| Latest Review Posted | Pentax K-x
Cross-posting from my website:
I bought my first DSLR 3 weeks back. And to surprise to a lot of people, it is a Pentax K-x. I chose to go with Pentax K-x over Nikon D3100 and Canon 500D. I get asked “WHY Pentax” many times. Well, modern-day cameras are very much advanced and are very capable. All are so close in terms of IQ that it is difficult to decide on one. Because of this, we need to consider other aspects of them to come to a conclusion.
So let’s begin -
In-body image stabilization – Pentax offers in-body image stabilization that both Canon and Nikon don’t. Pentax has implemented image stabilization in the camera body by using sensor shift mechanism. The sensor shifts itself (kind of vibrates) at a very fast rate to compensate with the camera shake induced by shaky hands of the photographer. Main advantage of in-body image stabilization is – well, it is in body. So, ANY lens you mount on the camera becomes stabilized by default. In contrast, Canon and Nikon prefer image stabilization in lenses, which makes the lenses bigger and of course expensive.
Ergonomics – My Pentax K-x just feels right in my hands. All the controls are at the right place. The body is smallest of the lot with just right amount of weight. The Canon was the worst of the lot with the Nikon coming very close to the Pentax.
Low light IQ – This is where Pentax scores most. This has become Pentax’s USP since K-x, K-5 and now K-r. Pentax takes a conservative approach towards no... |
