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After the takeover of Pentax's camera business by Ricoh there was a lot of speculation about what might emerge from the new entity. Ricoh expressly stated that it wanted Pentax for its expertise in D-SLRs with the implication being that it wanted its own...
Anybody looking for an affordable D-SLR primarily for still photography will find it hard to go past Pentax's K-30. It offers an unrivalled range of features and functions in its price category topped by the weather-proofed body and ‘big camera' items suc...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
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If you're looking for a quick and easy DSLR to take your photography further, then the K-30 could be the camera for you. If you like your action photography you can shoot on JPEG and get a maximum frame rate of 6fps to ensure you capture the decisive mo...
Street price: £599 (body only) Effective resolution: 16.28MP ISO range: 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600) Sensor type: 23.7x15.7mm CMOS Card types: SD, SDHC, SDXC File formats: JPEG, RAW LCD size: 3in 921k dots Shooting speed: 6fps Video: Full HD (1080p)...
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From time to time I've been accused of giving Pentax an “easy ride”, but I think if you look at my recent reviews of some of the company's compact cameras, such as the Optio VS 20 or the waterproof Optio WG-2 you'll see that's not necessarily the case. I...
Weatherproof, Image quality, Performance, Price, Features...
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I've tried hard to be critical in this review, but it's very difficult to find any fault at all with the Pentax K-30. I'm not alone in this, because it has been collecting glowing reviews from every direction. It is an extremely impressive camera by any...
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Pentax has created an ecosystem of rugged, weather-resistant DSLRs and lenses. The Pentax K-30 fills a particular niche, as an affordable, versatile camera that you can take just about anywhere. With its weather-sealed, dustproof, coldproof constructio...
Excellent image quality, even at high ISO settings; most affordable all-weather DSLR available; good complement of all-weather lenses at affordable prices; bright, 100 percent view optical viewfinder...
Lacks easy-to-use movie recording features, $899...
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Pentax has created an ecosystem of rugged, weather-resistant DSLRs and lenses. The new Pentax K-30 fills a particular niche, as an affordable, versatile camera that you can take just about anywhere. With its weather-sealed, dustproof, coldproof constructi...
The Pentax K-30 is an excellent DSLR choice for adventure photographers and creatives who will appreciate its in-camera effects. For most outdoor situations, the 18-135mm zoom provides plenty of width and reach, yet doesn't add much weight to the overall...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-09-05 05:06:12
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This colourful entry-level DSLR grabs sharp 16 megapixel shots, and it's nimble too, with a burst mode of six frames per second - perfect for capturing fast moving sporting moments. Or is it? We check it out in our Cannes group test: hit the video to s...
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Pentax has produced a string of superb consumer SLRs in recent years, and the K-30 raises the bar yet again. Its price puts it in direct competition with the Canon EOS 650D , but various features position it closer to more expensive cameras such as the Ca...
An extremely capable all-rounder, and aggressively priced to boot...
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This 16-megapixel DSLR uses, and in some cases improves on, the technology of the excellent K-5. The handsome, ergonomically fine body is polycarbonate over stainless steel, weather-sealed and freeze-proof to minus 10 degrees. The bright viewfinder gives 100 per cent coverage and the LCD is a 75-millimetre high-resolution device...
We've said it before and we will no doubt say it again Pentax DSLRs are designed by photographers, not marketing departments. The lovely K-5 competes with cameras that cost hundreds of dollars more and now the K-30 stands above its price level. There is...
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DateAugust 30, 2012 Read later This 16-megapixel DSLR uses, and in some cases improves on, the technology of the excellent K-5. The handsome, ergonomically fine body is polycarbonate over stainless steel, weather-sealed and freeze-proof to minus...
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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 compa...
Performance was actually pretty good with the K-30, especially in bright, outdoor light. Program mode didn't always work well for getting exposure values correct, so it's a good thing Pentax offers a full set of manual controls as well as an aperture-prio...
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Pentax has replaced its entry-level K-r model with the new – and decidedly superior – K-30, which features a tried-and-proven 16.3-megapixel, APS-C-sized CMOS sensor inside a weather-sealed plastic body. The new camera's design shows the influence of its...
The K-30 merits its Editor's Choice rating for both its imaging performance and for the generous level of features it provides at an affordable price tag. It's an excellent camera for photo enthusiasts. The weather-sealed body is a genuine bonus; add in t...
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The mid-level section of the DSLR market has had quite a lot to contend with in recent years, not least the introduction and subsequent rise in popularity of compact system cameras. One way that manufacturers have managed to sustain interest in their mid-...
Overall build quality and weather sealing, Comfortable to hold and use, Impressive image quality...
AF performance in Live View, Lack of Continuous AF in video mode...
In terms of design the K-30 is fairly distinctive looking thanks largely to its angular shape, side ribbing and perforated grip. Picking it up for the first time, it feels especially solid and well-built thanks in part to the stainless steel cage. It also...
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We love new tech here at Pocket-lint, but sometimes companies can get a little carried away. Take Pentax: its Q system confounded and the K-01, despite its great image quality, just lacked sense. What with so many decent competitor cameras making it t...
Decent image quality, weather-sealed body, li-ion or AA batteries (later via adapter) options, lots on offer for the price, plenty of Pentax K-mount lenses available, lens-based stabilisation works with any K-mount lens, 6fps is fast and paired with capab...
Slow autofocus system compared to near-price competitors, included li-ion battery could be longer-lasting, AA battery holder comes at extra cost...
The Pentax K-30 is a true return to form. The tough, rugged DSLR produces great images and is affordable too. Its only shortcoming is a relatively slow autofocus system that won't match up to the likes of the Canon EOS 650D or Sony Alpha A65. Apart fro...
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The Pentax K-30 is the latest in a long line of Pentax DSLRs to feature weather-proofing, allowing users to take the K-30 into conditions other sub-$1000 DSLRs simply won't survive. The K-30 sports the excellent handling we've come to expect from Pentax c...
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The Pentax K-30 is the latest, and also the least expensive Pentax DSLR to feature weather-proofing. This camera can venture into conditions that other sub-$1,000 DSLRs simply won't survive. The K-30 also offers the company's usual excellent handling, a 1...
The Pentax K-30 made a splash—quite literally—when it was first introduced earlier this year. While the associated marketing push made its weatherproofing seem like some brave new innovation by Pentax, the truth is, they've been making hardy, weather-resi...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
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As with other Pentax SLRs, each time you change mode, the K-30 displays a kind of reminder screen, telling you what each button does (RAW, AE-L, Green) and what the settings wheels do in the mode you just switched to.One great thing—that may not sound...
Weatherresistant, big viewfinder, two settings wheels, Highend image quality (with goodquality lenses), Mechanical stabilisation works with all lenses, even in video mode, Interface: advanced customisation options, Can run on internal battery or AA batteries...
No rubber thumbrest (comfort is debatable), Live View is still slow, DA L 1855 mm lens can vary in quality from one model to another, Shutter release is noisy, Limited video mode: no continuous autofocus, mono sound, AA battery adapter is an optional extra...
The Pentax K-30 is basically a pared-down version of the K-5 SLR, with which it shares plenty of basic specs (except its shutter, which is much noisier). Picture quality and general handling are very good, and the K-30 offers plenty of exclusive extras...
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Pentax’s range of interchangeable-lens cameras of the past year have all demonstrated bold design ideas. The Pentax Q is the smallest interchangeable-lens camera currently available, while the K-01 is the only compact system camera to use an existing DSLR...
Using the Pentax K-30 is particularly enjoyable. I would not hesitate to take the camera out in adverse weather and most key exposure controls are quick to access and make adjustments. I find the multi-segment metering a little unpredictable, though, and...
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One of the benefits to photographers of Canon and Nikon being so dominant in the market is that other companies like Pentax have to think a little bit harder to offer prospective buyers something different. In several cases this has resulted in manufac...
Weather, sealed body, Stabilised sensor, Detail, rich images, Li, ion or AA batteries...
Slow AF with 18, 55mm lens, No external mic port...
The fact that the body is weather-proofed is a huge bonus as one of the main reasons why cameras area sent for repair is water damage. Of course to get the full benefit of the K-30's weatherproofing it needs to be matched with one of Pentax's WR (Weather...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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One of the benefits to photographers of Canon and Nikon being so dominant in the market is that other companies like Pentax have to think a little bit harder to offer prospective buyers something different.In several cases this has resulted in manufacture...
Weathersealed body, Stabilised sensor, Detailrich images, Liion or AA batteries...
Slow AF with 1855mm lens, No external mic port...
The fact that the body is weather-proofed is a huge bonus as one of the main reasons why cameras area sent for repair is water damage. Of course to get the full benefit of the K-30's weatherproofing it needs to be matched with one of Pentax's WR (Weather...
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As it replaces the K-r , the Pentax K-30 joins the Pentax K-5 in the brand's two-camera SLR line-up as the entry-level model. Consequently it is thrown into the fray to compete with the likes of the Canon EOS 1100D , Canon 600D and the new touchy-feely Ca...
Weatherproof sealing, Detail-rich images, Fun digital filters...
No custom menu, Can't use filters in raw mode, Noisy, slow AF with kit lens...
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We've been excited about the rugged Pentax K-30 since we first saw the weather-sealed body. It's much better built than other DSLRs in the $US1000 range. But can its photos and videos hold up?A tough, low-to-midrange DSLR with a 16.3-megapixel, APS-C sens...
Maybe, especially if you're planning to wander into a hurricane or a blizzard. (That's probably a bad idea, and even if you're going to do it, you should bring something that shoots better video.)...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
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1000 with Pentax 18–55mm lensPhotographer's joyThis 16 megapixel DSLR uses and in some cases improves on the technology of the excellent K-5. The handsome, ergonomically fine body is polycarbonate over stainless steel and is weather sealed and freeze pro...
The price suggests “entry level” but the features belong in an upper specified DSLR. The K30 feels good in the hand due to its prominent grip and nicely rubberised feel. The rugged body and weather sealing mean it can withstand rough treatment. Image qual...
The noisy autofocus mechanism is cheap...
We've said it before and we will no doubt say it again, Pentax DSLRs are designed by photographers, not by marketing departments. The lovely K-...
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It has been a long standing tradition at Pentax to create and offer SLRs (and DSLRs for that matter) with weatherproof capabilities. And while most camera manufacturers offer weatherproofing on their high-end models, Pentax has once again upped the ante a...
A Definite StealFor the price you are paying, the fact that the Pentax K-30 is weatherproof should be more than enough to convince you to take this sweet DSLR home. But that's not all you'll get with the Pentax K-30, as great image quality and the option...
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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:
2014-09-05 05:06:26
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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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