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11-01-2009, 08:03 AM   #1
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The Times: K-x rated as "best for beginners"

The top 5 SLR cameras - Times Online
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11-01-2009, 08:48 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by gazonk View Post
Nice. I think Pentax may be on track to start getting back some of their former glory. If only they could get that marketshare...
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11-01-2009, 09:08 AM   #3
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Yeah. Be good if they got their mojo back.

Even though K-x is entry level and not their flagship, more K-x sales = more Pentax/Hoya lens, filter, accessories sales, as well as potential body upgrade customers in future too.
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11-01-2009, 10:37 AM   #4
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Awesome 4/5, K-x won something! Best-quality footage too!

Curious about the D5000's placement, the description they wrote doesn't seem to match its place!
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11-01-2009, 09:46 PM   #5
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good to know something is changing for the better
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11-02-2009, 05:24 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Eruditass View Post
Awesome 4/5, K-x won something! Best-quality footage too!

Curious about the D5000's placement, the description they wrote doesn't seem to match its place!
It's not 4 out of 5, these cameras are best in at one certain thing (says times). The D5000 isn't #1, just best at being average.
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11-02-2009, 05:53 AM   #7
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I think he was referring to the the stars count. The K-x scores 4/5 stars.
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11-02-2009, 12:29 PM   #8
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The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".
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11-02-2009, 12:33 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by flippedgazelle View Post
The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".
Why? All DSLRs on the market are "capable tools", and it's obvious that Pentax wants the K-x to be My First Pentax.
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11-02-2009, 12:37 PM   #10
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Perhaps the K-x could win multiple category awards (best beginners, best enthusiast, best stylish, best all-rounder) just like entertainers do at the Grammys...
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11-02-2009, 03:13 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by lurchlarson View Post
Nice. I think Pentax may be on track to start getting back some of their former glory. If only they could get that marketshare...
I think if they keep stuff like this up, they'll start getting it back. Things are looking good for Pentax.
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11-03-2009, 09:00 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by flippedgazelle View Post
The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".
Hey, when I teach, I like the students to have capable tools.
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11-03-2009, 10:33 AM   #13
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Found this on Pentax's Facebook also! Pentax K-x - The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 - TIME
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11-03-2009, 10:46 AM   #14
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Nice to see some positive feedback on Pentax..
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took the plunge with K-X too... no regrets at all so far (well.. besides that I wanted a white one and only got a black body.. )
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