Pentax K-x review on Dpreview

mattdm · 04-04-2010, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

The fantastic 3:2 screen is worth that rating.

I'm all for an awesome screen, but 4:3 is actually nice, because it gives room for a 3:2 image plus status information.

falconeye · 04-05-2010, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by m8o

I notice DPR has dramatically re-vamped their rating system.

I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings.

Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html

m8o · 04-05-2010, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings.

Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html

That's great! I'll post my comments over in that thread.

SMPhoto · 04-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by asdf

The reviewer is obviously wearing spectacles with Nikon lenses which are making his vision blurry and consequently causing a distracting headache.

Not to mention the D5000 itself could give you a headache... It's so ugly compared to the K-x! (all aesthetics, I know, but whatever

)

jct us101 · 04-07-2010, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings.

Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html

I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like.

systemA · 04-07-2010, 09:32 PM

K20d or K-x for backup camera...such a hard choice. On one hand, batteries would be compatible and you get to keep the dual knobs with the K20d but high iso noise performance of the K-x is really enticing.

thibs · 04-07-2010, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like.

Exactly my thoughts ...

jct us101 · 04-07-2010, 11:50 PM

I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended.

Pentaxie · 04-08-2010, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like.

My thoughts exactly.

thibs · 04-08-2010, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended.

'Amusing' is one way to put it...

I wouldn't be as diplomatic ...

jct us101 · 04-08-2010, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by thibs

'Amusing' is one way to put it...

I wouldn't be as diplomatic ...

Well there's only so much you can say about them before they ban you from their forums or something.

thibs · 04-08-2010, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

Well there's only so much you can say about them before they ban you from their forums or something.

Which why I'm extremely rarely over there

Linking to here is already so 'difficult' (what a bunch of idiots) due to lame blacklisting URLs.

jct us101 · 04-08-2010, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Which why I'm extremely rarely over there

Linking to here is already so 'difficult' (what a bunch of idiots) due to lame blacklisting URLs.

Although we're going a bit off discussion here (well it still has to do with DPreview though), when I first made my Olympus E-P1 camera website, I posted a few links over there because I figured I could get a good start from them, but they instantly blacklisted my URL. It's still blacklisted actually and lots of people have asked why on there. I don't think anyone ever answered them.

starbase218 · 04-08-2010, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended.

DPReview themselves mentioned that the gold and silver awards, as they are called now, don't necessarily relate to the score actually achieved by the camera. In other words, it's about the gut feeling that the reviewer has about the camera, instead of any measurable, quantifiable aspect. It should also be treated as such.

jct us101 · 04-08-2010, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by starbase218

DPReview themselves mentioned that the gold and silver awards, as they are called now, don't necessarily relate to the score actually achieved by the camera. In other words, it's about the gut feeling that the reviewer has about the camera, instead of any measurable, quantifiable aspect. It should also be treated as such.

You have got to be kidding me. That is really ridiculous. The only reason I even look at their reviews is to see pretty product photos of the cameras that I want to buy though so maybe I shouldn't say anything.

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04-04-2010, 04:31 PM	#46
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by Aristophanes The fantastic 3:2 screen is worth that rating. I'm all for an awesome screen, but 4:3 is actually nice, because it gives room for a 3:2 image plus status information.

04-05-2010, 05:07 AM	#47
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by m8o I notice DPR has dramatically re-vamped their rating system. I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings. Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html

04-05-2010, 07:11 AM	#48
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by falconeye I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings. Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html That's great! I'll post my comments over in that thread.

04-07-2010, 09:15 PM	#49
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Originally posted by asdf The reviewer is obviously wearing spectacles with Nikon lenses which are making his vision blurry and consequently causing a distracting headache. Not to mention the D5000 itself could give you a headache... It's so ugly compared to the K-x! (all aesthetics, I know, but whatever )

04-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#50
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by falconeye I have compiled an article commenting on the new DPR rating system and possible confusion, including a list of all new rankings. Here you go -> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/96365-dpreview-new-sco...-overview.html I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like.

04-07-2010, 09:32 PM	#51
systemA Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 385	K20d or K-x for backup camera...such a hard choice. On one hand, batteries would be compatible and you get to keep the dual knobs with the K20d but high iso noise performance of the K-x is really enticing.

04-07-2010, 11:29 PM	#52
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by jct us101 I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like. Exactly my thoughts ...

04-07-2010, 11:50 PM	#53
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended.

04-08-2010, 01:16 AM	#54
Pentaxie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Originally posted by jct us101 I wouldn't really call it an improvement either. It basically gives them a new way to spite all the cameras that they don't like. My thoughts exactly.

04-08-2010, 01:36 AM	#55
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by jct us101 I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended. 'Amusing' is one way to put it... I wouldn't be as diplomatic ...

04-08-2010, 01:39 AM	#56
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by thibs 'Amusing' is one way to put it... I wouldn't be as diplomatic ... Well there's only so much you can say about them before they ban you from their forums or something.

04-08-2010, 02:07 AM	#57
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by jct us101 Well there's only so much you can say about them before they ban you from their forums or something. Which why I'm extremely rarely over there Linking to here is already so 'difficult' (what a bunch of idiots) due to lame blacklisting URLs.

04-08-2010, 02:16 AM	#58
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by thibs Which why I'm extremely rarely over there Linking to here is already so 'difficult' (what a bunch of idiots) due to lame blacklisting URLs. Although we're going a bit off discussion here (well it still has to do with DPreview though), when I first made my Olympus E-P1 camera website, I posted a few links over there because I figured I could get a good start from them, but they instantly blacklisted my URL. It's still blacklisted actually and lots of people have asked why on there. I don't think anyone ever answered them.

04-08-2010, 02:31 AM	#59
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by jct us101 I do find their percentages to be amusing though. Somehow a Canon with 65% can get a highly recommended rating and a Pentax with 80% is "possibly" recommended. DPReview themselves mentioned that the gold and silver awards, as they are called now, don't necessarily relate to the score actually achieved by the camera. In other words, it's about the gut feeling that the reviewer has about the camera, instead of any measurable, quantifiable aspect. It should also be treated as such.

04-08-2010, 03:05 AM	#60
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by starbase218 DPReview themselves mentioned that the gold and silver awards, as they are called now, don't necessarily relate to the score actually achieved by the camera. In other words, it's about the gut feeling that the reviewer has about the camera, instead of any measurable, quantifiable aspect. It should also be treated as such. You have got to be kidding me. That is really ridiculous. The only reason I even look at their reviews is to see pretty product photos of the cameras that I want to buy though so maybe I shouldn't say anything.