Pentax has released firmware updates for its k 5, k 5 ii, k 5 iis, k 30 and k r digital slrs. The new pentax k30 has a weatherproof body that can withstand rain and spray. Pentax k30 lens kit black w da 1855wr weathersealed 16 mp. November 30, 2015 dxomark published a list of the best lenses for the pentax ks1 camera. Apr 17, 2018 the heart of the pentax k 1 mark ii is a 36 megapixel fullframe cmos sensor with an iso range of iso100 to iso81920.
Unless you are happy with a prime lens like the irix, i would suggest that this is a musthave lens for a k 1 shooter, especially for landscapes. Your order will be filled on a firstcomefirstserved basis. For 2012, pentax has added a new midlevel dslr to their popular kseries. Once you have crossed the hurdle of a filter system, you have a simply fantastic tool for ultrawide angle photography.
Larger software updates may even include new features for your camera. About pentax pentax is a leader in the production of a variety of adventure ready. A recent tweet from kimio tanaka a japanese photographer who has ricoh pentax insider information and has a good record of reporting relevant information indicated that the progress on the successor to the pentax k 3 ii camera is on track. Pentax k70 dslr with 1855mm wr lens and pro kit, black. With this, the japanese camera manufacturer is correcting a bug in version 1. Silkypix provides a wide range of advanced raw conversion options including adjustable noise reduction, lens aberration correction and rotation. Only pentax k3 users are permitted to download the firmware update. Utility 5 software, then progressing to photoshop elements for processing. I bought k 30 3 weeks and after taking some photographs i think they are blurry. High quality video recording the pentax k 30 features full hd video recording to capture high quality movie clips in 1080p resolution 1920x1080 pixels. Pentax has released new firmware for its flagship k3 dslr, adding a new function diffraction correction to the lens corrections menu.
Pentax k30 specifications 2 pages digital slr camera. At its introduction, it was in the middle of pentaxs dslr range, above the nowdiscontinued entrylevel kr, and below the semipro k5 and successor k5 ii overview. I think camera does not set af correctly specially in wide angle. A compact and lightweight weatherresistant dslr 24 megapixel apsc aa filterless cmos sensor aa filter simulator prime mii processor w accelerator pixel shift resolution with motion correction pentax sr inbody shake reduction dustproof and weatherresistant night vision red light lcd display 6 frames per second continuous shooting. All native and compatible functions of your software will be available. At its introduction, it was in the middle of pentax s dslr range, above the nowdiscontinued entrylevel k r, and below the semipro k 5 and successor k 5 ii. The pentax ks2 is a new, very capable entrylevel dslr camera. Silkypix is a raw conversion application developed by ichikawa soft laboratory which is probably better known in japan. Jun 22, 2009 this video short will introduce the pentax k 7s advanced lens correction functions. Firmware update thank you for using a pentax k3 digital camera. K30 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on k30. Crosstilt lcd monitor, full hd 1080p30 video recording, safox 12 33point af sensor, native iso 204800. Pentax k30 weathersealed 16 mp cmos digital slr with 1855mm lens.
Pentax k70 dslr with 185mm wr lens, black 16256 adorama. Pentax k30 to check the version number, press the menu button and select firmware version info in the setup 3 menu then press the fourway controller right. The pentax k30 is that most unfashionable thing a midrange dslr camera. Face recognition af, automatic compensation of lens distortion and lateral. Pentax k30 verdict the pentax k30 offers a vast array of features including 6fps continuous shooting, builtin hdr creation, electronic level, and a weather sealed and compact digital slr body, all for a very reasonable price, making it the cheapest weather sealed digital slr available. Pentax k 01 pentax k 5 ii samsung nx300 pentax k 3. May 25, 2016 creating lens correction profiles for the k 1. By coupling a newly developed accelerator unit with the highspeed prime mii imaging engine, the k70 effectively minimizes noise at all sensitivity levels. Extract color, toy camera, retro, high contrast, shading, invert color, color. However, be sure to set the focal length before using a lens for which focal length information cannot be automatically obtained.
Of course if you have lens problems that cant be completely corrected by software or limit your latitude in pp, you got. As a new user of the k1 i am finding a lot has changed since my last purchase of a pentax camera, a k10d eight years ago. However, there have been changes to the settings on the mode dial, with the scene selections shuffled into the scn setting. Pentax tethered capture plugin for adobe photoshop lightroom via image transmitter 2. Apr 25, 20 the pentax k 30 is a basic dslr, but it has a weatherresistance build and can be ordered in different colors. Pentax k30 lens kit 15624 black digital slr with 1855mm. Correction function to assure high precision image framing and. The pentax kx firmware updates have added functionality and fixed a few issues. Pentax k 70 24mp full hd dlr camera with smc da 185mm f3. The ptlens people build corrections profilesi may try working with them to expand the pentax choices. While i wouldnt recommend taking one of these underwater, the k30 has been designed with over 80 weatherresistant body seals to make the camera hold up in wet, dusty, and subfreezing conditions. Is it possible to do lens correction with this camera or is it rather faulty.
The pentax k30 is a basic dslr, but it has a weatherresistance build and can be ordered in different colors. It can be operated in temperatures down to 14 degrees and as high as 104 degrees f. Optimized performance when attaching new lens hd pentaxd. Correct for distortion and lateral chromatic aberration in your k 7 dslr camera with every digital lens. Product tour created by tour anything for pentax demonstrating the major features of the k30 dslr. Progress on the successor to the pentax k3 ii camera is. However, the soso performance and poor video quality at its listed price suggest you. Pentax has a long tradition of making very photographerfocused dslrs, often eschewing the latest fashions to concentrate on providing cameras with wellsorted ergonomics and a focus on core photographic features such as good viewfinders. Dual axis electronic level, ae lock, dynamic range compensation, af lock, hdr image enhancement technology, lateral chromatic aberration correction, lens. I am playing at the moment with the lens correction settings, particularly the distortion correction. Pentax has released new firmware for its flagship k 3 dslr, adding a new function diffraction correction to the lens corrections menu.
If case air compatibility is shown below, air direct users will have access to use the air remote mobile app compatible tethering software for the pentax k30. The lens correction may not apply depending on using lens or setting. The beginning narration was filmed with the sony rx100. We shot thousands of frames with the pentax k 30 in both controlled studio and reallife conditions and. Pentax k30 has a pentax kaf2 lens mount and currently there are 150 native lenses available for this mount. For most pentax lenses, automatic lens correction are preprogrammed. Buy pentax k70 dslr camera with 185mm lens silver featuring 24. Silkypix provides a wide range of advanced raw conversion options including adjustable noise reduction, lens aberration correction and rotation perspective correction. View and download pentax k 30 operating manual online. Whos played with the lens correction feature in the raw software.
Pentax tethered capture plugin for adobe photoshop lightroom simple version 645z fw version. The top panel control layout hasnt changed, despite the body redesign. Do not remove an sd sdhc memory card or turn the camera off while you are recording data or playing back images or audio, or while the camera is connected to a computer via a usb cable. The shake reduction function is available with any pentax lens compatible with this camera. I love their choice of wide strap lugs for a clothtometal interface, preferred over the. K 30 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on k 30.
The k3 iis inbody shake reduction sr mechanism effectively compensates for camera shake up to 4. Currently there are 21 native telephoto zoom lenses for pentax k30 and all of these lenses are autofocus af type. What to do when lightroom cant find your lens profile. Pentax k30 software and firmware downloads camera driver. K 70 24mp full hd dlr camera with smc da 1855mm f3. Is the lens correction feature on the k3 active when shooting in raw. Apr 14, 2015 the pentax ks2 is a new, very capable entrylevel dslr camera. Can power zoom function of fa lens and fa zoom lens be used with k30. Tiltshift photography is the use of camera movements that change the orientation andor position of the lens with respect to the film or image sensor on cameras sometimes the term is used when the large depth of field is simulated with digital postprocessing. Pentax k 70 24mp full hd digital slr camera smc da 185mm f3. The weatherproof ks2 offers 20 megapixels, a variableangle lcd monitor, an 11point af system, 3inch lcd screen, an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, wireless lan and nfc functionality, and an iso range of 10051200, all for. The only pentax camera other than the two k1 models to have astrotracer built in, is the k3ii.
Live view on the k 30 also offers a choice of three grid display patterns including a golden section overlay, and detailed information overlay if desired by the photographer. The pentax k 70 incorporates 100 sealing parts throughout its body, including the lcd monitor, to prevent the intrusion of water and dust into the interior. The to be announced pentax ks1 camera specification leaked today the camera will feature 24 megapixel cmos sensor, lowlight sensitivity upto 204800 and 4k video recording. But dont run away just yet its also the most affordable weathersealed dslr on the market, with a long list of desirable features to boot. The camera can focus down to 3ev and has 33 af points, with 25 of these cross. The second set of lights is inside the sd card slots.
Oct 03, 2009 i almost bought a copy of dxo optics software a little over a year ago to get the automated lens correction from raw their demo is really, really cool but their pentax support is seriously lacking so i opted not to make the investment. First you have to download the software here scroll down until you find. In order to keep your pentax k 30 uptodate and to ensure optimum performance of the device, update the firmware of the camera regularly. Here are the updated pentax kmount lens roadmaps march 2020 click for larger view. Getting back to basic black, also with the 185mm lens, the pentax k 30 s topdeck features are few. Designed for the demanding photographer the k3 ii features a 24.
If youve ever had an image that needed a lens correction, but you went to the. Best lenses for the pentax ks1 dslr camera by pr admin published. This trend appeared to reach its peak with the k5 arguably one of the best apsc dslr currently on the market. Best lenses for the pentax ks1 dslr camera photo rumors.
For example, on a 185mm zoom lens you will see various level of distortion at different zooms. The pentax k3 ii dslr camera assures the most responsive subject tracking in all pentax dslrs thanks to the combination of a stateoftheart af algorithm and the advanced pentax realtime scene analysis system. It has a stainless steel chassis, and unlike most dslrs of its class, is fully. Take a look at the leaked specification of the pentax k30 camera. And if lens and software works hand in hand, so be it. Ideal for photographers with active outdoor lifestyles, the new pentax k30 combines a compact, lightweight body with many advanced features found only in higher end dslr camera models, such as a weather, dust and cold resistant body, a glass prism optical finder with 100% field of view, stateoftheart. By coupling a newly developed accelerator unit with the highspeed prime mii imaging engine, the k 70 effectively minimizes noise at all sensitivity levels. S1 fullframe mirrorless camera panasonic s1r fullframe mirrorless camera patents pentax 645d pentax full frame dslr pentax k5 pentax k7 photo editing software photokina 2012 photokina 2014 photokina 2016 photokina 2018 photo rumors giveaway price increase rebates roadmaps. Pentax k af2 bayonet mount af coupler, lens information contacts, k mount with power contacts. Distortion correction, lateral chromatic aberration correction.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. Optimized performance when attaching new lens hd pentax d fa50mmf1. All other models capable of supporting astrotracer require the ogps1. The pentax k 70 is ruggedized against dust and rain a wrdesignated lens is required for fully protected operation in the rain, and one of the camera kit options includes the 185mm wr kit lens. Lens correction reduces distortions and lateral chromatic. Getting back to basic black, also with the 185mm lens, the pentax k30s topdeck features are few. While not its direct predecessor, 2010s pentax k5 was also resistant to dust and moisture. Aug 22, 2012 the pentax k 30 is that most unfashionable thing a midrange dslr camera. It has a stainless steel chassis, and unlike most dslrs of its class, is fully weather sealed.
Lower jpeg highlight dr than competitors without highlight correction activated. Telephoto zoom lenses for pentax k30 camera decision. However, the soso performance and poor video quality at. Firmware update for pentax k3 digital camera ricoh. With these latest firmware versions, all cameras gain improved overall stability and enhanced contrast af performance when using the 560mm f5. Browse types wide angle, standard, telephoto, standard to telephoto zoom, wide angle zoom.
The pentax k 30 s auto white balance had a difficult time with the very warm color balance of the household incandescent bulbs used in this shot, producing a. Silkypix provides a wide range of advanced raw conversion options including adjustable noise reduction, lens aberration. Dual sd card slots, weathersealed magnesium alloy body. In order to keep your pentax k30 uptodate and to ensure optimum performance of the device, update the firmware of the camera regularly. The worlds smallest dustproof, weatherresistant digital slr camera with a variableangle lcd monitor, wireless lan and nfc functions, available in multiple colours. So for example, i use a tamron 70200 with my pentax k3. The supplied cdrom has silkypix studio developer 3. How poor is that from the supposed leading photoediting software company. Additional pentax k30 images and specs photo rumors.
Lens correction for lens distortion and lateral chromatic aberration in pentax fa, da and dfa lenses. Pentax k30 incorporates the pentaxdeveloped sr mechanism, which. Pentax k30 optics page crops from images shot with the cameras kit lens, if sold as. Ive had k100d before and still using same kit lens with new camer. Currently there are 21 native telephoto zoom lenses for pentax k 30 and all of these lenses are autofocus af type.
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