Backup Camera for K-30

melprince · 08-29-2013, 03:22 AM

i've just updated my K-30 firmware to 1.04. i'm a newbe in photography and little short handed with camera. any suggestion what type should i use as back up to my K-30? K-r or K-01 are my choices. any suggestions?

Primes4ever · 08-29-2013, 03:46 AM

My vote is for a K01. Same quality and reasonable price to acquire.

Deedee · 08-29-2013, 03:52 AM

I would look at Ricoh GR as a backup camera.

Cheers!

melprince · 08-29-2013, 04:16 AM

thanks a lot for quick response. well. K-01 is on my list, but the RIcoh GR. needed further research about it. :-)

**savoche** · 08-29-2013, 04:33 AM

I would say K-01 because it has a better sensor. And despite it not having an EVF.

The best would be another K-30, of course

tpphotos · 08-29-2013, 04:54 AM

i use my old K-r as a backup, but my K-30 was bought as an upgrade for the K-r so i thought i may as well keep it

hnikesch · 08-29-2013, 05:12 AM

I use my Kr and a Pentax Q

Hans

**LaurenOE** · 08-29-2013, 05:14 AM

As I parrot over and over, don't get a "back-up", shoot with dual cameras!
So another K-30 is my recommendation!

altopiet · 08-29-2013, 05:47 AM

I kept my K-x as backup when I upgraded, but as I don't use it that often anymore, it takes a few seconds before remembering some of the menu settings, and if you need to act fast...., so I agree with LaurenOE, get another K-30, you should be able to get one at a good price, new or used....

fizzyvimto · 08-29-2013, 05:51 AM

In the UK you can actually get a K-5 body for not much more than a K-01 body. May be worth looking into.

**felixkh** · 08-29-2013, 06:02 AM

Why not get another K30? So you will not have 2 different chargers but one single type and batteries can be shared.

Na Horuk · 08-29-2013, 06:50 AM

I would say K-01 (because its smaller and still takes K mount lenses, and its IQ should be pretty similar, maybe a little sharper than the K-30). Or the Q, if you want something even smaller (its Q mount, but you can get a K mount adapter).

But why do you need a backup camera anyway? I have two digital cameras (and a P&S and phones, but that doesnt really count) because I got one on a sale and because each has its strengths.

Yos · 08-29-2013, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

As I parrot over and over, don't get a "back-up", shoot with dual cameras!
So another K-30 is my recommendation!

Yep, I also want a second K-30 as a back up camera.
Even thou I really like the K-01 (my dad got one) and my wife got the Q-10. 2 me it makes much more sense to have the exact same camera as your back up. No worries about diff batteries, layout, settings etc. And I look forward to be able to go on a photo walk with two cameras... less switching back and forth between lenses. ( I know, I am lazy sometimes, or don't have time to change lens)

My 2 cents

6BQ5 · 08-29-2013, 07:27 AM

I got an *ist DL from a fellow forum member to be a backup and a historical piece. It's a bit slow compared to my K-30 and it loses in the megapixel race but the IQ is pretty good, it takes all my lenses, and it is much cheaper than my K-30. Plus, it's fun to use and compare against a modern camera.

VoiceOfReason · 08-29-2013, 08:15 AM

I use a K-01 as a backup to my K5, so I'd vote K-01.

08-29-2013, 03:22 AM	#1
melprince New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3	Backup Camera for K-30 i've just updated my K-30 firmware to 1.04. i'm a newbe in photography and little short handed with camera. any suggestion what type should i use as back up to my K-30? K-r or K-01 are my choices. any suggestions?

08-29-2013, 04:16 AM	#4
melprince New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Backup Camera for K-30 thanks a lot for quick response. well. K-01 is on my list, but the RIcoh GR. needed further research about it. :-)

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08-29-2013, 03:46 AM	#2
Primes4ever Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 179	My vote is for a K01. Same quality and reasonable price to acquire.

08-29-2013, 03:52 AM	#3
Deedee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	I would look at Ricoh GR as a backup camera. Cheers!

08-29-2013, 04:33 AM	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I would say K-01 because it has a better sensor. And despite it not having an EVF. The best would be another K-30, of course

08-29-2013, 04:54 AM	#6
tpphotos New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 17	i use my old K-r as a backup, but my K-30 was bought as an upgrade for the K-r so i thought i may as well keep it

08-29-2013, 05:12 AM	#7
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	I use my Kr and a Pentax Q Hans

08-29-2013, 05:14 AM	#8
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	As I parrot over and over, don't get a "back-up", shoot with dual cameras! So another K-30 is my recommendation!

08-29-2013, 05:47 AM	#9
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	I kept my K-x as backup when I upgraded, but as I don't use it that often anymore, it takes a few seconds before remembering some of the menu settings, and if you need to act fast...., so I agree with LaurenOE, get another K-30, you should be able to get one at a good price, new or used....

08-29-2013, 05:51 AM	#10
fizzyvimto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 104	In the UK you can actually get a K-5 body for not much more than a K-01 body. May be worth looking into.

08-29-2013, 06:02 AM	#11
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Why not get another K30? So you will not have 2 different chargers but one single type and batteries can be shared.

08-29-2013, 06:50 AM	#12
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I would say K-01 (because its smaller and still takes K mount lenses, and its IQ should be pretty similar, maybe a little sharper than the K-30). Or the Q, if you want something even smaller (its Q mount, but you can get a K mount adapter). But why do you need a backup camera anyway? I have two digital cameras (and a P&S and phones, but that doesnt really count) because I got one on a sale and because each has its strengths.

08-29-2013, 07:25 AM	#13
Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Originally posted by LaurenOE As I parrot over and over, don't get a "back-up", shoot with dual cameras! So another K-30 is my recommendation! Yep, I also want a second K-30 as a back up camera. Even thou I really like the K-01 (my dad got one) and my wife got the Q-10. 2 me it makes much more sense to have the exact same camera as your back up. No worries about diff batteries, layout, settings etc. And I look forward to be able to go on a photo walk with two cameras... less switching back and forth between lenses. ( I know, I am lazy sometimes, or don't have time to change lens) My 2 cents

08-29-2013, 07:27 AM	#14
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I got an *ist DL from a fellow forum member to be a backup and a historical piece. It's a bit slow compared to my K-30 and it loses in the megapixel race but the IQ is pretty good, it takes all my lenses, and it is much cheaper than my K-30. Plus, it's fun to use and compare against a modern camera.

08-29-2013, 08:15 AM	#15
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I use a K-01 as a backup to my K5, so I'd vote K-01.