Overview | |
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Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Interchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | APS-C 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor |
Maximum resolution | 16.3 million effective pixels |
Film speed | ISO 100–12,800 in 1, 0.5 or 0.3 EV steps. Extendable from ISO 100–25,600 |
Recording medium | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure metering | TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 77-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter |
Flash | |
Flash | Built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash. 1/180 sec X-sync speed. |
Shutter | |
Shutter speed range | 30-1/6000 s, Bulb |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism, near-100% coverage, 0.92x magnification |
Image processing | |
Image processor | PRIME M |
General | |
LCD screen | 3", 921k pixels with AR coating, adjustable for brightness and colour |
Battery | Lithium-Ion D-LI109 rechargeable battery or four AA batteries (with optional AA battery holder) |
Weight | With battery and SD card: 650 grams (1.43 lb) Without battery: 590 grams (1.30 lb) |
Made in | Philippines |
The Pentax K-30 is a 16.3-megapixel Pentax digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on 21 May 2012.[1] At its introduction, it was in the middle of Pentax's DSLR range, above the now-discontinued entry-level K-r, and below the semi-pro K-5 and successor K-5 II.