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...
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...
