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Instead of trying to be just another me-too camera, the K-30 from Pentax Imaging is trying to be different, and that’s a good thing. First, there was the introduction of the K-01 mirrorless camera and now there’s the K-30 SLR, for when the going gets...
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We know retro is all the rage in camera design but luckily those “oldies” like the Fujifilm X100S are stuffed with the latest technology. The Pentax K-30 ($750 with kit lens) is also a bit retro looking and has some cool advances, but what it lacks makes...
Decent stills with enough light, Quick response (6 fps), Top-notch screen, Weather-resistance construction...
Poor video quality, Very noisy mechanical operation, No HDMI out, Poor flash results...
If you can get past the lack of an HDMI-out and mediocre video, the K-30 is an okay DSLR, especially for someone with a collection of Pentax lenses. But to be honest, this camera is in no-man's land. It doesn't have all the features of an enthusiast DSL...
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The K-30 fits the modern template for a DSLR, featuring a pronounced and sculpted handgrip on the right front of the body, which is topped with an elongated housing containing the viewfinder and built-in flash. Dimensionally, the K-30 body comes in towar...
Very good still image quality, Good continuous shooting speed and buffer capacity for JPEGs, Weather resistant, Inbody stabilization...
No continuous AF during video capture, Video on the slow side to initiate, Might be too small for large hands...
With a feature set commensurate with its designation by Pentax as a mid-level DSLR, the K-30 is nevertheless the current entry-level model in the Pentax line. It's a short line to be sure, consisting of the K-30 and the K-5II/s. The K-5 is still availabl...
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Unlike the K5, the Pentax K-30 has only the one infrared port embedded into the grip; a red lamp also flashes from the top of this window while the self-timer ticks down. Just beneath the shutter button is the front command dial, but surprisingly it's not...
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A favorably priced starter DSLR with some advanced featuresWhat's Hot: Weather- and dust-sealed; 6-fps bursts. What's Not: No mic input for video recording. Who It's For: Shooters looking for a cost-effective, yet rugged, DSLR in the Pentax system.The new...
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The Pentax K-30 (priced from $849) is a midrange digital SLR with features found on cameras costing hundreds more. Those features include a fully weather-sealed body (with both front and rear control dials), tons of manual controls, focus peaking, a l...
Excellent photo quality, with low noise until the very highest sensitivities, Solid, weathersealed body, Builtin image stabilization means decades worth of Pentax lenses will have shake reduction, Sharp 3inch LCD offers good outdoor visibility, Optical viewfinder is larger and offers more coverage than competitors, Lots of manual controls and customizable features, Beginners will appreciate auto...
Video quality could be better, Below average battery life, Can't shoot RAW images at high speed in burst mode, White balance bracketing would've been nice, Lacks a stereo microphone, and does not support adding an external one, No HDMI output...
Conclusion The Pentax K-30 is a very capable digital SLR that arguably offers more bang for the buck -- including a weather-sealed body -- than any other camera in its price range. The K-30's design is a bit more angular than your typical D-SLR, and i...
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The K-30 is the latest offering from Pentax. It is the first DSLR from Pentax since the K-5 and it uses same 16-megapixel APS-C sized sensor that was shown to be one of the best sensors in terms of overall image quality – especially in the realm of hig...
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The weatherproof Pentax K-30 is a robust camera with some decent video features, but its performance was lackluster in our tests. Pentax has made strides to improve the video recording capabilities on its DSLR cameras, but the K-30 still falls short com...
The Pentax K-30 poses numerous obstacles for those who are looking to capture professional-grade video with their DSLR camera. Thanks to the absence of an external mic jack the K-30 lacks the ability to capture strong audio, which means you're lef...
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The Pentax K-30 is that most unfashionable thing - a mid-range DSLR camera. But don't run away just yet - it's also the most affordable weather-sealed DSLR on the market, with a long list of desirable features to boot. Read our expert Pentax K-30 revi...
It's refreshing to see Pentax deliver what they do best: an excellent DSLR camera that delivers a lot of features and performance without breaking the bank. We've always had a soft spot for Pentax DSLRs and the new K-30 is no different, clearly buildi...
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A DSLR camera in the $1,000 range isn't usually as quick and rugged Pentax K-30. That solid performance inside a well-built shell has had us excited since we first got our hands on its weather-sealed body. This camera is clearly the competitor to Canon's...
Maybe, especially if youre planning to wander into a hurricane or a blizzard. (Thats probably a bad idea, and even if youre going to do it, you should bring something that shoots better video.)AdvertisementThis cameras image quality is impressive. It...
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For 2012, PENTAX has added a new mid-level dSLR to their popular K-series; the K-30. While I wouldn't recommend taking one of these underwater, the K-30 has been designed with over 80 weather-resistant body seals to make the camera hold up in wet, dust...
The Pentax K-30 feels good in the hand. Its handgrip is deep yet not wide, and allows you to get a firm grasp on the body while still being able to move your right thumb over a variety of buttons on the back panel. Included in the controls are two dial...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
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Pentax's release of the K-30 has come at a testing time for DSLR manufacturers. To keep the mid-range area of the market thriving, we've seen many manufacturers turning to their more advanced models for ideas of ways to attract new consumers to their l...
Weather Sealing, build quality, handling, image quality...
Speed of focusing in Live View, small battery, fixed screen, lack of continuous AF for HD video...
For a mid-price DSLR, the K30 certainly offers a lot. The sensor has been adopted from previous models, but this is a wise move by Pentax as the 16.3Mp CMOS chip certainly delivers impressive results. The AF system is starting to show its age a little...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated:
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Our testing team has had their hands on the recently announced Pentax K-30 and put the camera through their rigorous regime of lab and field tests. They've posted their full, scientific Pentax K-30 review over on our sister site TechRadar . So go there fo...
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To look at it, the K-30 is a fairly inconspicuous DSLR. Pentax's K-5 is well-known and well-liked, and the company evidently didn't think it needed to change much for the K-30. At 5.1 inches wide, 3.8 inches tall and 2.8 inches deep (all without a lens at...
Excellent image quality, Rugged, durable, waterproof body, Extremely fast performance...
Video quality is lacking, Mediocre autofocus, Weather-proofing makes body feel cheap...
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pdnonline.com Updated:
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As far as camera introductions go, it was one of the stranger—though not unenjoyable—experiences I've had. To help launch its new Pentax K-30 digital SLR for prosumers and photo enthusiasts, Pentax gave select members of the press early sample units of th...
Very comfortable, fully weatherized camera build, excellent image quality even in low light at up to ISO 6400, optical viewfinder has 100 percent field of view coverage making it easy to compose images...
Some performance issues from early firmware, default setting is to slightly oversaturated JPEG images, skin tones have slightly reddish hue in default settings...
It's great to see Pentax, which has become sort of an underdog rival to Canon's and Nikon's DSLRs, continue to produce compelling, well-made cameras that take great pictures. While the Pentax K-30 is designed more for photo enthusiasts and prosumers than...
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The Pentax K-30 ($899.95 with 18-55mm lens) has a lot of features that are common in more expensive D-SLR cameras that have all but vanished from the sub-$1,000 price point. It uses a glass pentaprism viewfinder, can fire off photos at 5.2 frame...
Large pentaprism viewfinder. Weather-sealed body. 5.2fps burst shooting. Excellent control layout. Very customizable. Sharp kit lens. In-body shake reduction. Very good high ISO performance.
Fixed rear LCD. No mic input. Slow to focus when recording video. Standard kit lens is not weather sealed...
The Pentax K-30 is weather sealed D-SLR with a large pentaprism viewfinder. It shoots at 5.2 frames per second, does well in low light, and ships with a sharp kit lens...
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PENTAX K-30 is a camera that can allow you shooting independence. This DSLR joins a special class of cameras that are capable of both recording quality stills and video and withstanding water and dust. The weather sealing and rubber grip will let you oper...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Handling6. Liveview & Displays7. Menus8. Menus9. Menus10. Features11. Performance12. Noise & Noise Reduction13. Dynamic Range14. Resolution15. Raw mode16. Image Quality Tests17. Movi...
Good detail at low sensitivities (even better in RAW), Very good high ISO image quality, good detail up to high sensitivities, Exceptionally low shadow noise in RAW files at low ISOs, Responsive operation, 6 fps and good burst size in continuous shooting, Good build-quality with weather-sealed body, Thought-out user interface with useful TAv and SV modes, Large, bright viewfinder with 100% cove...
Lower JPEG highlight DR than competitors (without Highlight Correction activated), Live view exposure simulation has very limited range, No external mic-socket, No dedicated video button, No stills capture in video mode, Focus-peaking not available in video mode, No HDMI port, Poor battery life compared to its peers...
We really liked the Pentax K-5 when we reviewed the camera in December 2010 and the K-30 comes with a sensor and imaging pipeline that are very similar to its bigger brother's and many of its features - at a considerably more attractive price point. H...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design Pentax K-30 Hands-on Preview May 2012 | By Richard Butler Preview based on a pre-production K-30 with firmware 1.00 Pentax has a long tradition of making very photographer-focused DSLRs, often eschewing...
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The chunky K-30 is the latest DSLR from Pentax. Don't be deceived (or put off) by its unusual looks – in use, it's a fantastic general-purpose camera that produces high quality, color-accurate pictures. Cult of Mac took it for a spin.Removing the K-30 fro...
The Pentax K-30 is an excellent mid-range digital DSLR. Although its exterior styling may not be your taste, it combines a good feature set with superb image quality, a sense of fun, and a reasonable price. Plus, the weatherproofing and tough-as-nails sty...
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We received the Pentax K-30 just about a week ago, and over the past seven days we've put it through a battery of tests, shot with it in the field, and generally come to grips with this new mid-range offering. In the following review, we'll delve into all...
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In this comparative review, we take a look at three attractive intro- to mid-range APS-C DSLR cameras available as of October, 2012: the Canon Rebel T4i (EOS 650D), Nikon D5100, and Pentax K-30. This isn't an in-depth review of each camera, but rather a c...
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