K-30 Black

  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Fully weather sealed, dustproof, coldproof design
  • Full 1080p30 HD video
  • Advanced 11 point AF engine with new optics

    When you're shooting with the PENTAX K-30, there's no need to come in out of the rain. Or the snow, for that matter. The only camera in its class with a fully weather sealed body, the K-30 is water resistant, dustproof and coldproof. Sealed with PENTAX precision, it's a completely climate proof digital SLR for any environment.

    The K-30's PRIME-M engine is highly tuned for optimal 1080p HD video at 30, 25 or 24 FPS and h.264 compression. A large 16 megapixel CMOS sensor captures high-resolution images with exceptional color accuracy and low noise.

    NEVER TAKE A RAIN CHECK.

    Thanks to the K-30, for the first time in a long time location doesn’t matter. Whether it’s a sandy day at the beach or a trek into the wet rainforests of Belize, the K-30 is the ideal DSLR camera to capture your memories regardless of your location or the elements you face. Its weather sealed body and intuitive ergonomics give you the flexibility and comfortability to shoot what you want, when you want and where you want.

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    • Coldproof

      Rugged coldproof design is ideal for use in sub-freezing, wet, snowy winter conditions (-10C, 14F).

    • Large 3 inch LCD

      Large 3 inch LCD with brightness and color adjustments is wide angle viewable, and features 921,000 dots of resolution.

    • Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder

      Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor.

    • 6 frames per second continuous shooting

      Freeze the action with a fast 6 frames per second continuous shooting mode and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speed.

    • Programmable front and rear e-dials

      Programmable front and rear e-dials enable PENTAX renowned Hyper Program and Manual modes, as well as other rapid no-look settings changes.

    • In-camera HDR shooting modes

      In-camera HDR shooting modes feature multiple blending options to bring out the detail in wide gamut still imaging.

    • Compact yet durable body

      Highly compact yet durable body features comfortable ergonomics such as a deep grip, oversized buttons, and concave 4-way controller for streamlined, intuitive operation.

    • 1080p video

      Full 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second (60 FPS for 720p) features efficient h.264 compression, flexible exposure control, and HDR finishing options for stunning video quality.

    • Live View focus peaking

      Live View focus peaking highlights in-focus surfaces for fast and highly accurate manual focus acquisition or precise autofocus confirmation.

    • 77 segment metering system

      Highly accurate 77 segment metering system produces beautifully exposed images and video, even in complex lighting situations.

    • ISO speeds up to 25600

      ISO speeds up to 25600 maximize shutter speeds and flash effective range while minimizing image noise in low lighting.

    • Traditional, Auto Picture and Scene modes

      Traditional shooting modes feature PENTAX Sensitivity Priority (Sv) and Shutter And Aperture Priority (TAv) for outstanding flexibility, while powerful automatic modes like Auto Picture and Scene modes take the guesswork out of great photography.

    • Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA battery compatible

      Compatible with both rechargeable Li-Ion and AA batteries (via optional AA battery holder) for plentiful power at home or while travelling.

    Type

    Digital SLR

    Sensor

    Type: CMOS w primary color filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
    Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm (APS-C)
    Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
    Effective pixels (total pixels): 16.3 MP (16.5 MP)
    Dust Removal: Sensor movement w SP coating on low pass filter
    Pixel mapping: Yes

    Lens

    Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
    Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)
    SDM function: Yes
    Power zoom function: n/a

    Focus System

    Type: SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system w light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
    Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100)
    Focus modes: AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual
    Focus point adjustment: Auto 11 pt, Auto 5 pt, User-Selectable (w Expanded Area AF), Center
    AF assist: Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp
    Focus peaking: Yes (n/a while video is actively recording)

    Viewfinder

    Type: Pentaprism
    Coverage (field of view): 100%
    Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
    Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable)
    Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m
    Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital

    LCD Monitor

    Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD w brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
    Resolution: 921,000 dots
    Wide angle viewable: Yes

    Flash

    Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flash
    Guide number: 12m (ISO 100)
    Coverage: 28mm wide angle equivalent
    Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
    Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps)

    External Flash

    Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
    Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec

    Storage Media

    Internal memory: n/a
    Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC

    Interfaces

    Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, cable switch
    Video out: NTSC, PAL
    Microphone: Built-in monaural

    Power Supply

    Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (included), AA battery holder D-BH109 for 4* AA batteries (sold separately)
    Recordable images: Li-Ion approx 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), AA lithium approx 1600 (1000 w 50% flash, CIPA)
    Playback time: Li-Ion approx 270 min, AA lithium approx 620 min
    Movie recording time: 25 min max time per clip
    AC adapter available: Yes (sold separately)

    Physical Specs

    Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8”
    Body weight
    Without battery or removable memory: 20.8 oz
    Loaded and ready: 22.9 oz (Li-Ion)
    Primary construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis
    Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)
    Ruggedized features: Fully weather sealed throughout body, coldproof

    Language Support

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian

    Image Stabilization

    Type: Sensor-shift SR w rotational compensation (3 stops max)

    Metering System

    Type: TTL open aperture 77 segment metering
    Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
    Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot
    Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)
    Exposure lock: Yes
    Exposure bracketing: 3 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

    ISO Sensitivity

    Auto: 100-12800 (1/1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to 100-25600, auto range selectable
    Manual: 100-12800 (1/1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to 100-25600

    White Balance

    Type: Image sensor detection w light wavelength sensor assist
    Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
    Manual mode(s): 3 manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets, copy WB settings from a captured image available
    WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis

    Shutter

    Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter
    Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb

    Capture Modes

    Mode selection: Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Hyper Manual (M), Bulb (B), User (U1, U2), Scene (SCN), Auto Picture (AUTO), Movie
    Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
    Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
    Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
    Green simplified mode available: n/a
    Face detection available: Yes
    PASMB: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)
    Date stamp: n/a
    Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color
    Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow
    Digital level: Viewfinder (horizontal), LCD (horizontal, vertical), SR auto-level function
    File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright

    Drive Modes

    Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Auto Bracketing (3 frames, standard, timer, remote)
    Continuous FPS
    - Continuous Hi: Approx 6.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW)
    - Continuous Lo: Approx 3.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 10 RAW)
    Multi-exposure: 2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment
    Interval: 999 shots, 3 sec to 24 hr interval, time delay
    HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3, pixel alignment, exposure bracket +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps)
    Cable switch: Yes (available separately)

    Playback Modes

    Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram, bright/dark indication, copyright info), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 16X, scrollable, quick magnification), Image Rotation, Calendar Filmstrip, Display, Folder, Slideshow, Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Save RAW Data From JPG (if available in buffer memory)
    Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect, DPOF, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie
    Digital filters (playback): Monochrome, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color, Tone Expansion, Sketch Filter, Watercolor, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, Base Parameter Adj

    File Formats

    Recorded resolutions: 16M (4928x3264), 12M (4224x2816), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792)
    Quality levels: *** Best, ** Better, * Good
    File formats: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III
    Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB

    Custom Functions

    Functions available: 23

    • USB Cable I-USB7
    • Battery Charger Kit K-BC109
    • Hotshoe Cover FK
    • Body Mount Cover
    • Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte
    • Li-Ion Battery D-LI109
    • Strap O-ST53
    • Eyecup FR
    • Finder Cap for ME
    • Software CD-ROM

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