Pentax K 30 camera User manual

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am pleased that you purchased one of our Pentax K-30 – Everything you need to know…..and then

some e-book. As an enthusiastic photographer for many years, I have had many Pentax cameras. My first

“new” camera was a Pentax Spotmatic, purchased when I was still in Junior High.

When Pentax stepped into the Digital SLR market, I was delighted. Their first few DSLRs (The *ist series) were the smallest DSLRs on the market but were not particularly special with the 6MP CCD. When the K10D was introduced, everything changed and Pentax was suddenly a major player. The K10D was a breakthrough, in my opinion. It had the capabilities of Professional DSLRs with the price of entry-level DSLRs. It had some unique features found nowhere else at any price. In January of

2008, Pentax announced the K20D. It was not a revolution as the K10D was, but it certainly was an evolution of the revolution. The K200D and the K2000/KM, the K-x all followed with no exceptional or marginal improvements.

On May 2009, Pentax made history again by introducing the Pentax K-7. On October 2010, the K-5 is announces as the flagship of the company.

As I write this e-book, the K-5 is still available. Pentax has just announced the K-30. It’s amazing to me how Pentax keeps breaking barriers. The K-30 has a front and rear e-dials, which are usually only found on much more expensive cameras. It is also weather sealed and at the current selling price, it’s unique.

This book is not about me as a photographer. It is about you and what information you will need when using this marvel of engineering that the K-30 is. The book complements the Pentax user’s manual and explains in simple terms how to use the camera. It contains techniques, shortcuts, explanations, tips, examples and photographic information applicable to the K-30 as well as other DSLRs in general.

We offer the K-30 book in a downloadable e-book form only. We save production costs and you save money, and get you book much quicker.

Your feedback is always important to us.

Yvon Bourque

I always appreciate comments from my readers, including those who let me know about typos, misspellings, and grammatical errors. However, please understand that English is not my first language. You can always let me know by emailing me directly at:

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Foreword

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Table of Content

Chapter 3

Know your K-30

Chapter 4

How to use your K-30

Chapter 5

Processing your K-30 images

Chapter 6

The Pentax System

Appendix

Photography Techniques

Addendum

HD Video Recording Glossary

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Additional Information

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Yvon Bourque

PENTAX K-30

Everything you need to know… and then some

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The contents of this book are strictly the view of the writer. The explanation and suggestions, as to the operation of the equipment as such, is derived from the author’s own experience and conclusions. The accuracy of the instructional articles has not been verified by the respective manufacturers. This book is not associated with Ricoh - Pentax or its affiliates

The author is not endorsing any equipment manufacturers nor is the author being compensated by any manufacturer for the editorial content of this book. Any text resembling any other published material is coincidental as this book is focused on the teachings of the use of the equipment, which is derived from the manufacturer’s instructions. The book is written, whenever possible, in a nontechnical manner and is geared toward entry level and amateur photographers, although some material may be useful to professionals.

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About the Author:

Back when most of his classmates were dealing with growing up, the author was nurturing a serious enthusiasm for photography. Son of a Montreal carpenter, he enrolled in photography courses, soaked up theory, bought his first camera, shot rolls of film, and learned how to develop and print. All this was before leaving junior high school. He had many dreams and like many aspiring young photographers, he dreamed of getting assignments from National Geographic and traveling the world over.

Decades later, the road has led him into other directions. With the responsibilities of a career and family, his plans were altered, but only slightly. The enthusiasm of the young boy and the love of photography are still strong. He never abandoned his photography dreams.

One of his biggest frustrations is that he does not have enough time for more.

He has used all types of photography formats, but now, uses Digital SLR cameras almost exclusively. He states “Technology is good. The freedom to unleash one’s creativity has never been greater. You either follow the flow of progress, or you are left behind”.

His work has given him the opportunity to travel across the United States, Canada,

Mexico and the Caribbean. His photography career never took-off as he had dreamed, but as a second career, he has spent countless hours during the past decades capturing not only the beauty and the people of America but other countries as well.

He has won numerous awards, written articles and books on his beloved subject, and sold his work throughout the places he lived.

Where does a tireless hobbyist go from here? Like all other areas of our modern life, photography has gone digital. As an artist, he is fascinated with all of the new digital possibilities. He is finally contemplating the idea of replacing his present career shingle for one stating

Yvon Bourque, Photographer. “With perseverance, all is possible.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

CHAPTER 1 ● KNOW YOUR

K

-30

Nomenclature

Information you see in the viewfinder

K-30 Technical specifications

Here what’s special about the K-30

Quick rundown

A little more details

Highlighting some of the K-30 general features

Resolution

The Sony CMOS sensor

Exclusive image processor

Dust removal system

Exceptional shake reduction system

Dust and humidity resistance

File formats

Pentaprism viewfinder

Focusing system

Metering system

Exposure modes

AUTO

Movie

(P) Program mode

(Sv) Sensitivity priority mode

(Tv) Shutter priority mode

(Av) Aperture priority mode

(TAv) Shutter and Aperture priority mode

(M) Manual mode

(B) Bulb mode

(USER) modes (U1 and U2)

(SCN) Scene mode

Program line setup

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CHAPTER 2 ● HOW TO USE YOUR

K

-30

How to use your K-30

Guide display

Status screen

Control Panel

Battery installation / removal

Installing / removing memory card

Installing / removing lenses

Turning the camera on

Focusing

Adjusting the viewfinder diopter

Language

Date and time

Taking pictures

Picture quality

Shake reduction

White balance

AUTO mode

Your first picture

Instant review

The Menus

Setting playback display

Histograms

Preview method

Digital preview

Image rotation

Image file format

JPEG file sizes and quality

RAW files

Why not take the plunge to RAW files?

RAW Mode Explained

Shooting and Saving in RAW

Shooting and Saving in JPEG

Differences Between RAW and JPEG

Why Shoot JPEG?

Why Shoot RAW?

Summary RAW/JPEG

RAW/Fx Button

Button Customization

Setting Sensitivity (ISO)

Setting EV and ISO Incremental Steps

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White Balance Adjustments

White Balance Menu

White Balance Settings

Setting to AWB

Setting to Daylight White Balance

Setting to Shade White Balance

Setting to Cloudy White Balance

Setting to Fluorescent White Balance

Setting to Tungsten White Balance

Setting to Flash White Balance

Setting to CTE White Balance

Setting to Manual White Balance

Setting to Color Temperature White Balance

Fine Tuning White Balance

Metering System in Detail

77 segment metering system

Multi-segment metering

Center-weighted metering

Spot metering

Linking AE and AF points

Meter Operating Time

Built-in-Flash

Flash Compensation Output

Allowing Flash Shooting While Charging

Built-in flash distance and aperture

Calculating Maximum Flash Distance from a Set Aperture

Flash Modes

Flash on

Flash on + Red-Eye

Slow-Speed Sync

Slow-Speed Sync + Red-Eye

Trailing Curtain Sync

Wireless Mode

Multiple Flashes

Using the Flash in (Tv) Shutter Priority Mode

Using the Flash in (Av) Aperture Priority Mode

P-TTL Mode External Flash

Daylight-Sync or Fill Flash

Focusing System

Selecting AF Point

Catch-in Focus

Live-View

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101

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Color Space

110(AE-L) Button - Memorizing Exposure

Exposure Bracket Mode

Using multiple exposures on the K-30 instead of neutral density filters

Remote Control

Drive Modes

Single-Frame Shooting

Continuous Shooting (Hi & Lo)

Self-Timer (12 sec)

Self-Timer (2 sec) Mirror Lock

Remote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit (3 sec delay)

Interval shooting

Shake Reduction

Dust Removal

Pixel Mapping

Screen views of the menus

Screen Views of the Rec. Mode Menu

Screen Views of the Movie Mode Menu

Screen Views of the Playback Mode Menu

Screen Views of the Set-up Mode Menu

Screen Views of the Custom Settings Mode Menu

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Chapter 1 Know your K-30

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Nomenclature

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1. Self-timer lamp

2. Front e-dial

3. Shutter release

4. AF Assist Light

5. Mirror

6. SDM contacts

7. AF coupler

8. Lens unlock button

Blinks for self-timer. Serves as remote control receiver.

Changes set values. (Customizable)

Press halfway to compose image, press fully to take picture

Lights up when AF is difficult to attain in darker scenes

Allows Through The Lens (TTL) metering and focusing

Allows AF with the Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) lenses

Also used for power zoom on some older FA lenses

Handles the AF drive between the lens and K-30

Press to install or remove lens

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11 14

9 19

9. 3” LCD monitor

10. ERASE button

11. Live-view button

12. Viewfinder

13. Diopter adjustment

14. Rear e-dial

15. AF/AE-L Button

16. Play button



19. OK button

Adjusts the viewfinder to suit your eyesight

Changes set values. (Customizable)

Press to see pictures on LCD screen

Displays exposed pictures, allows access to menus

Press to delete current picture

Initiate Live-view mode

If you don’t know what this is for, abandon photography ☺

Select to work as AF button or to lock the exposure value

17. Four-way Controller

Four-way controller as up button



or to change ISO

18. Four-way Controller

Four-way controller as right button



or to change shooting mode

20. Card access lamp

21. Menu

Press to save setting from menu / Selects metering point.

Illuminates or blinks when SD card is accessed.

Press to activate Menu modes on the LCD monitor.

22. Four-way Controller

Four-way controller down as button



or change White Balance

23. Info button

Press to view info of current photo on the LCD.

24. Four-way Controller

Four-way controller as left button



or to access Flash settings

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25. Strap Lugs (2)

26. Built-in flash

27. Main switch

28. Green button

29. EV compensation

30. Mode dial

31. Hot shoe

32. Diopter adjustment

Loop for the camera strap

Retractable P-TTL with guide number 12 @ 100/m

Rotate to turn the camera on or off

Resets the values being adjusted

Press to adjust EV compensation with the rear e-dial

Changes the exposure mode

To mount external flash

Adjusts the viewfinder to suit your eyesight

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33. Battery housing

34. 1/4” Tripod Socket

35. Battery

36. AA battery adapter

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Batteries are housed here.

Attachment for tripod.

Lithium-ion D-LI109 rechargeable battery

Allows the use of easy to find AA batteries

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37. Focus mode lever

38. Raw/Fx button

39. UP button

40. USB video terminal

Switches between AF single, continuous and manual

For activating assignable function

Press the UP button to pop the built-in flash up.

Connects the camera to a computer

41. Cable release terminal

Connection for remote control

42. Memory card slot/cover Uses SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory cards

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Information you see in the viewfinder

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Viewfinder available Information in details:

45 46

49 50

43. Flash status

44. Manual Focus

45. Shutter speed

46. Aperture Value

47. Focus Indicator

48. EV Bar

49. ISO display

50. Sensitivity

51. AE Lock

52. AF point

53. Multi-exposure

54. Metering method

55. Shake reduction

56. Flash exposure comp

57. EV compensation

58. RAW/Raw+

Appears when flash is available and blinks if flash recommended

Appears when manually focusing

Shutter speed, underlined when adjustable with e-dial

Aperture, underlined when adjustable with e-dial

Appears when image is in focus

Shows EV compensation values

Shows the ISO in Manual or Auto

Shows the ISO being used / Number of recordable images left

Appears during AE Lock

Appears when AF Selections is enabled

Appears when Multi-exposure enabled.

Shows metering method, Multi-segment, Center-weighted or Spot

Appears when Shake reduction enabled.

Appears when flash compensation used.

Appears when EV comp available or used, or when bracketing.

Appears when shooting RAW or RAW+

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K-30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE

SENSOR

LENS

FOCUS SYSTEM

VIEWFINDER

Digital SLR

Type: CMOS w primary color filter, integrated

Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system

Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm (APS-C)

Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

Effective pixels (total pixels): 16.3 MP (16.5 MP)

Dust Removal: Sensor movement w SP coating on low pass filter

Pixel mapping: Yes

Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount

Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA

(K mount, 35mm screw mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)

SDM function: Yes

Power zoom function: n/a

Type: SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system w light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens

Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100)

Focus modes: AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual

Focus point adjustment: Auto 11 pt, Auto 5 pt, User-

Selectable (w Expanded Area AF), Center

AF assist: Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp

Focus peaking: Yes (n/a while video is actively recording)

Type: Pentaprism

Coverage (field of view): 100%

Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)

Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable)

Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m

Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-

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LCD MONITOR

FLASH

EXTERNAL FLASH

STORAGE MEDIA

INTERFACES

POWER SUPPLY

PHYSICAL SPECS

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Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD w brightness/color adjustment and AR coating

Resolution: 921,000 dots

Wide angle viewable: Yes

Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flash

Guide number: 12m (ISO 100)

Coverage: 28mm wide angle equivalent

Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync +

Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless

Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps)

Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash

Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec

Internal memory: n/a

Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, cable switch

Video out: NTSC, PAL

Microphone: Built-in monaural

Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109

(included), AA battery holder D-BH109 for 4* AA batteries (sold separately)

Recordable images: Li-Ion approx. 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), AA lithium approx. 1600 (1000 w 50% flash, CIPA)

Playback time: Li-Ion approx. 270 min, AA lithium approx. 620 min

Movie recording time: 25 min max time per clip

AC adapter available: Yes (sold separately)

Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8”

Body weight

Without battery or removable memory: 20.8 oz

Loaded and ready: 22.9 oz (Li-Ion)

Primary construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis

Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)

Ruggedized features: Fully weather sealed throughout

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LANGUAGE SUPPORT

IMAGE STABILIZATION

METERING SYSTEM

ISO SENSITIVITY

WHITE BALANCE

SHUTTER

CAPTURE MODES

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English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,

Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian

Type: Sensor-shift SR w rotational compensation (3 stops max)

Type: TTL open aperture 77 segment metering

Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)

Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot

Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)

Exposure lock: Yes

Exposure bracketing: 3 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or

1/2 steps

Auto: 100-12800 (1/1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to

100-25600, auto range selectable

Manual: 100-12800 (1/1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to

100-25600

Type: Image sensor detection w light wavelength sensor assist

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,

Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE

Manual mode(s): 3 manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets, copy WB settings from a captured image available

WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis

Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter

Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb

Mode selection: Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av),

Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Hyper Manual (M),

Bulb (B), User (U1, U2), Scene (SCN), Auto Picture

(AUTO), Movie

Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape,

Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Night

Scene, Blue Sky, Forest

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DRIVE MODES

PLAYBACK MODES

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Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest,

Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap,

Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette,

Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum

Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

Green simplified mode available: n/a

Face detection available: Yes

PASMB: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)

Date stamp: n/a

Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera,

Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color

Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow

Digital level: Viewfinder (horizontal), LCD (horizontal, vertical), SR auto-level function

File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright

Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-

Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Auto

Bracketing (3 frames, standard, timer, remote)

Continuous FPS

- Continuous Hi: Approx 6.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW)

- Continuous Lo: Approx 3.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 10

RAW)

Multi-exposure: 2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment

Interval: 999 shots, 3 sec to 24 hr interval, time delay

HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3, pixel alignment, exposure bracket +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps)

Cable switch: Yes (available separately)

Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram, bright/dark indication, copyright info), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 16X, scrollable,

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FILE FORMATS

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Chapter 1 - Know your K-30 quick magnification), Image Rotation, Calendar Filmstrip, Display, Folder, Slideshow, Select & Delete,

Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Save

RAW Data From JPG (if available in buffer memory)

Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize,

Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect,

DPOF, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie

Digital filters (playback): Monochrome, Extract Color,

Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert

Color, Color, Tone Expansion, Sketch Filter, Watercolor, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst,

Fisheye, Slim, Base Parameter Adj

Recorded resolutions: 16M (4928x3264), 12M

(4224x2816), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792)

Quality levels: *** Best, ** Better, * Good

File formats: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III

Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB

Functions available: 23

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Here what’s Special about the K-30

Quick rundown:

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Rugged cold proof design is ideal for use in sub-freezing, wet, snowy winter conditions (-10C, 14F).



Large 3 inch LCD with brightness and color adjustments is wide angle viewable, and features 921,000 dots of resolution.



Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor.



Freeze the action with a fast 6 frames per second continuous shooting mode and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speed.



Programmable front and rear e-dials enable PENTAX renowned Hyper Program and Manual modes, as well as other rapid no-look settings changes.



In-camera HDR shooting modes feature multiple blending options to bring out the detail in wide gamut still imaging.



Highly compact yet durable body features comfortable ergonomics such as a deep grip, oversized buttons, and concave 4-way controller for streamlined, intuitive operation.



Full 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second (60 FPS for 720p) features efficient h.264 compression, flexible exposure control, and HDR finishing options for stunning video quality.



Live View focus peaking highlights in-focus surfaces for fast and highly accurate manual focus acquisition or precise autofocus confirmation.



Highly accurate 77 segment metering system produces beautifully exposed images and video, even in complex lighting situations.



ISO speeds up to 25600 maximize shutter speeds and flash effective range while minimizing image noise in low lighting.



Traditional shooting modes feature PENTAX Sensitivity Priority (Sv) and

Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv) for outstanding flexibility, while powerful automatic modes like Auto Picture and Scene modes take the guesswork out of great photography.



Compatible with both rechargeable Li-Ion and AA batteries (via optional AA battery holder) for plentiful power at home or while travelling

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A little more details on the most significant features of the Pentax K-30:



A compact body that is one of the smallest in the photo enthusiast category to reduce bulk and allow users to travel light while maintaining durability and build quality (up to 25 percent smaller than other cameras in the same class). It is undoubtedly the best Pentax entry-level DSLR yet. As the successor of the K-r, you can be assured that it has advanced features not found on other brand of DSLRs. It’s a Pentax

Tradition.



A 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor to minimize noise, with four channel-readout output for fast image capture, and the ability to capture HD quality movies. It is a great combination of resolution and file size, allowing very large (poster size and larger) prints and cropping flexibility.

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A 77-segment metering system quickly and accurately determines exposure for even the most complex and dynamic lighting situations.



The updated HD Movie capture features adjustable quality and resolution settings, aperture control, as well as mechanical Shake Reduction.



The K-30 can capture MPEG-4

AVC /H.264



(1920×1080) @ 30 fps, 25 fps,

24 fps, (1280×720) @ 60 fps, 50 fps,

30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps. (640×480) @ 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps



A Dedicated AF-assist lamp further improves autofocus response and accuracy in low light conditions.



An Electronic Level function ensures that images have truly level horizons to minimize post-capture editing.



An innovative in-camera Lens

Correction function that electronically adjusts for Distortion and Lateral

Chromatic Aberrations to maximize image quality with DA series lenses.



An updated High Dynamic

Range (HDR) image capture mode captures three images then combines them in camera to widen the exposure gamut to bring out details in all exposure areas of images.



A composition adjustment feature in Live View allows minor shifts in the framing and composition of images using the Shake Reduction mechanism without having to physically move the camera. This feature is ideal for tripod use.



A programmable embedded copyright function preserves artistic integrity and image ownership during capture via a keypad that may record ownership in metatag data.

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A striking 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dot resolution is perfect for detailed image or movie capture and review using the Live View function.

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A weather, dust and cold resistant body makes the K-30 the perfect camera for use in any environment, inside the studio or when travelling in any weather.



Fast 6 frame-per-second shooting with the PRIME M Image. PRIME M image processing engine is optimized for

HD video capture, smooth live view, low chromatic noise, and low energy consumption.

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A top shutter speed of 1/6000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings.



Live View mode, with contrast AF,

Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display, allows you to quickly compose your images without having your eye against the viewfinder.



Live View focus peaking highlights in-focus surfaces for fast and highly accurate manual focus acquisition or precise autofocus confirmation. sponsive autofocus in any lighting.



Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor.



The new PENTAX Advanced

SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine, with AF assist lamp and light source detection sensor, features improved optical components, including a diffraction lens, for re-

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The PENTAX-original Shake Reduction system with rotational sensor movement improving the sharpness of your images at the moment of capture.



The K-30’s Dust Reduction system, features a piezo-ceramic vibration action to the sensor’s low-pass filter for dust-fee image capture.



Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA battery compatible. Both rechargeable Li-Ion and

AA batteries (via optional AA battery holder) are plentiful power at home or while travelling



Advanced image capture settings, digital filters, and HD Video aspect ratio provide outstanding flexibility and creativity while minimizing the need for computer image manipulation.



Custom Image modes with advanced parameter settings allow users to customize the processing mode to suit personal creative style.



Multiple exposure settings, including

AUTO

, Program, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M,

Bulb, USER 1 and USER 2, and Movie modes, provide extensive creative control over the exposure for photographers of all experience levels.



Advanced white balance settings include highly customizable white balance fine tuning, color temperature adjustment, and post image capture manual white balance selection for perfect pictures in even the most difficult lighting.

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Dynamic Range setting with adjustable shadow correction brings out hidden or lost details in both highlights and shadows for even the highest-contrast, dynamic lighting.

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Advanced capture options include multi-exposure and interval shooting for creative special effects and time-lapse photography

Highlighting Some of the

K-30 General Features

If you evaluate a digital photograph by its composition, the K-30 like its predecessor the K-r, has many features to help you capture the right moment. The K-30 is entrylevel dreams come true. The camera has many characteristics of the professional cameras and has some features found in no other camera, anywhere, at any price. It is the best entry-level Pentax DSLR ever produced at the time of writing. This is not a point-and-shoot camera, although its price is much more reasonable than similarly equipped DSLR cameras. You can see that the mode dial is comprised of professional mode choices. Gone are the auto-picture icons, portrait mode, a landscape mode, moving object mode etc. What you have on the K-30 are serious exposure settings. As you can see, the camera is fully customizable to your preferences or shooting style.

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So, before we get into the detailed operation of this wonderful camera, read about the following K-30 features. It will give you a better understanding of the unconstrained capabilities and adaptability of the camera. If you are upgrading from the

K-r or want a back-up camera to your K-5, you will master the k-30 quickly. If you are upgrading from one of the previous DSLR models, there will be a bit of a learning curve.

Resolution

The 23.7 x 15.7mm CMOS sensor records photos with a resolution of up to 16.3 megapixels. This is enough to produce astonishing 16” x 20” pictures and beyond, with quality only dreamed of in the 35mm film era. Most people only print that large once in a while; but it’s nice to know that you can. The k-30 has the best image quality at high ISO than any previous DSLR models in its price range. If the highest resolution is more than what you’ll ever really need, the camera shooting mode can be adjusted to shoot at 16.3 MP, 12MP, 8MP, and 5MP. Lower megapixels make the internal and external processing images much faster, but the quality is diminished proportionally.

The Sony CMOS sensor

According to Pentax, in designing the

K-

30 Digital SLR, it was decided to use

Sony’s CMOS sensor with significant design improvements. It adds four channel output for fast image capture, and the ability to capture HD quality movies. It is the ideal combination of resolution and file size, allowing very large (poster size and larger) prints and cropping flexibility.

CMOS, (Complementary Metal-Oxide-

Semi-conductors), are a major class of integrated circuits, and CMOS technology is used in a number of electronics including image sensors. With a CCD sensor, light is not amplified at the photo diode; rather, the charge is carried in sequence and converted to voltage. This creates more heat on the sensor, which can lead to increased noise.

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Exclusive Image Processor

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The PRIME M processor (Pentax Real

IMage Engine) significantly speeds up the image processing when compared to the older line of Pentax DSLRs. The

PRIME M engine offers faster dataprocessing speed for higher quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. The system also offers high-speed movie data transmission.

It allows you to shoot continuously at a higher rate, up to 6 images per second, which is very good considering the 16.3 MP file size of the CMOS sensor. In addition, it allows you to process RAW images in-camera without the need of a computer.

Dust Removal System

This Dust Removal system ensures that dust on the sensor is a thing of the past, for the most part anyway. The K-30 is equipped with a Dust Removal mechanism to more effectively remove dust and minimize spots on recorded images even after changing lenses in dust-prone outdoor settings. Using a piezo-ceramic vibration action, the system shifts or vibrates the low-pass filter located in front of the CMOS image sensor at supersonic speed to remove dust more efficiently

How does that help you? Post processing and retouching of images, with spots caused by dust, may no longer be necessary. The K-30 has additional tools to further eliminate dust specks that have a tendency to stick in very humid conditions.

With interchangeable lenses, dust will be introduced in the body, possibly each time you change lens. To help even more, the K-30 has a Pixel mapping feature and any dead pixels found are fixed using interpolation with adjacent pixels. Brilliant!

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Exceptional Shake Reduction System (SR II)

The K-30 features the Pentaxdeveloped SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which compensates the adadverse effect of camera shake by 2.5 to 4 shutter stops, assuring sharp, blurfree images even under demanding shooting conditions. This innovative mechanism is compatible with all Pentax lenses ever produced. This allows complete shift freedom, including rotationally of the image-sensor regardless of the camera’s inclination. The mechanism also provides friendly functions such as Automatic Level Adjustment and small Angle Adjustment (up/down, right/left and clockwise / counterclockwise) to help photographers compose images exactly to their specifications. Lenses compatible with this mechanism are the Pentax K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2- and KAF3-mount lenses; screw-mounted lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not

be available with certain lenses.

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Dust and Humidity Resistance

We can say farewell to the camera enemies; dust and humidity. First and most importantly, the Pentax K-30 is built around a solid chassis. The DSLR camera feels very professional and very solid. The use of non-slip material at all strategic locations, makes holding the camera comfortable and safe. The camera has seals protecting the internals from dust, humidity, rain and snow. This feature alone is not available anywhere on cameras in the K-30’s price range. This feature is usually found on professional cameras costing many times more. It makes me wonder what exactly defines a “Pro” camera! Is it a camera that costs thousands? Is it a camera that allows one to make money? In the glory days of film based cameras, professional cameras were the big and complicated cameras that required extensive training to operate. Today, digital technology has certainly reduced the gap between consumers and professional photographers. The K-30 is definitely not your father’s camera.

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File Formats

Most DSLR now have the capability of saving the digital photos data in JPEG files,

RAW files and RAW + JPEG. Saving in JPEG is quick and the final photo is generally of excellent quality. Many photographers, including myself, prefer shooting in

RAW mode and adjust the photo’s white balance, color, saturation, hue, sharpness, and contrast. Superior results can be achieved that way, but it is time consuming.

Why not save in RAW and JPEG and decide later which photo you want to manipulate further? It is difficult to modify JPEG files extensively, especially in the shadow areas. RAW files give a much broader range of manipulation.

With the K-30, it is possible to shoot in RAW or RAW + JPEG on demand, without going through extensive menus. The camera has a programmable RAW/Fx button, located on the side of the lens mount; this unique button can be configured to switch in and out of RAW only, RAW+JPEG or JPEG modes for a single shot or continuously. How sweet is that?

Every company has its own proprietary RAW file format. This makes it difficult for us, the photographers, as the RAW files can only be manipulated with the respective manufacturer’s software. Pentax is one of the few companies to use DNG as its

RAW format. This format was introduced by Adobe mat. DNG stands for Digital NeGative. Using this format, you can save your digital photos directly into Photoshop so much easier.

, Lightroom

as a universal RAW file forand Elements

®,

making your workflow

Pentax did not stop there; they designed the K-30 with In-camera RAW development possibility. That’s right, the K-30 allows you to develop images shot as RAW file to a JPEG file with a wide range of selectable adjustments such as resolution, compression, white balance, sensitivity, color intensity, saturation, sharpness, contrast and more, all without using a computer. You can see the development of your image right on the large 3 inch LCD monitor. A good 24 inch monitor is still a better choice, but in the field, this feature opens many new possibilities.

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The trade name Pentax is derived from the words "Pentaprism" and "Reflex." In

1957, the Asahi Pentax model stunned the world with its incredible design advances.

It was the first time a pentaprism had been utilized in the viewfinder of a Pentax single lens reflex (SLR) camera, thus introducing the concept of eye-level viewing. It was the first camera to be marketed under the name Pentax. It was enthusiastically received with praise for its upright and laterally correct viewfinder image. Pentax viewfinders have always been superior to other 'cropped sensor' DSLRs and the K-30 is no differaent. It utilizes a glass pentaprism and renders a 0.92x magnification with a 100% field of view.

The viewfinder also allows viewing of all the important image information such as: focus point indication in red, in-focus indicator, focus mode status, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, number of image remaining, shake reduction status and the current ISO setting.

The standard eyecup is removable and the supplied eyepiece cover can be attached to stop stray light from entering the chamber during long exposures. A viewfinder loupe model 0-ME53 is available as an option. With this viewfinder loupe attached, the finest details are easily visible. The 1.2x magnification helps if you wear glasses. The 0-ME53 is bigger than the standard eyecup and consequently, you will not smear the LCD with your nose.

A Diopter adjustment slider is located above the viewfinder and allows adjustment from -2.5m

+1.5m

-1

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Focusing System

The K-30’s new SAFOX Ixi+ wideframe autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle). By adding the light source type to its data range, and driven by a greatly improved algorithm,

Pentax improved the AF system assuring reliable, responsive autofocus operation superior in speed and accuracy to the previous systems. The K-30 also incorporates an AF-assist spotbeam projector to improve auto focusing accuracy in the dark.

There are two autofocus modes and one manual mode so you have total control of the camera focusing abilities.

Indeed, the The K-30 offers a choice of two autofocus modes; AutoFocus Single

(AF-S) and AutoFocus Continuous (AF-C), which maintains focus of a moving subject as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the dedicated AF button is activated. The camera autofocus system can be activated by pressing the shutter release halfway. (It can be set on or off) It can also be activated by pressing the AF button located on the back of the camera about where your thumb is positioned when holding the camera.

The Manual Focus (MF) mode gives you complete control over focusing. The K-30 has 100% backward compatibility with all of the 24 million plus lenses ever manufactured by Pentax. Using a non-autofocus lens is permitted, and, by pressing the shutter release button halfway while manually focusing, the focus indicator will appear and a beep (optional) will be heard to confirm that focus is achieved. With manual lenses, only center focus is available.

The K-30 permits the adjustment of the AF focusing position for all lenses used or for selected lenses (up to 20 lenses). This adjustment is available in the Custom Setting menu, and you can always reset the adjustment to the factory defaults.

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Metering System

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A 77-segment multi-pattern metering system is used for the K-30. It greatly improves light-metering accuracy. By accurately analyzing various types of data (such as the image’s composition and format between upright and horizontal, and the subject’s distance and magnification) transmitted from the sensors in the camera body, this system greatly improves the accuracy of exposure control.

(1) The Multi-segment metering: Accurately assesses the balance between the bright and dark areas within the segments automatically.

(2) The Center-weighted metering: Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determines the proper exposure.

(3) The Spot metering: Analyzes the center of the screen and determines the proper exposure.

The meter operating time is adjustable from 3 seconds, 10 seconds or 30 seconds.

The AutoFocus (AF) point and the Auto Exposure (AE) point can be linked during multi-segment metering.

Exposure Modes

The K-30

has nine exposure modes, plus two User definable modes. Basically, three major components are the ingredients needed for a well exposed picture; the aperture, the shutter speed and the media sensitivity. In the 35mm format era, the film was the media and the film ISO was the sensitivity. It was difficult to change film before the entire roll was exposed and the ISO was locked-in for the duration. It was impractical. With the advent of digital cameras, the media is a CCD or CMOS and the ISO is adjustable at will. Pentax went one step further and developed a new exposure mode: Sensitivity Priority. (Sv) I believe it is one of the few cameras with this feature. There is also a Movie mode. The exposure modes are explained in details tail in Chapter 2.

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AUTO

Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the optimal mode from the following:

Standard

Portrait

Landscape

Macro

Sunset

Blue Sky

Forest

Default, if none of the following apply.

For portraits and pictures of people. Renders natural skin tones.

For landscapes, while increasing saturation.

Used when very close to subject, like flowers, etc.

Moving Objects Used when there is fast action such as sporting events.

Night Scene Used for capturing night scenes like people at dusk or at night.

Renders vivid sunsets or sunrises.

Produced a darker blue, similar to a polarizer filter.

Enhances green and produces overall vivid colors.

Theoretically, you could start shooting in this mode right away. All the factory defaults are set to work in this mode when you receive the camera. However, you will want to customize the camera to your preferences.

Movie

The Movie mode is obviously for recording movies. Continuous movies can be taken for up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. In the

Movie mode, Live View on the LCD screen is automatically displayed.

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Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the Program Line * when taking pictures. While maintaining proper exposure, it allows the use of the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed or aperture. Pressing the ISO setting button and the ISO setting can changed with the rear e-dial. This could be the only mode available and it would still make this camera outstanding.

(Sv) Sensitivity Priority Mode:

Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity. What a concept.

Pentax was the first to use such mode. Sv stands for Sensitivity values.

(Tv) Shutter Priority Mode:

This lets the user set the shutter speed. This is useful for freezing action, or shots expressing movement. Tv stands for

Time values, not Television.

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(Av) Aperture Priority Mode:

This lets the user set the Aperture. This is useful for selective focusing. It affects blurring or sharpening of the background.

Large aperture renders a blurry background and small aperture enlarges the depth of field. Av stands for Aperture values.

(TAv) Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode:

Automatically sets the sensitivity (ISO) so that the shutter speed and aperture give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. TAv stands for Time and Aperture values.

(M) Manual Mode:

This lets the user set the shutter speed and the aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. You’re the boss here and can override the camera to your liking.

M stands for manual mode.

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Lets you take pictures at long exposure such as night photography. You will likely need a sturdy tripod and the optional cable switch model CS-205 to control the long exposure without camera shake.

(USER) Modes:

If the preceding exposure modes are not enough, the K-30 allows the user to customize the exposure by choosing the following features and retrieve them simply by setting the mode dial to USER U1 or U2.

The following settings can be stored; Capture mode (P, Sv,

Tv, Av, TAv, M, B), Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Flash Exposure Compensation, Drive Mode, Exposure

Bracketing, Exposure Compensation Value, Digital Filter,

Custom Image, HDR Capture, File Format, JPEG Recorded pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space, AE Metering, AF.A, AF point, Lens Correction, D-Range Settings, High-ISO NR,

Slow Shutter Speed NR, Shake Reduction, Horizon Correction, E-Dial Programming, Button Customization, All Custom

Settings.

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(SCN) Scene Mode:

When using the SCN mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes:

Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Objects, Night Scene

Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene

HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight

Silhouette.

All of the above Exposure Modes are explained in details in Chapter 2 or Chapter 6 for Movie recording.

* Program Line setup

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Merhaba! Ben, Pentax K 30 camera User manual konusunda size yardımcı olmak için özel olarak eğitilmiş bir yapay zeka sohbet robotuyum. Belgeyi iyice inceledim ve ihtiyacınız olan kesin bilgileri bulmanıza veya içeriği açık ve basit terimlerle açıklamanıza yardımcı olabilirim. Belirli özellikler, sorun giderme adımları veya genel kullanım hakkında rehberlik arıyorsanız, sorularınızı sormaktan çekinmeyin. Endişeleriniz veya ihtiyaçlarınız hakkında ne kadar çok ayrıntı verirseniz, o kadar doğru ve etkili bir şekilde size yardımcı olabilirim!

Asistan yazıyor

Asistan klavyeden ayrıldı. Lütfen daha sonra tekrar deneyin.

Görünüşe göre, birden çok dilde yazılmış bir belgeye ulaştınız; bunlardan biri ana diliniz değil. Aşağıdaki bağlantıları kullanarak, tercih ettiğiniz dilde olmayan sayfaları geçici olarak gizleyebilirsiniz.