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J Andre Photography · 10-14-2013, 12:14 PM

For all of those who purchased a Pentax K-30 before it was discontinued, what are your thoughts on it being discontinued?

Adam · 10-14-2013, 12:27 PM

The K-50 is virtually identical to the K-30, so I wouldn't consider it discontinued

J Andre Photography · 10-14-2013, 01:36 PM

I'm taking your word for it. I'm getting the K-50 soon.

**rbefly** · 10-14-2013, 01:50 PM

Hello J Andre, Welcome to the Forum!
I agree with Adam, it's more like the K-30 was superceded or replaced by the K-50. The only differences I could find on the comparison chart (and they're tiny, overall) is that the K-50 adds one stop of sensitivity to the expanded range (ISO 51200 vs ISO 25600 for the K-30) and accepts a Wi-Fi card in addition to the SD, SDHC and SDXC cards of the K-30. Otherwise, they're virtually identical in performance, specs and features. Somewhat different in appearance, however much that matters!
For a real upgrade, you might wait and see what the user reviews have to say about the K-3. On paper, it looks like a major advance.
JMO,
Ron

Kobayashi.K · 10-14-2013, 02:02 PM

The K-30 is not discontinued.
You can check which camera's are discontinued on the Ricoh website:
Products | RICOH IMAGING

delegopa · 10-14-2013, 02:32 PM

I really like the design of the K-30 and had hoped for similar forms in the future. Looking at K3/50/500 lets me assume they will stay with the old established design. But as long as my K-30 makes it's clicks I don't need to worry about that.

Dr_who · 10-14-2013, 03:20 PM

All cameras are discontinued eventually. Most people will buy the K3 before it's discontinued too.

**JimJohnson** · 10-14-2013, 04:06 PM

I sold a purchased new K-r and a couple lenses, and added a little cash to purchase a lightly used K-30 with 18-135. I wasn't so much displeased with the K-r as much as a wanted a few of the K-30's features. It was a great decision. How do I feel about the K-50? Neutral. Like the above posters have said, there are very few differences and while all of them are nice, they aren't enough to make me switch. The K-50 should have been named the K-30II and the K-500 the K-300. It also would have pulled the entire line into place 3, 30, 300 instead of 3, 50, 500.

stevebrot · 10-14-2013, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by rbefly

Somewhat different in appearance, however much that matters!

For the record, I prefer the K-30 look...gonzo!

Steve

jrcastillo · 10-14-2013, 11:07 PM

you can still get the K-30 from Hunts photo for $500 with the WR lens. I would save the extra 200 or so and get that instead of the K-50... use that $200 for $20 warranty card or even a Rokinon 85mm 1.4 ($250 new in amazon)
the link is in PF in the price watch section.

OldNoob · 10-15-2013, 11:52 AM

from what i can tell from the reviews, the K-50 has better video auto-focusing and higher ISO capabilities. Basically , aside from body styling and color choice those are the only differences. I like the K-30 body style over that of the k-50, but im weird.

deepocean · 10-15-2013, 04:16 PM

Oldnoob,

It is funny that you mention it but I happen to find the K-30 also more beautiful than the K-50. In fact it was the sole reason why I got interested in this cool looking camera. Later I found out all the benefits of Pentax over the Nikon 3200 that I was looking at initially.

I think people new to Pentax like the K-30 look more and find it more distinctive for Pentax than K-50 design.

10-14-2013, 12:14 PM	#1
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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	The K-50 is virtually identical to the K-30, so I wouldn't consider it discontinued 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:

10-14-2013, 01:50 PM	#4
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Higher Number? Hello J Andre, Welcome to the Forum! I agree with Adam, it's more like the K-30 was superceded or replaced by the K-50. The only differences I could find on the comparison chart (and they're tiny, overall) is that the K-50 adds one stop of sensitivity to the expanded range (ISO 51200 vs ISO 25600 for the K-30) and accepts a Wi-Fi card in addition to the SD, SDHC and SDXC cards of the K-30. Otherwise, they're virtually identical in performance, specs and features. Somewhat different in appearance, however much that matters! For a real upgrade, you might wait and see what the user reviews have to say about the K-3. On paper, it looks like a major advance. JMO, Ron

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10-14-2013, 01:36 PM	#3
J Andre Photography Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2 Original Poster	I'm taking your word for it. I'm getting the K-50 soon.

10-14-2013, 02:02 PM	#5
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	The K-30 is not discontinued. You can check which camera's are discontinued on the Ricoh website: Products \| RICOH IMAGING

10-14-2013, 02:32 PM	#6
delegopa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 244	I really like the design of the K-30 and had hoped for similar forms in the future. Looking at K3/50/500 lets me assume they will stay with the old established design. But as long as my K-30 makes it's clicks I don't need to worry about that.

10-14-2013, 03:20 PM	#7
Dr_who Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	All cameras are discontinued eventually. Most people will buy the K3 before it's discontinued too.

10-14-2013, 04:06 PM	#8
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	I sold a purchased new K-r and a couple lenses, and added a little cash to purchase a lightly used K-30 with 18-135. I wasn't so much displeased with the K-r as much as a wanted a few of the K-30's features. It was a great decision. How do I feel about the K-50? Neutral. Like the above posters have said, there are very few differences and while all of them are nice, they aren't enough to make me switch. The K-50 should have been named the K-30II and the K-500 the K-300. It also would have pulled the entire line into place 3, 30, 300 instead of 3, 50, 500.

10-14-2013, 04:44 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by rbefly Somewhat different in appearance, however much that matters! For the record, I prefer the K-30 look...gonzo! Steve

10-14-2013, 11:07 PM	#10
jrcastillo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 161	you can still get the K-30 from Hunts photo for $500 with the WR lens. I would save the extra 200 or so and get that instead of the K-50... use that $200 for $20 warranty card or even a Rokinon 85mm 1.4 ($250 new in amazon) the link is in PF in the price watch section.

10-15-2013, 11:52 AM	#11
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	from what i can tell from the reviews, the K-50 has better video auto-focusing and higher ISO capabilities. Basically , aside from body styling and color choice those are the only differences. I like the K-30 body style over that of the k-50, but im weird.

10-15-2013, 04:16 PM	#12
deepocean New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 6	Oldnoob, It is funny that you mention it but I happen to find the K-30 also more beautiful than the K-50. In fact it was the sole reason why I got interested in this cool looking camera. Later I found out all the benefits of Pentax over the Nikon 3200 that I was looking at initially. I think people new to Pentax like the K-30 look more and find it more distinctive for Pentax than K-50 design.