A lens and a memory card are required but not included with this camera. Please be sure to purchase a lens and a memory card for this camera.
The K-30 Digital Camera (Body Only) from Pentax is a great entry for hobbyists looking to purchase a DSLR for the first time, or photographers who need a newer camera with a more rugged construction and larger sensor. With a fast 6 frames per second and built-in sensor shift image stabilization, it will easily catch your kids playing in the big game, or the hummingbird that visits your feeder. You'll also be able to shoot worry-free due to the K-30's full weather sealing that allows for use in any weather condition, including below-freezing temperatures of 14° F!
With 16 megapixels, and a maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264, you'll also have free reign to print enlargements, easily up to 11 x 14" and beyond, to hang up in the living room or a home office. Should a single image not be able to fully capture the moment, you can even switch to video mode, with live view, and capture stunning 1080p Full HD clips of every detail--to relive whenever you want, even on a big-screen TV.
For a bit of creative freedom, there are several different capture modes that can be used to define your unique style as a photographer, including: Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color, and even HDR (High Dynamic Range). With just three exposures the camera can capture and align the images by pixel to create HDR images with ease.
No matter where you take the K-30 you can be sure it has enough power by using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, or the optional AA Battery Holder (sold separately). With the AA Battery Holder you can use any AA batteries to power the camera when an outlet is nowhere in sight. Get the best of both world via the included rechargeable lithium0ion battery, or run into any convenience store to grab AA batteries when you need a last-minute power source.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K |
| Camera Format | APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels |
Actual: 16.5 Megapixel Effective: 16.3 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 16MP: 4928 x 3264 @ 3:2 |
| Other Resolutions |
12MP: 4224 x 2816 @ 3:2 8.0MP: 3456 x 2304 @ 3:2 5.0MP: 2688 x 1792 @ 3:2 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVI, MJPEG, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit |
| Noise Reduction | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Image Stabilization | Mechanical |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto |
| Focus Mode | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) |
| Autofocus Points | 11 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.92x |
| Diopter Adjustment | - 2.5 to +1.5 m |
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen Live Preview LCD (921,000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Live View | Yes |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-12800 (Extended Mode: 100-25600) |
| Shutter |
Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/6000 sec |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Metering Method | Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in .3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Flash Modes |
Flash On Red-eye Reduction Second-curtain Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Guide No. | 39.37' (12 m) ISO100 |
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 180 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -2 EV to +1 EV (in .5 EV steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | eTTL Remote Firing |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| File Size |
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1280 x 720 (HD) 640 x 480 (SD) |
| Frame Rate |
@ 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps @ 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps @ 640 x 480: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps |
| Exposure Control |
Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 - 12800 |
| Exposure Compensation | -2 EV to +2 EV |
| Focus |
Auto Manual |
| Continuous Shooting Time |
1920 x 1080 25 min. 1280 x 720 25 min. 640 x 480 25 min. |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 9 fps |
| Start-up Time | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Self Timer | 2 sec, 12 sec |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Filter Effects, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Red-eye Correction |
| Connectivity | 1x AV Output, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi Capable | No |
| Software Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1x PEDLI109 Replaceable Lithium-ion Battery, 7.4VDC, 1050mAh |
| AC Power Adapter | PEACAOK (Optional) |
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3" / 12.2 x 7.9 x 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 20.7 oz / 587 g No battery or memory card |