Pentax e-books

**PentaxJax** · 11-24-2012, 10:04 PM

I have recently upgraded from a K-r, (my first DSLR) to a K5.I started by reading the manual to get an idea of what was where, let’s face it,that is all the manual does! From there I have been out and about takingpictures and trying the TAv, that was not an option before.
I love this camera

It will be a long time before I need to upgrade the body. Pentax can sleep wellknowing I am looking for lenses instead!

So here I am looking for Black Friday Deals and I come acrossa link for Pentax e-books for the K-30 and K-5 $9.89 for this weekend.

Well I clicked the link and bought the ebook thinking at this price it’s not much of a gamble,and other forum members feel it’s a good guide.

I cannot tell you how happy I am. Not only does this guide give you another view of what this camera is capable of but you get it from a perspective of experience and a history of film use.There are so many examples of WHY Pentax did what they did by including a feature and how it relates directly to creativity and making it easier than it was with film.

All of the features are explained not just how to get to them in the menu but why they are there. Not to mention the many shortcuts that can be found to limit the menu diving. You can always try the free pages before you purchase!

Fantastic. A huge thanks to Yvon Bourque.

My pictures are still bad, but at least I know it’s not the K5, just my own lack of skill and creativity

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-24-2012, 11:07 PM

Yvon does an excellent job with his books. There is always something interesting in them.

Euronitzan · 11-24-2012, 11:12 PM - **1 Like**

I have the K-7 version of his Ebook. Unllike the Pentax manual, it is readable and useful.

**OrangeKx** · 11-25-2012, 12:02 AM

I read the K-x manual cover to cover and would go hands-on with the camera as I went though it to confirm what the manual was doing and I didn't have any problem understanding the manual. True it takes a little longer this way, but you're reading/doing the whole time. I looked at getting the K-x book from the same author above, but wasn't sure what more info I would get for the money.

Docrwm · 11-25-2012, 02:37 AM

I agree, his K-5 manual is so much more helpful than the manual. You got a terrific deal on it too

vievetrick · 11-25-2012, 06:56 AM

Where is the link

Docrwm · 11-25-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by vievetrick

Where is the link

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/black-friday-deals/206089-pentax-e-books-...9-weekend.html

Alfie · 11-25-2012, 03:58 PM

Well, the K5-demo crashed my Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi/3G (latest firmware 3.4: 1725970040). Had to hard-reboot and remove the file via USB. The PDF is not corrupt (I can open it nicely on my notebook).

vievetrick · 11-25-2012, 06:47 PM

Thanks

**PentaxJax** · 11-25-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Alfie

Kindle users, beware! Well, the K5-demo crashed my Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi/3G (latest firmware 3.4: 1725970040). Had to hard-reboot and remove the file via USB. The PDF is not corrupt (I can open it nicely on my notebook).
Regards, Alfie

Alfie
The eBook works on my PC and Kindle touch. But I only tried the demo on the PC. Sorry to hear you're having an issue.

11-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#1
PentaxJax Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern shore Posts: 138	Pentax e-books I have recently upgraded from a K-r, (my first DSLR) to a K5.I started by reading the manual to get an idea of what was where, let’s face it,that is all the manual does! From there I have been out and about takingpictures and trying the TAv, that was not an option before. I love this cameraIt will be a long time before I need to upgrade the body. Pentax can sleep wellknowing I am looking for lenses instead! So here I am looking for Black Friday Deals and I come acrossa link for Pentax e-books for the K-30 and K-5 $9.89 for this weekend. Well I clicked the link and bought the ebook thinking at this price it’s not much of a gamble,and other forum members feel it’s a good guide. I cannot tell you how happy I am. Not only does this guide give you another view of what this camera is capable of but you get it from a perspective of experience and a history of film use.There are so many examples of WHY Pentax did what they did by including a feature and how it relates directly to creativity and making it easier than it was with film. All of the features are explained not just how to get to them in the menu but why they are there. Not to mention the many shortcuts that can be found to limit the menu diving. You can always try the free pages before you purchase! Fantastic. A huge thanks to Yvon Bourque. My pictures are still bad, but at least I know it’s not the K5, just my own lack of skill and creativity

11-25-2012, 03:58 PM	#8
Alfie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 51	Kindle users, beware! Well, the K5-demo crashed my Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi/3G (latest firmware 3.4: 1725970040). Had to hard-reboot and remove the file via USB. The PDF is not corrupt (I can open it nicely on my notebook). Last edited by Alfie; 11-25-2012 at 03:59 PM. Reason: removed quote

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11-24-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Yvon does an excellent job with his books. There is always something interesting in them.

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Euronitzan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	I have the K-7 version of his Ebook. Unllike the Pentax manual, it is readable and useful.

11-25-2012, 12:02 AM	#4
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I read the K-x manual cover to cover and would go hands-on with the camera as I went though it to confirm what the manual was doing and I didn't have any problem understanding the manual. True it takes a little longer this way, but you're reading/doing the whole time. I looked at getting the K-x book from the same author above, but wasn't sure what more info I would get for the money.

11-25-2012, 02:37 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I agree, his K-5 manual is so much more helpful than the manual. You got a terrific deal on it too

11-25-2012, 06:56 AM	#6
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Where is the link

11-25-2012, 07:03 AM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by vievetrick Where is the link https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/black-friday-deals/206089-pentax-e-books-...9-weekend.html

11-25-2012, 06:47 PM	#9
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Thanks

11-25-2012, 06:49 PM	#10
PentaxJax Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern shore Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alfie Kindle users, beware! Well, the K5-demo crashed my Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi/3G (latest firmware 3.4: 1725970040). Had to hard-reboot and remove the file via USB. The PDF is not corrupt (I can open it nicely on my notebook). Regards, Alfie Alfie The eBook works on my PC and Kindle touch. But I only tried the demo on the PC. Sorry to hear you're having an issue.

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