Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera with 18-135 WR (Weather Resistant) DA Lens, 16.3MP, 1080p HD Video, 3.0" LCD, Black

2013-10-13T21:00:00

I had K-20D before it was stolen and I am really happy with K-30 and the 18-135 WR lenses. Before I was juggling with lenses, exchanging them all the time and now I just can use the same lense for almost all photos.

Ondrej

2013-10-13T21:00:00

This is my first DSLR and I've been very happy with the K-30 thus far (6 months). Do a comparison with Nikon and Canon DSLRs in the same price range and I think you'll see the Pentax is the better choice!

Timothy S.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

I've been looking to get a digital SLR for years and finally took the plunge about a month ago. I'm incredibly happy with the Pentax K30, and here's why. I did maybe a dozen hours of research before my purchase, and ultimately decided the K30 gave the best bang for your buck in this price range. Between the weatherproofing, stellar high ISO performance, and intuitive menus and controls, this camera makes an excellent choice for beginners and current enthusiasts alike. It rewards increasing photographic skill with better quality and a versatile range of settings. With a Pentax K-mount camera, you've got a slew of excellent film-era lenses available - essentially 40 years of legacy glass at your fingertips for far less than you'd pay for modern, new condition glass. I picked up an SMC-A 50mm f/1.4 on eBay. Superior bokeh and no flare with a proper hood, and at a cost maybe a third of what I'd pay for a comparable modern lens. Shooting in manual or AV mode is a breeze on this camera thanks to the two adjustment dials. The 18-135mm WR zoom this bundle comes with is a stellar lens as well. Easy to zoom, easy to focus, and takes solid shots all along the focal range. The weather resistant seals and coating makes it a great walk-around lens that you don't have to worry about in rain. The 'Best Uses' I listed for this camera are only the ones I've used it for. With a 'fast 50' like the one I picked up and an APS-C sensor like this camera has, you get an effective 75mm focal length - ideal for portraits. So by implication, this camera would probably be great for all purposes other than 'underwater'. Get a GoPro if that's your speed. If you're looking at the "typical" beginner cameras (Canon Rebel Series, Nikon D3xxx/D5xxx), I'd strongly urge you to compare the K30 to them. If you want room to grow on a camera that's easy to use from the moment you pick it up - if you want a camera where you don't have to sacrifice image quality or feature set for this price range - this is it. It's a prosumer / enthusiast camera at a beginner DSLR price.

burzlebursh

2013-05-20T21:00:00

I am a true beginner and have found that useing the K30 to be everything I have heard... Easy to shoot out of the box on auto but as I use some of the other settings and how they interact I am learming the difference in each and still getting good pictures.

AARON B.