Pentax K-30 Water Proof DSLR Camera

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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Pentax K-30 DSLR Key Features

Weather Sealing

Full weather sealing throughout the entire body ensures worry-free use in any weather condition.

CMOS Image Sensor

A high performance 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor strikes the perfect balance between resolution and image quality.

PRIME M image processing engine

PRIME M image processing engine is optimized for HD video capture, smooth live view, low chromatic noise, and low energy consumption.

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.

Advanced SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine

Advanced SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine, with AF assist lamp and light source detection sensor, features improved optical components, including a diffraction lens, for responsive autofocus in any lighting.

Sensor-Shift Shake and Dust Reduction

PENTAX sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction technology ensures sharp, image stabilized, auto-leveled, and dust-free imaging with any mounted lens.

Pentax K-30 DSLR Additional Features

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 traveling.

Pentax K-30 DSLR Technical Specs

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 (4928×3264), 12M (4224×2816), 8M (3456×2304), 5M (2688×1792)
• 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

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