K-30. Love it already!

NorthBob · 09-21-2013, 05:05 AM

Hello from Rollinsford NH, USA. Retired recently (computer and electronics technician). Decided to get into photography. Researched extensively and decided to go with K-30. Didn't want to be a Cannon or Nikon lemming. Have always taken the road less traveled, marched to a different drummer. (Don't even like to construct grammatically correct sentences.) After much experimentation (and reading) I'm starting to see the difficulty of getting a correct exposure and the fantastic photos I get when a correct exposure is gotten. Lots to learn. See Ya...

**Rondec** · 09-21-2013, 05:06 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the K30. It's definitely fun and a camera with a lot of potential.

Don't forget to post some photos...

**rbefly** · 09-21-2013, 06:12 AM

Hello NorthBob, Welcome to the Forum!
Good choice with the K-30, it's a very capable camera. Exposure is something we all must keep learning and evaluating;, just when I think I've got a handle on it, nature throws me a curve. But the meter can get you close and bracketing is a good safety net. If there's time, I'd rather take 3 bracketed exposures than only one that has to be 'saved' through post processing. My advice is to take lots of photos, look at good photography- I mean, really study it- and learn from mistakes. Lots of folks here will help if you have questions or want advice.
Ron

treebeard · 09-21-2013, 06:14 AM

Welcome to to the forum from a fellow NH resident. I lived in Dover for years...enjoy the K-30!

**Kerrowdown** · 09-21-2013, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by NorthBob

K-30. Love it already

Welcome to the forum, that's good to hear, remember to enjoy the learning curve it's part of the fun also.

Jean Poitiers · 09-21-2013, 12:53 PM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjoy the K-30 and please post us an image or two soon ... and no lemmings are allowed here ... Salut, J

Cabessius · 09-21-2013, 04:09 PM

Another K30 user here. Enjoy it!

bryza_bone · 09-21-2013, 10:56 PM

hello! I'm new here too.
would love to know what you k-30 owners think of the astrotracer function...

09-21-2013, 05:05 AM	#1
NorthBob New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 5	K-30. Love it already! Hello from Rollinsford NH, USA. Retired recently (computer and electronics technician). Decided to get into photography. Researched extensively and decided to go with K-30. Didn't want to be a Cannon or Nikon lemming. Have always taken the road less traveled, marched to a different drummer. (Don't even like to construct grammatically correct sentences.) After much experimentation (and reading) I'm starting to see the difficulty of getting a correct exposure and the fantastic photos I get when a correct exposure is gotten. Lots to learn. See Ya...

09-21-2013, 06:12 AM	#3
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Welcome! Hello NorthBob, Welcome to the Forum! Good choice with the K-30, it's a very capable camera. Exposure is something we all must keep learning and evaluating;, just when I think I've got a handle on it, nature throws me a curve. But the meter can get you close and bracketing is a good safety net. If there's time, I'd rather take 3 bracketed exposures than only one that has to be 'saved' through post processing. My advice is to take lots of photos, look at good photography- I mean, really study it- and learn from mistakes. Lots of folks here will help if you have questions or want advice. Ron

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Welcome to the forum and congrats on the K30. It's definitely fun and a camera with a lot of potential. Don't forget to post some photos...

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