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Pentax K-30 Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Automatic Level: Corrects for some degree of tilt to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Runs on standard AA batteries
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | K-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size |
24 x 16mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 100-25600 | Shutter-Speed | 1/6000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect, Assist-lamp *SAFOX IXi+, 11-points, 9 Cross-type. Focus Peaking. |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte-III focus screen. |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Adjustable color & brightness. |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA | Scene Modes | 19Portrait, 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 |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | -5..+5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 6 FPS, 30 JPEG, 8 RAW | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 12) | Flash Sync | 1/180s |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | None |
| Video Format | H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Standard AA & Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 1000 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2012-05-21 | Construction | |
| Size | 130 x 97 x 71mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 650g |
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Pentax K-30 Facts
SLR digital camera| 16 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 100-25600 |
| Pentax K Mount 1.5X FLM Sensor-Size: 24 x 16mm  Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI | Shutter 1/6000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 100% Coverage Large Viewfinder | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Auto Horizon Correction 2 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Standard AA & Lithium-Ion |
| 6 FPS Drive, 30 Images | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels |
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