pentax k-30 weather-sealed 16 mp cmos digital slr (blue, body only) pentax encased in a compact fully weather sealed body, the pentax k-30 digital slr comes equipped with a host of advanced photographic tools for the easy creation of great pictures in any weather condition. this compact but solid pentax k-30 digital slr comes equipped with a host of advanced photographic tools for the easy creation of great pictures, while delivering high standards of image quality, data processing speed and operability. ??developed using the highly acclaimed pentax k-7 as its base, the k-5 inherits the exceptional reliability, user-friendly operation, array of advanced features and compact, lightweight body of its predecessor. ??however, it is more resourceful and flexible in photographic expression. combining a new high-speed, low-noise cmos image sensor it produces super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images with approximately 16.3 effective megapixels, even when shooting in the continuous shooting mode at a maximum speed of approximately 6 images per second. ??it also offers an extra-wide sensitivity range between iso 100 and iso 25600 (when expanded via a custom function) and full hd-proportion movie recording at 1920 x 1080p @30/25/24 fps w/h.264 compression to expand the boundaries of high-quality visual presentation. ??in camera sensor shift image stabilization that allows usage with any k-mount lens. adding other improvements and refinements--such as a faster autofocusing speed, an upgraded hdr (high dynamic range) function now usable in handheld shooting, and better operability through an overall review of the design and shape of all components - the k-30 is designed to be more functional and maneuverable in every detail, and in its response to the demands of the photographer in any weather condition.