I do this frequently but with a zoom, usually the 16-50 or the 50-135 depending on what I'm planning to shoot. Last Friday I went out with just the Sigma 10-20 on the K30. I hate carrying loads of gear.
David

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Ace news Shaun.
David

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Go for the new K30.
David

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I got a blue K30 when they first came out - at the old higher price.
1: I dont think its hideous.
2: I've never missed the top LCD panel
3: Its the equal of the K5 (which I also have) in image quality.
4: It may be a plastic body but it feels very sturdy unlike some of the cheaper plasticky models from other manufacturers.
5: I love it to bits
6: Enjoy your new K30 - it will serve you well.
David

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I struggled to see much new at Whitby on Saturday, perhaps I've been to photograph the Goths too often. The customised cars collection though was good though. I quit Whitby early and went off to the North Yorkshire Moors railway and found Barrie had the same idea.
David

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The invisible man is terrific Carl. Sorry we didn't meet up this time.
David

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Pity we didn't meet at Whitby John, but I did link up with Barrie, HG and Gareth Reynolds.
I like your portraits but my efforts sufferfed probably because i've been too many times and struggled to see anything new.
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Well done Dave, an interesting collection. You say you struggled with the light and I know it was quite harsh but you handled it very well. I like the monos.
I think I may have been to the Goths Festival too many times because I struggled to see anything new on Saturday.
David

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If you lot get to the cafe before me around 8am ask them to get some bacon well done.
Sorry you won't be there this time Graham, you'll be missed.
David

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I've been using a K30 since July alongside the K5 and I can't distinguish between them in image quality. Its a lovely camera to use with comfortable ergonomics, just like other Pentaxes.
The review's most serious criticism is about its video performance and that doesn't bother me as I never shoot video.
I agree about its short battery life span, it needs recharging much more often than the K5 but I've yet to run out of steam on a lengthy shoot.
It doesn't have a connection for a grip but again that doesn't affect me as I like to keep my camera gear as light as possible and have never used grips.
David

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