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gazonk · 11-01-2009, 08:03 AM

lurchlarson · 11-01-2009, 08:48 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, 09:08 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, 10:37 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, 09:46 PM

good to know something is changing for the better

kevinschoenmakers · 11-02-2009, 05:24 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, 05:53 AM

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

flippedgazelle · 11-02-2009, 12:29 PM

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

gazonk · 11-02-2009, 12:33 PM

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, 12:37 PM

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, 03:13 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, 09:00 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, 10:33 AM

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

waqas · 11-03-2009, 10:46 AM

Nice to see some positive feedback on Pentax..

blu3ness · 11-03-2009, 11:07 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..

)

11-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#2
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	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, 08:03 AM	#1
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	The Times: K-x rated as "best for beginners" The top 5 SLR cameras - Times Online

11-01-2009, 09:08 AM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	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, 10:37 AM	#4
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	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, 09:46 PM	#5
bunegg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 82	good to know something is changing for the better

11-02-2009, 05:24 AM	#6
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	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, 05:53 AM	#7
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	I think he was referring to the the stars count. The K-x scores 4/5 stars.

11-02-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	The unfortunate aspect is when a capable tool is labeled as a "beginner's camera".

11-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#9
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746 Original Poster	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, 12:37 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	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, 03:13 PM	#11
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	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, 09:00 AM	#12
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	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, 10:33 AM	#13
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Found this on Pentax's Facebook also! Pentax K-x - The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 - TIME

11-03-2009, 10:46 AM	#14
waqas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA, USA Posts: 234	Nice to see some positive feedback on Pentax..

11-03-2009, 11:07 AM	#15
blu3ness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 117	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.. )

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

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