K-30 colors; which did you buy?

Julie · 08-11-2012, 10:19 AM

Was curious as to which color K-30 most members are buying or which color they like the best?

Here in the US we are limited to three choices; matte black, glossy blue, and glossy white.

My first thought was that I was definitely going to buy the blue, just because it is a new color that Pentax is offering and just looks really cool and sporty. Then common sense kicked in and I thought about pulling the trigger on a classic black one instead of going bold. After sleeping on that thought, I've decided against black and am now thinking about white. So hard to decided- I like all the colors.

Photos don't belong to me, just showing them as examples because the photographers captured the true colors nicer than the advertisements/stock photos.

loco · 08-11-2012, 10:40 AM

I love the color of the blue, but am not fond of the glossy finish. I also wanted the 18-135 so I ended up with black. I'm extremely pleased with my choice!

Docrwm · 08-11-2012, 10:41 AM

I handled all three at the Atlanta stop of the K-30 Tour and I really like the Blue. It's more subdued in person than the photo in your post but it's definitely not black either.

Allison · 08-11-2012, 10:45 AM

If I was getting one I would get the blue. I really like the blue.

synapsestorm · 08-11-2012, 11:06 AM

I purchased the blue after B&H misrepresented the fact that they had the silky (matte) finish when they did not. I don't really like the glossy finish, but it is not a bad as some of the pictures I have seen.

I looked at the white but was concerned that dirt/stains etc show up too prominently. I was going to get the black but then decided that a) I don't buy a new camera very often b) there are not many times when I get a color option on a camera and c) I wanted to really have some fun with the camera. Certainly people are going to have opinions about a colored camera, but the fun thing is that it can potentially spark some interesting conversations. Also, I only shoot casually - if I was semi-pro I might have made another choice.

letsgoaway · 08-11-2012, 12:26 PM

I WANT the blue..but costco is currently out of it..so I will probably get the white

u2gator · 08-11-2012, 12:30 PM

As a Gator fan I had to go with the Blue. It is really a gorgeous looking camera and will really stand out when I am out and about taking photos. I know tons of people are going to ask to see it just because of the color and how great it looks.

u2gator

letsgoaway · 08-11-2012, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

i really really wish the yellow was available here in the US....i would MUCH prefer that one. i found it on ebay but it would come from Japan..I would much prefer to buy it from a US store

azma · 08-11-2012, 02:34 PM

i got the beautiful blue one from amazon

DebLewis · 08-11-2012, 05:34 PM

Another Blue here

Edgar_in_Indy · 08-11-2012, 05:45 PM - **1 Like**

I went with the glossy white K-30 to replace my white K-x. I was very tempted by the blue, but I just can't get over how good and how unique the white/black looks on a DSLR. Here are a couple pictures of my K-30 that I've already posted in other threads. (The pictures were taken with my Olympus E-P1)

The finish on my white K-x still looked like new after two years of heavy use and almost 50,000 shutter actuations, so I'm hopeful that my K-30 will hold up as well.

Mr. A.S. · 08-11-2012, 05:51 PM

blue from B&H

Julie · 08-11-2012, 06:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by loco

I love the color of the blue, but am not fond of the glossy finish. I also wanted the 18-135 so I ended up with black. I'm extremely pleased with my choice!

Same here, I've seen pictures of the matte blue one that they have over in Asia and I like how that one looks much better than the glossy.

Enjoy your new camera/lens.

Julie · 08-11-2012, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I handled all three at the Atlanta stop of the K-30 Tour and I really like the Blue. It's more subdued in person than the photo in your post but it's definitely not black either.

I saw all three of them in person as well at the product tour, but I still thought that the blue was a tiny bit too shiny for my liking...

Julie · 08-11-2012, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by synapsestorm

a) I don't buy a new camera very often b) there are not many times when I get a color option on a camera and c) I wanted to really have some fun with the camera. Certainly people are going to have opinions about a colored camera, but the fun thing is that it can potentially spark some interesting conversations.

Exactly the reasons why I want something new and interesting; not a cookie-cutter black camera- any Canikon owner can get their hands on one of those. Pentax is the only brand I've seen with colored DSLRS (with the exception of the Nikon D3100/D3200, I've seen those in a glossy maroon color, but they were more expensive than the plain black ones), so why not take advantage of it?

I agree that the camera will draw some attention.

08-11-2012, 10:19 AM	#1
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	K-30 colors; which did you buy? Was curious as to which color K-30 most members are buying or which color they like the best? Here in the US we are limited to three choices; matte black, glossy blue, and glossy white. My first thought was that I was definitely going to buy the blue, just because it is a new color that Pentax is offering and just looks really cool and sporty. Then common sense kicked in and I thought about pulling the trigger on a classic black one instead of going bold. After sleeping on that thought, I've decided against black and am now thinking about white. So hard to decided- I like all the colors. Photos don't belong to me, just showing them as examples because the photographers captured the true colors nicer than the advertisements/stock photos.

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08-11-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I love the color of the blue, but am not fond of the glossy finish. I also wanted the 18-135 so I ended up with black. I'm extremely pleased with my choice!

08-11-2012, 10:41 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I handled all three at the Atlanta stop of the K-30 Tour and I really like the Blue. It's more subdued in person than the photo in your post but it's definitely not black either.

08-11-2012, 10:45 AM	#4
Allison Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 667	If I was getting one I would get the blue. I really like the blue.

08-11-2012, 11:06 AM	#5
synapsestorm New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 8	I purchased the blue after B&H misrepresented the fact that they had the silky (matte) finish when they did not. I don't really like the glossy finish, but it is not a bad as some of the pictures I have seen. I looked at the white but was concerned that dirt/stains etc show up too prominently. I was going to get the black but then decided that a) I don't buy a new camera very often b) there are not many times when I get a color option on a camera and c) I wanted to really have some fun with the camera. Certainly people are going to have opinions about a colored camera, but the fun thing is that it can potentially spark some interesting conversations. Also, I only shoot casually - if I was semi-pro I might have made another choice.

08-11-2012, 12:26 PM	#6
letsgoaway New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 13	I WANT the blue..but costco is currently out of it..so I will probably get the white

08-11-2012, 12:30 PM	#7
u2gator New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	As a Gator fan I had to go with the Blue. It is really a gorgeous looking camera and will really stand out when I am out and about taking photos. I know tons of people are going to ask to see it just because of the color and how great it looks. u2gator

08-11-2012, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#8
letsgoaway New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 13	i really really wish the yellow was available here in the US....i would MUCH prefer that one. i found it on ebay but it would come from Japan..I would much prefer to buy it from a US store

08-11-2012, 02:34 PM	#9
azma Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: hamilton n.j Posts: 37	i got the beautiful blue one from amazon

08-11-2012, 05:34 PM	#10
DebLewis Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Another Blue here

08-11-2012, 05:45 PM - 1 Like	#11
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I went with the glossy white K-30 to replace my white K-x. I was very tempted by the blue, but I just can't get over how good and how unique the white/black looks on a DSLR. Here are a couple pictures of my K-30 that I've already posted in other threads. (The pictures were taken with my Olympus E-P1) The finish on my white K-x still looked like new after two years of heavy use and almost 50,000 shutter actuations, so I'm hopeful that my K-30 will hold up as well.

08-11-2012, 05:51 PM	#12
Mr. A.S. Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 401	blue from B&H

08-11-2012, 06:06 PM - 1 Like	#13
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco I love the color of the blue, but am not fond of the glossy finish. I also wanted the 18-135 so I ended up with black. I'm extremely pleased with my choice! Same here, I've seen pictures of the matte blue one that they have over in Asia and I like how that one looks much better than the glossy. Enjoy your new camera/lens.

08-11-2012, 06:08 PM	#14
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm I handled all three at the Atlanta stop of the K-30 Tour and I really like the Blue. It's more subdued in person than the photo in your post but it's definitely not black either. I saw all three of them in person as well at the product tour, but I still thought that the blue was a tiny bit too shiny for my liking...

08-11-2012, 06:28 PM	#15
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by synapsestorm a) I don't buy a new camera very often b) there are not many times when I get a color option on a camera and c) I wanted to really have some fun with the camera. Certainly people are going to have opinions about a colored camera, but the fun thing is that it can potentially spark some interesting conversations. Exactly the reasons why I want something new and interesting; not a cookie-cutter black camera- any Canikon owner can get their hands on one of those. Pentax is the only brand I've seen with colored DSLRS (with the exception of the Nikon D3100/D3200, I've seen those in a glossy maroon color, but they were more expensive than the plain black ones), so why not take advantage of it? I agree that the camera will draw some attention.