Canada with a K-30

SuperSyx · 02-26-2014, 08:17 PM

Hi all,
I am mostly new to DSLR photography but I really like it and I am always searching for new techniques or subjects. I carry around my K-30 to events when I can and my backup is my Canon S100 for sports and when i travel light. (If the S100 was weather proof it would be ideal, she is having a hard time with humidity, rain, cold...) I have tried a couple of types of photography: night on a frozen lake, winter infrared, crazy carpet action, group picture, rainy city night, nature landscapes, etc. I have 3 lens right now: the 18-55 kit lens, the 50-200 WR and the 50mm f1.8, i am looking for a next one wide angle. Maybe a used 28mm if i can understand witch mount i need... I'm llookinf forward the discussons on the forum!

**eaglem** · 02-26-2014, 09:18 PM

Welcome to the forum, good to have you join us.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-26-2014, 09:22 PM

Welcome, and don't forget the photo posts!

AquaDome · 02-27-2014, 03:17 AM

Greetings and welcome.
For your K-30, you need the K mount.
If you are looking for a used manual 28mm, try to find Pentax branded lenses. Some of the non-Pentax branded manual lenses will not mount to the modern digital cameras due to some "excess architecture" in the mounting area. For instance, in 28mm, I have a CPC and a Bell & Howell that do work, and a Ricoh that doesn't. All of the Pentax branded manual lenses I have come across work on the digital cameras.

Jean Poitiers · 02-27-2014, 04:46 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France, SuperSyx ... hope to see a K-30 image or two soon ... Salut, J

**Kerrowdown** · 02-27-2014, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by SuperSyx

if i can understand witch mount i need

Welcome aboard, the K mount's your friend.

bdery · 02-27-2014, 01:56 PM

Welcome to the Forum! Your K-30 is a fine camera.

Originally posted by SuperSyx

(If the S100 was weather proof it would be ideal, she is having a hard time with humidity, rain, cold...)

That's why Pentax makes weatherproof compacts

SuperSyx · 02-27-2014, 05:03 PM

I have yet to find a compact that does not sacrifices quality for toughness. Around the same price point i mean. If you find one let me know. I really love my S100... coming from a Canon A530. But I am always stressed when I use it in the cold rain at the hunting season. Than it's back in the hot and humid coat. No problem with the Pentax... it doesn't fit any pockets!

Took a couple of night picture with the 50mm f1.8 in the rain and no problem except the drops in the lens. Was a dumb move, my other 2 lens are WR!

02-26-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
SuperSyx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Val-d'Or Posts: 112	Canada with a K-30 Hi all, I am mostly new to DSLR photography but I really like it and I am always searching for new techniques or subjects. I carry around my K-30 to events when I can and my backup is my Canon S100 for sports and when i travel light. (If the S100 was weather proof it would be ideal, she is having a hard time with humidity, rain, cold...) I have tried a couple of types of photography: night on a frozen lake, winter infrared, crazy carpet action, group picture, rainy city night, nature landscapes, etc. I have 3 lens right now: the 18-55 kit lens, the 50-200 WR and the 50mm f1.8, i am looking for a next one wide angle. Maybe a used 28mm if i can understand witch mount i need... I'm llookinf forward the discussons on the forum!

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AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Greetings and welcome. For your K-30, you need the K mount. If you are looking for a used manual 28mm, try to find Pentax branded lenses. Some of the non-Pentax branded manual lenses will not mount to the modern digital cameras due to some "excess architecture" in the mounting area. For instance, in 28mm, I have a CPC and a Bell & Howell that do work, and a Ricoh that doesn't. All of the Pentax branded manual lenses I have come across work on the digital cameras.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by SuperSyx if i can understand witch mount i need Welcome aboard, the K mount's your friend.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Welcome to the Forum! Your K-30 is a fine camera. Originally posted by SuperSyx (If the S100 was weather proof it would be ideal, she is having a hard time with humidity, rain, cold...) That's why Pentax makes weatherproof compacts

02-27-2014, 05:03 PM	#8
SuperSyx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Val-d'Or Posts: 112 Original Poster	I have yet to find a compact that does not sacrifices quality for toughness. Around the same price point i mean. If you find one let me know. I really love my S100... coming from a Canon A530. But I am always stressed when I use it in the cold rain at the hunting season. Than it's back in the hot and humid coat. No problem with the Pentax... it doesn't fit any pockets! Took a couple of night picture with the 50mm f1.8 in the rain and no problem except the drops in the lens. Was a dumb move, my other 2 lens are WR!