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The Pentax K-x is a DSLR camera built to replace the K2000 as Pentax’s new entry-level solution. It is compact and utilizes an easy-to-use interface; which Pentax hopes will draw in a whole new audience. It features a powerful 12.4MP CMOS sensor with an onboard A/D conversion system that allows it to shoot at 4.7 fps, as well as capture 24 720p high-definition frames per second. Included with the K-x is a superior ISO (up to 12,800), an improved shutter speed up to 1/6000 sec, and a large 2.7” LCD screen that features Live View w/contrast, phase difference, and Automatic Face Detection. Note also that the unit inherits the K-7’s 11-point AF system and PRIME II imaging engine. Signature to the Pentax K-x is that it compatible with every PENTAX interchangeable lens that has ever been produced—which lends tremendously to its versatility.
MSRP $649.95
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- Compact DSLR
- True High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- Fast Capture/Shutter Speeds
- Automatic Modes (Picture, Scenes, Face)
- SAFOX VIII AutoFocus System
- Interchangeable Lens
- Shake Reduction Mechanism
- High-Speed Continuous Shooting
- PRIME II Imaging Engine
- Live View Function
- Digital Filter Function
- Cross Process Mode
- 11-Point AF Sensor
Specifications
- Body: Plastic on Stainless Steel
- Sensor: 12.4MP CMOS
- Image Size (Max): 4288x2848
- Formats: JPEG, RAW (PEF), RAW (DNG)
- Color Space: sRGB
- Lenses: PENTAX K, KA, KAF, KAF2, KAF3
- FOV Crop: 1.5x
- Sensitivity: Up to 12,800
- Shutter Speed: 30 to 1/6000 sec
- LCD: 2.7” (230,000)
- Self Timer: 2, 12 sec
- Continuous Shooting: 4.7fps
- Connectivity: USB
- Storage: SD/SDHC
- Power: Four AA (Lithium, Alkaline, Ni-MH)
Available Models
- Pentax K-x | $649.95 (with 18-55mm DA L lens)
- Pentax K-x | $749.95 (with 18-55mm + 50-200mm DA L lenses)
- Pentax K-x | $849.95 (with 18-55mm + 55-300mm DA L lenses)
Color Options
- Pentax K-x | White
- Pentax K-x | Black
- Pentax K-x | Red (Limited Edition)
- Pentax K-x | Navy (Limited Edition)
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Pentax K-x | White - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens
• Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (White)
UPC: 027075159617
EAN: 027075159617
MPN: K-x 18-55mm White Kit
Pentax K-x | Red - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens
• Pentax K-x 12.4MP Digital SLR with 2.7 inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Red)
UPC: 027075159624
EAN: 027075159624
MPN: K-x 18-55mm Red Kit
Pentax K-x | Navy - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens
• Pentax K-x 12.4MP Digital SLR with 2.7 inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Navy)
UPC: 027075159327
EAN: 027075159327
MPN: K-x 18-55mm Navy Kit
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Released April, 2009
Pros
- 20x optical zoom
- manual control option for the aperture and shutter
- 1080p video recording
Cons
- no external microphone input
- grainy in low light
- Lens cap falls off easily, no tether
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MSRP $599.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- 14.3x optical zoom
Cons
- large size
- high price
- non-removable lens
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MSRP $699.00
Released April, 2009
The Olympus E-450 is an entry-level compact digital SLR camera. It has many of Olympus' standard DSLR features like live view, dust protection, digital image stabilization and the TruePic III image processor. The megapixel count is 10.0, and the E-450 also has a smaller form factor than is typical for DSLR cameras. The camera's...
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MSRP $599.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- great value when compared to the upgraded E-620
- affordable price
- great entry-level option - affordable price, 18-scene modes, etc...
Cons
- buttons are not backlit like those on the E-620
- does not accept the more common SD/SDHC flash memory
- artificially restricted firmware to deferenciate this model from the upgraded E-620 - lacks two-shot multi exposure mode, aspect-ratio based crop mode
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MSRP $600.00
Released July, 2009
The A330 is an entry-level DSLR camera from Sony. It is identical to the A380, but with a resolution of 10.2 rather than 14.2 megapixels. Although a step up from the A230, the A330 similarly targets users upgrading from prosumer compacts with features designed to ease the transition to a DSLR, including intuitive, graphical...
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MSRP $599.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- large 3" display
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC storage
- 11-point autofocus, vastly superior to the D40/D60
Cons
- display pixel count is the same as the much smaller display on the D40/D60 (230k)
- not a very big upgrade over the previous generation models
- no video mode
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Reviews
September 28, 2009
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Pros
- auto picture mode - automatically selects the best preset mode for the photo you're trying to take, ideal for newbies
- HDR shooting mode
- can store images in RAW format
- 120 built in digital filters for interesting shots without the need for post processing
- fast 4.7FPS continuous shooting (17 images)
- capable of shooting 720p video at 24fps
- 11-point auto-focus
- good build quality
- compact and lightweight
- sensitivity mode suggests specific camera settings based on what the photographer is attempting to achieve - great for those trying to learn through experimentation
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available in red, black, white and blue
- AA batteries are easy to find, universal, affordable
Cons
- viewfinder doesn't show selected auto-focus points
- crazier coloured bodies will be Japan only
- runs on AA batteries
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September 29, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- auto picture mode - automatically selects the best preset mode for the photo you're trying to take, ideal for newbies
- HDR shooting mode
- can store images in RAW format
- 120 built in digital filters for interesting shots without the need for post processing
- fast 4.7FPS continuous shooting (17 images)
- capable of shooting 720p video at 24fps
- 11-point auto-focus
- good build quality
- compact and lightweight
- sensitivity mode suggests specific camera settings based on what the photographer is attempting to achieve - great for those trying to learn through experimentation
- AA batteries are easy to find, universal, affordable
- Accepts Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
- accepts any k mount lens ever made
Cons
- viewfinder doesn't show selected auto-focus points
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November 9, 2009
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Pros
- auto picture mode - automatically selects the best preset mode for the photo you're trying to take, ideal for newbies
- HDR shooting mode
- can store images in RAW format
- 120 built in digital filters for interesting shots without the need for post processing
- fast 4.7FPS continuous shooting (17 images)
- capable of shooting 720p video at 24fps
- 11-point auto-focus
- good build quality
- compact and lightweight
- sensitivity mode suggests specific camera settings based on what the photographer is attempting to achieve - great for those trying to learn through experimentation
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available in red, black, white and blue
- Accepts Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
- accepts any k mount lens ever made
- Affordable
Cons
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Pros
- auto picture mode - automatically selects the best preset mode for the photo you're trying to take, ideal for newbies
- HDR shooting mode
- can store images in RAW format
- 120 built in digital filters for interesting shots without the need for post processing
- fast 4.7FPS continuous shooting (17 images)
- capable of shooting 720p video at 24fps
- 11-point auto-focus
- good build quality
- compact and lightweight
-
available in red, black, white and blue
- AA batteries are easy to find, universal, affordable
- Accepts Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
Cons
- viewfinder doesn't show selected auto-focus points
- crazier coloured bodies will be Japan only
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