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The Pentax P30 camera is ideal because it has all you need for "slow photography" in the 21st century of digital imaging. [1] Focus and exposure can be full manual - on automatic it has an exposure lock which is critical for creative film photography [2] it has a depth of field button - which is essential to compose in camera (this is missing, for example, on all the amateur Nikon cameras since the 1970s) [3] it has a modern microchip controlled shutter and photodiode light meter - so likely to keep speed accuracy compared with clockwork shutters and silicon cells [4] it sold in millions - and so is not "collectable" and so commands low prices [4] it uses the Pentax-K mount - for which again millions of lenses were sold - which can be used with some or all functionality on this camera body (PK lens can be used in manaul and some automatic modes, only PK-A lenses have full automation). But hey - this is "slow photography" and for sure you will be using manual exposure. The multiple manufacturers and huge sales mean low prices on Ebay compared to Nikons, Canons etc. [5] it uses inexpensive silver oxide batteries - not the un-replaceable mercury ones of the old Olympus, Nikons etc…. [6] viewfinder is bright because it has a true pentaprism - not a dull "penta-mirror" of the later cost-cutting models To get the same features, for example, in a Nikon body requires to pay for a Nikon FE2 model - which is scarce, collectible and expensive today.Read full review
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This is an amazing camera, was a bit concerned of made in China, but oh boy what a camera this is. It looks amazing, doesn't look at all cheap, as per some reviews. Thanks for this amazing camera. Didn't develop any photos yet, but I don't think I will be disappointed, the previous keep it in mint condition.
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Excellent camera for one of my grandkids at college, really nice !
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This is an easy to use SLR, which I bought because it came with a zoom lens I was interested in buying. Like all Pentax cameras I have owned, you get really good results everytime if you work at your picture taking. If you want a 35mm SLR this is a good choice.
Affordable 35mm for all levels of photography. Images shown say it all. All images taken with the P30t and Pentax-A 28-80mm at macro setting
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