Another in-depth review

LeDave · 07-26-2012, 09:35 PM

The review said the K-30 stands out from it's "cheap" plastic... He obviously never held a Rebal or even a Nikon D3/5xxx before. Is it possibly true that this guy holding a K-30 is the first entry/mid-level SLR he's ever touched?

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If you close your eyes and pick up 100 different DSLRs, though, I'd bet dollars to donuts you'd know the K-30 immediately by its feel. Its polycarbonate body is a mix of rubberized textures and smooth edges, and the whole thing feels somewhat softer and cheaper than most other DSLRs

TJWest · 07-27-2012, 03:13 AM

good to get both negatives and positives on this camera. The ephotozine review was quite nice I think the other one, had some useful points. But I agree with the above poster, the t4i feels like a toy in the hand...

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-27-2012, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

The review said the K-30 stands out for its "cheap" plastic... He obviously never held a Rebel or even a Nikon D3/5xxx before.

Yes, his comment doesn't make any sense. When I was upgrading from my Olympus e-510, I pre-ordered a Canon t2i and I was all excited to get it. But when it arrived and I actually held it, I was appalled by how cheap my new $900 camera felt and looked. That was the main reason I returned it, and ended up with a K-x.

SteveB · 07-27-2012, 08:17 AM

Another short review on T3........... Pentax K-30 review | T3

JinDesu · 07-27-2012, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by SteveB

Another short review on T3........... Pentax K-30 review | T3

A much nicer review, albeit lacking in a lot of info. But it doesn't have "wrong" info like the Verge's review.

ULong · 07-27-2012, 09:35 AM

"Pentax K-30 price: £679 (with 18-55mm kit lens), US price $849.95 (body only) $1,199.95 (with 18-55mm kit lens)"

Price is a bit wrong here.

JinDesu · 07-27-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by ULong

"Pentax K-30 price: £679 (with 18-55mm kit lens), US price $849.95 (body only) $1,199.95 (with 18-55mm kit lens)"

Price is a bit wrong here.

Good catch, that's should be the 18-135

seventysixersfan · 07-27-2012, 10:10 AM

New TechRadar review of K-30 here:
Pentax K-30 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Digital slrs/hybrids

07-27-2012, 05:47 AM	#18
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by LeDave The review said the K-30 stands out for its "cheap" plastic... He obviously never held a Rebel or even a Nikon D3/5xxx before. Yes, his comment doesn't make any sense. When I was upgrading from my Olympus e-510, I pre-ordered a Canon t2i and I was all excited to get it. But when it arrived and I actually held it, I was appalled by how cheap my new $900 camera felt and looked. That was the main reason I returned it, and ended up with a K-x. Last edited by Edgar_in_Indy; 07-27-2012 at 05:58 AM.

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07-26-2012, 09:35 PM	#16
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	The review said the K-30 stands out from it's "cheap" plastic... He obviously never held a Rebal or even a Nikon D3/5xxx before. Is it possibly true that this guy holding a K-30 is the first entry/mid-level SLR he's ever touched? Quote: If you close your eyes and pick up 100 different DSLRs, though, I'd bet dollars to donuts you'd know the K-30 immediately by its feel. Its polycarbonate body is a mix of rubberized textures and smooth edges, and the whole thing feels somewhat softer and cheaper than most other DSLRs

07-27-2012, 03:13 AM	#17
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	good to get both negatives and positives on this camera. The ephotozine review was quite nice I think the other one, had some useful points. But I agree with the above poster, the t4i feels like a toy in the hand...

07-27-2012, 08:17 AM	#19
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	Another short review on T3........... Pentax K-30 review \| T3

07-27-2012, 08:26 AM	#20
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by SteveB Another short review on T3........... Pentax K-30 review \| T3 A much nicer review, albeit lacking in a lot of info. But it doesn't have "wrong" info like the Verge's review.

07-27-2012, 09:35 AM	#21
ULong Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 29	"Pentax K-30 price: £679 (with 18-55mm kit lens), US price $849.95 (body only) $1,199.95 (with 18-55mm kit lens)" Price is a bit wrong here.

07-27-2012, 10:03 AM	#22
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by ULong "Pentax K-30 price: £679 (with 18-55mm kit lens), US price $849.95 (body only) $1,199.95 (with 18-55mm kit lens)" Price is a bit wrong here. Good catch, that's should be the 18-135

07-27-2012, 10:10 AM	#23
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	New TechRadar review of K-30 here: Pentax K-30 review \| from TechRadar's expert reviews of Digital slrs/hybrids