Inherited a Pentax P30N and a complete beginner

Alex Holdgate · 09-28-2015, 04:05 PM

Hey guys,

As the title suggests, I've inherited a Pentax P30N from my dad. I was hoping people could give me some advice about taking photographs with it? I have absolutely NO background in photography and I haven't shot any pictures off of the manual setting yet

I've posted a link to a tumblr where all the photos I've taken to date are. Please feel free to rip them to shreds/post some words of wisdom!!

Any and all advice is highly appreciated - I don't even know where to start!

Cheers,
Alex

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Blakers Park Massive

Adam · 09-28-2015, 04:16 PM

If you're just starting out and want to learn the ins and outs of photography, take a look at this article on exposure:

The Fundamentals of Exposure - Introduction - In-Depth Articles

Once you get the hang of how to exposure your pictures and how to change settings on your camera, you'll be good to go.

Note that the P30t supports P mode (automatic shutter speed/aperture), Av mode (aperture priority, you set the aperture camera sets the shutter speed), and M mode (you set both). Tv mode (shutter priority) is not supported.

Jean Poitiers · 09-29-2015, 04:01 AM

Bonjour from France, Alex, and welcome to PF ! Hope to see some more images soon ! Salut, J

**Kerrowdown** · 10-02-2015, 02:30 PM

Welcome to the forum, one thing a lot of folk forget when they're starting out is... enjoy your photography good, bad or indifferent, enjoy the whole learning curve and don't get all wrapped around the axle with it.

Alex Holdgate · 10-04-2015, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the kind words everybody I will hopefully learn a lot from you guys!

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, one thing a lot of folk forget when they're starting out is... enjoy your photography good, bad or indifferent, enjoy the whole learning curve and don't get all wrapped around the axle with it.

I'll also have to remember this!!

Originally posted by Adam

If you're just starting out and want to learn the ins and outs of photography, take a look at this article on exposure:

The Fundamentals of Exposure - Introduction - In-Depth Articles

Once you get the hang of how to exposure your pictures and how to change settings on your camera, you'll be good to go.

Note that the P30t supports P mode (automatic shutter speed/aperture), Av mode (aperture priority, you set the aperture camera sets the shutter speed), and M mode (you set both). Tv mode (shutter priority) is not supported.

A very informative article, Adam. Thanks so much for sending the link!

09-28-2015, 04:05 PM	#1
Alex Holdgate New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2	Inherited a Pentax P30N and a complete beginner Hey guys, As the title suggests, I've inherited a Pentax P30N from my dad. I was hoping people could give me some advice about taking photographs with it? I have absolutely NO background in photography and I haven't shot any pictures off of the manual setting yet I've posted a link to a tumblr where all the photos I've taken to date are. Please feel free to rip them to shreds/post some words of wisdom!! Any and all advice is highly appreciated - I don't even know where to start! Cheers, Alex ---------- Post added 09-28-15 at 04:06 PM ---------- Blakers Park Massive

09-28-2015, 04:16 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	If you're just starting out and want to learn the ins and outs of photography, take a look at this article on exposure: The Fundamentals of Exposure - Introduction - In-Depth Articles Once you get the hang of how to exposure your pictures and how to change settings on your camera, you'll be good to go. Note that the P30t supports P mode (automatic shutter speed/aperture), Av mode (aperture priority, you set the aperture camera sets the shutter speed), and M mode (you set both). Tv mode (shutter priority) is not supported. 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 purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. 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:

10-04-2015, 02:29 AM	#5
Alex Holdgate New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks for the kind words everybody I will hopefully learn a lot from you guys! Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, one thing a lot of folk forget when they're starting out is... enjoy your photography good, bad or indifferent, enjoy the whole learning curve and don't get all wrapped around the axle with it. I'll also have to remember this!! Originally posted by Adam If you're just starting out and want to learn the ins and outs of photography, take a look at this article on exposure: The Fundamentals of Exposure - Introduction - In-Depth Articles Once you get the hang of how to exposure your pictures and how to change settings on your camera, you'll be good to go. Note that the P30t supports P mode (automatic shutter speed/aperture), Av mode (aperture priority, you set the aperture camera sets the shutter speed), and M mode (you set both). Tv mode (shutter priority) is not supported. A very informative article, Adam. Thanks so much for sending the link! Last edited by Alex Holdgate; 10-04-2015 at 03:38 AM.

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