Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Pentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera is the perfect model for hobbyists, photographers and beginners that don't want to sacrifice camera quality for price! This DSLR has a 12.4 megapixel images sensor and in-camera shake reduction technology. It's capable of capturing 720p HD video at a steady 24 frames per second, and features several essential tools to improve your pictures such as Face Recognition, contrast autofocus, various picture modes so you can adjust your shot to various light conditions, and more. You can capture fast-action shots with thePentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera's continuous frame rate of 4.7FPS (frames per second). Check out the Pentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera and 18-55MM Lens today!
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Customer Reviews:
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 Best Ever August 31, 2010
Dee
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been really wanting a camera, and I am so glad I got this one. Shipping was right on time and everything was included that I needed!
 A good beginner DSLR August 27, 2010
Young Song (los angeles, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
K-x is a good solid reliable camera. It is an entry level DSLR. I've compared my image quality to the more expensive Canon DSLRs. The K-x produces fuzzier images with a bit more noticeable chromatic aberration. That being said, you do have to look pretty closely to see the difference between the K-x to the results from a Canon's almost 3 times the price of the K-x. But if you do care about such things - yes, there is a difference and it is visible to the naked eye.
The K-x can work as a point and shoot which is great because the whole family can use it - Set it to "auto", turn on Live View,
and push the button to snap a picture. But the manual controls are easy to control and once you understand the way aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure work together, taking photos with this camera becomes a rewarding and stimulating process.
The weak points of the K-x: The optical image stabilization feature in Video mode makes a loud noise like metal on metal clanking continuously. This is a noise that gets picked up by the microphone so you have to choose between shaky video (with image stabilization off) or loud audio in stable video... It's a known issue to this model. Unfortunately there is no way to use an external microphone to get around that.
The first generation of the onboard software misread the battery level when using rechargeable Lithium AA batteries. I use Eneloop rechargeable AAs. The 1.1v software patch helps but it's still very conservative - I get a handful of shots with the battery indicator in the green before it goes into "orange". It does stay orange for a long time so battery life is pretty decent.
I find the Noise Reduction in the camera produces blurry feathered edges. It's better to turn off all NR settings (it's in a couple of places and it's defaulted to "on") and reduce noise after the fact using photo editing software.
Small details - I wish the stock lens cap had a loop to attach a leash to it. I bought an aftermarket 52mm lens cap that can be leashed so I can drop the cap and take a shot quickly without having to fuss with storing the cap or worrying about losing the cap.
The overall design is user-friendly and comfortable to hold for a long time.
I found the digital filters to be pretty toy-like and mucked up the menu system.
Video mode is 720 HD maximum. No 1080 res. frame rate is locked at 24fps - which I actually like (it gives it a film-like feel) but would have been nice to have an option to set it to 30 fps too.
I've enjoyed learning on this camera and I may try another lens to see if I can get a better image quality but if it doesn't help, I'll eventually be trading up to a better DSLR.
Better than expected August 4, 2010
Karen
I ordered the k-x from central digital and am extremely happy with my purchase. the picture quality is incredible. the 18-55mm kit lens takes nice pictures under the right conditions but I've mainly used an old 50mm macro lens from my dad's k1000. I've gone to stores to look at cameras when i was shopping for this one and was almost convinced that i should get the canon rebel xs when i found this one. the build quality on the k-x is far better than the xs. it is made out of a different plastic, but i wouldn't say it's a better material.
the k-x is easy to use, great for a beginner like me. the filters are amazing, but extract color isn't very sensitive to even slightly different hues of a color. oh well. nothing that can't be done with photoshop.
the only problem i have with it is the live view mode. it doesn't work. i don't have a problem with it, seeing that i prefer the optical viewfinder, but i turned on live view today and the camera started making a weird noise and froze so i had to take the batteries out. The white version of the camera is cool, but a little bit tacky, i think. it's a great camera and i would recommend it to anyone.
-cutler
Pentax K-x is great camera July 28, 2010
Shaw (FL)
I couldn't beat the price for this entry level DSLR. It's got all the features I want, a neat look and is overall sturdy. I went with Pentax because all their older lenses (even going back into the '70s) work with the new cameras. They don't have the pull of Nikon or Canon, but they still have a good reputation with a small cultish community backing Pentax products.
I went with this specific model because of the good price vs quality ratio, fast firing speed and unique look.
I have traveled everywhere with this camera and it has survived. I didn't expect metal casing/heavy plastic or weather sealing at this price level, but the addition of this would have put it over the top.
 Sloppy Technology, Noisy Mechanics, Blurry Photos July 17, 2010
Daniel Hughes (Dallas, TX USA)
2 out of 17 found this review helpful
This was purchased as a gift for my daughter. I am sorry to say that I regret buying it and it is now too late to return it. Her cellphone takes better pictures. This device is of terribly poor quality. Buyer beware.
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