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Pentax K-30
9.5 out of 10

Pentax K-30

16 MP APS-C CMOS sensor Fully weather sealed, dustproof, col Read more

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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

Channel5
10 December 2012
Overall 8
8.0

Pentax K-30

PC Magazine
11 October 2012
  • Conclusion: The Pentax K-30 is weather sealed D-SLR with a large pentaprism viewfinder. It shoots at 5.2 frames per second, does well in low light, and ships with a sharp kit lens.
  • Pros: Large pentaprism viewfinder. Weather-sealed body. 5.2fps burst shooting. Excellent control layout. Very customizable. Sharp kit lens. In-body shake reduction. Very goo...
  • Cons: Fixed rear LCD. No mic input. Slow to focus when recording video. Standard kit lens is not weather sealed.
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Overall 8
7.8
Value for money 8
7.9
Features 6
6.4
Performance 7
6.8
Picture quality 8
7.6
Ergonomics 7
7.1
Build quality 6
6.4

Expert Review

DP Review
24 May 2012
  • Summary: The Pentax K-30 offers a comprehensive feature set, excellent high ISO performance and very flexible Raw files at an attractive price point and is therefore an easy
  • Pros: Good detail at low sensitivities (even better in RAW), Very good high ISO image quality, good detail up to high sensitivities, Exceptionally low shadow noise in RAW fi...
  • Cons: Lower JPEG highlight DR than competitors (without Highlight Correction activated), Live view exposure simulation has very limited range, No external mic-socket, No ded...
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

PC Advisor
7 January 2013
  • Excerpt: Pentax has created an ecosystem of rugged, weather-resistant DSLRs and lenses. The new Pentax K-30 fills a particular niche, as an affordable, versatile camera that you...
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

Photo answers
21 December 2012
  • Excerpt: PA verdict: If you're looking for a quick and easy DSLR to take your photography further, then the K-30 could be the camera for you.
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Overall 8
8.0

Pentax K-30 review

T3
13 October 2012
  • Excerpt: As it replaces the K-r , the Pentax K-30 joins the Pentax K-5 in the brand's two-camera SLR line-up as the entry-level model.
  • Pros: Weatherproof sealing, Detail-rich images, Fun digital filters
  • Cons: No custom menu, Can’t use filters in raw mode, Noisy, slow AF with kit lens
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Overall 8
8.0

Pentax K-30

CNET
24 September 2012
  • Summary: Packed full of useful features, the K-30 will appeal to photographers who value bang for their buck. We do suggest investing in a better lens than the kit version for...
  • Pros: Option of either lithium-ion or AA batteries, RAW files are the usable DNG format, Weather, dust and freeze proofing, Built-in intervalometer
  • Cons: No HDMI output or external microphone input, Kit lens could be a lot sharper, High-ISO levels generate a lot of noise
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Overall 8
8.0

Pentax K-30

TrustedReviews
14 August 2012
  • Summary: Weather sealed and feature-packed, Pentax's latest mid-level DSLR is a contender.
  • Pros: Overall build quality and weather sealing, Comfortable to hold and use, Impressive image quality
  • Cons: AF performance in Live View, Lack of Continuous AF in video mode
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Overall 8
7.8

Review: Pentax K-30

ZOOM.nl
18 September 2012
  • Summary: Pentax durft voor opvallende ontwerpen te kiezen. Zag een paar maanden geleden de design-systeemcamera K-01 het licht, nu zorgt de nieuwe Pentax K-30 spiegelreflex voor...
  • Pros: stof- en waterdicht, snelle burstmode, heldere grote optische zoeker, sensor beeldstabilisatie
  • Cons: monogeluid video, geen mogelijkheid voor aansluiten externe microfoon
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Overall 8
8.0

Pentax K-30 : un concurrent sérieux !

Ere Numérique
12 September 2012
  • Excerpt: Avec son look taillé à la serpe et sa fiche technique étoffée, ce K-30 apparaît clairement comme un petit K-5.
  • Pros: Qualité d'image jusqu'à 3200iso voir 6400iso, Finition et prise en main, Viseur 100%, Navigation et menu agréables
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