Pentax KP (Body) Black
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Pentax K-30 + DAL 18-55WR White
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DSLR Camera |
This KP DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts. |
This K-30 + DAL 18-55WR DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts. | |
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Pentax KP camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Pentax K-30 + DAL 18-55WR camera would suit you adequately. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the KP is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 27 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the K-30 + DAL 18-55WR is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 11 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
Advanced Skill Level (Photo) |
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the KP does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels. | ||
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax KP video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax K-30 + DAL 18-55WR video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The KP is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The K-30 + DAL 18-55WR is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the KP is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the K-30 + DAL 18-55WR is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the KP. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the K-30 + DAL 18-55WR. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Pentax, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Pentax, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the KP is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the K-30 + DAL 18-55WR is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Pentax provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | ||
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Pentax camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Pentax camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax KP is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax K-30 + DAL 18-55WR is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.7 x 15.7 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
Film Making |
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses. |
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.7 x 15.7 mm mm image sensor it houses. | |
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer | |
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Pentax has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Pentax has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | ||
Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the KP uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Bluetooth Connectivity | |||
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Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
Aperture Priority AE | - | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | - | 3.5-5.6 | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 27 | 11 | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | 1 | |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | |
Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
Battery Charger Included | Yes | Yes | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 420 shots | 480 shots | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | D-LI109 | D-LI109 | |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Processor | Yes | - | |
Bundled Software | Camera Utillity 5 | PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 | |
Cables Included | - | USB | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW | DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, RAW | |
Camera Shutter Speed | - | 30 - 1/6000 s | |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical | Electronic | |
Camera Type | SLR Camera Body | DLSR | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | - | |
Depth | 76 mm | 71.5 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -2.5 - 1.5 | -2.5 - 1.5 | |
Diopter Correction | Yes | Yes | |
Display | LCD | TFT | |
Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | - | |
Display Diagonal | 3 | 3 | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels | 921000 pixels | |
Dustproof | Yes | - | |
External Flash Connector | Yes | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/24000 s | 1/6000 s | |
Field Of View | 100 % | 100 % | |
Filter Size | - | 52 mm | |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes | Yes | |
Flash Exposure Correction | - | -2EV - +1EV (1/2 EV step) | |
Flash Guide Number | 6 m | 12 m | |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
Flash Sync-speed | 1/180 s | 0.005 s | |
Flip-out Screen | Yes | - | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | - | 27.5 - 84.5 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 18 - 55 mm | |
Focus | TTL | TTL | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
Focusing Distance | - | 24.99 | |
Full HD | - | Yes | |
Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
Height | 101 mm | 96.5 mm | |
Image Editing | Crop, Resizing, Rotating | Resizing, Rotating | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.7 x 15.7 mm | |
Interval Recording | 1 | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | 819200, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, 102400, 409600, Auto | 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 25600, Auto | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 819200 | 25600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
Languages Support | Multi | CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR | |
Lens Diameter | - | 67.5 mm | |
Lens Length | - | 68.5 mm | |
Lens Mount Interface | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 | |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 11/8 | |
Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) | |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
Live stream capable | 1 | - | |
Mac Operating Systems Supported | - | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | |
Magnification | 0.95 x | 0.92 x | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Maximum Aperture Number | - | 38 | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 84.5 mm | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6016 x 4000 pixels | 4928 x 3264 pixels | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | 24.35 MP | 16.28 MP | |
Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone In | Yes | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono | |
Minimum Aperture Number | - | 3.5 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 27.5 mm | |
Minimum Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo | - | |
Minimum Storage Drive Space | 100 MB | - | |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps | 60 fps | |
Mounting Type | Bayonet | Bayonet | |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | 1 | |
Number Of Diaphragm Blades | - | 6 | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % | - | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F | - | |
Optical Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
Playback Modes | Rotation | - | |
Playback Zoom (max) | - | 16 x | |
Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
Product Colour | Black | White | |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps | - | |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes | - | |
Scene Modes | beach, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) | Backlight, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Museum, Night, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Surf, Landscape (scenery) | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Self-timer | Yes | - | |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s | 2, 12 s | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Manual, Shutter priority | Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Shutter Speed Settings | - | B | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s | 30 s | |
Splash Proof | Yes | - | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6016 x 4000, 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | 16M (4928x3264), 12M (4224x2816), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480) | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 4:3, 16:9 | |
Total Megapixels | 24.71 MP | 16.49 MP | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
USB Connector | Micro-USB B | - | |
USB Port | Yes | - | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | - | |
Video Formats Supported | AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4 | AVI, H.264, MJPEG, MOV | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Type | Optical | Optical | |
Weight | 643 g | 590 g | |
Weight (including Battery) | 703 g | 650 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | - | |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | - | |
Width | 131.5 mm | 128.5 mm | |
Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom | Y |
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