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Monday, May 21, 2012

K 30 Full Specs and Product Images Leaked!

New Products' Images with Detailed Specs!



See: http://www.pentaxturk.com/forum/index.php?topic=1309.msg15245;topicseen#new

This is the Google translation of the specs:-

Open SLR Weather resistant stainless steel chassis and
(Splashing water, snow, dust and sand, protecting electronic circuits against)
* Excellent Image Quality

16MP APS-C CMOS sensor
High-speed image data signals to read and full detail a newly developed CMOS image sensor 16 MP APS-C (23.7X 15.7mm)
Vibration Sensor Blocker SR (Shake Reduction) available.
ISO 25 600 sensitivity.
Cleaning System

* Outstanding Video Image Quality

1080p Full HD video recording (1920 x 1080 pixels) High-quality video capture
Codec H.264 recording format
Frame rate to the user a choice to accommodate specific applications (Full HD 30, 25 or 24 fps, and HD resolution of up to 60 fps) to provide
Exposure Compensation (P, Av or M)
Video Editing and Customization
Custom Image (Cross Processing, Monochrome, inverse Movie, Bleach Bypass, Muted, Bright, Vivid, Landscape, Portrait, Natural, Glossy)
Digital filters (Color, Color Invert, Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast Extract)
Intermittent Feature Film (within the specified range is a series of images, and (99 hours) makes a video clip

* Fast and Sharp

Continuous shooting 6 frames / sec. Up to 30 JPEG and RAW 8
Estantane speed 1/6000 'e sec. To freeze the action in an image. Sports photography, and action for children

* Ease of Use

3 "(inch) LCD screen, 921 000 points, extra-wide 170 ° viewing
100% pentaprism viewfinder for a great comfort
Dual-Processor for direct access to various settings
Dual Power AA / AA batteries feature lithium-ion or
Auto exposure modes and a wide selection of digital filters

* Many Features

Custom Photo 9 modes (Bright, natural, portrait, landscape, lively, bright, quiet, ağırtmasız positive, unlike film, single-color, cross-processing)
Extending the dynamic range of highlights and shadows for more information
Multi-exposure
Interval Timer Shooting
Built-in RAW development
23 custom functions
Buttons / privatization
Flicker Reduction
Electronic level
Focus peaking
Lens correction
Copyright Information
Pixel mapping
Electronic level



Additon 1: Plus the following leak about the new AF system at my Blog by someone:-

"The K-30 features the 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 in accordance to the characteristics of each individual lens. It also factors the light source at the time of shooting into its calculations. Nine of its 11 sensor points have cross-type sensors to capture all kinds of subjects in sharp focus, while its spotbeam projector assists the AF system at poorly lit locations. The K-30’s AF algorithm has also been upgraded in all areas. A new select-area expansion function allows the sensor module to continue to track a moving subject, even when it moves out of a pre-assigned auto-tracking area, by assessing distance data collected by neighboring focus sensors. The accuracy and speed of detecting moving subjects during autofocus shooting, and autofocusing performance when using a telephoto lens, have been greatly improved as well."

Addition 2: Fengwei has leaked more things at the Chinese Xitek Forum. Although he just points to the above Turkey forum, the information he writes does NOT appear over there! (Maybe the last time he was warned more seriously! ;-))

* High performance 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor.
* Full weather sealing for worry-free use in any weather condition.
* Rugged coldproof design for sub-freezing use (-10C, 14F).
* PRIME M image processing engine, optimized for video, also captures outstanding still images.
* Full 1080p30 HD video features h.264 compression, flexible exposure control, and HDR finishing options.
* Advanced SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine features AF assist lamp, light source sensor, and improved optical components.
* Large 3 inch LCD is wide angle viewable, and features 921,000 dots of resolution.
* Live View focus peaking highlights in-focus surfaces for fast and accurate manual or autofocus.
* Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder achieves a 100% optical field of view.
* Highly accurate 77 segment metering system for accurate exposure, even in complex lighting.
* Fast 6 FPS continuous shooting mode and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speed.
* ISO speeds up to 25600 improve shutter speeds while minimizing noise in low lighting.
* Programmable front and rear e-dials for convenience and PENTAX Hyper shift operation.
* Sensor-shift Shake/Dust Reduction ensures sharp, dust-free imaging with any mounted lens.
* Traditional modes combine with automatic modes for powerful, user-friendly operation.
* In-camera HDR shooting modes feature multiple blending options and pixel alignment.
* Compatible with both rechargeable Li-Ion and AA batteries (via optional AA battery holder).
* Highly compact yet durable body with comfortable ergonomics.

Addition 3: Some more product photos leaked at the Pentax Forums!




It seems to be a new K-5 + K-01 afterall, with little missing features, at least on paper, i.e., for the published specs! And there are even more for some little improvements, finally!

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My only question - and maybe I missed it - does it have wireless flash sync ability? Most of the time I use a flash, it is with my 360 off on a tripod, and one of the things I did not like about the K-01 was I believe it did not have that ability.

Otherwise, this sounds like an awesome entry camera - The only things holding me back on the previous models were the lack of a top LCD and front control wheel. The control dial on the front of this, I could see retiring K-10 from day-to-day duties.....
the best thing is these will be available at Target so that will be really cool. The white one looks awesome.
Looks like a real successor of the K200d.
I hate to admit it, but when I compare it to the 40+ switch and button positions on the pro Nikon/Canons, the lack of controls makes it look like a kid's camera.
5 replies · active 670 weeks ago
Pentax camera's ergonomy didn't need zillion button to be effective.
Have you ever experienced the AWESOMENESS that is HyperProgram mode?
You don't have a clue what you are talking about.

Show me a Canikon with dual dials at US$850.
So more buttons are better? Does anyone really care about buttons on cameras?

Do professionals really stand around comparing the number of buttons on their cameras? Only one button matters -- the shutter button. For anything else, that's what the menus are for. Jeez.
Anyone who needs 40 buttons and knob twists on his camera clearly doesn't know what he's doing. I have seen other Canikon products with billions of buttons on them and honestly, I think that's a hold over from the mechanical era of film cameras.

• You have a screen.
• You have menus.
• You have a 5-way selector.
• It's 2012. For heaven's sake.

Seriously, anyone fixated on number of buttons as a mark of professionalism in a camera is either not a heavy shooter or is confusing the number of buttons his camera has with the size of his...I won't say it.
It's a K-5 with Focus Peaking and a tall flash, sign me up.
It's a K-5 with the possibility for AA batteries.
Lets hope it is more or less as quiet as a K5
very nice camera
I wonder if the new AF system SAFOX-IXi+ is a secret admission the first generation SAFOX-9 in K-5 is flawed :)
Lol Safox was well flawed on the K-5 and K-r no doubts there.
Spec is good decent nice to see a good VF, looks aside (subjective)
Some minor quibbles, the dual OK/AF point selection is not great IMO needs a button for AF control
No top LCD maybe ok at this price but a shame, no HDMI is well behind the times, no mic. jack will cheese off video shooters.
Lithium battery is a joke power wise why not just go AA or lithium? One or the other.
No grip option is strange for a mid level body

I don't think this will do much to dent the Canikon machine but it looks solid enough overall
4 replies · active 670 weeks ago
You're right, no HDMI and no mic in, that's a bad joke for a new camera.
I think for an entry level camera, it is acceptable. Btw, how many users actually bought an external microphone?
I sense sarcasm. But I can't really tell over the internet/ in text messages..

Although I can see why people want an HDMI out on their camera - to do a slideshow on a TV, I don't think many of those people are DSLR users. And I don't know about everyone else, but I've found for vacation video taking, DSLR is no match for dedicated DVs at the moment. (with the possible exception of m4/3, which is getting close).
Nowadays even smartphones have a HDMI out and a mic in would not hurt ! D3200 has both !
An old fashioned NTSC/PAL output is just pathetic.
Pentax made it official!!!

http://pentaximaging.com/dslr/k-30_Black
I'm not making a big deal out of the lack of HDMI or mic input (don't care myself) some might though.
BTW it's a mid level body not an entry level one.
I was just hoping it would have a swivel screen. Far more useful than any other feature, including waterproofness: I do not usually take photos in the rain, but I do like to take candid portraits and macros, both of which are much easier with swivel screens.
Pentax Russia has another specs about speed and buffer of K-30

HI: 6 fps till 176 images(JPEG ***), 21 image (RAW)
LO: 3 fps till the card full (JPEG ***)

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