Pentax has always been this quirky, sometimes a bit left field, camera maker. Yet, I like them. It’s like wanting a Lotus sports car instead of a Porsche, I guess. They are not for everyone, but both Pentax and Lotus do have a cult-like following.

And yes, I lust for the Pentax 645D.


But today, we have a video review by Canada’s own The Camera Store TV for the new Pentax K-30 APS-C dSLR camera.

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Some of the lowlights mentioned include the curious design (I like it) and multiple rubber material and patterns. It is kinda funny and maybe a callback to the 80′s or the 90′s for Pentax. Better than the K-01, at least. The high ISO sharpness and noise pattern are a bit better than Canon APS-Cs, but not as good as the Nikon D7000.

Movie mode and features are pretty typical at this price range, as well.

Be sure to watch the video to see more!





You can buy the Pentax K-30 on Amazon.com.

Readers, do you own a Pentax dSLR/mirrorless? How do you like them?

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