Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera with DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens, 16MP APS-C CMOS Image Sensor, Full HD 1080p Video, 3.0" TFT Color LCD, Blue

2013-07-20T21:00:00

I loved my Pentax K2 film SLR (1980) for many years until recently stolen. Wanted a DSLR to replace it that would allow me to everything that could do. Pentax always made great lenses, and they made a wise decision when they introduced DSLRs, to make them all adaptable for use with any lens Pentax ever made. Having learned on a manual camera with a fast (low f-stop) lens, I like being able to do my own adjustments to get the pictures I want, without relying on slow, semi-accurate automatic gizmos. DSLRs cost a lot more and have to perform somewhat laborious workarounds to do basic procedures we took for granted with top mechanical SLRs (light metering, DOF preview, focus w/no split screen, etc.). But a camera like the K-30 is relatively small and relatively inexpensive (note the operative word "relatively"…as the old K2 was light and much smaller, and is no more than $150 for a mint model) for a DSLR with its array of quality features. And of course, a DSLR can also do stuff they never dreamed of in '80. The K-30 is easy to set up to work with older fully manual Pentax M-Series lenses, and the old A-series lenses can even do all the automatic stuff (except of course, you focus it manually). If you buy good used older manual lenses, you can outfit yourself with a full array of every lens you'll ever need for about the cost of one medium-quality new automatic Pentax lens—and get faster aperture settings too! Plus many of them are solid metal and built like a tank (good for folks like me who drop things).

Kambo

2013-05-21T21:00:00

As a beginning photographer, I wanted a camera that I could use out of the box and still have plenty of advanced features to help me learn. This camera fit the bill. I love that I can take this camera out in the rain and not worry about getting it wet. Having a small hand, the grip is perfect for me. So far, I haven't taken a lot of photos - still getting accustomed to the features, but the photos I have taken have been very good. I haven't been disappointed! The blue color is striking and I won't regret not purchasing a black camera. I've purchased two camera systems from Adorama. I was extremely satisfied with both products and the support from Adorama.

Photographer B.