K-30 or wait for K-50 K-500

Colbyt · 06-15-2013, 06:16 AM

The K-30 has finally reached my mental buy point but now we have the 50 in the equation. I have not been able to find a point by point comparison of the three cameras side by side. I would hate to take the plunge and then wish I had that extra ISO reach.

Help me out here, exactly what else am I getting? Convince me to jump or wait. The WR sealing is not important to me as I would most likely never buy a WR lens.

Giklab · 06-15-2013, 06:26 AM

WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably.
The K-30 and K-50 only differ in styling, the extra ISO stop and a mic port on the K-50. Worth the extra cash? It depends on you.

**jatrax** · 06-15-2013, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably.

+1 Just because the camera will technically do 50k ISO does not mean you would actually use it or like the results.

Here's the k-50 specs from the Pentax website: PENTAX - K-50 Custom Colors

k-30 might be a good price as the k-50 comes on line but I honestly do not see much difference.

Nitrogliserin · 06-15-2013, 07:02 AM

It's all about marketing. You probably won't use 50k ISO or even 25k ISO.

loco · 06-15-2013, 07:50 AM

Unless you really dig all those color combinations or need the mic port, I can't imagine any reason to wait for the K-50. The price of the K-30 is just so amazing right now. Such a value. just get it.

**Rondec** · 06-15-2013, 08:15 AM

I agree. K30 is almost the same as the K50 with regard to specs, just has a different look. Unless you hate the way the K30 looks, you might as well go for it. It's also a lot cheaper right now.

Adam · 06-15-2013, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Colbyt

The K-30 has finally reached my mental buy point but now we have the 50 in the equation. I have not been able to find a point by point comparison of the three cameras side by side. I would hate to take the plunge and then wish I had that extra ISO reach.

Help me out here, exactly what else am I getting? Convince me to jump or wait. The WR sealing is not important to me as I would most likely never buy a WR lens.

Get the K-30, as it will be a while before the K-50 sells for $499.

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Ken T · 06-15-2013, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably.
The K-30 and K-50 only differ in styling, the extra ISO stop and a mic port on the K-50. Worth the extra cash? It depends on you.

Totally agree

mamethot · 06-15-2013, 09:38 AM

Mic port? I might be wrong but never saw that mentionned in the specs?

glanglois · 06-16-2013, 09:49 AM

I expect that the increase in max ISO was accomplished by no more than adding a menu choice. At those levels, it's just a matter of amplification. Pentax can set it to any level it wants. ISO 1,000,000 anyone? As others have noted, that doesn't make the image look good at that level of amping.

**boriscleto** · 06-16-2013, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by mamethot

Mic port? I might be wrong but never saw that mentionned in the specs?

I didn't either. It has the stereo mic from the K-01...

Colbyt · 06-17-2013, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I didn't either. It has the stereo mic from the K-01...

What makes you think that? It surely is not in the specs. It clearly states mono built in.

**boriscleto** · 06-17-2013, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by Colbyt

What makes you think that? It surely is not in the specs. It clearly states mono built in.

I must be thinking of the original specs from the french leak...

kcupp95 · 06-17-2013, 05:54 PM

I have a Pentax K-r and was planning on upgrading to the K-30. But since I don't have the money for it until the end of the year, I'll probably end up getting the K-50 *if* they can bundle it with the 18-135mm like the K-30 is currently bundled with.

**geomez** · 06-17-2013, 06:32 PM

k-30. Personally I've never shot at 50k ISO.

06-15-2013, 06:16 AM	#1
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,418	K-30 or wait for K-50 K-500 The K-30 has finally reached my mental buy point but now we have the 50 in the equation. I have not been able to find a point by point comparison of the three cameras side by side. I would hate to take the plunge and then wish I had that extra ISO reach. Help me out here, exactly what else am I getting? Convince me to jump or wait. The WR sealing is not important to me as I would most likely never buy a WR lens.

06-15-2013, 06:26 AM	#2
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably. The K-30 and K-50 only differ in styling, the extra ISO stop and a mic port on the K-50. Worth the extra cash? It depends on you. Last edited by Giklab; 06-15-2013 at 06:47 AM.

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Giklab WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably. +1 Just because the camera will technically do 50k ISO does not mean you would actually use it or like the results. Here's the k-50 specs from the Pentax website: PENTAX - K-50 Custom Colors k-30 might be a good price as the k-50 comes on line but I honestly do not see much difference.

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Nitrogliserin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 246	It's all about marketing. You probably won't use 50k ISO or even 25k ISO.

06-15-2013, 07:50 AM	#5
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Unless you really dig all those color combinations or need the mic port, I can't imagine any reason to wait for the K-50. The price of the K-30 is just so amazing right now. Such a value. just get it.

06-15-2013, 08:15 AM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	I agree. K30 is almost the same as the K50 with regard to specs, just has a different look. Unless you hate the way the K30 looks, you might as well go for it. It's also a lot cheaper right now.

06-15-2013, 09:30 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Colbyt The K-30 has finally reached my mental buy point but now we have the 50 in the equation. I have not been able to find a point by point comparison of the three cameras side by side. I would hate to take the plunge and then wish I had that extra ISO reach. Help me out here, exactly what else am I getting? Convince me to jump or wait. The WR sealing is not important to me as I would most likely never buy a WR lens. Get the K-30, as it will be a while before the K-50 sells for $499. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-15-2013, 09:34 AM	#8
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	Originally posted by Giklab WR is nice to have, believe me. 50k ISO on the other hand, is not at all something you'll ever need probably. The K-30 and K-50 only differ in styling, the extra ISO stop and a mic port on the K-50. Worth the extra cash? It depends on you. Totally agree

06-15-2013, 09:38 AM	#9
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Mic port? I might be wrong but never saw that mentionned in the specs?

06-16-2013, 09:49 AM	#10
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I expect that the increase in max ISO was accomplished by no more than adding a menu choice. At those levels, it's just a matter of amplification. Pentax can set it to any level it wants. ISO 1,000,000 anyone? As others have noted, that doesn't make the image look good at that level of amping.

06-16-2013, 09:57 AM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by mamethot Mic port? I might be wrong but never saw that mentionned in the specs? I didn't either. It has the stereo mic from the K-01...

06-17-2013, 06:27 AM	#12
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto I didn't either. It has the stereo mic from the K-01... What makes you think that? It surely is not in the specs. It clearly states mono built in.

06-17-2013, 06:43 AM	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Colbyt What makes you think that? It surely is not in the specs. It clearly states mono built in. I must be thinking of the original specs from the french leak...

06-17-2013, 05:54 PM	#14
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	I have a Pentax K-r and was planning on upgrading to the K-30. But since I don't have the money for it until the end of the year, I'll probably end up getting the K-50 if they can bundle it with the 18-135mm like the K-30 is currently bundled with.

06-17-2013, 06:32 PM	#15
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	k-30. Personally I've never shot at 50k ISO.