Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Pentax K-3 Mark III Body

First off, this camera and lens combo is a great deal! The DA 18-135 picture quality is really good - it's quite sharp, gives great colors, and has a handy range where I can shoot pretty wide to a decent telephoto. Great for a good all around lens. It's also light and not very big. But the amazing thing is the weather sealing in this price range. I've taken it into some driving rain conditions and it handled it with no issues. I've had Pentax weather sealed cameras before though starting with my 5 year old K10d, so I knew Pentax knows how to weather seal their cameras before I bought this K30. But I had to test it and the weather in the Pacific Northwest this time of year makes it easy to test if the weather seals are working or not, and the K30 passed.I have some older lenses that I sometimes have difficulty focusing accurately on my older DSLR's so that was one of the main reasons I bought the K30. I already knew the reviews on the K30 were all really good and the 16MP Sony CMOS sensor was an awesome performer in cameras like the Nikon D7000 and the Pentax K5 (which I own). But I have some old lenses with apertures as wide as 1.2 and when shot wide open the really narrow depth of field makes focusing on what I want it to a real challenge. With the K30 though, there's a feature called focus peaking which when live view is on, the area that is in focus is highlighted on the back lcd screen. It's really cool... as you turn the focus ring, the highlighted part of the screen will move telling you what is in focus! Seriously easy and very effective.I've been spoiled by some really good cameras like the Pentax k5, so I was a bit hesitant to buy the k30 since it's priced as a mid level camera and not like their semi pro models that I've gotten used to. But I am really pleasantly surprised at the quality of the K30. It's fast, it has 2 control wheels to make operations quick and intuitive, the grip is great, it feels sturdy and well built, the pentaprism viewfinder covers 100% .... and it's weather sealed and has focus peaking. Just an awesome deal!Now some of the negatives... there is not a mic input, so if you're doing video, you will probably want a separate audio recorder. I've found that sound quality is usually better anyway if you get the audio recorder as close to your subjects anyway so this is what I plan to do in any future video projects. Another thing I'm not too thrilled about is that there is not a grip available for the k30. Also, the battery is a bit small - I'd get an extra battery or at least the AA battery adapter just to have as a backup (which I'd recommend anyway). I've bought the Wasabi branded generic batteries for one of my other cameras and they worked fine, so I'll probably be picking one of these up soon. Another thing that I find a little annoying is that the bracketing option only allows for 3 shots instead of 5 like on the K5. This is just dumb; there is no reason to do this since this is just a software issue. Personally, I think this is just an instance where Pentax wanted the K5 II to have some features that the K30 did not have to help justify it's extra cost. I hate it when companies do that... (I understand the marketing side, but it's still annoying).But really these negatives are pretty minor on a camera that is a over achiever on every other level. Putting pro level features like weather sealing, pentaprism 100% viewfinders, dual wheels, electronic level control, micro AF adjustments for up to 10 lenses, TAV shooting mode (where you set the aperture and shutter speed and the ISO floats to get the right exposure), and button customization, all make this camera an awesome value. I would have no problem recommending this camera to someone who wants a high performance DSLR.

Я только имел в K-30 в течение нескольких дней теперь, все еще исследуя множество функций и возможностей, но из коробки это очень большой фотографический инструмент, и он выполняет так же, как и более дорогие К-5.<бр /><бр />в K-30 обладает большим набором еще особенности съемки, и проходима для фильмов, но ее основным преимуществом является действительно отличным качеством изображения. От ISO 100 - 800 изображений в формате JPEG резкостью и шума при ИСО 1600 - 3200 есть много деталей и шума только добавляет тонкую зернистость. Исходные файлы являются большими, чтобы работать с, как вы можете вытащить лишнюю деталь в фотошопе, и камера сохраняет RAW-файлы в формате компании Adobe универсальный формат DNG. Вы также можете конвертировать изображения в формате JPEG обратно в RAW, с нажатием кнопки, которая что-то очень полезное и уникальное<.БР />
В плане управляемости, скульптурные к-30 удобно держать и стрелять. Это немного тяжелее, чем обычные `Canikon' особенно с моим Сигма 17 - объектив 70 мм, но он чувствует себя хорошо и твердые, конечно, не platicky как Сони Слц и конечно это влагонепроницаемой. С двойным маховичка является то, что не обычно на суб-£1,000 камера и реальный бонус. Задний ЖК-дисплей на задней яркий и четкий, с 920 тыс. точек, а не распашные, как и большинство соревнований, к сожалению. Видоискатель светлый и дает 100% покрытия с хорошей степенью увеличения, видео смотреть приятно и АФ довольно быстро при почти всех условиях.<БР />
есть ряд в-параметры камеры и автоматическая коррекция искажения и боковой Калифорния, и огромное разнообразие цифровых фильтров, такие как экстракт цветов или игрушку кулачком, плюс встроенный режим HDR, который длится 3 фото с различной экспозицией и объединяет их в камеру, чтобы дать изображение с высоким динамическим диапазоном.<бр /><бр />в целом, фантастическая камера с Semi-PRO особенности и качество сборки для въезда ценам зеркалка уровне, детализация изображения очень хорошая, с хорошим объективом. Я купил только тело, и в паре его с качеством АФ Сигма 17-70мм Ф/2.8-4.5 DС. Другие преимущества включают в себя Уменьшение дрожания, 6 кадров непрерывной съемки, а с помощью адаптера ее можно взять АА. Кроме того, есть огромное количество автофокусом Пентакс объективы, которые совместимы с к-Маунт.

Мой второй Пентакс тела с этим объективом с Рико взял на себя. Множество функций и интуитивно понятное размещение кнопок. Очень прочную конструкцию и может выдержать все, что я смогла бросить на нее. Я взял этот рюкзак камеры в Йосемити, внедорожного ралли гонки и использовать его для вечеринок и портреты. Очень универсальная камера и хорошая прогулка вокруг возможности объектива.

Потрясающие камеры. Я попробовал несколько старых моделях из моих друзей. Эта модель очень проста в использовании и даст вам отличное качество изображения. Я использовал его в последнее время сдавать выпускные фотографии моей дочери и получил много комплиментов на них!

...GONE!!! Pentax, in my opinion, has smashed a home run with this camera. I am a current K-x owner and that camera has served me very well for the past couple years. I wanted to upgrade to a newer/better version of a Pentax. This camera offers everything that the K-x had going for it, and expands what made that camera great into what I consider is an awesome camera.It's high ISO pictures are extremely good. I've cranked it up to ISO 6400 and notice no noise in my Christmas light photos. I'm sure that when you approach 12800, or expand up to 25600, you will notice significant noise. But I would have no lack of confidence in shooting 6400 and below.The viewfinder is a pentaprism. Which in it's price range is a rarity. Most similar cameras offer pentamirrors. What's the difference? With the pentaprism you get 100% view coverage, what you see in the viewfinder is what will be taken.I have not found fault with the 18-135mm lens I bought with the kit. I haven't and normally do not pixel peep. It seems like a very solid lens. I like that it covers a very nice range from wide angle to moderate telephoto.Weather resistance is AWESOME for this price range. I've already taken it out in the rain, and have had my 3 year old son splash it while I was photographing him in his bubble bath. I can't wait for some snow storms (as long as it doesn't drop below 14 degrees F) or next spring/summers thunderstorms when I try to get a perfect lightning shot. You honestly don't understand the piece of mind this weather resistance offers until you have had it. I used to scurry indoors with the K-x.I mainly, almost exclusively use the camera for photos, not video. The K-30 shoots video in 1080p/30fps, so that is a selling point for some of you. Although is doesn't have stereo mics. Again, no biggie to me, I photograph things, not video record them. I could purchase a $250 video camera that would blow almost all cameras out of the water if I wanted to take videos.The display is worlds better than the K-x, I can't do justice to the upgrade it is versus the K-x. 3" and 921K. A very solid display, sure no flipping and moving, but the camera is water resistant after all. Doesn't bother me that it's fixed. I do 99% of my photography through the viewfinder anyway.I can't really give a fair review of the live view composing, I have tried it, and with the new bigger, crisper display it seems to make it easier. Focusing is much faster than the K-x, and it does have focus peaking when composing your shot/vid. Again, I can not fairly review this feature.I bought this camera instead of the K-5, K-5II, and K-5IIs mainly because it's cheaper, but in all honesty I like that fact that if I am pressed for time I can choose a scene and let the camera do the computing, and if I want to set into full manual I can do that as well. Pentax also offers Av, TAv, Tv, User modes, etc; in which the camera selects one (or more) of Exposure, Aperture, ISO, and you choose the rest. Very nice feature.Honestly I can't think of anything to bash this camera on. For the price, compared to similarly priced DSLR's; in true Pentax tradition, you get A LOT of bang for the buck. Class leading APS-C images, weather resistant body, fantastic ISO images, etc. I only wish that Pentax spent more money on marketing, and re-introducing themselves to the USA market/stores. These cameras are extremely good, and I love the fact that nobody seems to know this.Please ask me questions and I will try to respond...if you've read this, and were hesitating on purchasing, DON'T...this camera ROCKS

Просто удивительно! поделюсь подробным обзором через некоторое время.<бр /><бр />доставка была достаточно быстрой. Выбрал вариант 2 дня и получил всего 1 день.
у меня 8 ГБ, сумка для камеры и всех упомянутых аксессуары, указанные в порядка.бр /><бр />на первый взгляд и использование, это DSLR гораздо привлекательным и с хорошим кликов!

I bought the camera in early December 2013 and was quite excited about my purchase. The camera handled very well, the controls were easy to use, and the screen was sharp and bright. I was buying this to upgrade my Canon SX40 which takes excellent pictures for its class, but I wanted something a bit better.After taking some shots with the standard lens that comes on this camera at both 18mm and 55mm, with and without a flash, at various shutter speeds and f-stops on automatic and various manual controls I put them up on my computer to check them out. To my surprise at large magnification the photos were not super sharp. This was very surprising to me. I compared them to shots of the same subjects around my house taken with the SX40 and found the SX40 pictures were just as sharp or sharper.Very disappointed, I returned the camera for a Canon T5i with an 18 - 135 lens. Of course, I immediately tested the Canon against the shots I had taken with the Pentax and I found the Canon photos on extreme magnification were sharper than the Pentax. I found these Canon T5i pictures to be superior to the SX40 shots I had taken as well; thus, I am satisfied with the Canon T5i.IF the Pentax pictures had been sharper I would have kept the camera. The first true 35mm camera I ever had, about 35 years ago, was a Pentax and it was a wonderful machine. This particular camera may have been flawed; however, I wasn't going to go around waiting for repairs on a brand new camera. Plus, I couldn't be sure that after the repairs or even a new Pentax would work any differently than the one I had. I need to stress that I am being picky about the sharpness of the pictures; however, at these price levels I expect the camera to work better than the SX40 when it comes to good photo resolution. The color in the photos was fine.One other problem was the automatic focus. The Canon is much superior in that department. The T5i focuses immediately and without problems even on a relatively flat surface. The Pentax searched when trying to focus on nearly flat surfaces and that became annoying very quickly.AD2

Я имел эту камеру в течение 1 месяца. Просто это занимает лучшие снимки. во многих случаях, я сравниваю его с другими друзьями DSLR, что 3 х дороже, и просто Пентакс К3 выстрелов значительно лучше, особенно в условиях низкой освещенности или сторон. Спасибо Пентакс за предоставленную нам, что почти идеальный аппарат с точки зрения жесткости, качество изображения, запечатывание погоды, встроенная стабилизация изображения, быстрый кадров в секунду непрерывной съемки и последнее, но не менее лучшей цене и соотношение цены и качества. Вещи, которые я сказал не доступны в такой же цене или двойная оплата громкие имена камер, таких как Nikon и Canon. Я упоминал огромный недорогой набор линз? никакого сравнения с другими

отличное камеру, большие покупки, можете использовать мой old35mm объективы с этой камерой, могу сказать достаточно об этом

Я впечатлен. Купил в качестве замены для K-30 и Pentax, что вышел из строя терминал. Я нахождения K-3 производит лучшие изображения и проще для меня, чтобы работать. Отличная камера.

I did a lot of research and finally purchased this camera because of the water resistant feature. My husband and I do a lot of traveling and I like to take pictures, a lot of pictures. The Pentax-K30 has the features I need, such as dust resistance and water resistance (I can rinse the camera after taking pictures at the sea). I also bought a Pentax WR 18-130mm lens when I purchased the camera in April 2013. I didn’t find out if the camera was really water resistant until on a recent trip to Page, Arizona.We were at a viewpoint called Horseshoe Bend when we got poured on by a summer monsoon rain. Knowing my camera was water resistant, I kept taking photos even as the rain came down. My husband has a Cannon Ti3 which he was using. He would tuck it under his rain jacket in between shots. Finally while taking a rest under a covered shelter I noticed that my camera would not turn on. I replaced the battery but still no luck. My husband’s camera was still working even after getting wet.The next morning I turned on the camera and it worked but there was a large amount of condensation inside of the viewing screen – so much so that you couldn’t see any image on the viewing screen. I had my husband take photos of just how much moisture was inside of the screen.My husband suggested that I send the camera back to Pentax to get it checked out. I was told by the Pentax repairperson that the camera was fine; that no water went in. I asked why the screen got so foggy. He said it was the condensation from the temperature. You can look at the photo and judge for yourself if this is condensation from temperature change (Not able to paste photo on review).In my opinion this camera isn’t the water resistant camera it claims. My husband had better luck with his camera which isn’t water resistant and took better photos. The service wasn’t that great either. Why didn’t my husband camera get this bad of “condensation” while my “water resistant” camera did and we were in the same location. You might want to look at another camera before deciding on this one. If you do buy this camera, I hope you never have to send it in for repairs.

Как я использую в ручном режиме 99% времени при использовании зеркальной, мой идеальный камеры бы 3 маленькие колеса, по одному для каждой диафрагмы, затвора и ISO. Это позволит мне внести коррективы, не вытаскивая камеру от глаза, чтобы увидеть, что я делаю (я снимаю все снимки через окуляр)<.БР />
на Пентакс к-30 приближается, имеющие 2 колеса, которые нормально контролировать выдержку и диафрагму, но может быть легко перепрограммирован для любой комбинации (например, затвора и ISO, диафрагму и ИСО, и так далее).<БР />
это мой третий пентаксим (или это действительно осуществим? У меня тоже есть K1000 & K110D) но я не "бренд зайка", его просто, что, когда у вас уже есть набор объективов, имеет смысл найти тело, чтобы соответствовать.<бр /><бр />плюсы:
в 1. Очень хорошо для Руководство по эксплуатации (что еще можно использовать для зеркальных?).<БР />2. Фактурная "сцепление" зона (для правой руки) уменьшает вероятность уронить.<БР />3. Разумный регулятор диоптрий (не может быть случайного смещения, когда кто-то берет в руки камеру).<БР />4. Последняя опция RAW изображения; если вы только что взяли призовых картинку в формате JPEG (т. е. последняя картина вы взяли), у вас еще есть возможность сохранить из буфера на карту памяти SD в формате RAW.<Бр />5. Своих погодных условий. Я бы не использовать его в бане, но я не должен бежать в укрытие, когда идет дождь.<БР />6. Я думаю, что его намного лучше камера, чем у моей жены "хорошую погоду" канон 1100D просто ЭОС.<бр /><бр />минусы:
в 1. Не могу вспомнить ни одного.<БР />2. Я имел эту камеру в 3 месяца, и слабое звено идиота, стоящего позади него.

отличная камера, теперь вы знаете, где канон и никонс позицию по отношению к К3, у меня только в дождь и снег несколько раз , но я уже счастлива, что была с ну причине погоды герметичная камера, вы не можете сфотографировать, если ваш боятся брать камеру из сумки.

У меня к-3 менее чем за 24 часа и я уже очень впечатлен с ним. Цвет, контраст, и особенно AWB (автоматический баланс белого) есть *значительно* улучшена через k-5iis. Все, что вышло из моей K-5iis был синий и мне пришлось приспосабливаться к ней. К-3 цвет на заводские настройки и через АТН. Автофокус работает очень хорошо. Идеальный фокус с моим 50мм 1.8. Я сразу заметил, насколько более твердым, он чувствует себя по сравнению с К-5iis. Он чувствует, как про камеры в ваших руках. Я не могу ждать, чтобы взять его в эти выходные и посмотреть, что он может реально сделать!!! Держите их прийти, Пентакс!!!

I have been into photography for the better part of a decade; while I purchased an inexpensive Nikon point and shoot camera for all purpose photography (and especially for instances where hauling around a load of gear would prove too inconvenient and cumbersome) my camera of choice has always been a 1950's vintage Asahi Pentax SLR camera.With digital practically becoming the gold standard however, purchasing, developing, and sharing film photography has become an exceptionally expensive venture which does not fit my post-graduate budget. As such, my exceptional vintage SLR camera and all of its associated gear has gone neglected for quite some time.This camera has once again enkindled my love of photography.The Pros:This camera is able to accept practically all Pentax lenses dating back to the 1950's, provided you purchase an inexpensive adapter. If your lenses are already K-mount ready, you're good to go. Add the fact that the shake reduction technology lies in the body, and not the lens, and you can see why picking up some vintage glass (at much more reasonable prices) and placing it on this camera will give you exceptional results, on a very affordable budget.This camera is completely weather sealed. While this is hardly an invitation to treat your camera with wanton disregard, it also opens up a lot of possibilities for photos that you might never have had the opportunity to explore with a non-weatherproof model. Shots in the rain, snow, and sand are now fairly worry free.The cons:This is heavy. Seriously. It's very heavy when compared to nearly every other competitor's model in it's price bracket. This isn'tmuch of a deal breaker, considering it only weighs a few pounds with the case. But I wouldn't advise wearing it around your neck for any prologed length of time.Battery life: not the greatest. This camera is basically down for the count after about 400-500 exposures. If you shoot with the flash off and focus manually rather than using the servo-active lens, you might be able to prolong your battery life, but unless you only plan to have a short outing, I'd bring an extra battery pack with you.Overall:This is a no-brainer if you have existing Pentax Gear.

Поставляется низшая модель K 500 и водонепроницаемые линз, это вымысел поставщиков зазывают.Несколько покупателей могут держать его, думая о трудности возврата и получения обратно денежных средств.Я вернулся и вернулся платеж через 20 дней. Amazon должны выплатить компенсацию за .психическое напряжение клиенты не покупают прошлой части, где вы не получите замену.

Мне нравится эта камера. Многому научиться в плане настроек.

У меня К30 в январе 2013 года. Я снял много фотографий на нем с тех пор в Англии и во Флориде. Я люблю использовать эту камеру и я получаю отличные результаты от его использования. Мои качества изображения поднялась на уровень моего старого канона 400d.<БР />
я думаю, что сделал разницу для меня, используя режим AV почти все время, используя широкий спектр оценок ИСО на камере, и с некоторым преимуществом изображения стабилизации системы, построенной на. Система фокусировки камеры отличный, быстрый и резкий. Конечным результатом является то, что качество моих снимков выросло, отчасти потому, что мне уделяют больше внимания технике, (во многом благодаря отличному совету В Н Брайан Петерсон книги и nbsp;<данные крюка="продукт-линк-связь" класс="а-линк-нормальный" href="http://newmatch.wizemart.ru/php-proxy/index.php?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FUnderstanding-Exposure-3rd-Edition-How-to-Shoot-Great-Photographs-with-Any-Camera%2Fdp%2F0817439390%2Fref%3Dcm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt%3Fie%3DUTF8">понимание экспозиции, 3-е издание: как снимать отличные фотографии с любой камеры) и отчасти потому, что эта камера делает хорошие снимки легче.<БР />
я могу полностью рекомендовать эту камеру для других фотографов. С точки зрения фотографического уровня, она нацелена на верхней части диапазона энтузиастов. Это не для новичков и не для профессионалов, но есть большая группа из нас в серьезном любительском диапазоне и эта камера удовлетворит потребности этой группы очень хорошо.

I have 40 years worth of Pentax SLR and DSLR cameras. The K-5 and the K-30 can stand right along with their 35mm equivalent cameras. They are great cameras. I bought the K-30 a few months ago, and have used it for portraits. It has far more features then I need, since I really only need a camera with a manual setting.It is an advanced camera for advanced users. It can use any Pentax lens made for any previous Pentax SLR or DSLR model, including the older 35mm film cameras. All Pentax digital models have been water resistant. They simply tightened the seals for this camera.Many people here will list all of the benefits of this camera, and it has many really nice features.But it also has two down sides.1. Unlike the K-5, this camera does not have a PC plug for external flash units. I use a wireless transmitter which sits in the hotshoe. You can also use an adapter with a PC Plug. (The camera has a wireless system for using a wireless flash, but I have yet to get the camera's wireless system to operate correctly with studio flash units.)2. Like all auto-focus cameras, it does not always auto-focus correctly on very black skin.In the end, all that matters are the photographs. This camera makes great photographs. If you don't want to spend enormous sums of money on Nikon or Canon DSLR cameras and lenses, but you want the same great photographs, then this is the camera for you. Plus it will go where Canon or Nikon wishes they could go. (I like Nikon and Canon cameras. Mainly, I like Nikon. But I don't like the amount of money that you wrap up in them. That is why I have always ended up with Pentax. Same quality. Nearly the same features. Less price.)OK, I read a review here where a person purchased this camera, but didn't like it because they couldn't figure it out. I understood the feeling. I am now 62, but when I was 14, my Aunt, who had been a magazine photographer, gave me a Leica 35mm camera. I took it home and tried to figure it out, but couldn't. I had been used to using drop-in cartridges in cameras with simple lenses. No one at home knew how to operate it either. I gave it back to her a couple of months later. In later years, I wished that I still had it.DSLR cameras are great for advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers. People who get into doing things with cameras that automatic features and setting just won't handle. Or they need to sometimes use a +1,000 mm telephoto lens, or a 15mm wide field lens, or some other uncommon situation. Or these cameras are for people who want to learn to do these things.If you are not in this group, and you don't wish to invest the time and effort necessary to learn the art of creating nice images, then a small point-n-shoot camera is probably a better choice for you.I hope that this helps. I really like this camera.

Мой первый фотоаппарат. Спасибо Пентакс для всех радость вы даете мне. Я живу в прибрежной зоне с муссонным падает......этот зверь защищен от непогоды! 'Nuff сказал. Изображения и качество сборки ставит никонс и каноны позориться. спасибо Amazon для сдачи этого на продажу по невероятной цене. личные вопросы? найти меня в instagram- @alibagkar

I've been a Pentax user since their initial foray into the DSLR's and this is the best of the lot.While I've been with Pentax for awhile I'm no fanboy. Before this upgrade from a Pentax Kr I researched all the major brands Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus however when I matched them up against each other the K30 was by far the most camera for the money.I'm into still photography so the one area that Pentax lags behind (video) wasn't much of a concern for me. I seriously considered dumping Pentax and going with another brand but at this level of camera the drawbacks to the other brands were just to many. Those camera were nothing more than point and shoots on steroids. They had none to little room for the growing photographer unless of course you bought a higher level of camera.This camera offers so many features that are usually found on camera's hundreds of $ more expensive.* Weather and dust sealing* Electronic level* 100% view through the viewfinder* Lens Auto Focus Fine Adjustment for up to 20 different lenses* Focus Peaking* Programmable Front and Rear Wheels* It not only has aperture and shutter priority (Tv, Av) it also has TAv(shutter-aperture priority ,Automatic Exposure)* Two USER Modes to save your favorite settings....and much more....The best though is the cameras exceptional IQ and handling of noise. I am no longer concerned with shooting at 3200 ISO and even up to 6400. ISO 3200 shots need little to no work while 6400 may need some depending on its use.Many fan-boys of other brands will point out the lack of lenses for Pentax. I have never found this to be the case there is a lens for everything I do. I've got 5 lenses some primes including the 100 mm Micro lens, and the Pentax 18-250mm, I've not wanted for anything.While this camera may be classified as entry level by some it has many features of a prosumer camera at hundreds of $ less. It's an easy enough camera for a beginner and has enough room for even the intermediate photographer to grow.I would highly recommend this camera to anyone considering a DSLR whether a beginner or intermediate user this camera will satisfy.Amazon did their usual wonderful job in getting this camera to me on time and also a shout out for Emmy Photography for offering the great Price. Thanks to both.

First, the Pentax K-30 is a fantastic DSLR. I highly recommend it, and for the price and features it cannot be beat. It easily keeps pace with the Nikon D7000.The 1-Star rating is directed at the Amazon vendor 'Electronics Basket.'Where to start ..I ordered the K-30 BODY ONLY, which came in a 'cannibalized' K-30 w/18.135mm WR lens kit box, minus the lens (of course), and other key 'new product' components removed from the Pentax manufacturer's K-30 box.I paid $30 for expedited delivery and got the camera 9 days later.I received a 'cannibalized' Pentax K-30 WR 18-135mm kit. It was missing the camera registration, camera manual, and the K-30 startup CD.I called Pentax America regarding the camera being shipped without the warranty registration, and was informed that no new Pentax cameras should be shipped WITHOUT the original (new) owner's serialized registration.Then I called Electronic Basket and asked for the original (serialized) registration and was informed that their standard practice is to NOT send it with the camera because THEY (Electronic Basket) registers the camera FOR THE PURCHASER!After inquiring on several of the national Pentax forums, it was obvious that Electron Basket was outright misrepresenting the facts. I asked for the original warranty registration be sent to me, so that I could have the K-30 covered under the original purchaser's manufacture's warranty. I was informed that if the camera became defective, I would have to SEND IT BACK TO ELECTRONIC BASKET, who would then send it to Pentax for repairs!!I still have yet to receive the K-30 I purchased warranty registration card, or any other means of registering it online or otherwise.EB did offer a discounted price on the WR 18-135mm lens, which I considered purchasing. I then learned that EB does NOT accept credit card payments, ONLY PAYPAL.It is not known if the K-30 I received was a return, a defect, or what, since the original (serialized) registration was not included in the (cannibalized) kit box. It's hilariously unprofessional behavior. Whoever cannibalized the kit even left the WR 18-135mm lens hood in the box!The K-30 is a precision camera that takes wonderful pictures, with features that will delight any photographer, from beginner to Pro.Electronics Basket however should be avoided.Select another vendor from Amazon. Amazon customer service bent over backwards for me, and I greatly appreciate their professional and thoughtful assistance in this matter.Buyer Beware!

I have owned many Pentax cameras, including the K10, Kr, K7, and K5. What I like about them the most is their post image processing abilities that other camera manufacturers skimp over. The new K30 is probably the best example of that so far.I'm an artsy kind of person but don't like to use photoshop. The K30 gives me great lattitude in creating wonderful images that can be created right in the camera. It has about 20 art filters that can be used. You can combine filters or vary their intensity and effect. Thanks to this camera I have portfolios of photographs that have wowed family and friends that have viewed them. You can take very ordinary pictures and turn them into literally works of art with very litle experience. The croping tool in this camera is far better than any other Nikon or Canon camera I have used. I have no need for photoshop. I hope that Pentax continues to expand the number of art filters in future camera models. I would really like to see an oil paint filter.The other functions in the K30 work equally well. It doesn't have the heft and solidarity of the K5, but is lighter and easier to handle. It also costs a great deal less.Of all the cameras I have purchased, I find myself drawn to the K30 more than any of them. Its unique high end features combined with low cost and durability, make it the most creative tool I have ever owned.

I bought this camera in august and waited some time after posting a review of it, because I wanted to give a real impression of it, not just the first day feel of it. Anyways after just coming from a trip to the beach with it I can put a review as I finally tested it's WR. Got sand all over it and washed it off with water. Off course that now that I'm home I'm doing a proper cleanup (using a blower to get some of those small grains of sand out), but I'm now sure the WR is not just marketing. The camera (and the 18-135 WR lens) kept going just fine and I got great pictures that I wouldn't got with my previous DSLR. For me that's what's great about it, getting the camera out there and taking pictures no matter what condition you're in.On the camera side, dual sliders is great to quickly set aperture and shutter speed, and the viewfinder is also very good, bright and clear with 100% coverage. The sensor is also very good, producing images with great colors and dynamic range. It also handles high ISO very well. Focus peaking is also great on those older Manual Focus lens. I have a f1.2 lens that got a lot more use because of this feature. The menus are also direct and easy to use. The AF worked very well and very fast. And I say that after did some extreme usage inside a high speed vehicle! AF was great, framing the images was the hard part :)I haven't use the video very much (more of a still shooter myself) but it worked very well when I did. I also rarely shoot on auto mode (only when giving the camera for someone else to shoot) so I can't comment much on it. On a powerful camera like this I feel it's really worth taking a bit of your time to learn the basics of photography (like aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and really get the most of this camera. While a bit frustrating at first, in a very short while you'll start getting those pictures you just can't with auto modes (regardless of the camera). It's very rewarding!In my opinion this camera for it's price range is the best option. It really offers great features (WR, Shake Reduction, great sensor, pentaprism finder with a 100% field of view, great AF, dust removal, etc) at a great price. The Pentax System is also very good, it offers great lenses at a good price, and you also have the compatibility with older lens with means you can find great older lens at a bargain price. The Pentax community is also great. Search for Pentax Forums and you'll see what I'm talking about.I highly recommend this camera!