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harmonica2 · 03-05-2010, 10:09 PM

Dcresource.com posted a review of the K-x.

"Despite a few flaws, most of which are minor, the Pentax K-x is an impressive entry-level digital SLR. It brings very good image quality (especially with a decent lens), snappy performance, tons of features, HD movie recording, and good build quality to the table for under $650 (with a lens). If you're looking for your first digital SLR, then the K-x should be high on your list."

Mike.P® · 03-06-2010, 10:57 AM

Reasonable review.

er1kksen · 03-06-2010, 11:46 AM

Nothing unexpected, really.

rawr · 03-06-2010, 12:14 PM

A reasonable review.

But the camera came out in September 2009 and it's now March 2010. What took them so long?

Mike.P® · 03-06-2010, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by rawr

The camera came out in September 2009 and it's now March 2010. What took them so long?

When it was first announced, he wasn't terribly moved by the Pentax K-x. It seemed like just another entry-level digital SLR. After a survey of DCRP readers showed strong demand for a review of the K-x, he got his hands on one, and was quickly impressed with what Pentax has put together.

er1kksen · 03-06-2010, 02:18 PM

DCRP reviews often take a long time, particularly for "off-brand" models. I mean hey, he's just a guy. As in, one guy. Reviewing cameras from ALL the major brands. I say go easy on 'im.

Jasvox · 03-07-2010, 01:14 AM

Yeah, after all Nikon and Canon have released about dozen models since the K-x came out.

Jason

Alfisti · 03-07-2010, 09:01 AM

He's the out and out best reviewer on the web, hand's down. He looks at image quality but a 5% gap in jpg IQ doesn't mean the camera is canned, he really looks at the usability and shooting in the field.

He is AWFULLY slow though, he just needs to find a way to get things done faster, reviews are always super late.

er1kksen · 03-07-2010, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Yeah, after all Nikon and Canon have released about dozen models since the K-x came out.

Jason

No, but there were plenty that came out before the K-x that he had to get through first.

I honestly don't like his reviews all the much, primarily for the fact that the image quality test is based primarily on jpegs and doesn't really go in-depth, and that's more important to me than a slightly more or less convenient user experience.

Itai · 03-08-2010, 08:47 AM

Maybe he was busy with other reviews? Sometimes it takes long to get a camera from the manufacturer because they have a limited number of evaluation models that go around from reviewer to reviewer... I know because I've gotten cameras one year after it was out for review on Digital Camera Buying Guide, Photography Articles and Reviews | NeoCamera.com

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Jonson PL · 03-09-2010, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

When it was first announced, he wasn't terribly moved by the Pentax K-x. It seemed like just another entry-level digital SLR. After a survey of DCRP readers showed strong demand for a review of the K-x, he got his hands on one, and was quickly impressed with what Pentax has put together.

Ok, thanks for info

03-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
harmonica2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 157	K-x Review on dcresource.com Dcresource.com posted a review of the K-x. "Despite a few flaws, most of which are minor, the Pentax K-x is an impressive entry-level digital SLR. It brings very good image quality (especially with a decent lens), snappy performance, tons of features, HD movie recording, and good build quality to the table for under $650 (with a lens). If you're looking for your first digital SLR, then the K-x should be high on your list."

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03-06-2010, 10:57 AM	#2
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Reasonable review.

03-06-2010, 11:46 AM	#3
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Nothing unexpected, really.

03-06-2010, 12:14 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	A reasonable review. But the camera came out in September 2009 and it's now March 2010. What took them so long?

03-06-2010, 12:53 PM	#5
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by rawr The camera came out in September 2009 and it's now March 2010. What took them so long? When it was first announced, he wasn't terribly moved by the Pentax K-x. It seemed like just another entry-level digital SLR. After a survey of DCRP readers showed strong demand for a review of the K-x, he got his hands on one, and was quickly impressed with what Pentax has put together.

03-06-2010, 02:18 PM	#6
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	DCRP reviews often take a long time, particularly for "off-brand" models. I mean hey, he's just a guy. As in, one guy. Reviewing cameras from ALL the major brands. I say go easy on 'im.

03-07-2010, 01:14 AM	#7
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Yeah, after all Nikon and Canon have released about dozen models since the K-x came out. Jason

03-07-2010, 09:01 AM	#8
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	He's the out and out best reviewer on the web, hand's down. He looks at image quality but a 5% gap in jpg IQ doesn't mean the camera is canned, he really looks at the usability and shooting in the field. He is AWFULLY slow though, he just needs to find a way to get things done faster, reviews are always super late.

03-07-2010, 09:30 AM	#9
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by Jasvox Yeah, after all Nikon and Canon have released about dozen models since the K-x came out. Jason No, but there were plenty that came out before the K-x that he had to get through first. I honestly don't like his reviews all the much, primarily for the fact that the image quality test is based primarily on jpegs and doesn't really go in-depth, and that's more important to me than a slightly more or less convenient user experience.

03-08-2010, 08:47 AM	#10
Itai Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 209	Maybe he was busy with other reviews? Sometimes it takes long to get a camera from the manufacturer because they have a limited number of evaluation models that go around from reviewer to reviewer... I know because I've gotten cameras one year after it was out for review on Digital Camera Buying Guide, Photography Articles and Reviews \| NeoCamera.com - Itai Neovoyage \| Explore, Experience, Expand your horizons \| Travel Photography

03-09-2010, 04:58 AM	#11
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by Mike.P® When it was first announced, he wasn't terribly moved by the Pentax K-x. It seemed like just another entry-level digital SLR. After a survey of DCRP readers showed strong demand for a review of the K-x, he got his hands on one, and was quickly impressed with what Pentax has put together. Ok, thanks for info

K-x Review on dcresource.com

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