The Times: K-x rated as "best for beginners"

gazonk · 11-01-2009, 07:03 AM

lurchlarson · 11-01-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Nice. I think Pentax may be on track to start getting back some of their former glory. If only they could get that marketshare...

rawr · 11-01-2009, 08:08 AM

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.

Eruditass · 11-01-2009, 09:37 AM

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!

bunegg · 11-01-2009, 08:46 PM

good to know something is changing for the better

kevinschoenmakers · 11-02-2009, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Eruditass

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.

Spag · 11-02-2009, 04:53 AM

I think he was referring to the the stars count. The K-x scores 4/5 stars.

flippedgazelle · 11-02-2009, 11:29 AM

The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".

gazonk · 11-02-2009, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

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.

Ash · 11-02-2009, 11:37 AM

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...

FullertonImages · 11-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by lurchlarson

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.

Ratmagiclady · 11-03-2009, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

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.

LeDave · 11-03-2009, 09:33 AM

Found this on Pentax's Facebook also! Pentax K-x - The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 - TIME

waqas · 11-03-2009, 09:46 AM

Nice to see some positive feedback on Pentax..

blu3ness · 11-03-2009, 10:07 AM

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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lurchlarson Veteran Member	Originally posted by gazonk The top 5 SLR cameras - Times Online 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, 07:03 AM	#1
gazonk Pentaxian	The Times: K-x rated as "best for beginners" The top 5 SLR cameras - Times Online

11-01-2009, 08:08 AM	#3
rawr Pentaxian	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.

11-01-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
Eruditass Pentaxian	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!

11-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
bunegg Forum Member	good to know something is changing for the better

11-02-2009, 04:24 AM	#6
kevinschoenmakers Pentaxian	Originally posted by Eruditass 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.

11-02-2009, 04:53 AM	#7
Spag Senior Member	I think he was referring to the the stars count. The K-x scores 4/5 stars.

11-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#8
flippedgazelle Veteran Member	The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".

11-02-2009, 11:33 AM	#9
gazonk Pentaxian	Originally posted by flippedgazelle 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.

11-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter	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...

11-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#11
FullertonImages Veteran Member	Originally posted by lurchlarson 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.

11-03-2009, 08:00 AM	#12
Ratmagiclady Pentaxian	Originally posted by flippedgazelle 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.

11-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#13
LeDave Veteran Member	Found this on Pentax's Facebook also! Pentax K-x - The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 - TIME

11-03-2009, 09:46 AM	#14
waqas Senior Member	Nice to see some positive feedback on Pentax..

11-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#15
blu3ness Senior Member	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.. )