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Jean Poitiers · 09-29-2014, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Into The Lens

I just received my P30t today. It's in a really good condition, looks almost new. The seller was nice enough to include 2 fresh cells. But I'm not sure I undestand how the metering system works. I put my 31mm lens on it to test it. From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!!

Check this out ... Pentax P30t instruction manual, user manual

MD Optofonik · 09-29-2014, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Into The Lens

Minolta HI-Matic F with Minolta 20 flash

I like that Hi-Matic. I'm looking for the "7sII" variant at an affordable price.

Into The Lens · 09-29-2014, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Check this out ... Pentax P30t instruction manual, user manual

Wow! Thank you so much Jean. I really appreciate your help!

mltain · 09-29-2014, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

I like that Hi-Matic. I'm looking for the "7sII" variant at an affordable price.

Check shopgoodwill.com they have them on there all the time.

nparsons13 · 09-29-2014, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by Into The Lens

From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!!

Unfortunately, it's a DX-coded camera--it reads the ISO code from the film canister, and you can't change the ISO unless you tinker with the coding by changing the pattern of silver and black. There are instructions on the internet telling how to do that.

45 Mike · 09-29-2014, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by nparsons13

Unfortunately, it's a DX-coded camera--it reads the ISO code from the film canister, and you can't change the ISO unless you tinker with the coding by changing the pattern of silver and black. There are instructions on the internet telling how to do that.

One of the few shortcomings of the P series cameras, lack of ISO adjustment, but hardly a serious lack. If they had fit a mechanical shutter into the P body, I would say it is better than an MX, but as much as I like the P30t and P3n that I have, my MX beats them because of the viewfinder, and mechanical shutter and view of shutterspeed and aperture settings. If they could have also fitted a match needle as well as the LED system, then the MX would have been perfect.

Into The Lens · 09-30-2014, 10:58 AM

Here's a pic the P30t I just got with an FA50f1.4 (shot with my cellphone). Will take some better pictures when I get a chance. Thanks to everyone for your help by the way. This looks like a fun and challenging little camera.

hoopsontoast · 09-30-2014, 12:40 PM

My new to me K55 and K85 together:

Swift1 · 09-30-2014, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Into The Lens

I just received my P30t today. It's in a really good condition, looks almost new. The seller was nice enough to include 2 fresh cells. But I'm not sure I undestand how the metering system works. I put my 31mm lens on it to test it. From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!!

FWIW, the P30T doesn't have a Tv mode, just Av, P, and M.
If you set the aperture ring to A, the camera defaults to P mode regardless of where the shutter dial is set, IIRC.
Great camera though.

stevebrot · 10-01-2014, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by dcshooter

Putting the finishing touches on my latest refinish, done for a PF member...

Oh, my! That looks to be a significant amount of work and so very well done. Speechless.

Steve

pentaxpete · 10-01-2014, 09:44 AM - **1 Like**

An e-mail message was sent around my Club -- a Gent had some gear from his deceased Dad and listed it -- I was the first one to reply -- probably the ONLY one as it was all 'Old Film Gear' ---- well I met him and he produced a very dusty plastic box -- inside was all filthy but a 1982 vintage CONTAX RTS II Quartz, Yashica FR1 with lenses in dirty cases, winders, huge Contax 'real Time 540 flash' lots of cables, a Tamron 70-210 Zoom with both M42 and C/Y mounts etc -- I cleaned up cameras and lens surfaces and luckily NO FUNGUS and cases i wiped with Neatsfoot Oil -- I finally got the huge flash to work with 12 AA Batteries -- when I turned it on and pressed the 'test' button there was a huge 'CRACK' as it discharged -- probably for the first time in over 20 years !! Both cameras had a 'bang' -- Contax on corner near frame counter so it does not 'zero' any more and Yashica on pentaprism so frame counter stays at 'Start' but lenses are sharp at full aperture and the winders work -- I just need better MUSCLES to carry it all especially the Contax with flash !

Jean Poitiers · 10-01-2014, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by pentaxpete

An e-mail message was sent around my Club -- ...

Wow !!! Super score ... and I want to join your club.

Enjoy that Planar ... J (maybe get a multi-mount ?! ... or Rio Rico dremel modify it to PK - heresy)

hoopsontoast · 10-01-2014, 11:08 AM

And next toy, the little Contax T2. Its a bit battered but in full-working order and very cheap! Now loaded with XP2 and ready to go!

IHS · 10-01-2014, 07:12 PM

Good ole fleabay...36 bucks for the body. I just couldn't leave it there.

pentaxpete · 10-02-2014, 12:37 AM

Jean : You are welcome to visit Brentwood Photographic Club any time you are in England -- i get a LOT of free gear from members !!
dcshooter : I do not have a Drill and would not like to attempt what you suggest !! -- I cannot even put up shelves -- but I DO take a 'Good, Clear, SNAP' !!

09-29-2014, 12:57 PM	#2012
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by Into The Lens Minolta HI-Matic F with Minolta 20 flash I like that Hi-Matic. I'm looking for the "7sII" variant at an affordable price. Last edited by MD Optofonik; 09-29-2014 at 01:06 PM.

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09-29-2014, 12:38 PM	#2011
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Into The Lens I just received my P30t today. It's in a really good condition, looks almost new. The seller was nice enough to include 2 fresh cells. But I'm not sure I undestand how the metering system works. I put my 31mm lens on it to test it. From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!! Check this out ... Pentax P30t instruction manual, user manual

09-29-2014, 01:12 PM	#2013
Into The Lens Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between clever and stupid Photos: Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Check this out ... Pentax P30t instruction manual, user manual Wow! Thank you so much Jean. I really appreciate your help!

09-29-2014, 06:32 PM	#2014
mltain New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Odessa Texas Posts: 13	Originally posted by MD Optofonik I like that Hi-Matic. I'm looking for the "7sII" variant at an affordable price. Check shopgoodwill.com they have them on there all the time.

09-29-2014, 07:32 PM	#2015
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	Originally posted by Into The Lens From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!! Unfortunately, it's a DX-coded camera--it reads the ISO code from the film canister, and you can't change the ISO unless you tinker with the coding by changing the pattern of silver and black. There are instructions on the internet telling how to do that.

09-29-2014, 10:36 PM	#2016
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by nparsons13 Unfortunately, it's a DX-coded camera--it reads the ISO code from the film canister, and you can't change the ISO unless you tinker with the coding by changing the pattern of silver and black. There are instructions on the internet telling how to do that. One of the few shortcomings of the P series cameras, lack of ISO adjustment, but hardly a serious lack. If they had fit a mechanical shutter into the P body, I would say it is better than an MX, but as much as I like the P30t and P3n that I have, my MX beats them because of the viewfinder, and mechanical shutter and view of shutterspeed and aperture settings. If they could have also fitted a match needle as well as the LED system, then the MX would have been perfect.

09-30-2014, 10:58 AM	#2017
Into The Lens Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between clever and stupid Photos: Albums Posts: 216	Here's a pic the P30t I just got with an FA50f1.4 (shot with my cellphone). Will take some better pictures when I get a chance. Thanks to everyone for your help by the way. This looks like a fun and challenging little camera.

09-30-2014, 12:40 PM	#2018
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	My new to me K55 and K85 together:

09-30-2014, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#2019
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Into The Lens I just received my P30t today. It's in a really good condition, looks almost new. The seller was nice enough to include 2 fresh cells. But I'm not sure I undestand how the metering system works. I put my 31mm lens on it to test it. From what I can make out of it, I can either use it in Av mode, Tv mode or TAv mode if the aperture and speed dials are bots on A. But how and where do I set the ISO? Cheers!! FWIW, the P30T doesn't have a Tv mode, just Av, P, and M. If you set the aperture ring to A, the camera defaults to P mode regardless of where the shutter dial is set, IIRC. Great camera though.

10-01-2014, 07:04 AM	#2020
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dcshooter Putting the finishing touches on my latest refinish, done for a PF member... Oh, my! That looks to be a significant amount of work and so very well done. Speechless. Steve

10-01-2014, 09:54 AM	#2022
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by pentaxpete An e-mail message was sent around my Club -- ... Wow !!! Super score ... and I want to join your club. Enjoy that Planar ... J (maybe get a multi-mount ?! ... or Rio Rico dremel modify it to PK - heresy)

10-01-2014, 11:08 AM	#2023
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	And next toy, the little Contax T2. Its a bit battered but in full-working order and very cheap! Now loaded with XP2 and ready to go!

10-02-2014, 12:37 AM	#2025
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 366	Jean : You are welcome to visit Brentwood Photographic Club any time you are in England -- i get a LOT of free gear from members !! dcshooter : I do not have a Drill and would not like to attempt what you suggest !! -- I cannot even put up shelves -- but I DO take a 'Good, Clear, SNAP' !!