Pentax P30T

P30T
Year introduced 1990	Mount KA	Meter range 1 - 18 EV	Meter pattern c
ISO range 100	DX ISO range 25 - 1600	Exposure modes P, Av, M, X, B	Exposure compensation No
Exposure lock Yes	Shutter speeds (auto) 1 - 1/1000s	Shutter speeds (manual) 1 - 1/1000s, B	Shutter speeds (mechanical) None
Self timer Yes	Mirror lock-up No	Auto bracketing No	Multiple exposures No
Winder No	Built-in flash No	TTL flash No	P-TTL flash No
Sync speed 1/100s	Flash exposure comp No	Autofocus No	Autofocus sensitivity Not applicable
Power zoom No	Viewfinder 0.82x, 92%	Viewfinder type Pentaprism	Diopter correction No
Exchangeable screen No	Depth of field preview Yes	Image size 24 x 36 mm	Panorama format No
Battery 2 x S76	Battery grip/pack No	Size (W x H x D) 137 x 87.5 x 50.5 mm	Weight 500 g

[pacerr]

The P3n/P30n was the defining body in the P-series cameras with a total production time of 1996-1997. I'd suggest all review material be consolidated in that thread rather than having it repeated here.

The only functional differences in the P-t's was the diagonal split image finder and a plastic film door.

The P-bodies served Pentax well for nearly a decade as a consumer-level, non-auto focus SLR with full access to all the lenses and accessories of the brand.

I've owned five different P-bodies and never had any trouble with any of them.

H2

( See next: At one time I used to know how to use tape to modify the DNX code on the film roll.)

[Cosmo]

Very good, prefect for learning with, as I did.

Apeture priority, and fully manuel controls.

There are only 2 flaws with it;

It's not very nice on the eyes.

You can't choose what iso you shoot the film at, DNX coding automatically sets film speed. So no pushing/pulling film.

[bdery]

A nice camera that handles better than the ME Spuer, IMHO. The diagonal split screen takes a little time getting used to, but is much more useful than a horizontal split screen in the long run. You can't push ISO with this camera, and there are some advanced features missing, but I think it was perfect for its intended audience. the plastic body still feels very sturdy, and lighter than some metal bodies.

A nice camera that doesn't always get the recognition it deserves.

[Steinhj]

Originally Posted by pacerr

The only functional differences in the P-t's was the diagonal split image finder and a plastic film door.

It has been made P30n with both metal film doors similar to the P30 and plastic film doors similar to the P30t. I have also seen pictures of P3n (the American model) with plastic doors for sale on Ebay.