K-x but haven't done it yet. Good stuff, thanks. Does it worth to upgrade for k5ii?

07-08-2013, 01:46 PM	#32
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I think it is worth it to upgrade beyond the K-30 now that it's on it's last legs.

07-08-2013, 09:37 PM	#33
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by Andrey514 Does it worth to upgrade for k5ii? It depends on what you want out of the camera. I changed from a K5 to the K30 because I wanted a faster AF for low light work. If you have a K5 and change to a K5II, it is just a minor upgrade.

07-08-2013, 09:45 PM	#34
Andrey514 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 14	How many shots can 30 th make on one battery?

07-09-2013, 05:50 AM	#35
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by Andrey514 How many shots can 30 th make on one battery? That depends on a lot of factors such as flash, LiveView, standby time, .... The K-30 uses the same power source options as the K-r (and at least in terms of AA batteries, the K-x), however, I believe the K-30 uses more power than the K-r so in general it gets fewer shots per power pack than a K-r. However, I tend to think the K-5 uses more power than the K-30, but it also uses a larger capacity power pack. Further the K-5 has an optional grip to extend your power capacity. If the number of shots between power pack swaps is a critical factor for you, I'd go K-5. For me it is a non-issue. If I pick up my K-30 with a fresh set of eneloops, I would be quite surprised if I didn't go the whole day on that set of batteries. Regardless, I always have a backup power pack and it takes a dozen seconds to swap out. If I were, for example, planning a lengthy round of interval shooting, I would use an adequate external power pack for my camera, so it still isn't an issue for me.

07-09-2013, 06:34 AM - 1 Like	#36
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Originally posted by Rafael --As an amateur photographer, I'm still scratching my head over the best use of the two custom shooting modes..... Set one up as a FAST SHOT. Start in TAV with shutter speed highish, around 500 and a good f8ish. Turn off all in-body corrections, highlight protection, etc. Anything which takes time, turn it off. Set metering to center, set drive to continuous. Now revel in the machine-gun automatic fire. Then go out with the dogs or kids while they romp around. it's also good if you're trying to get shots of some warbler in the trees - they never stop moving so it's almost impossible to get a shot unless you're lucky. Fast shot increases that luck factor.

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