Abstract: 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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2012-10-28, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: 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...
