Abstract: The awkwardly named yet highly competent K-x is another entry-level D-SLR from Pentax (www.pentaximaging.com) that combines impressive for-the-money 12.4-megapixel resolution with copious amounts of style. The K-x is available in your choice of whi...
Abstract: When knowledgable (and thrifty) photographers want a good deal on a budget SLR, Pentax has been the go-to brand for decades. To this day, you can still fi nd young photography students shooting with Pentax K1000 fi lm SLRs. Does the company’s current e...
User-friendly yet full-featured, ISO range expandable to ISO 12800 (otherwise ISO 6400), 1280-by-720 HD video,
No rechargeable battery, Plastic feel and basic control layout, No HDMI-out
The K-x is a beginner-friendly SLR featuring most of the latest must-haves (and a very good choice for anyone wanting video too) but the lack of a rechargeable battery is a pain. The camera is available in black, white, red and navy blue. ...
Abstract: Pentax K-X shown with FA50mm f1.4 lens which is not included in the kit. Battery for size reference. As a very active shooter I’m always looking at new gear to see what’s happening with all brands. I was also looking for a camera that could serve a fe...
Small body, Good heft with batteries installed, Very good grip, Live view mode with 3 autofocus options, Faster maximum shutter speed than most at this price range (1/6,000), Fastest frame rate in its class, at 4.3 to 4.6 fps, HD (720p) movie mode, Exc...
No AF points in viewfinder, Image stabilization is only On or Off; doesn't have panning mode, Image stabilization indicator in viewfinder does not show amount of I.S. applied, May introduce image-doubling at around 1/100 second, but we didn't conc...
As I packed up my K-x review unit, I found myself in two minds as to whether I'd consider buying the camera myself. On the one hand, I could see it being a very useful second body to accompany my K-7 for low-light, high ISO shooting. On the flip side...
Published: 2010-03-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Very good noise profile; nice-size viewfinder for its class; relatively speedy
Doesn't display AF points in viewfinder, no HDMI connector, slow Live View autofocus, mediocre LCD, unreliable image stabilization
A fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light quality, the Pentax K-x nevertheless has some flaws, such as unreliable image stabilization, to watch out for. Read full review See all prices
A lot of camera for the money, Very good photo quality, with good high ISO performance, Well designed, easy to hold compact body; available in four colors, Sensorshift image stabilization, Full manual controls, with unique sensitivity priority mode, Two R...
Tends to clip highlights; exposure is frequently off slightly, Some redeye, AF points not shown in optical viewfinder, Kit lens is a bit soft toward edges of frame, and has moderate amounts of purple fringing at times, LCD isn't terribly sharp; viewin...
When it was first announced, I wasn't terribly moved by the Pentax K-x. It seemed like just another entry-level digital SLR. After a survey of DCRP readers showed strong demand for a review of the K-x, I got my hands on one, and was quickly impressed...
Very solid image quality. Impressive low-light performance. High-definition (720p24) video capture. Fast 4.7 fps burst mode. Available in blue, red, or white.
Lacks in-viewfinder focus-point indicators. Flimsy-feeling build. Proprietary USB and A/V connectors.
Breaking the boring, black D-SLR mold, the colorful Pentax K-x is the least expensive HD-video-capable D-SLR you'll find. And it takes great pictures, too, even in low light....
