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Queena · 05-26-2015, 02:45 AM

Hey, I an new here. I have not a pentax camera now. But I'm interested in it. I have to ask for a stupid question that whether the pentax can take videos? Or it just used for still photography?

ZoeB · 05-26-2015, 02:54 AM

All of pentax's current DSLRs do have video capability. If you're looking at used cameras, anything from 2010 or prior, such as the K-m/2000 or K-20D does not do video.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-26-2015, 04:10 AM

Welcome to the forum, replied already, how's that for service.

Na Horuk · 05-26-2015, 04:18 AM

Welcome! Yes, all current Pentax DSLRs allow video. Some much older ones don't (they have CCD sensor, no video support). You can check the camera reviews here and just look for Video: Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

That being said, if you want a video camera, it is better to buy a camcorder than a DSLR. Pentax has priority for still photos, not for video. But if you are taking photos and want a quick video - no problem. Some Pentax cameras even have a quick video button, so you don't need to switch modes, you just move one button and it starts taking video. Great when something surprising or unexpected happens

Steve.Ledger · 05-26-2015, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

That being said, if you want a video camera, it is better to buy a camcorder than a DSLR.s

Please ignore comments like these, you may read them here and there

**interested_observer** · 05-26-2015, 06:31 AM

Yes, all the later Pentax camera do video (as noted by others, for the exceptions). Nikon and Canon have better implementations, especially Panasonic. However, a forum member here, LaurenOE - uses the K5 and K3 to do Corporate videos for a Fortune 100 firm, using nothing but Pentax.

johnmflores · 05-26-2015, 07:12 AM

Welcome Queena! What kind of videos? Family memories? Travel? Action? Other? Whether or not Pentax cameras can record the video that you want depends on the kind of video that you want to shoot.

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05-26-2015, 02:54 AM	#2
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	All of pentax's current DSLRs do have video capability. If you're looking at used cameras, anything from 2010 or prior, such as the K-m/2000 or K-20D does not do video.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome to the forum, replied already, how's that for service.

05-26-2015, 04:18 AM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Welcome! Yes, all current Pentax DSLRs allow video. Some much older ones don't (they have CCD sensor, no video support). You can check the camera reviews here and just look for Video: Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications That being said, if you want a video camera, it is better to buy a camcorder than a DSLR. Pentax has priority for still photos, not for video. But if you are taking photos and want a quick video - no problem. Some Pentax cameras even have a quick video button, so you don't need to switch modes, you just move one button and it starts taking video. Great when something surprising or unexpected happens

05-26-2015, 05:06 AM	#5
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Na Horuk That being said, if you want a video camera, it is better to buy a camcorder than a DSLR.s Please ignore comments like these, you may read them here and there

05-26-2015, 06:31 AM	#6
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Yes, all the later Pentax camera do video (as noted by others, for the exceptions). Nikon and Canon have better implementations, especially Panasonic. However, a forum member here, LaurenOE - uses the K5 and K3 to do Corporate videos for a Fortune 100 firm, using nothing but Pentax.

05-26-2015, 07:12 AM	#7
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Welcome Queena! What kind of videos? Family memories? Travel? Action? Other? Whether or not Pentax cameras can record the video that you want depends on the kind of video that you want to shoot.

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