Refined and Pentax K-30 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera (Black, Body Only)

The Pentax K-30 digital SLR is encased in a compact, fully weather-sealed body and comes equipped with a host of advanced photographic tools for the easy creation of great pictures in any weather condition. This compact yet solid Pentax K-30 digital SLR offers high standards of image quality, data processing speed, and operability, thanks to its array of advanced features.

Developed using the highly acclaimed Pentax K-7 as its base, the K-30 inherits the exceptional reliability, user-friendly operation, and compact, lightweight body of its predecessor. However, it is more resourceful and flexible in photographic expression. The K-30 combines a new high-speed, low-noise CMOS image sensor that produces super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images with approximately 16.3 effective megapixels, even when shooting in the continuous shooting mode at a maximum speed of approximately 6 images per second. It also offers an extra-wide sensitivity range between ISO 100 and ISO 25600 (when expanded via a custom function) and full HD-proportion movie recording at 1920 x 1080p @30/25/24 fps with h.264 compression to expand the boundaries of high-quality visual presentation.

The K-30 is designed to be more functional and maneuverable in every detail, thanks to improvements and refinements such as a faster autofocusing speed, an upgraded HDR (High Dynamic Range) function now usable in handheld shooting, and better operability through an overall review of the design and shape of all components. The in-camera sensor shift image stabilization allows usage with any K-mount lens, making the K-30 the ideal DSLR camera to capture your memories regardless of your location or the elements you face.

The K-30's weather-resistant design, featuring 81 seals set in its compact, lightweight, and portable body, makes it ideal for travel and outdoor photography. It is built to be weather, dust, and cold resistant, with proven functionality in sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). The camera's exterior has been designed to be both sporty and functional for active outdoor photographers, with a large grip, a low-profile pentaprism housing, and a rounded, soft-rubber casing.

The K-30 features the new state-of-the-art SAFOX IXi+ AF sensor module, which assures responsive, high-precision autofocus operation by incorporating a diffraction lens to minimize chromatic aberration and a dedicated sensor that factors the light source into its calculations. Additionally, 9 of its 11 focus points have cross-type sensors to capture subjects in sharp focus, while a spotbeam assists the AF system during low light situations.

The K-30's 16 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS image sensor, coupled with the PENTAX "PRIME M" imaging engine, delivers super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images and outstanding full 1080p HD movie clips. The camera also minimizes luminance noise at low sensitivities and offers a wide sensitivity range between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 (ISO 25600 maximum when expanded).

Despite its compact body, the K-30 comes equipped with a glass pentaprism finder featuring a 100% field of view and approximately 0.92X maximum magnification, delivering a clear view of the subject even in the brightest sunshine. The camera also accepts interchangeable PENTAX Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screens to facilitate manual focusing operation.

The K-30's high-speed burst shooting function, which allows the photographer to capture active, fast-moving subjects in a series of images at a maximum speed of approximately 6 frames per second, comes in handy when photographing sporting events, concerts, or wildlife. The camera also offers advanced Live View shooting with a focus peaking function, as well as full HD video recording in the efficient h.264 compression format.

The K-30 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which analyzes a scene and automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode, and 19 creative Scene modes to simplify photographing unique subjects and scenes. It also incorporates the PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism, which effectively reduces blur due to camera shake, and offers a selection of image processing tools for creative, personalized expression.

In addition to the included lithium-ion battery, the K-30 can also be powered by four AA-size batteries using the optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder, providing flexibility and convenience for extended shooting sessions or remote locations. The camera also features a large, wide-angle viewable 3-inch LCD monitor, a 77-segment multi-pattern metering system, a DR (Dust Removal) mechanism, and SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX software included.

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