Pentax K-30

usability, price, performance, durability, portability

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, performance, portability, lens

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, durability, portability, focus

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

If you can get past the lack of an HDMI-out and mediocre video, the K-30 is an okay DSLR, especially for someone with a collection of Pentax lenses. But to be honest, this camera is in no-man’s land. It doesn’t have all the features of an enthusiast...

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 files at low ISOs ; Responsive operation ; 6 fps and good burst size in continuous...

Lower JPEG highlight DR than competitors (without Highlight Correction activated) ; Live view exposure simulation has very limited range ; No external mic-socket ; No dedicated video button ; No stills capture in video mode ; Focus-peaking not...

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 recommendation for any stills photographer. However, if you are looking for a DSLR to...

Excellent image quality ; Rugged, durable, waterproof body ; Extremely fast performance

Video quality is lacking ; Mediocre autofocus ; Weather-proofing makes body feel cheap

The K-30's appeal depends on the annual rainfall where you live

Large pentaprism viewfinder. Weather-sealed body. 5.2fps burst shooting. Excellent control layout. Very customizable. Sharp kit lens. In-body shake reduction. Very good high ISO performance.

Fixed rear LCD. No mic input. Slow to focus when recording video. Standard kit lens is not weather sealed.

Even though the K-30 is fully weather sealed, the 18-55mm kit lens included with this package is not. If you want a fully weatherproof kit, you'll want to pair the camera with any DA* series lens or lens with WR designation. You can opt to buy the...

High image quality ; Good button placement and control dials ; 6 fps continuous shooting ; Solid, weather-sealed body ; ISO range of 100 to 12800 ; Sensor-shift shake and dustreduction ; Live view on high-resolution 3-inch LCD ; Able to run on AA...

Battery life from the Li-ion battery could be better ; Auto magnify does not work with live view and manual focus ; Contrast detection AF (used with live view) can be a little slow ; Auto focus can be slow to adjust during movie recording ; LCD is...

The Pentax K-30 offers a lot of features, is fast, and provides ample buttons and dials to make quick adjustments. It delivers high image quality, records pleasing HD video, and is sturdy and weatherproof. Even if you're not the outdoorsy type, all its...

Excellent image quality, even at high ISO settings ; Most affordable all-weather DSLR available ; Good complement of all-weather lenses at affordable prices ; Bright, 100 percent view optical viewfinder

Lacks easy-to-use movie recording features

The Pentax K-30 is an excellent DSLR choice for adventure photographers and creative types who will appreciate its in-camera effects. For most outdoor situations, the 18-135mm zoom provides plenty of width and reach, without adding much weight to the...

It's refreshing to see Pentax deliver what they do best: an excellent DSLR camera that delivers a lot of features and performance without breaking the bank. We've always had a soft spot for Pentax DSLRs and the new K-30 is no different, clearly...

Very good image quality with excellent high ISO performance, Flexible noise reduction options, Very good dynamic range from raw files, Weather-sealed, Bright, accurate pentaprism viewfinder, Better LCD than K-5 (brighter, less warm), Twin control...

Very good image quality with excellent high ISO performance, Flexible noise reduction options, Very good dynamic range from raw files, Weather-sealed, Bright, accurate pentaprism viewfinder, Better LCD than K-5 (brighter, less warm), Twin control...

With the K-30 digital SLR, Pentax has done something pretty impressive. The company has managed to take several very worthwhile features that its rivals reserve for their enthusiast and pro-oriented cameras, and place them in a mid-range camera. If you...