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Pentax K30 Thoughts?

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Lou.
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Hey M&A, I wanted to get the canon 60d with a nice tokina 11-16 lens and a glidecam, but with all that money in gear im so nervous im gonna break it while skiing. It makes me wann run back to my little amateur shitty gopro 2 haha. So I found a dslr that is weatherproof, the pentax k-30. Is it worth the money or should I not waste my time and just go to a 60d. Thanks a bunch. I apologize for kinda being a newb in this field
Aug 25 2013 3:47PM
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PacificRimJob
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If you're doing video, the K30 might not be the best choice only because it can only shoot 1080/24 or 1080/30. Meaning no 720/60. This might not be a big issue if you don't plan on doing any slomo, but if you are, it's a drawback.

Nonetheless, the IQ of the sensor is still very good, the video comes out nicely, it has a viewfinder that's right up there with the 7D, it's 100 grams lighter than the 60D, and you can use all that Pentax legacy glass with IS - because it has in-body image stabilization. It shoots a pretty solid 6fps continuous burstrate - which is fine for most sports stuff.

Ultimately, the K30 is an awesome camera, but I'd check out the k50 if you want 60fps - It's virtually the same exact camera in a slightly more contemporary body style.


Aug 25 2013 4:46PM
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Lou.
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Thanks a bunch dude. This helps a lot. Is the k50 weathersealed
Aug 25 2013 7:25PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yes.
Aug 25 2013 7:39PM
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TheMort
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Any comparisons between the k30 and the t3i?
Aug 25 2013 9:41PM
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PacificRimJob
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They are pretty much the same video-wise (though the T3i has a flip screen and 720/60p) but the K30 has faster max shutter speed, in-body IS, Auto focus, continuous burst, and is only slightly heavier - presumably because it's built better. For video, I'd choose the T3i. For Photo, I'd choose the K30. If I was going to get it wet, I'd definitely choose the K30, or any pentax with weather sealing.



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