K-x manuals, brochures, documentation?

rawr · 10-16-2009, 06:27 PM

Has anyone found any links to official Pentax manuals and sales literature (brochures etc) for the K-x? I'm keen to do some reading about the camera.

There is nothing on Pentax Japan or Pentax USA sites yet, aside from the press release, even though the camera is retailing already.

Post any links here pls!

Capt22 · 10-17-2009, 05:09 PM

I would be interested in that information as well.

knoxploration · 10-17-2009, 06:31 PM

Almost none of these are in English, so I don't know how useful they'll be to you:

Japanese:
Press release (English) - PENTAX K-x A High-Performance Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera, Packaging Movie Recording, High-Speed Continuous Shooting and User-Friendly Operation in Compact, Lightweight Body
Brochure - http://www.pentax.jp/japan/imaging/catalog/pdf/k-x.pdf

German:
datasheet - http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/media/272400b5a1d39fd2addd0ff67ba8d457/Datenblatt.pdf
spec comparison - http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/media/8e887af20ddf64de252b3dfcb467eeac/Funktionsvergleich.pdf

French:
datasheet - http://media.pentax.fr/downloads/photo/fr/1670100/Fiche%20Technique%20Kx.pdf

rawr · 10-17-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks knoxploration, esp for the Japanese brochure.

I guess I'll just have to wait a little while for the English version of the brochure, and the manual, to become available.

knoxploration · 10-18-2009, 08:27 AM

Yep, given that even the Japanese-language manual isn't available yet, I'd not expect much information to be available elsewhere. Once Pentax HQ offers an English-language manual, the rest will probably fall into place pretty quickly.

opiedog · 10-19-2009, 06:21 AM

i've been looking for an english version sales brochure for a while, but after several weeks of waiting and chatting with pentax colorado, nada.

pentax germany has had the kx brochure out weeks ago.

their marketing dept needs a swift kick in the behind

rawr · 10-19-2009, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by opiedog

pentax germany has had the kx brochure out weeks ago.

Link?

I've only seen PDF's of the spec sheet and comparison table from Pentax Germany, as per the links provided above by knoxploration.

kveldalf · 10-19-2009, 05:14 PM

Anyone know if there is Ev compensation while in M mode? (i.e. hyper manual). The spec lists don't say as much. Curious.

**skid2964** · 10-19-2009, 06:28 PM

I ordered one today so I will have it and a manual in my hands soon!

rawr · 11-02-2009, 03:10 PM

Bump.

I have a paper manual in my hands now, but still don't see any electronic manuals or brochures available in English anywhere.

10-16-2009, 06:27 PM	#1
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	K-x manuals, brochures, documentation? Has anyone found any links to official Pentax manuals and sales literature (brochures etc) for the K-x? I'm keen to do some reading about the camera. There is nothing on Pentax Japan or Pentax USA sites yet, aside from the press release, even though the camera is retailing already. Post any links here pls!

10-17-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Almost none of these are in English, so I don't know how useful they'll be to you: Japanese: Press release (English) - PENTAX K-x A High-Performance Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera, Packaging Movie Recording, High-Speed Continuous Shooting and User-Friendly Operation in Compact, Lightweight Body Brochure - http://www.pentax.jp/japan/imaging/catalog/pdf/k-x.pdf German: datasheet - http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/media/272400b5a1d39fd2addd0ff67ba8d457/Datenblatt.pdf spec comparison - http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/media/8e887af20ddf64de252b3dfcb467eeac/Funktionsvergleich.pdf French: datasheet - http://media.pentax.fr/downloads/photo/fr/1670100/Fiche%20Technique%20Kx.pdf Last edited by knoxploration; 10-17-2009 at 06:31 PM. Reason: missed a word

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Capt22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 40	I would be interested in that information as well.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Thanks knoxploration, esp for the Japanese brochure. I guess I'll just have to wait a little while for the English version of the brochure, and the manual, to become available.

10-18-2009, 08:27 AM	#5
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Yep, given that even the Japanese-language manual isn't available yet, I'd not expect much information to be available elsewhere. Once Pentax HQ offers an English-language manual, the rest will probably fall into place pretty quickly.

10-19-2009, 06:21 AM	#6
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	i've been looking for an english version sales brochure for a while, but after several weeks of waiting and chatting with pentax colorado, nada. pentax germany has had the kx brochure out weeks ago. their marketing dept needs a swift kick in the behind

10-19-2009, 11:44 AM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by opiedog pentax germany has had the kx brochure out weeks ago. Link? I've only seen PDF's of the spec sheet and comparison table from Pentax Germany, as per the links provided above by knoxploration.

10-19-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
kveldalf Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chico, USA Posts: 37	Anyone know if there is Ev compensation while in M mode? (i.e. hyper manual). The spec lists don't say as much. Curious.

10-19-2009, 06:28 PM	#9
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	I ordered one today so I will have it and a manual in my hands soon!

11-02-2009, 03:10 PM	#10
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Bump. I have a paper manual in my hands now, but still don't see any electronic manuals or brochures available in English anywhere.