JohnCPentax

I was just verifying the SR before I saw this question. It is 4 stops just like our other cameras with this system. Our product manager pulled the 3 stop spec from an old K-30 presentation from...

...heavy sigh... (why it is difficult to participate any enthusiast forum) -- John C.

The latest information we have is that it will start shipping from the factory in late June. That means it should hit US retailers in late June or early July (barring any delays). -- John C.

We are working on expanding our distribution in Latin America. I cannot say if or when we will be in Brazil, but are seriously working on it. -- John C.

The K-30 does not have the connections on the bottom to facilitate a battery grip. -- John C.

Yes, it does include the AF micro adjustments. -- John C.

I don't have the camera in front of me, but live view works similar to our other DSLR cameras. The K-30 does have AF during video capture via the AF button on the back of the camera. I...

To be honest, I am not sure if it is a processing issue, or how the signal is fed from the sensor to the LCD. Obviously, cost was a concern with this camera, which may explain the lack of a...

No, it is free rotating with detentes at each mode. -- John C.

I have not seen it mentioned in any of the specs we have, but will have to get back to you. -- John C.

It is either/or selected through a menu option. -- John C.

It is a combination of wanting to achieve a certain level of weather sealing, and minimizing the body size. -- John C.

Yes, there is an in-camera HDR feature similar to previous Pentax bodies. Also, Exposure Bracketing is one of the customizable options for the RAW/Fx button. -- John C.

It uses h.264 compression for video which is widely recognize, so I don't think you should have any issues. -- John C.

You should have another 40,000 shutter releases left in your K20, but don't let that stop you from getting a K-30. -- John C.

The sync speed is 1/180 second. -- John C.

12 bit. -- John C.

The K-30 will come in various configurations, some with WR lenses and some without. The video capabilities should be on par with the K-01 as it is the same sensor and image processor. ...

The final firmware is still not complete so this spec has not been released. -- John C.

I don't have all three cameras in front of me, but it is between the K-r and K-5. I think the K-5 Magnesium Alloy body helps dampen the shutter sound somewhat. -- John C.