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VoiceOfReason · 02-13-2014, 07:53 AM

It isn't weather sealed, and isn't quite up to par with the newer Pentax bodies, but will definitely still take beautiful pictures. If you're happy with it then keep it.

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by elf photo

Does anyone have any down sides with the K-x. I own one and was wondering if I should look out for something. So far it's done all that I asked.

Although I don't see a specific forum section dedicated to the K-x, you might dig around here: Pentax Cameras - PentaxForums.com

There is also some great information here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-k-x.html

dansamy · 02-13-2014, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by elf photo

just posting to help with the contest. Does anyone have any down sides with the K-x. I own one and was wondering if I should look out for something. So far it's done all that I asked.

Posts this thread do not count towards the contest. Just an fyi.

moth_luna · 02-13-2014, 09:56 AM

so...2 months ago i tried to order the 50 1.8 but the shop said it's out of stock everywhere (also what other sites are saying) any news for that? is it ever coming back (dramatic voice)

or maybe i'll win it here!!!

should i post a new thread about that (or maybe someone already has) anyways! hi to all pentaxians!

---------- Post added 02-13-14 at 04:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by dansamy

Posts this thread do not count towards the contest. Just an fyi.

what does?

Parallax · 02-13-2014, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by moth_luna

what does?

Posts anywhere else.

dansamy · 02-13-2014, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Daily Prize Giveaway in February - Pentax Events - PentaxForums.com

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moth_luna · 02-13-2014, 10:10 AM

oh! thanks for the info!

Parallax · 02-13-2014, 10:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Posts anywhere else.

Originally posted by dansamy

Daily Prize Giveaway in February - Pentax Events - PentaxForums.com

Full rules located here.

Okay, so your reply was a bit more informative and helpful than mine.

Show off!

threeshoes · 02-13-2014, 11:29 AM - **2 Likes**

I went out in the brief spell of sunshine today to see the Fens of East Anglia. This winding road just adjacent to Fens attracted my attention. I like the way the road disappears and appears again . . .

elf photo · 02-13-2014, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

It isn't weather sealed, and isn't quite up to par with the newer Pentax bodies, but will definitely still take beautiful pictures. If you're happy with it then keep it.

thank you voice. I'm a novis and for the price I Paid I thought it was a top dollar camera. I've always been a Pentax fan. So far it's done all I wanted.

---------- Post added 02-13-14 at 05:15 PM ----------

Three shoes I like pictures that show depth. Great shot.

photolady95 · 02-13-2014, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by elf photo

I'm a novis and for the price I Paid I thought it was a top dollar camera. I've always been a Pentax fan. So far it's done all I wanted.

I still have my K-x and loved it when I used it for three years. I kept it because it does such a wonderful job for what I needed it for. Course with it and the K-30 I now own, I've two to play with, putting a lens on each one, I can shoot double the photos now.

mee · 02-13-2014, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I still have my K-x and loved it when I used it for three years. I kept it because it does such a wonderful job for what I needed it for. Course with it and the K-30 I now own, I've two to play with, putting a lens on each one, I can shoot double the photos now.

My first SLR style camera was the K-x. Since then, I've gone on to the K-30 and now the K-5 mk II.

With that in mind, and my own personality, I will say I really wasn't as comfortable with the K-30 as I was with the K-x in terms of handling and straight usage. The k-x was superior to me in that aspect. I liked the faster burst, the larger photo size, and the fact that it was weather sealed (with appropriate sealed lens) but I even briefly considered selling/returning the K-30 and finding another K-x or going to Nikon. The K-30 just wasn't doing it for me.

That said, The K-5 mk II is fantastic for me.. 14-bit depth, solid feel, nicer grip, and the top LCD is very useful.. much more so than I imagined before handling the camera.

For learning I'd still take a K-x though if using Pentax.. it is such an easy to use camera.. very hand holdable and capable still for most work. Plus, there are no red focus dots in the viewfinder on the K-x, so you really learn how to focus and compose properly than allowing yourself to see the dot and let it take care of it. I think it will make you a more capable photographer in the long run... I can see it helped me.

One story.. I went to an airshow with the K-x and an 18-200 lens... about 15-20 feet down from me was a young guy with a large Canon body and a ginormous L series lens strapped to it. He saw me with my K-x and smirked. First time I've seen that attitude before and I suspect he was the airshow's promo photographer. I ended up taking some really fantastic shots that day.. some even thought I was in the air or didn't take one of the photos (B-2 tipping it's wing haha)... the promo/presentation photos by them were, imo, largely uninspiring despite the gear used.

The K-x is capable.

elf photo · 02-13-2014, 10:12 PM

Thank you Photo Lady and Mee for your feedback on my K-x.. I'm new to digital and loving it so far. I've shot a lot with 35 and 220 film. thanks again

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Do any of the digital cameras have a cable releases. I have an idea for one.

ausmoose · 02-13-2014, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

I love how many posts there are here, even though it doesn't count toward to contest. I think this is a 'post what's on your mind' thread at the moment

dansamy · 02-13-2014, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

I love how many posts there are here, even though it doesn't count toward to contest. I think this is a 'post what's on your mind' thread at the moment

Heck yeah. Especially with questions, comments & concerns about the contest.

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elf photo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 119	K-x Thank you Photo Lady and Mee for your feedback on my K-x.. I'm new to digital and loving it so far. I've shot a lot with 35 and 220 film. thanks again ---------- Post added 02-13-14 at 11:23 PM ---------- Do any of the digital cameras have a cable releases. I have an idea for one.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	It isn't weather sealed, and isn't quite up to par with the newer Pentax bodies, but will definitely still take beautiful pictures. If you're happy with it then keep it.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by elf photo Does anyone have any down sides with the K-x. I own one and was wondering if I should look out for something. So far it's done all that I asked. Although I don't see a specific forum section dedicated to the K-x, you might dig around here: Pentax Cameras - PentaxForums.com There is also some great information here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-k-x.html

02-13-2014, 09:50 AM	#288
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by elf photo just posting to help with the contest. Does anyone have any down sides with the K-x. I own one and was wondering if I should look out for something. So far it's done all that I asked. Posts this thread do not count towards the contest. Just an fyi.

02-13-2014, 09:56 AM	#289
moth_luna Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	so...2 months ago i tried to order the 50 1.8 but the shop said it's out of stock everywhere (also what other sites are saying) any news for that? is it ever coming back (dramatic voice) or maybe i'll win it here!!! should i post a new thread about that (or maybe someone already has) anyways! hi to all pentaxians! ---------- Post added 02-13-14 at 04:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by dansamy Posts this thread do not count towards the contest. Just an fyi. what does?

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by moth_luna what does? Posts anywhere else.

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moth_luna Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	oh! thanks for the info!

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Parallax Posts anywhere else. Originally posted by dansamy Daily Prize Giveaway in February - Pentax Events - PentaxForums.com Full rules located here. Okay, so your reply was a bit more informative and helpful than mine. Show off!

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elf photo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 119	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason It isn't weather sealed, and isn't quite up to par with the newer Pentax bodies, but will definitely still take beautiful pictures. If you're happy with it then keep it. thank you voice. I'm a novis and for the price I Paid I thought it was a top dollar camera. I've always been a Pentax fan. So far it's done all I wanted. ---------- Post added 02-13-14 at 05:15 PM ---------- Three shoes I like pictures that show depth. Great shot.

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by elf photo I'm a novis and for the price I Paid I thought it was a top dollar camera. I've always been a Pentax fan. So far it's done all I wanted. I still have my K-x and loved it when I used it for three years. I kept it because it does such a wonderful job for what I needed it for. Course with it and the K-30 I now own, I've two to play with, putting a lens on each one, I can shoot double the photos now.

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02-13-2014, 05:34 PM	#297
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by photolady95 I still have my K-x and loved it when I used it for three years. I kept it because it does such a wonderful job for what I needed it for. Course with it and the K-30 I now own, I've two to play with, putting a lens on each one, I can shoot double the photos now. My first SLR style camera was the K-x. Since then, I've gone on to the K-30 and now the K-5 mk II. With that in mind, and my own personality, I will say I really wasn't as comfortable with the K-30 as I was with the K-x in terms of handling and straight usage. The k-x was superior to me in that aspect. I liked the faster burst, the larger photo size, and the fact that it was weather sealed (with appropriate sealed lens) but I even briefly considered selling/returning the K-30 and finding another K-x or going to Nikon. The K-30 just wasn't doing it for me. That said, The K-5 mk II is fantastic for me.. 14-bit depth, solid feel, nicer grip, and the top LCD is very useful.. much more so than I imagined before handling the camera. For learning I'd still take a K-x though if using Pentax.. it is such an easy to use camera.. very hand holdable and capable still for most work. Plus, there are no red focus dots in the viewfinder on the K-x, so you really learn how to focus and compose properly than allowing yourself to see the dot and let it take care of it. I think it will make you a more capable photographer in the long run... I can see it helped me. One story.. I went to an airshow with the K-x and an 18-200 lens... about 15-20 feet down from me was a young guy with a large Canon body and a ginormous L series lens strapped to it. He saw me with my K-x and smirked. First time I've seen that attitude before and I suspect he was the airshow's promo photographer. I ended up taking some really fantastic shots that day.. some even thought I was in the air or didn't take one of the photos (B-2 tipping it's wing haha)... the promo/presentation photos by them were, imo, largely uninspiring despite the gear used. The K-x is capable.

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ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	I love how many posts there are here, even though it doesn't count toward to contest. I think this is a 'post what's on your mind' thread at the moment

02-13-2014, 11:02 PM	#300
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by ausmoose I love how many posts there are here, even though it doesn't count toward to contest. I think this is a 'post what's on your mind' thread at the moment Heck yeah. Especially with questions, comments & concerns about the contest.