Pentax K-30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance and portability. The build quality and lens are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical comments about the responsiveness.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax K-30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Pentax K-30 Review: Great Price, Great Features

 

Overview Founded in 1919 as the Asahi Joint Stock Optical Company, Pentax launched its first film SLR in the early 1950s and is today a subsidiary of Japan's Ricoh Company. The K-30 is one of two current offerings in the DSLR class and while Pentax...

Very good still image quality ; Good continuous shooting speed and buffer capacity for JPEGs ; Weather resistant ; In-body stabilization

No continuous AF during video capture ; Video on the slow side to initiate ; Might be too small for large hands

With a feature set commensurate with its designation by Pentax as a mid-level DSLR, the K-30 is nevertheless the current entry-level model in the Pentax line. It's a short line to be sure, consisting of the K-30 and the K-5II/s. The K-5 is still...

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Amazon review summary for the Pentax K-30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the Pentax K-30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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best ever

 

I have experience with all recent pentax dslr, k-x,k-r,k-7,k-5, and this k-30. I'm really happy with its performance, fast AF, solid building quality, nice color, comfortable ergonomic. I especially love the position of the green button, easier to...

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Plastic body - no mic jack

 

Initial Impressions upon receipt: It's big K5 brother (a STEAL at current street prices) has a better more ergonomic grip and layout. It shares the same sensor but a faster, more efficient processor. The button layout isn't quite as nice (especially...

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Pentax K-30

 

The camera handles very well and feels very comfortable. The focusing is faster than previous models. In bright light, the exposures seem to be right on, however, in low light, the exposures tend to be underexposed by 1 stop or so (thanks for...

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Love Pentax versatility

 

The camera is fantastic. The sensors are top notch, photo quality has been superb, and ISO versatility is at the top of the game. I also like the all weather option and ergonomic design.One of the additional pluses is that you can use lenses that fit...

Excellent DSLR, wonderful to use old lenses without adapters

Best buy purchase process

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only nit picking

 

I loved my K-1000 and wanted to get back into SLRs. Everything was in the package as I expected. My only nit picking is that the lens cover of the 18-135 lens can snag on just about anything, such as clothing, camera bag, thin air etc and fall off. I...

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Best camera ever.

 

Practiced a few weeks, then off to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone and Bad Lands national parks, among others. Best pictures I've ever taken. I was very pleased that my old K1000 and newer Pentax camera lenses fit. Buy a tele lens and it keeps working. I...

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Using the Pentax K30

 

Pentax K-30 Weather-Sealed 16 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-135mm Lens (Black)I've had the new Pentax K30 for about one month now. I was totally astonished at the quality build of this camera. Optics are top notch and can match any of the top end dslr"s...

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The camera I've been waiting for.

 

I have been waiting on this camera for the past 10 years and now it's here. I love to go into the woods and take wildlife shots and this camera is suppose to be made for that kind of use. What a machine. I haven't had it but a week but I love it so...

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