Just got my new K-30. What should I check to make sure is not DOA?

jrcastillo · 07-18-2013, 10:22 AM

Hey pentaxians,

I just received my K-30 from hunts. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it came with 100-150+ counts in the shutter count. Other posts seem to mention that this should be OK given that there might be some QC checks in the way. However, some people say that they have gotten theirs with as low as 0-4 shots in the counter, some post mention 100+.

so, what should I check to make sure this is not a DOA camera?

I just wonder, this being my first DSLR, I might think something is working OK just because I compare it to a normal point and shoot

but my perception of "OK" might be off from expectations for a DSLR. Specially the highly praised K-30!

I mean, the camera powers on, records pictures in the SD card, displays menus, display the focus points and information in the viewfinder (somewhat hard to see), buttons seem to be ok. However, are there some checks I can perform to make sure that other deeper/more rare functions work?

Thanks a lot!

Last edited by jrcastillo; 07-18-2013 at 10:30 AM. Reason: typo

Adam · 07-18-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by jrcastillo

Hey pentaxians,

I just received my K-30 from hunts. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it came with 100-150+ counts in the shutter count. Other posts seem to mention that this should be OK given that there might be some QC checks in the way. However, some people say that they have gotten theirs with as low as 0-4 shots in the counter, some post mention 100+.

so, what should I check to make sure this is not a DOA camera?

I just wonder, this being my first DSLR, I might think something is working OK just because I compare it to a normal point and shoot

but my perception of "OK" might be off from expectations for a DSLR. Specially the highly praised K-30!

I mean, the camera powers on, records pictures in the SD card, displays menus, display the focus points and information in the viewfinder (somewhat hard to see), buttons seem to be ok. However, are there some checks I can perform to make sure that other deeper/more rare functions work?

Thanks a lot!

See if there's any dust on the sensor, that will tell you if it's been used before or not

Na Horuk · 07-18-2013, 11:59 AM

Try all the dials and wheels. Live view. AF on different lenses. Should be fine.

6BQ5 · 07-18-2013, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

See if there's any dust on the sensor, that will tell you if it's been used before or not

Set your aperture to the smallest possible (f/16+) and take a picture of the sky or some other bright uniform scene. You'll see the dust in the picture.

07-18-2013, 10:22 AM	#1
jrcastillo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 161	Just got my new K-30. What should I check to make sure is not DOA? Hey pentaxians, I just received my K-30 from hunts. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it came with 100-150+ counts in the shutter count. Other posts seem to mention that this should be OK given that there might be some QC checks in the way. However, some people say that they have gotten theirs with as low as 0-4 shots in the counter, some post mention 100+. so, what should I check to make sure this is not a DOA camera? I just wonder, this being my first DSLR, I might think something is working OK just because I compare it to a normal point and shoot but my perception of "OK" might be off from expectations for a DSLR. Specially the highly praised K-30! I mean, the camera powers on, records pictures in the SD card, displays menus, display the focus points and information in the viewfinder (somewhat hard to see), buttons seem to be ok. However, are there some checks I can perform to make sure that other deeper/more rare functions work? Thanks a lot! Last edited by jrcastillo; 07-18-2013 at 10:30 AM. Reason: typo

07-18-2013, 11:55 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,166	Originally posted by jrcastillo Hey pentaxians, I just received my K-30 from hunts. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it came with 100-150+ counts in the shutter count. Other posts seem to mention that this should be OK given that there might be some QC checks in the way. However, some people say that they have gotten theirs with as low as 0-4 shots in the counter, some post mention 100+. so, what should I check to make sure this is not a DOA camera? I just wonder, this being my first DSLR, I might think something is working OK just because I compare it to a normal point and shoot but my perception of "OK" might be off from expectations for a DSLR. Specially the highly praised K-30! I mean, the camera powers on, records pictures in the SD card, displays menus, display the focus points and information in the viewfinder (somewhat hard to see), buttons seem to be ok. However, are there some checks I can perform to make sure that other deeper/more rare functions work? Thanks a lot! See if there's any dust on the sensor, that will tell you if it's been used before or not Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-18-2013, 11:59 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,183	Try all the dials and wheels. Live view. AF on different lenses. Should be fine.

07-18-2013, 08:05 PM	#4
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Adam See if there's any dust on the sensor, that will tell you if it's been used before or not Set your aperture to the smallest possible (f/16+) and take a picture of the sky or some other bright uniform scene. You'll see the dust in the picture.

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