How to hook up my K-30 to my computer

Doug S · 02-02-2013, 02:01 PM

Because I am shooting jewelry, i would like to set up my K-30 so my photos go direct to my pc for editing. Can this be done with the software that came with my camera. I also have photoshop CS5 if this makes a difference. I have found no information in the manual.
Thank you in advance

Adam · 02-02-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Doug S

Because I am shooting jewelry, i would like to set up my K-30 so my photos go direct to my pc for editing. Can this be done with the software that came with my camera. I also have photoshop CS5 if this makes a difference. I have found no information in the manual.
Thank you in advance

Unfortunately not, but a free program called PK_Tether should be able to take care of it for you.

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2013, 02:36 PM

PK_Tether does not support the K-30. If you want to shoot tethered you should have gotten a Canikon. They support tethered shooting right out of the box with Adobe products.

Quote:

- added support of new models K5II and K5IIs – K30 isn’t supported – probably Pentax made big change in camera firmware and PK_Tether isn’t able to communicate with camera

Adam · 02-02-2013, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

PK_Tether does not support the K-30. If you want to shoot tethered you should have gotten a Canikon. They support tethered shooting right out of the box with Adobe products.

Aww, that sucks! Yeah, even cheap Canikons will be able to tether. You may want to swap your K-30 for the D5200 if tethering is a must (hate to say it).

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gjtoth · 02-02-2013, 02:49 PM

EyeFi.

GabrielFFontes · 02-02-2013, 03:50 PM

I have a PKTether version that works with the K-30, although i'm not sure if i'm allowed to share it.
Let me confirm it, and if i am, i'll share it with you.

Doug S · 02-03-2013, 07:19 AM

Is there a version # that I need to know. I really need it. Have you actually used it with your K-30? If you have, are you happy with its performance?

GabrielFFontes · 02-03-2013, 07:43 AM

I have used it, and it works perfectly.
Please send me a pm with your e-mail adress, i'll send it to you.

Doug S · 02-03-2013, 09:32 AM

Thanks for everyone's input. I downloaded PK_Tether version 0.7.0. It's perfect. I have had no problems.

GabrielFFontes · 02-03-2013, 09:34 AM

Oh, thats good to know!
I will download it too, the one i have in here is a beta...

EDIT : The 0.7 version doesn't seem to be working for me...The program flips the mirror up and leaves it there, can't take photos or anything...

02-02-2013, 02:01 PM	#1
Doug S New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4	How to hook up my K-30 to my computer Because I am shooting jewelry, i would like to set up my K-30 so my photos go direct to my pc for editing. Can this be done with the software that came with my camera. I also have photoshop CS5 if this makes a difference. I have found no information in the manual. Thank you in advance

02-02-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Doug S Because I am shooting jewelry, i would like to set up my K-30 so my photos go direct to my pc for editing. Can this be done with the software that came with my camera. I also have photoshop CS5 if this makes a difference. I have found no information in the manual. Thank you in advance Unfortunately not, but a free program called PK_Tether should be able to take care of it for you. 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:

02-03-2013, 09:32 AM	#9
Doug S New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Problem Solved Thanks for everyone's input. I downloaded PK_Tether version 0.7.0. It's perfect. I have had no problems.

02-03-2013, 09:34 AM	#10
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Oh, thats good to know! I will download it too, the one i have in here is a beta... EDIT : The 0.7 version doesn't seem to be working for me...The program flips the mirror up and leaves it there, can't take photos or anything... Last edited by GabrielFFontes; 02-03-2013 at 09:39 AM.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	PK_Tether does not support the K-30. If you want to shoot tethered you should have gotten a Canikon. They support tethered shooting right out of the box with Adobe products. Quote: - added support of new models K5II and K5IIs – K30 isn’t supported – probably Pentax made big change in camera firmware and PK_Tether isn’t able to communicate with camera

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by boriscleto PK_Tether does not support the K-30. If you want to shoot tethered you should have gotten a Canikon. They support tethered shooting right out of the box with Adobe products. Aww, that sucks! Yeah, even cheap Canikons will be able to tether. You may want to swap your K-30 for the D5200 if tethering is a must (hate to say it). 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:

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gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	EyeFi.

02-02-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	I have a PKTether version that works with the K-30, although i'm not sure if i'm allowed to share it. Let me confirm it, and if i am, i'll share it with you.

02-03-2013, 07:19 AM	#7
Doug S New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Is there a version # that I need to know. I really need it. Have you actually used it with your K-30? If you have, are you happy with its performance?

02-03-2013, 07:43 AM	#8
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	I have used it, and it works perfectly. Please send me a pm with your e-mail adress, i'll send it to you.