16.28 megapixel sensor, 3 inch screen, 921k dots, Pentaprism, 100% field of view, Full HD at 30/25/24fps, 6fps continuous shooting, 410 shots, ISO100 – 25600, Weather, Dust & water resistant, 82 seals
The main drawbacks of K30 are as follows:, Slow AF with 1855mm lens, No external mic port, Lack of Continuous AF in video mode
Going through the K-30 Review, it can be said that this a mid-budget DSLR camera with some amazing features. It is a worth buy from consumer point of view. Pentax K-30 Price in India has been placed at INR 49,950 Approx. From many retail outlets and onlin...
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Published: 2012-08-14, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in
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.)This cameras image quality is impressive. It shot still ph...
Weatherproof, Image quality, Performance, Price, Features
No HDMI output
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 ...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2012-08-27, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com
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...
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...
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...
