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Oddity96 · 03-31-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

Well, judging by your website, it does appear that you "nail" the shot quite often.

Groan from the crowd.

**rparmar** · 03-31-2010, 10:04 AM

That joke's a bit rusty.

twokatmew · 03-31-2010, 10:05 AM

I love my Kx. Great body and great lenses. Now if I could just find the right bag....

Peter Zack · 03-31-2010, 10:09 AM

This is going in a really bad direction.

Something I'm exploring right now is the high ISO differences between the K20D and K-x. So far with early tests, the K-x seems to be 2-2.25 stops more sensitive than the K20D in low light. K-x images are significantly brighter at 6400 and both cams at the exact same settings in poor light.

Ecaterin · 03-31-2010, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

Hey guys, it's been a few months since I last posted. I've been keeping a low-key online profile...

I just received my new K-x kit... and I wonder if I've been hoodwinked!

Shockingly I, too, have been sold a bad bill o' goods, cause my K-x is stellar. Perfect exterior, beautiful photos at every possible setting, light but solid feel....clearly I should return it

Hope you're enjoying your defective K-x as much as I'm enjoying mine

er1kksen · 03-31-2010, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

This is going in a really bad direction.

Something I'm exploring right now is the high ISO differences between the K20D and K-x. So far with early tests, the K-x seems to be 2-2.25 stops more sensitive than the K20D in low light. K-x images are significantly brighter at 6400 and both cams at the exact same settings in poor light.

Weird. According to DxOmark, the K-x and K20D have nearly identical sensitivities at all ISOs. Then again, I'm sure we're all aware of how consistently DxOmark data translates into real-world experience.

Peter Zack · 03-31-2010, 03:42 PM

Weird is because I'm a soopid friggin idiot. I was taking some test shots... geez this is embarrassing... and didn't realize the K-x was in RAW +. LR converted the batch (RAWS and Jpegs mixed) and the Jpegs looked brighter, by like by +1.5 stops.

Dumb dumb.

But after doing it again and I'll do more testing, There is a slight difference. Maybe -0.15 to +0.25 Ev

Hangs head, logs off and hides in the corner.

Jesus · 03-31-2010, 04:32 PM

I am haing no problemns as well , but then again , my K-X arrives Friday so that my explain something , huh ?

redeleon · 03-31-2010, 05:27 PM

same here my kx is working very fine ever since day 1

03-31-2010, 10:01 AM	#16
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81	Originally posted by flippedgazelle Well, judging by your website, it does appear that you "nail" the shot quite often. Groan from the crowd.

03-31-2010, 10:04 AM	#17
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	That joke's a bit rusty.

03-31-2010, 10:05 AM	#18
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	I love my Kx. Great body and great lenses. Now if I could just find the right bag....

03-31-2010, 10:09 AM	#19
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	This is going in a really bad direction. Something I'm exploring right now is the high ISO differences between the K20D and K-x. So far with early tests, the K-x seems to be 2-2.25 stops more sensitive than the K20D in low light. K-x images are significantly brighter at 6400 and both cams at the exact same settings in poor light.

03-31-2010, 10:11 AM	#20
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by flippedgazelle Hey guys, it's been a few months since I last posted. I've been keeping a low-key online profile... I just received my new K-x kit... and I wonder if I've been hoodwinked! Shockingly I, too, have been sold a bad bill o' goods, cause my K-x is stellar. Perfect exterior, beautiful photos at every possible setting, light but solid feel....clearly I should return it Hope you're enjoying your defective K-x as much as I'm enjoying mine

03-31-2010, 10:44 AM	#21
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by Peter Zack This is going in a really bad direction. Something I'm exploring right now is the high ISO differences between the K20D and K-x. So far with early tests, the K-x seems to be 2-2.25 stops more sensitive than the K20D in low light. K-x images are significantly brighter at 6400 and both cams at the exact same settings in poor light. Weird. According to DxOmark, the K-x and K20D have nearly identical sensitivities at all ISOs. Then again, I'm sure we're all aware of how consistently DxOmark data translates into real-world experience.

03-31-2010, 03:42 PM	#22
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Weird is because I'm a soopid friggin idiot. I was taking some test shots... geez this is embarrassing... and didn't realize the K-x was in RAW +. LR converted the batch (RAWS and Jpegs mixed) and the Jpegs looked brighter, by like by +1.5 stops. Dumb dumb. But after doing it again and I'll do more testing, There is a slight difference. Maybe -0.15 to +0.25 Ev Hangs head, logs off and hides in the corner.

03-31-2010, 04:32 PM	#23
Jesus Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sedona Az Posts: 216	I am haing no problemns as well , but then again , my K-X arrives Friday so that my explain something , huh ?

03-31-2010, 05:27 PM	#24
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 226	same here my kx is working very fine ever since day 1

K-x Hoodwinked?!

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