Used Pentax P30 Body with 50mm or or 28-80mm Lens Kit

Used Pentax P30 Body with 50mm or 28-80mm Lens Kit

The Pentax P30 is a solid, entry-level 35mm SLR that offers a reassuring mix of manual control and automatic exposure modes. Supplied here with a classic 50mm f/1.7 standard lens or 28-80mm lens (please call us to discuss preference and availability), it is a dependable film camera kit for learning the fundamentals of photography, shooting everyday subjects, or returning to film with a straightforward, no-nonsense body.

Why We Like It

The P30 is one of those cameras that quietly gets out of the way and lets you concentrate on taking photographs. It is particularly well suited to students and first-time film users because it offers Programmed AE for ease, while still encouraging you to explore aperture-priority and metered manual exposure as your confidence grows. The centre-weighted TTL metering is reliable and predictable, and the bright split-image focusing screen makes manual focus far less intimidating than many expect. Paired with a 50mm f/1.7 or 28-80mm lens, this is a very usable everyday setup, great for portraits, street photography, and general learning.

Key Features

• 35mm manual focus SLR with Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes
• Pentax KA bayonet mount, compatible with a wide range of Pentax K-mount lenses
• Titanium foil shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/1000th, plus Bulb
• TTL centre-weighted, open-aperture metering for consistent exposures
• Flash sync at 1/100th second with TTL flash metering
• Manual film advance for a fully hands-on shooting experience

What's in the Box

• 1x Used Pentax P30 35mm camera body
• 1x Lens (50mm or 28-80mm)

Ideal For

• Film photography students and beginners
• Schools and colleges teaching 35mm photography
• Anyone looking for a simple, reliable manual focus SLR
• Everyday shooting, learning exposure

Important note on model variants: The P30, P30N and P30T are very similar cameras and are grouped together due to shared specifications and availability. You may request a specific version, but otherwise we will supply whichever model is in stock. The P30 offers Program mode with KA lenses and manual exposure. The P30N adds aperture-priority auto exposure, while the P30T matches the P30N with a titanium finish and a diagonal focus aid that can be especially helpful for low-contrast subjects. The P30N and P30T also accept both mechanical cable releases and electronic Cable Switch A. All second-hand cameras are zero-rated for VAT.

Condition: This is a used camera kit. Cosmetic condition may vary, but all items are checked to ensure full working order before sale.