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Pentax K-30 body, blue
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Main info
16 megapixels, CMOS sensor with image stabilizer unit, dust removal, 11 point AF, Full HD movie, continuous shooting 6 fps, HDR function, 3" LCD, compact body.Product has been archived
This mid-level model offers all standard SLR features and outstanding operability. All of that packed in a compact, weather-resistant, dustproof and lightweight body for worry-free outdoor photography.
This model is developed to help SLR beginners easily capture high-quality shake-reduced 16 megapixel images. The PENTAX K-30 combines a compact, lightweight body, equal in size to entry-class models. Many of its advanced features are found only in upper-class models, such as a weather-resistant, dustproof, cold-proof body and a glass prism finder with nearly 100% field of view. It also offers such handy features as a high-speed shooting of six images per second, a 1/6000 second high shutter speed, and a full-HD movie function. Coupled with a grip providing a firm, comfortable hold of the camera, and a sporty, functional design, it assures dependable, flawless performance on the field.
This model is developed to help SLR beginners easily capture high-quality shake-reduced 16 megapixel images. The PENTAX K-30 combines a compact, lightweight body, equal in size to entry-class models. Many of its advanced features are found only in upper-class models, such as a weather-resistant, dustproof, cold-proof body and a glass prism finder with nearly 100% field of view. It also offers such handy features as a high-speed shooting of six images per second, a 1/6000 second high shutter speed, and a full-HD movie function. Coupled with a grip providing a firm, comfortable hold of the camera, and a sporty, functional design, it assures dependable, flawless performance on the field.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
16.3
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.7 × 15.7 mm
APS-C
APS-C
Crop factor
1.5×
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
Largest image size
4928 × 3264
Smallest image size
2688 × 1792
Imaging processor
PRIME M (PENTAX Real iMage Engine)
ISO
Expandable to ISO 25 600
100 – 12 800
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
100 – 12 800
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Dust removal
Yes
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
Bayonet
Camera body mount
Pentax KAF
Compatible lenses
Pentax KAF3
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Image stabiliser
Image stabiliser
Sensor shift type
Focusing
Focusing sensor
SAFOX IXi+ sensor
TTL phase detection
TTL phase detection
Autofocus points
11
AF sensor working range
-1 – 18 EV
Autofocus modes
Single
Continuous
Auto
Manual
Continuous
Auto
Manual
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Auto
Center spot
Spot
Center spot
Spot
Autofocus micro adjustment
No
AF assist light
Yes
Exposure metering
Metering
TTL metering
77 segment metering
77 segment metering
Metering range
0 – 22 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Exposure compensation
±5 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
±3 EV
1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
3 frames
1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
3 frames
Shutter
Shutter
Electronically-controlled
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
1/6000 – 30 sec
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Bulb
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Bulb
Shooting
Exposure modes
Auto
Scene
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
User (2)
Movie
Scene
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
User (2)
Movie
Scene modes
Yes
Drive modes
Single
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
Mirror lock-up
Exposure bracketing
Interval shooting (999 shots, interval 3 sec to 24 hours)
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
Mirror lock-up
Exposure bracketing
Interval shooting (999 shots, interval 3 sec to 24 hours)
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
6 fps [High]
JPEG: up to 30 frames
RAW: up to 8 frames
3 fps [Low]
JPEG: until memory card becomes full
RAW up to 10 frames)
JPEG: up to 30 frames
RAW: up to 8 frames
3 fps [Low]
JPEG: until memory card becomes full
RAW up to 10 frames)
JPEG+RAW
Yes
White balance
White balance metering
System combining CMOS image and light source detection sensors
White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent (4)
Flash
CTE
Manual
Custom
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent (4)
Flash
CTE
Manual
Custom
Movie recording
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 24p
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 24p
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 24p
Duration
25 minutes (max)
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone
File types
JPEG
EXIF 2.2
DPOF
DCF
PIM III
DPOF
DCF
PIM III
RAW
PEF
DNG
12 bit lossless compression
DNG
12 bit lossless compression
Movie format
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG)
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Optical viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
100%
Magnification
0.92×
Dioptre correction
-2.5 – +1.5
Focusing screen
Natural Bright Matte III
Depth of field preview
Yes
LCD monitor
Display type
TFT LCD
AR (anti-reflection) coating
AR (anti-reflection) coating
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 000
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Viewing angle
170°
Adjustments
Brightness
Saturation
Saturation
Live View
Yes
Storage
Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
SDHC
SDXC
Other
Eye-Fi compatible
Flash
Flash type
Built-in flash
Guide number
12 (m, ISO 100)
Coverage
28mm (in 35mm format)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
High speed sync
Wireless
Flash on
Flash off
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
High speed sync
Wireless
Flash exposure compensation
-2 – +1 EV
1/2 EV increments
1/2 EV increments
External flash
External flashguns with P-TTL support
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Hot shoe
Yes
X-Sync
1/180 sec
Interface
USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
Remote control
Pentax cable switch CS-205
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Wireless
No
Features
GPS
With O-GPS1 module
Electronic level
Yes (dual axis, can be displayed on screen or viewfinder)
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
Yes
3 sec - 24 h interval
Up to 999 shots
3 sec - 24 h interval
Up to 999 shots
Power source
Screen resolution
Battery
D-LI109 lithium battery
External power source
AC adapter K-AC128
Body
Dimensions
96.5 × 128.5 × 71.5 mm
Weather sealing
Dust- and weatherproof (81 special sealing parts)
Weight (body only)
590 g
Package contents
Product codes
EAN
027075218093
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