Pentax's budget manual-focus SLR — simple K-mount camera with manual exposure and LED metering.
The Pentax P30 (P3 in North America) launched in 1985 as one of Pentax's most affordable manual-focus SLRs, offering basic LED match-needle metering in a simple, reliable body. It was designed for budget-conscious film photographers and students.
Manual exposure with LED match-needle metering in the viewfinder — centre-weighted average. Shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000s plus bulb. Pentax K mount — compatible with K, KA, and later KAF lenses (manual focus only on this body). Simple and reliable design.
35mm film format. Pentax K mount. Compact plastic body. Hot shoe. Self-timer. Film advance lever. Requires battery for metering. Approximately 440g without lens.
Available used for almost nothing. A basic but functional film SLR — good for learning photography fundamentals. The K mount means access to affordable Pentax glass. Check for meter accuracy. The MX, ME Super, and K1000 are more desirable Pentax film cameras.