Pentax p30 manual online camera manual library this is the full text and images from the manual. The p30t is a great camera from the latter film days of pentax. The pentax p30n p3n in us is a manualfocus 35 mm slr camera first issued in 1988. Pentax p30t 35mm slr film camera body only for sale online ebay. The only other aperture priority camera pentax had made up to this point, the es series, only had manual shutter speeds from 160 upwards. Pentax p30 1985 light weight program and manual exposure.
Finding joy in a pentax p30 despite it not working as. Home pentax user forum pentax film slr cameras forum p30 batteries. The p30t is a great camera with an excellent meter. Find great deals on ebay for pentax p30t and pentax p3n.
View and download pentax p30t operating manual online. When the flash charges, a lightningflash led turns on in the finder along with m. Condition the camera has been film tested and works perfectly, its cosmetic condition is pretty good except for some slight scrat ches on the back and front of the camera. Produced 19901997 asahi optical corp, japan film type 5 35mm picture size 24mm x 36mm weight 17. Pentax p30t film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. Pentax p30 parts list p3 p30n p30t slr film camera. In manual mode the camera is effectively the same as a match needle system with the required shutter speed indicated in the viewfinder and the.
The one thing to watch with the p30t is your battery usage. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Pentax p30t pentax manual focus film slrs pentax camera. Pentax p3n instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual, free. Pentax zxm buckled shutter blades pentax zxm with buckled misplaced shutter blades. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with.
Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. Electral mechanical manual focus camera compatible with all pentax pkmount lenses camera kit includes a p30t camera body and a pentax 50mm lens manufactured between 1990 to 1997 aperture priority, automatica exposure or metered manual modes. This is a great camera for anyone who prefers or wants to learn on a manual camera but wants a little help from the meter or auto mode. A special version of the k2, the k2 dmd, was introduced in 1976 that could use a data back and motor drive hence dmd, together with other enhancements that aimed it at the professional market. Smallest slr ever produced and a really cool vintage 1970s item. The pentax p30t is technically identical to the p3np30n but has a different look. This particular p30t has seen some use, but it appears to work just fine.
Manual film slr p30t to ist d lens compatibility in reply to escher. Pentax made a special shutter relase cord for it as well, but again, any manual one will work fine too. Ive had a pentax p30 for a while now because i inherited it from my father a few years ago. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Where to get the manuals for 35mm compact cameras and the 110 range. Pentax p30t instruction manual, pentax p30t bedienungsanleitung. My previous experiences of streetpan tell me that the key to good results is fairly accurate exposure, and then to have it developed by someone who knows what theyre doing with it. It allows aperturepriority autoexposure, fully programmed autoexposure, or metered manual exposure. Camera copes well with exposure here on this macro. Buy and sell used pentax film cameras at keh camera. The only difference is the addition of av auto exposure mode to the program and manual exposure modes of the p3p30. You will need one of the newer pentax a lenses to get program auto exposure.
The snarly clerk proceeded to talk me out of the mx and into a p30t mostly on the argument that the me. If you get stuck in repairing a defective appliance download this repair information for help. This tutorial video shows a quick fix for resetting misaligned shutter blades in a focal plane shutter without any disassembly. It used manual focus lenses with the kamount bayonet. Aperture will be automatically be determined by the distance to subject. Ok theyre the same as the k page, weak i know, but like i said the p30t was largely overlooked and underrated. Pentax p3 p30 pentax manual focus film slrs pentax.
The metering is accurate enough for slide film in most instances, and it has a exposure lock function to help with tough lighting situations. While not a fan boy i was always optimistic about pentax. The pentax p30 series p3 in the us is often not at the top of the slr shoppers list. Thank you for purchasing this pentax u digital camera. The pentax p30 came out in 1985 making this one of the last manual focus single lens reflexes 35mm film cameras produced. Features the pentax espio 60s is a fully automatic point and. Pentax p3n instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual. The p30t is manual focusing with either aperture priority or fully manual modes. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Id been shooting happily with the pentax mx, but just liked the look of the p30 as a second pentax body and couldnt resist it for the cash. This video show how to fix pentax cameras with aperture problem. Where to get the manuals for flashes and other accessories for bayonet.
The p30t was introduced in 1990 as a replacement for the pentax p3n and p30n. I have used pentax for over 30 years starting in 1983 with a super program. The important part where to get the manuals for auto focus cameras. The pentax p30 reads the dx code off the film canister and has no exposure compensation or manual override so the roll of streetpan was shot at box speed. Pentax p3n posted 122804 the next page contains information on this camera. This camera is in very good condition and works properly to the extent that i. Click here to go to main camera manual site right click on link below, choose save target as save to folder of your choice acrobat 7.
It is manual focus, has full auto exposure ae mode, aperture priority ae, and full manual exposure. Pentax p30t film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. I still have my first pentax film camera the p30t the camera i used to learn manual setting photography. Make offer pentax p30t 35mm slr film camera w pentax a 1. But these models are actually quite capable, abet slightly flawed, and are a cheap way into the fantastic k mount series. I swore that i would save up my money to buy a real camera, the pentax p3 was it, my real camera. The pentax p3p30 was the first of four pseries cameras.
It only has program and manual exposure modes, and the iso can only be set by the dx coding on the film canister, but it is the first pentax with an exposure lock which makes up somewhat for the lack of exposure compensation. Here are shown the inner workings of the camera and the batteries used. It has a focalplane shutter with metal blades, travelling vertically, which gives shutter speeds from 1 1 second, plus b. Vintage asahi pentax auto 110 compact slr camera with 24mm f2. Manual film slr p30t to ist d lens compatibility in reply to escher jul 22, 2004 i had an m lens only briefly. Im not sure if he was being unbelievably nice or just wanted to keep me off his chinon but either way, i was now the owner of a pentax p30t.
Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. These cameras build on the pentax slr design experience. The pentax p30t was sold from 199097, and is a manual focus, manual. Pentax is one of the few camera manufacturers still producing medium format cameras. Pentax p30t 35mm slr film camera body only for sale online. I change the batteries in my p30t once per year and have never had a set fail.
The important part where to get all the pentax manuals. However, long exposures at night present a very difficult problem for any camera. The p3 us, p30 elsewhere was an slr released by pentax in 1985. It has a focalplane shutter with metal blades, travelling vertically, which gives shutter speeds from 1 1 second. I think this camera may have been one of pentaxs great secrets. The pentax p30n p3n in us is a manual focus 35 mm slr camera first issued in 1988. Thats a quirk, but not one im likely to run across often since i rarely shoot. View and download pentax p30t operation manual online. Its a weird 90s inbetween of the earlier, allmetal manual focusing film. In the manual mode, the flash sets the shutter speed to 1100 if the shutter is set to 1 125 or faster. May, 2016 the pentax p30t, attached to a lens from a vivitar v4000 that suffered a sad fate.
Description autoexposure, kmount slr series made between 1988 and 1997. Uscamera free monthly download every month always free go here. I know how some people bemoan the onslaught of polycarbonatebodied cameras, but unless seriously abused, they hold up pretty well. The p30 is a great camera but ive always been a bit disappointed because it doesnt offer aperture priority auto exposure, so i was interested to see in an article i was reading that pentax did make a version which offered aperture priority the p30t. Uscamera pentax service manuals part lists owners manual downloads vintage film cameras pentax p30 parts list p3 p30n p30t slr film camera. Bodyrelated information and further pentax technology. Black pentax mx manual film camera with smc pentax m 50mm f2 lens. The pentax a lenses have a small button on the aperture ring to lock them in the auto exposure setting. Where to get the manuals for some of the medium format cameras. The meter is a centerweighted type with a range of 1 to 18 ev. The flash only works at 1100s unless youre in full manual mode, unlike most cameras which will allow you to use any speed up to the max sync speed. This video shows how to reset and repair a bladed focal plane shutter in a. Pentax p30t the pentax p30t, attached to a lens from a vivitar v4000 that suffered a sad fate.
My dads brilliant pentax p30 35mm camera simon hawketts. Pentax p3 p30 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Only needs a roll of 35mm film that can be bought at any pharmacy. P30t is just like the p30n but also has a diaginal focusing aid to make it easier to focus on sceens without vertical elements. I didnt think much of it really, it wasnt a camera ive really ever paid attention to before, but for what i wanted it for it would do the job at least thats what i thought. Pentax p30 35mm camera fitted with soligor 28mm cd lens my pentax p30 camera. Almost all pentax cameras offer some degree of compatibility with old and newer k mount lenses there are some exception however check the pentax compatibility guide some of the mzzx series for example are not so great pentax p30t with pentax a 2880mm 1. You can change your language preferences any time you like just select your language from the dropdown list.
May 22, 2019 the pentax p30t is not a groundbreaking camera, by any means. The pentax p30t is not a groundbreaking camera, by any means. Pentax espio 60s camera for sale in worcester western cape. A list of other sites which have invaluable data on pentax cameras. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. The p3 us, p30 elsewhere was an 35mm film slr released by pentax in 1985. You may see all online pentax part lists and service manuals. Of all the 35mm film cameras which i own there are two which are in reasonable condition and would still give good results. Manual film slr p30t to ist d lens compatibility started jul 22, 2004. And as noted it is a little nicer looking i think in its gunmetal grey.
Apr 06, 2004 pentax made a special shutter relase cord for it as well, but again, any manual one will work fine too. The p30 was a fairly compact slr relying on manual focus kmount lenses and a great camera to learn photography with. View online or download pentax p30t operation manual, operating manual. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline.