K-30 colors; which did you buy?

drawbar · 10-04-2012, 01:19 AM

That silver 43mm limited on k-30 looks very convincing.

More! More!

Spot · 10-05-2012, 06:47 PM

I ened up with black because I wanted the better lens (18-135 WR) Would have gotten a color but also feelwhen taking photos no one will care what color the body was if the pic is garbage. So opted for better equipment.

Apple · 10-06-2012, 01:57 PM

my white K-30 and 43mm 1.9,( b & w filter) I love this combo

wed7 · 10-07-2012, 05:23 AM

mine is black, i came from a red k-x and k-r though.

woodworm · 10-07-2012, 08:49 AM

I like the blue, but black is my favourite.

drivingback · 04-23-2013, 09:28 AM

I know this is an old thread, but I stumbled into it through the referrer page of my Flickr stream. I can't help but comment...

I literally own that black K-30 with the DA40XS on the first page. LOL! Nice to see my photo here in this thread.

**felixkh** · 04-24-2013, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Given what I've just spent a the vet and dentist I'm not going to be able to get one till late next year it looks like. I'm hoping by then they'll have released the crystal red to the USA or maybe that I can buy one used from someone who is upgrading by then. I really love that color. But if not likely I'll just get black.

You could get one from this site in Singapore. They are no longer the distributor for Pentax, but they brought in Japan only colours at a great price.

DSLR Cameras

International buyers get to deduct 7% off the price.

I bought one for my son too, the Crystal Black version or Piano Black.

dragra · 04-25-2013, 01:00 PM

Which color? There can be only one: classic black.

jssurfer · 05-19-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Julie

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.

the shiney RED is fantastic looking w/ black lenses...... It lis by far my best choice..... 30 dollars more but glad I got it.... gets lots of ooohs and ahhhhas

Edgar_in_Indy · 05-20-2013, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by jssurfer

the shiney RED is fantastic looking w/ black lenses...... It lis by far my best choice..... 30 dollars more but glad I got it.... gets lots of ooohs and ahhhhas

Sounds cool. Any chance of pics?

jssurfer · 05-20-2013, 08:19 AM

none sorry there are pix on the web just google it its nicer than the flat colors i thought

Serenase · 05-21-2013, 02:54 AM

I got white one with 18-135 WR. My camera dealer was kind enough to change kit lens from black kit with no extra price.

My K-r was white too.

**felixkh** · 05-21-2013, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

Sounds cool. Any chance of pics?

macdaddy50 · 05-21-2013, 06:30 AM

+1 for white here too.

**EricBrown** · 05-23-2013, 03:52 AM

I'm very tempted to pick up the K-30 in blue to get the current deal with the 10-17 fisheye lens!! I might sell the body since I really don't need, but I'm sure I might fall in love with it!

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10-04-2012, 01:19 AM	#46
drawbar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hämeenlinna, Finland Posts: 52	That silver 43mm limited on k-30 looks very convincing. More! More!

10-06-2012, 01:57 PM	#48
Apple Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 28	my white K-30 and 43mm 1.9,( b & w filter) I love this combo

10-07-2012, 05:23 AM	#49
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	mine is black, i came from a red k-x and k-r though.

10-07-2012, 08:49 AM	#50
woodworm Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 266	I like the blue, but black is my favourite.

04-23-2013, 09:28 AM	#51
drivingback Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	I know this is an old thread, but I stumbled into it through the referrer page of my Flickr stream. I can't help but comment... I literally own that black K-30 with the DA40XS on the first page. LOL! Nice to see my photo here in this thread.

04-24-2013, 09:04 PM	#52
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by magkelly Given what I've just spent a the vet and dentist I'm not going to be able to get one till late next year it looks like. I'm hoping by then they'll have released the crystal red to the USA or maybe that I can buy one used from someone who is upgrading by then. I really love that color. But if not likely I'll just get black. You could get one from this site in Singapore. They are no longer the distributor for Pentax, but they brought in Japan only colours at a great price. DSLR Cameras International buyers get to deduct 7% off the price. I bought one for my son too, the Crystal Black version or Piano Black.

04-25-2013, 01:00 PM	#53
dragra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ljubljana Photos: Albums Posts: 238	Which color? There can be only one: classic black.

05-19-2013, 07:18 PM	#54
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30	Originally posted by Julie 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. the shiney RED is fantastic looking w/ black lenses...... It lis by far my best choice..... 30 dollars more but glad I got it.... gets lots of ooohs and ahhhhas

05-20-2013, 06:19 AM	#55
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by jssurfer the shiney RED is fantastic looking w/ black lenses...... It lis by far my best choice..... 30 dollars more but glad I got it.... gets lots of ooohs and ahhhhas Sounds cool. Any chance of pics?

05-20-2013, 08:19 AM	#56
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30	none sorry there are pix on the web just google it its nicer than the flat colors i thought

05-21-2013, 02:54 AM	#57
Serenase New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Middle of Nowhere Posts: 11	I got white one with 18-135 WR. My camera dealer was kind enough to change kit lens from black kit with no extra price. My K-r was white too.

05-21-2013, 03:26 AM	#58
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Sounds cool. Any chance of pics?

05-21-2013, 06:30 AM	#59
macdaddy50 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 49	+1 for white here too.

05-23-2013, 03:52 AM	#60
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	I'm very tempted to pick up the K-30 in blue to get the current deal with the 10-17 fisheye lens!! I might sell the body since I really don't need, but I'm sure I might fall in love with it!