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Pentax K-x

Pentax K-x reviews

gjl229
on May 08, 2010
I made more than 1500 images of the end of December, and I am very, very happy.

Pentax has a great job designing a small, lightweight, easy to carry and easy to use DSLR, Pentax KX-oriented digital SLR beginners cost. On the other hand, I am not a novice, and then enjoy. (My other is a digital SLR all metal, weather K-7 with a wide range of manual controls. Different tools for different tasks sealed.)

KX is ideal for interior scenes, especially with baby twins. They move with incredible speed and the camera allows me to compete with their antics and the forehand. I consider myself to focus on the center and do not worry - the picture on the site. I can not comment extensively on the performance of the outside and I'm not a big fan of winter in Wisconsin. I used it in the south of Frost (AA lithium) without problems, however.

Although the guide, I'm used to the camera controls (aperture, shutter speed, RAW / JPEG, etc.), a quick menu (the INFO button) from the KX fast and simple enough for me content.

Viewfinder clear winner, especially when comparing the same price range of other offerings. Pentax we''ll understand that in the viewfinder, many are looking - is that how we use Pentax cameras Rx prices. Superior and it is easy to want to see the photo and the settings you need to know. Please do not lose sight of this part - you look in the viewfinder is much more common than you look in any menu. is poor after a little fishy in the viewfinder, you can find, leaving the camera at home or in this case.

effective stabilization built into the body means that you can not buy a stabilized lens optics, the images you want at great distances. Not really important if 40mm or not, but makes all the difference in the world of TV. I get to use it to take less expensive (and sometimes optically above) versions of Tamron and Sigma lenses, hundreds of savings (always) stabilized with versions for other devices compare. Of course, there are always Pentax lenses, new or used. I have some I bought in 1969, the same way they have not worked in my old Spotmatic.

You can judge for themselves the cost of special effects. Package is large and fun, but it is a very personal decision. We just say that there are surprises for everyone.

There are many AF points, but they are not displayed in the viewfinder. I am not afraid, because I turn to the center point in any case, almost always. If you are a photographer who takes the time to send AF points are in the preparation of a sudden, it's Pentax Price Rx is probably better to look elsewhere. In fact, we can not look the camera in this price range anyway.

AA cell easy to find - just the thing when you're in a hurry tip without checking the condition of the battery. I use a Pentax Kx accumulated money for my Eneloop WHEAT KX and flash, but always a set of AA lithium batteries on hand. insurance at low prices. A. With this precedent and cells, a significant number of employees will be essential, especially while driving.

To close: This is the perfect choice for me. I am now wondering when I will send 10,000 Mark!
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Pentax K-x specifications

Rx combines many advanced features and user-friendly features for exceptional levels of photographic possibilities in a compact, lightweight body guaranteed. Design Rx has begun on the award winning Pentax Km, an entry-level digital SLR class in October 2008 are based, has gained popularity, compact, lightweight and easy to work easily. Rx is a CMOS image sensor with high performance and advanced filtering function. It also has a number of advanced functions and how to play live video and movie recording, approximately 12.4 million pixels and a shot high speed continuous. Rx perfect camera for novice users of digital SLRs, and an ideal backup for photographers.
Product
Type
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording
Width
4.8 in
Depth
2.7 in
Height
3.6 in
Weight
1.1 lbs
Body
Stainless steel, Fiber-reinforced plastic polymer
Enclosure Color
Red
Memory
Flash Memory (supported)
SD Memory Card
Floppy Drive
None
Image Storage
JPEG 4288 x 2848, JPEG 3936 x 2624, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 1728 x 1152, RAW 4288 x 2848
Storage Media
None
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DA L AL Pentax KAF
Focal Length
18 mm - 55 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
27 - 82.5 mm
Focus Adjustment
Manual,  Automatic
Auto Focus
TTL contrast and phase detection
Min Focus Range
9.8 in
Lens Aperture
F/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom
3 x
Zoom Adjustment
Manual
Lens Construction
8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Lens System Features
Aspherical lens
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
11
Max View Angle
76 degrees
Filter Size
52 mm
Lens System Mounting
Pentax KAF2
PC Connection
Supported Operating Systems
MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM drive
Connector Type
1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Battery & Power
Battery
4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Included )
Power Device
Battery charger - External
Features
Resolution
12.4 megapixels
Color Support
Color
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution
12,400,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 12800, ISO 200-6400, ISO auto (200-6400)
Image Processor
PRIME II
Shooting Programs
Pet, Food, Kids, Macro, Stage, Action, Candle, Museum, Sunset, Landscape, Night scene, Surf & snow, Portrait mode, Night snapshot, Night scene with portrait
Special Effects
Soft, Retro, Fisheye, Starburst, Monochrome, Toy camera, Black & White, Color Extract, High contrast
Image Stabilizer
Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Max Shutter Speed
1/6000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Exposure Metering
Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
Exposure Modes
Bulb,  Manual,  Program,  ISO priority,  Shutter-priority,  Aperture-priority
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing
3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance
Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets
Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital Video Format
AVI, MJPEG
Still Image Format
RAW,  JPEG,  RAW + JPEG
TV Tuner
None
Video Capture
AVI - 1280 x 720
Self Timer
Yes
Self Timer Delay
2 sec, 12 sec
Additional Features
AE lock, AF lock, Dust Alert, DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Sharpness control, PRINT Image Matching, Shadow point display, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, 720p HD movie recording, Digital noise reduction, Highlight point display, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM), Depth-of-field preview button, Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE)
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Pentax Photo Browser, Pentax Photo Laboratory
Sensor Dust Reduction
Yes
Sensor Features
Special Protect (SP) coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
X-sync Speed
1/180 sec
Exposure Range
EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Metering Zones
16
Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
Remote Control
Optional
Flash
Flash
Pop-up flash
Modes
Auto mode,  Fill-in mode,  Slow synchro,  Flash OFF mode
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Features
AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Wireless off-camera control
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
12
Camera viewfinder
Type
Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
Field Coverage
96%
Magnification
0.85x
Dioptric Correction Range
-2.5 to +1.5
Misc
Accessories
Eyecup, Body cap, Shoe cap, Carrying strap
Cables
USB cable
Carrying Case
None
Effective pixels number
Total Pixels
12,900,000 pixels
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