| | Pentax K-30 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm DAL Lens Kit - Black (16MP, CMOS APS-C Sensor) 3 inch LCD | |
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Synopsis
The Outdoor SLR
•Weather resistant body
•16 MP CMOS sensor
•In body Shake Reduction system
•Full HD Video
•Sensitivity up to ISO 25600
•6 frames/sec
•3'' LCD screen with 920K dots
This new 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. It even offers a choice of three body colors: Crystal
White and Crystal Blue, with brilliant, glossy finishes reminiscent of
an exclusive sports car’s finish; and Classic Black, for a traditional,
classy SLR look.
High-resolution, low-noise, true-to-life image reproduction
The K-30 incorporates the latest CMOS image sensor with a large
image-capturing area measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm. It assures high-speed
image data readout to deliver super-high-resolution, rich-gradation
digital images with 16.28 effective megapixels. This image sensor is
coupled in the K-30 with the PRIME M imaging engine for the recording
of high-quality, full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 frames per
second). The camera also minimizes luminance noise at low
sensitivities, while offering a wide sensitivity range between ISO 100
and ISO 12800 (or even ISO 25600 when expanded via a custom function).
Sporty, functional design perfect for outdoor shooting
Thanks to the 81 seals set in its compact, lightweight, portable body,
the K-30 is built to be weather-resistant, dustproof and
cold-resistant, as well as proven functionality in temperature as low
as -10°C. This means that the K-30 can be taken along on outdoor
activities such as camping and mountain climbing, for the joy of
high-quality digital SLR photography without worrying about weather
conditions. Its exterior has been designed to be both sporty and
functional for active outdoor shooting: a large grip for a firm, secure
hold of the camera; a low-profile pentaprism housing for reduced
height; and a rounded, soft-rubber casing for firm hold of the camera
during vertical-position shooting.
Optical finder with nearly 100% field of view
Despite its compact body that is smaller and lighter than conventional
mid-level models, the K-30 comes equipped with a glass prism finder
with nearly 100% field of view and approximately 0.92-times maximum
magnification (with a 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity) to cover the entire
field of view for easy focusing and framing. Since it delivers a clear
view of the subject even in bright sunshine and eliminates parallax and
time lag in the viewfinder image, the K-30 responds efficiently and
reliably to demanding applications and subjects, such as landscapes
requiring delicate, high-precision framing, and sports scenes where the
timing of shutter release is critical. The K-30 accepts a
PENTAX-original Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to facilitate
manual-focusing operation. The photographer can replace the standard
focusing screen with one of the available optional screens, including
cross-lined and scale types, to accommodate more specialized
applications.
Newly developed SAFOX IXi+ AF module for improved autofocus
performance The K-30 features the state-of-the-art SAFOX IXi+
AF sensor module, which assures responsive, high-precision autofocus
operation by incorporating a diffraction lens to minimize chromatic
aberration in accordance to the characteristics of each individual
lens. It also factors the light source at the time of shooting into its
calculations. Nine of its 11 sensor points have cross-type sensors to
capture all kinds of subjects in sharp focus, while its spotbeam
projector assists the AF system at poorly lit locations. The K-30’s AF
algorithm has also been upgraded in all areas. A new select-area
expansion function allows the sensor module to continue to track a
moving subject, even when it moves out of a pre-assigned auto-tracking
area, by assessing distance data collected by neighboring focus
sensors. The accuracy and speed of detecting moving subjects during
autofocus shooting, and autofocusing performance when using a telephoto
lens, have been greatly improved as well.
High-speed burst shooting at approximately six images per
second
When shooting sports, stage performances or wildlife, the K-30’s
high-speed burst shooting function comes in handy, as it allows the
photographer to record active, fast-moving subjects in a series of
images — at a maximum speed of six images per second (in the JPEG
recording format).
Advanced Live View shooting with helpful features
Thanks to the latest CMOS image sensor and upgraded algorithm, the K-30
offers a clear, true-to-life Live-View image (at 60 frames per second).
It also features a focus-assist function to improve manual-focusing
accuracy, as well as a choice of three grid display patterns including
Golden Section.
Effortless, user-friendly Auto Picture and Scene modes
The K-30 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which
automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given
subject or scene from Portrait, Landscape, Macro and other distinctive
shooting modes. The photographer can concentrate on image composition
and shutter opportunity, while leaving all other camera settings to the
K-30, including shutter speed, aperture, white balance, saturation,
contrast and sharpness. The K-30 also offers 19 Scene modes — including
Night Scene Portrait, Pet and Backlight Silhouette — to simplify the
photographing of subjects and scenes too complicated or too demanding
for inexperienced digital SLR photographers, by optimizing all camera
settings with a simple choice of the corresponding icon on the camera’s
LCD monitor.
PENTAX-original SR mechanism with user-assisting options
The K-30 features the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism,
which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even
under demanding shooting conditions — such as when using a telephoto
lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash
illumination. This innovative mechanism works with almost all PENTAX
interchangeable lenses — even those developed for film-format cameras.*
Thanks to the SR mechanism’s flexible design that tilts the image
sensor unit in all directions, the K-30 offers several useful features
to assist the photographer during shooting, including: an Automatic
Horizon Correction　function to assure high-precision image framing
and effortless adjustment of horizontal alignment; a Composition
Adjustment function to allow minute adjustment of image alignment
horizontally, vertically and axially; and an ASTROTRACER mode, to
simplify astronomical photography in combination with the optional
O-GPS1 GPS Unit.
* Lenses compatible with this mechanism: PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2-
and KAF3-mount lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645-
and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not be
available with certain lenses.
A selection of image-processing tools for creative,
personalized expression
The K-30 features the custom image function, which allows the user to
easily and quickly select the desired finishing touch for a particular
image, with a choice of 11 custom images, including Bleach Bypass to
create a dramatic visual effect used in motion pictures, and Cross
Process to produce a fanciful, eye-catching image with dramatic colors.
It also offers a choice of 19 distinctive digital filters, including
Miniature, which transforms an actual scene into what appears to be an
image of miniature models. These filters add distinctive visual effects
to captured images and produce creative, artistic images without the
need for a computer. The user can further expand the creative
possibilities by applying multiple filters to a single image.
Choice of two power sources
In addition to the standard lithium-ion battery capable of capturing
approximately 480 images with a single recharge,** the K-30 can also be
powered by four AA-size batteries using the optional D-BH109 AA-Battery
Holder. Since AA-size batteries can be easily obtained almost anywhere
around the world, there’s no worry about battery shortages, even when
on the road.
Other features
1.Large, wide-view 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots
2.77-segment multi-pattern metering system for extra-accurate light
measurement
3.DR (Dust Removal) mechanism to shake dust off from the surface of the
CMOS image sensor
4.PENTAX-designed Hyper control system to assure flexible, unfailing
response to the photographer’s creative intentions
5.Dynamic-range expansion function to compensate for both whitewashed
(overexposed) and blacked out (underexposed) areas
6.RAW-date filing of a just-recorded JPEG-format image
7.RAW/Fx button for single-action switching of image file format, as
well as for assignment and instant recall of a specific function
8.SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX (RAW-data processing engine
developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) included, in support of the
K-30’s in-body RAW data processing capability
Classification: HARDWARE -> Photo/Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Pentax
Manufacturer Code: 15623
