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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
Excellent image quality
Even at high ISO settings
Most affordable all-weather DSLR available
Good complement of all-weather lenses at affordable prices
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: Es gibt kein schlechtes Wetter, nur unzureichend versiegelte Kameras. Die K-30 hat diesem Guss bestens standgehalten. Kein Grund, sie einzupacken und auf solche Momente zu verzichten. Die Pentax K-30 ist zu einem empfohlenen Verkaufspreis von 749 Euro im...
Abstract: Unsere Kamera-Tests bieten zwar Orientierung bei der Auswahl der richtigen Kamera. Doch am Ende entscheidet der User selbst, welches Modell es für ihn sein soll. Welche Digicams derzeit besonders hoch im Kurs unserer Leser stehen, zeigt der CHIP Preisverg...
