The Pentax P30 is an entry level 35mm manual focus camera that offers the choice of Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash The P30 offers a titanium foil shutter with 1/100th flash sync, a top shutter speed of 1/1000th and TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering.
It accepts all lenses that are compatible with the Pentax K-mount bayonet lens mount. This camera includes either a 50mm f1.7 Lens or a 28-80mm f3.5-4.5 Lens depending on availability.
Full-featured Multi-mode Pentax in the Classic style
Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system
1/100th flash sync capability
1/1000th maximum shutter speed
TTL flash metering
Specifications:
Lens Mount Pentax KA
Focus Type Manual
Exposure Modes Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash
Exposure Metering Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering
Metering Range @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 Lens EV 1 to 18
Shutter Speed 1/1000th to 1 Second + Bulb, with sync at 1/100th second and a manual (
Exposure Compensation None
Exposure Bracketing No
ISO Range 12-4000
Built-in Flash No
Film Wind Manual
Focusing Screen Clear-Bright-Matte diagonal split-image/ microprism/matte focusing screen
Diopter Correction Standard -1
Remote Control Accepts standard mechanical cable release
PC Terminal No
Depth-of-Field Preview No
Mirror Lock-Up No
Multiple Exposure No
Viewfinder Info LED indicators for Flash Ready, 'P' (Programmed AE mode), 'M' (Metered Manual mode), and the shutter speeds (green LED for '1000' to '60', orange for '30' to '1'). Warnings for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ('1000' or '1' LED blinks at 4HZ). Shutter speed only is indicated in Aperture-Priority AE mode
LCD Information Not applicable
Colour Black or Gunmetal
We have grouped these three cameras together as they were all very similar in specifications, the same price, and with time having elapsed it depends on what versions we have in stock to be able to supply.
You are welcome to stipulate the version you require but otherwise we'll supply whichever model we have in stock at the time.
All three are fully manual cameras. The P30 offered a program mode with KA lenses, plus manual but no remote release. The black P30N then added the option of aperture priority auto exposure as well. The P30T is like a P30N but in a titanium colour finish. It also has a diagonal focus aid (especially useful if your image lacks vertical items to focus on).
The P30N and P30T also have a release that is BOTH mechanical AND Electronic (With Cable Switch A)
Please note, all second hand cameras are zero-rated for VAT.
