Used Pentax P30N + SMC Pentax 50mm f1.7 A 35mm SLR
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Condition & contents
| Grading | Shutter is firing correctly on all speeds. Film advance is smooth. Lens free from fungas. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Camera body, Lens |
At a glance: Manual-focus 35mm film SLR on the Pentax K mount, bundled with an SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 lens.
About this camera
The Pentax P30N is a manual-focus 35mm film SLR from the late 1980s, one of Pentax's last mass-market manual-focus bodies. Simple, robust and easy to learn on, it offers program, aperture-priority and metered manual exposure. It comes paired with an SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 standard lens.
Build & handling
| Type | 35mm film SLR |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Pentax K (KA bayonet) |
| Exposure modes | Program AE, aperture-priority AE and metered manual |
| Metering | TTL open-aperture, centre-weighted, EV 1 to 18 |
| Focus | Manual, split-image with matte focusing screen |
| Shutter | Electronic, 1 to 1/1000 sec plus B |
| Viewfinder | Fixed pentaprism, 92% coverage, 0.82x magnification |
| Film advance | Manual lever wind |
| Included lens | SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 |
| Batteries | 2 x 1.5V SR44 or LR44 button cells |
Works with
- Pentax K-mount lenses (K, M and A series and other manual-focus K-mount optics)
- The bundled SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 standard lens
- KA-mount A-series lenses set to 'A' enable the program auto mode
Best for
The P30N suits anyone getting into film photography, from students and beginners learning the manual craft to enthusiasts who want a dependable second body. Its aperture-priority and program modes make it forgiving for newcomers, while full manual control is there when you want to learn exposure properly. Because it uses the Pentax K bayonet, it accepts a huge range of lenses, from vintage K and M series primes to later A-series and third-party manual-focus optics, so the system is easy and affordable to build on.
Frequently asked questions
Is the P30N autofocus?
No. It is a manual-focus SLR; you focus by hand using the split-image and matte screen in the viewfinder.
What lenses fit it?
Any Pentax K-mount lens fits, including K, M and A series and many third-party manual-focus lenses. A-series (KA) lenses set to 'A' also unlock the program auto mode.
What batteries does it need?
Two 1.5V SR44 or LR44 button cells. The camera needs battery power for the meter and to fire the electronic shutter.
Does it have automatic exposure?
Yes. As well as full manual it offers aperture-priority auto and a fully programmed auto mode (the latter with A-series lenses).