Pentax K-30

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 wet and not-so-wild. The rugged Pentax K-30 is designed for photographers who enjoy outdoor lifestyles and combines a weather- and dust-resistant compact body, HD video recording capabilities, and a glass prism optical finder with a 100 percent field of view, something most welcome in the small SLR category.

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 new T4i—can its photos and videos hold up?

Pentax has a long tradition of making very photographer-focused DSLRs, often eschewing the latest fashions to concentrate on providing cameras with well-sorted ergonomics and a focus on core photographic features such as good viewfinders. This trend appeared to reach its peak with the K-5 - arguably one of the best APS-C DSLR currently on the market. With the mid-range K-30, it looks like the company, now owned by Ricoh, is aiming to bring this capability to a wider audience.

An affordable DSLR camera with user-adjustable controls and special functions to appeal to creative photo enthusiasts.

Pentax K-30 review, find out how the K-30 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

The K-30 is the latest offering from Pentax. It is the first DSLR from Pentax since the K-5 and it u

Pentax has a long tradition of making very photographer-focused DSLRs, often eschewing the latest fashions to concentrate on providing cameras with well-sorted ergonomics and a focus on core photographic features such as good viewfinders. This trend appeared to reach its peak with the K-5 - arguably one of the best APS-C DSLR currently on the market. With the mid-range K-30, it looks like the company, now owned by Ricoh, is aiming to bring this capability to a wider audience.

An extremely capable all-rounder, and aggressively priced to boot

Introduction: An in-depth comparison of the Canon Rebel T4i, Nikon D5100, and Pentax K-30. These are all affordable intro/mid-range DSLRs with roughly the same specifications, but which camera is the best?

With so many entry-level DSLRs out in the market today, often times manufacturers might find it hard to differentiate their products from the other offerings in the same class. Pentax, on the other hand, has taken a long withstanding tradition of weatherproofing their SLRs and brought it into their latest DSLR.

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? What Is It? A tough, low-to-midrange DSLR with a 16.3-megapixel, APS-C sensor. It costs $US900 bundled...

Review posted 08/06/2012Quick TakeProsHigh image quality Good button placement and control dials 6 fps continuous shootingSolid, weather-sealed bodyISO range of 100 to 12800 Sensor-shift shake and dust reduction Live view on high-resolution 3-inch LCD Able to run on AA batteriesRecords

We've said it before and we will no doubt say it again: Pentax DSLRs are designed by photographers, not marketing departments.

We've said it before and we will no doubt say it again: Pentax DSLRs are designed by photographers, not marketing departments.

The Pentax K-30 is a basic DSLR, but it has a weather-resistance build and can be ordered in different colors. However, the so-so performance and poor video quality at its listed price suggest you can do better.

The Pentax K-30 is a particularly good fit for outdoor explorers and those who prefer not to worry about their camera when shooting in adverse conditions.

In this blog post, we review the Pentax K30 DSLR. Read more at the Phoblographer.

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Pentax K-30 is a 16.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-30 review to find its pros and cons.

The Pentax K-30 is a basic DSLR, but it has a weather-resistance build and can be ordered in different colors. However, the so-so performance and poor video quality at its listed price suggest you can do better.

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