Hi from West Australia

Simoni · 06-15-2018, 04:52 PM

Hi everyone!
I recently bought a secondhand Pentax K30, I thought it a good starting point while I learn photography.
I look forward to learning from others about my camera, and how to take better photos.
Thanks.

bertwert · 06-15-2018, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum, the K-30 is a very good starting point

Unregistered User 8 · 06-15-2018, 06:33 PM - **1 Like**

Hi from Melbourne mate, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you aboard.

alamo5000 · 06-15-2018, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Simoni

Hi everyone!
I recently bought a secondhand Pentax K30, I thought it a good starting point while I learn photography.
I look forward to learning from others about my camera, and how to take better photos.
Thanks.

Welcome! I bought Pentax 'to learn on' and now I am on my third body. LOL!

If you need guidance on lenses or where to start in that area or want to solicit tips to make your shots better....the only rule is 'don't be shy'.

C_Jones · 06-15-2018, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax forums.

**i_trax** · 06-15-2018, 09:49 PM - **1 Like**

Hi from Perth.
Enjoy the Forum!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-16-2018, 12:21 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome, sounds like you have got a great plan.

**Focusrite** · 06-16-2018, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

Hello from Perth, and welcome to the forum!

**beachgardener** · 06-16-2018, 10:22 PM - **1 Like**

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

ChristianRock · 06-20-2018, 09:05 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome, and you should get a lot of mileage out of that K30. I have the K50 which is basically the same camera, and have no complaints about it whatsoever.

Simoni · 06-22-2018, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Welcome, and you should get a lot of mileage out of that K30. I have the K50 which is basically the same camera, and have no complaints about it whatsoever.

Unfortunately I think the person who owned my camera before me already did the mileage. A lot of dirt on the inside, and Manual works when it feels like it haha. But I have been persisting, dreaming of my next (new) Pentax! I had the sensor cleaned but seemed to just shift the muck around. A friend also gave it a few cleans but still muck and unfortunately sitting centre of each photo. I love photography so this issue won't deter me.

**i_trax** · 06-22-2018, 10:45 PM - **1 Like**

drop it off to Pentax/Sigma Service :
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Unit 1, 5 Gibberd Road
Balcatta WA 6021
Tel: (08) 9489 8500
Fax: (08) 9381 7344
they always did good job for me
Ricoh Imaging | Service Centre

Simoni · 06-23-2018, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

drop it off to Pentax/Sigma Service :
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Unit 1, 5 Gibberd Road
Balcatta WA 6021
Tel: (08) 9489 8500
Fax: (08) 9381 7344
they always did good job for me
Ricoh Imaging | Service Centre

Thank you very much for that info i_trax, I'll look into it this week.

**aslyfox** · 06-23-2018, 04:11 AM - **1 Like**

welcome

lots of friendly members here willing to assist you with any questions you might have

especially if you are looking for advice on how to spend your money

perhaps these charts might be of help should you decide to invest in equipment now or in the future

Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA."

Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts: DA* lenses work like DA lenses, FA* like FA, F* like F, A* like A, and M* like M.
Exceptions: Exceptions: FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering.

The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart
_________________________________

Pentax K-Mount Lens Series Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

In a nutshell

There are several series of Pentax K-mount lenses; the ones currently being produced include the DA (digital), DA L (cheap digital kit), D FA (full-frame, digital optimized), and FA (full-frame) series. While all Pentax K-mount lenses ever produced are compatible with all current Pentax DSLRs (in some cases with restrictions in that not all exposure modes of the camera are supported by old lenses), there are significant differences between each lens series and each has different features. Furthermore some of the newer lenses do not work with older cameras. We'll be exploring the differences between the various K-mount series lenses in this article. Read more about specific K-mount lens/camera compatibility here.

The DLSR designation below encompasses the mirror-less K-01.

Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

rickxx · 06-23-2018, 08:48 PM - **1 Like**

welcome and greetings from michigan!

06-15-2018, 04:52 PM	#1
Simoni New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Australia Posts: 8	Hi from West Australia Hi everyone! I recently bought a secondhand Pentax K30, I thought it a good starting point while I learn photography. I look forward to learning from others about my camera, and how to take better photos. Thanks.

06-23-2018, 04:11 AM - 1 Like	#14
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome lots of friendly members here willing to assist you with any questions you might have especially if you are looking for advice on how to spend your money perhaps these charts might be of help should you decide to invest in equipment now or in the future Pentax Lens Compatibility Chart Copyright 2006-2016 Mosphotos.com. All rights reserved. Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA." Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts: DA* lenses work like DA lenses, FA* like FA, F* like F, A* like A, and M* like M. Exceptions: Exceptions: FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering. The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart _________________________________ Pentax K-Mount Lens Series Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series In a nutshell There are several series of Pentax K-mount lenses; the ones currently being produced include the DA (digital), DA L (cheap digital kit), D FA (full-frame, digital optimized), and FA (full-frame) series. While all Pentax K-mount lenses ever produced are compatible with all current Pentax DSLRs (in some cases with restrictions in that not all exposure modes of the camera are supported by old lenses), there are significant differences between each lens series and each has different features. Furthermore some of the newer lenses do not work with older cameras. We'll be exploring the differences between the various K-mount series lenses in this article. Read more about specific K-mount lens/camera compatibility here. The DLSR designation below encompasses the mirror-less K-01. Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

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alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by Simoni Hi everyone! I recently bought a secondhand Pentax K30, I thought it a good starting point while I learn photography. I look forward to learning from others about my camera, and how to take better photos. Thanks. Welcome! I bought Pentax 'to learn on' and now I am on my third body. LOL! If you need guidance on lenses or where to start in that area or want to solicit tips to make your shots better....the only rule is 'don't be shy'.

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Simoni New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Australia Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Welcome, and you should get a lot of mileage out of that K30. I have the K50 which is basically the same camera, and have no complaints about it whatsoever. Unfortunately I think the person who owned my camera before me already did the mileage. A lot of dirt on the inside, and Manual works when it feels like it haha. But I have been persisting, dreaming of my next (new) Pentax! I had the sensor cleaned but seemed to just shift the muck around. A friend also gave it a few cleans but still muck and unfortunately sitting centre of each photo. I love photography so this issue won't deter me.

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	drop it off to Pentax/Sigma Service : WESTERN AUSTRALIA Unit 1, 5 Gibberd Road Balcatta WA 6021 Tel: (08) 9489 8500 Fax: (08) 9381 7344 they always did good job for me Ricoh Imaging \| Service Centre

06-23-2018, 03:57 AM	#13
Simoni New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Australia Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax drop it off to Pentax/Sigma Service : WESTERN AUSTRALIA Unit 1, 5 Gibberd Road Balcatta WA 6021 Tel: (08) 9489 8500 Fax: (08) 9381 7344 they always did good job for me Ricoh Imaging \| Service Centre Thank you very much for that info i_trax, I'll look into it this week.

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rickxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 181	welcome and greetings from michigan!