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...
Abstrakt: 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...
Udgivet: 2012-08-27, Forfatter: Jeremy , anmeldelse af: 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...
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...
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...
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...
