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General
Model Pentax K-30
Brand Pentax
Manufacturer url https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number K-30
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Camera format SLR
Release year 2012 year
Tripod mount +
Length 130 mm
Width 71 mm
Height 97 mm
Weight 1,088 g
Waterproof -
Waterproof depth Add
Predecessor Add
Successor Pentax K-50
Image Sensor
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor manufacturer Sony
Effective megapixels 16.3 MP
Sensor format APS-C
Sensor area 369.72 mm²
Sensor width 23.7 mm
Sensor height 15.6 mm
Approximate pixel pitch 4.81 micron
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5 x
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter type RGBG
Anti aliasing filter Fixed
Self-cleaning +
Sensor shift image stabilization +
On-sensor phase detect -
Dxo sensor score 79
Dxo color depth score 23.7 bit
Dxo dynamic range score 13 evs
Dxo maximum effective iso score 1,129 iso
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode 5.5 fps
Video Capture
Can take movies +
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate 60 fps
Image Storage
Movie file format MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Composite video out +
Ntsc/pal switchable video +
Video usable as viewfinder -
Hd video out -
Hd video connection Add
Lens and Optics
Lens mount Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 27.00 - 203.00 mm
Focal length (actual) 18.00 - 135.00 mm
Zoom ratio 7.5 x
Aperture range 0.03 - 0.29 f
Integrated nd filter -
Min focus range 40 cm
Macro focus range Add
Filter thread 62 mm
Thread type Add
Optical image stabilization -
Digital zoom -
Digital zoom values Add
Auto Focus
Auto focus +
Auto focus type Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
Auto focus assist light +
Manual focus +
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking +
Evf resolution Add
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.61 x
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) 0.92 x
Display
Eye-level viewfinder +
Rear display +
Rear display size 3 inch
Rear display resolution 921,600 dots
Touchscreen -
Articulating screen -
Tilt swivel screen -
Selfie screen -
Max playback zoom 16 x
Top deck display -
Exposure
Maximum iso (native) 12,800
Minimum iso (native) 100
Iso settings Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode +
White balance settings
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range 1/6000 - 30 s
Bulb mode +
Exposure compensation +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure +
Aperture priority +
Shutter priority +
Full manual exposure +
Creative exposure modes Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 12 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash +
Flash modes
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) 12 m
Flash range description Depends on lens
Max flash sync 1/180 s
Flash exposure compensation -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control -
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support Add
Other memory Add
Dual card slots -
Raw capture support +
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory Add
Included memory type Add
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
NFC -
Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack -
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant -
Dpof compliant +
Remote control +
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting 0.41 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw shooting 0.43 s/frame
Camera penalizes early shutter press +
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) 5.5 fps
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) 45 frames
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) 0.16 s
Shutter lag (manual focus) 0.1 s
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) 0.54 s
Shutter lag (prefocused) 0.1 s
Shutter lag (notes) Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s
Startup time 1.1 s
Play -> record time 0.2 s
Flash cycle time, full power 2.6 s
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) 410 shots
Battery form factor Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder
Usable battery types
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included 1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) +
Software
Included software
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
Miscellaneous
Notes and features Weather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting

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