New K-x review from photographyblog

Eruditass · 10-28-2009, 10:07 AM

Pentax K-x Review | PhotographyBLOG

RaduA · 10-28-2009, 10:28 AM

K-x: 5/5 stars.

Essential!

Radu

deadwolfbones · 10-28-2009, 11:43 AM

CCD, eh?

Nice review, though.

sorksoft · 10-28-2009, 12:13 PM

It certainly looks as if the K-x will be very popular and a great seller for Pentax.

Although the many cool colors are only available in Japan, they are bound to be noticed in the press everywhere. We can get the K-x in blue, white and red here, and even that is much more than the DSLR competition can offer. Way to go, Pentax!

rawr · 10-28-2009, 01:00 PM

A good review. But Mark always does commendable little reviews.

Quote:

joins the growing list of DSLR cameras that can record video, with a best quality setting of 1280x720 pixels at 30fps

At the top of the review 30fps is mentioned but later the correct 24fps is cited.

Quote:

...Using a set of high-powered rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, the Pentax K-x was still going strong after over 2 weeks of intermittent use and 500 test shots

. Worth noting.

The image samples, including RAW files, will be handy for measurebators.

vinzer · 10-28-2009, 06:04 PM

I appreciate the review, though the author seems to have confused the K-x with the K-7 in a couple of sentences, mentioning K-7 when he probably was referring to the K-x. Or he probably lifted a couple of sentences from the review straight-up, since there are commonalities between the K-x and K-7 in some areas.

**Rondec** · 10-28-2009, 06:28 PM

I agree with the reviewer -- I think this camera hits a sweet spot in the market. It should sell really well for a lot of entry level folks. I think the price on the dual kit -- 18-55/55-300 is pretty amazing.

Eruditass · 10-28-2009, 07:36 PM

I like how the build quality is emphasized, a big difference w/ other brands, though it's not mentioned in the conclusion,

Erik · 10-29-2009, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Focusing is quick and consistent in good light with the standard 18-55mm kit lens, even with fast-moving subjects that travelled across the frame [...] the quickest DSLR camera in its class in terms of continuous shooting speed.

Just a year ago, who would have expected reading this in a review of a Pentax camera, never mind their entry level one?

Not Registered · 10-29-2009, 11:12 AM

That site has a clear bias against Sony, Canon and Nikon.

vinzer · 10-29-2009, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Gruoso

That site has a clear bias against Sony, Canon and Nikon.

Hahaha. Good one, thanks for the laugh.

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10-28-2009, 10:28 AM	#2
RaduA Guest	K-x: 5/5 stars. Essential! Radu

10-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	CCD, eh? Nice review, though.

10-28-2009, 12:13 PM	#4
sorksoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Malmoe, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	It certainly looks as if the K-x will be very popular and a great seller for Pentax. Although the many cool colors are only available in Japan, they are bound to be noticed in the press everywhere. We can get the K-x in blue, white and red here, and even that is much more than the DSLR competition can offer. Way to go, Pentax!

10-28-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	A good review. But Mark always does commendable little reviews. Quote: joins the growing list of DSLR cameras that can record video, with a best quality setting of 1280x720 pixels at 30fps At the top of the review 30fps is mentioned but later the correct 24fps is cited. Quote: ...Using a set of high-powered rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, the Pentax K-x was still going strong after over 2 weeks of intermittent use and 500 test shots . Worth noting. The image samples, including RAW files, will be handy for measurebators.

10-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	I appreciate the review, though the author seems to have confused the K-x with the K-7 in a couple of sentences, mentioning K-7 when he probably was referring to the K-x. Or he probably lifted a couple of sentences from the review straight-up, since there are commonalities between the K-x and K-7 in some areas.

10-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	I agree with the reviewer -- I think this camera hits a sweet spot in the market. It should sell really well for a lot of entry level folks. I think the price on the dual kit -- 18-55/55-300 is pretty amazing.

10-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#8
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207 Original Poster	I like how the build quality is emphasized, a big difference w/ other brands, though it's not mentioned in the conclusion,

10-29-2009, 02:44 AM	#9
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Quote: Focusing is quick and consistent in good light with the standard 18-55mm kit lens, even with fast-moving subjects that travelled across the frame [...] the quickest DSLR camera in its class in terms of continuous shooting speed. Just a year ago, who would have expected reading this in a review of a Pentax camera, never mind their entry level one?

10-29-2009, 11:12 AM	#10
Not Registered Guest	That site has a clear bias against Sony, Canon and Nikon.

10-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#11
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Gruoso That site has a clear bias against Sony, Canon and Nikon. Hahaha. Good one, thanks for the laugh.

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