Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 55-300mm Lenses

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2011-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Product is high quality

good weight; easy to use. Instruction book complicated but I am a beginner. Appears to be worth the money as this is high quality

turbo

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Entry Level DSLR

I have two superzoom cameras that I have been using - the last one was a Canon SX10-is that I purchased in June from Adorama (Very nice camera). I always wanted a DSLR to just kick it up a notch.I did a lot of research for my first DSLR. I take a lot of thunderstorm, lightning, scenery, sporting events and architectural pictures. I wanted a camera that did not produce a lot of noise in the pictures.I was open minded when I did the research I looked at Canon, Nikon and Sony also. Read a lot of reviews (every camera has pro's and con's) and the Pentax kx came out on top.I must state... This winter has been nasty and I have not taken my camera outside much as of yet. But I have playing around with the camera a bit, it has a lot of cool features. I am chomping at the bit to get out and play with the HDR feature. I have been impressed with the results I have gotten so far out of the camera. There are a lot of features and a big learning curve for me since it is my first DSLR. I can't wait to get familiar with all the features.The price is great. I purchased with 2 kit lenses the 18-55 and the 55-300. I found out that both of these lenses are very good for a kit lens, especially the 55-300.What I suggest is do you research if this is your first DSLR. I really kept an open mind. I did not have any lenses from previous camera systems so that did not sway my decision.So to sum it up, this camera was a great entry level fit for me. Every camera has it's pros and cons and this camera had way more pros then the other cameras I was comparing it to, the price is great for what you get.[...]

Mike

2010-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera for a novice photographer

Great camera for a beginner. It has a lot of auto settings that you can use while you are learning to use it in manual. The camera does have a difficult time with autofocus in low light, but I usually just turn it off. I haven't taken a lot of photos since photography class in college, but so far this camera meets all my needs.

sailebf

2010-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great camera for a great price

I recently bought this camera after many weeks of searching for the right camera at the right price. The package deal is what sold me on this camera. I have only used it breifly but so far so good. It takes very good pictures, focuses quickly and it fits my hands nicely. Haven't tried using it as a video camera yet but will a bit later. Only negative I can find so far is when I first tried "live view", the camera said that the batteries were to weak and they were brand new, gonna try freshly charged ones later to see if that helps. I only gave it 4 stars because I haven't been able to fully untilize the camera yet.

trlhiker

Pentax K-X SLR Kit, DA L 18-55mm/55-300mm Lens Specifications

  • Sensor Type

    CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system

  • Sensor Size

    23.4 x 15.6mm

  • Color depth

    8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

  • Effective pixels

    12.6 MP

  • Total pixels

    12.97 MP

  • Recorded resolutions - Still

    12M (4288x2428), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)

  • Recorded resolutions - Movie

    1280x720p24 (16:9), 640x416p24 (3:2) (resolution/FPS)

  • Dust Removal

    Image sensor movement combined with SP coating (Dust Alert available)

  • Usable lenses

    PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF and KA (K mount, 35mm screw mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions)

  • SDM function

    Yes

  • Power zoom function

    N/A

  • Focus Type

    TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)

  • Focus modes

    AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual

  • Focus point adjustment

    11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select, center/spot

  • AF assist

    Yes, via built-in flash

  • Viewfinder Type

    Pentamirror

  • Coverage (field of view)

    96%

  • Magnification

    0.85X (w/ 50mm F1.4 at infinity)

  • Magnification

    0.85X (w/ 50mm F1.4 at infinity)

  • Standard focusing screen

    Natural-Bright-Matte III

  • Diopter adjustment

    -2.5 to 1.5

  • Depth of field preview

    Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)

  • LCD Type

    2.7" TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness

  • LCD Resolution

    230,000 dots

  • Wide angle viewable

    Yes

  • Live View Type

    TTL by CMOS image sensor

  • Field Of View

    100%

  • Display Modes

    Magnification (2-6X in AF, 2-10X in MF), grid pattern, bright/dark indication, histogram

  • Autofocus

    Contrast w Face Detection (up to 16 faces), contrast, phase difference

  • Built-in Flash Type

    Retractable P-TTL popup flash

  • Guide number

    12 (100/m), 16 (200/m)

  • Coverage

    25mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)

  • Flash modes

    On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless

  • Flash exposure compensation

    -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps

  • External Flash

    Hotshoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-sync socket

  • Synchronization speed

    1/180 sec

  • Removable memory

    SD, SDHC

  • Ports

    USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out

  • Video out

    NTSC, PAL

  • Power source

    Power source: 4 AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline)

  • Recordable images

    Approx 1900 (1100 w 50% flash, CIPA)

  • Playback time

    Approx 680 min

  • AC adapter available

    Yes (optional)

  • Image Stabilization Type

    Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)

  • Metering System Type

    TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering

  • Sensitivity range

    EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4)

  • Multi-segment

    Yes

  • Center weighted

    Yes

  • Spot

    Yes

  • Exposure compensation

    +/- 3 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)

  • Exposure lock

    Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)

  • Exposure bracketing

    Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)

  • ISO Sensitivity: Auto

    200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800

  • ISO Sensitivity: Manual

    200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800

  • White Balance: Auto preset modes

    Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE

  • White Balance: Manual mode(s)

    Yes

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter

  • Shutter speed

    1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb

  • Mode selection

    Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, StandardFlash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie

  • Mode selection

    Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, StandardFlash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie

  • Green simplified mode available

    Yes

  • P/A/S/M/B

    P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority)

  • Digital filters (capture) - A

    Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular andfine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation.

  • Digital filters (capture) - B

    (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (6),Fisheye, Custom (8)

  • Data record

    Folder name (standard, date)

  • Continuous FPS

    Approx 4.7 FPS (Continuous Hi: 17 JPG, 5 RAW), 2 FPS (Continuous Lo: unlimited JPG, 11 RAW)

  • Self-timer

    Yes (12s, 2s)

  • Remote control

    Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous)

  • Playback Mode selection

    One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, or 36 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Bright/Dark Indication

  • Mode pallet

    Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOFson, Protect, DPOF

  • Digital filters (playback)

    Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color (6), Watercolor, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Custom Filter

  • File Format: Still

    Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III

  • File Format: Movie (compression)

    AVI (Motion JPG)

  • Custom Functions available

    22

  • System Requirements: Windows

    Windows XP/Vista, USB 2.0 port

  • System Requirements: Mac

    Mac OS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port

  • Language Support

    English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese

  • Construction material(s)

    Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis

  • Operating temperature

    32-104°F

  • Body dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7"

  • Body weight

    Without battery or removable memory: 18.2 oz
    Loaded and ready: 20.5 oz

  • Warranty

    Pentax 1 year limited warranty

  • UPC Code

    027075159464

6 Accessories for Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 55-300mm Lenses

  • All Accessories (6)
  • Batteries & Power Supply (2)
  • Filters (2)
  • Filter and Filter Kits (1)
  • Eyepieces & Accessories (1)

About Pentax K-X SLR Kit, DA L 18-55mm/55-300mm Lens

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Great Entry Level DSLR

By Mike

I have two superzoom cameras that I have been using - the last one was a Canon SX10-is that I purchased in June from Adorama (Very nice camera). I always wanted a DSLR to just kick it up a notch.I did a lot of research for my first DSLR. I take a lot of thunderstorm, lightning, scenery, sporting events and architectural pictures. I wanted a camera that did not produce a lot of noise in the pictures.I was open minded when I did the research I looked at Canon, Nikon and Sony also. Read a lo...

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Great camera for a novice photographer

By sailebf

Great camera for a beginner. It has a lot of auto settings that you can use while you are learning to use it in manual. The camera does have a difficult time with autofocus in low light, but I usually just turn it off. I haven't taken a lot of photos since photography class in college, but so far this camera meets all my needs.

The extremely compact and lightweight PENTAX K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point and shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR.

12.4 effective megapixels
The K-x incorporates a newly developed CMOS image sensor to assure high-speed image data readout and more flexibility with varying ISO sensitivity levels.

Widescreen HD movie recording at 1280x720 pixels at a cinematic 24 frames per second (720p24)
The PENTAX K-x movie recording function captures true-to-life movie clips in 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 24 frames per second.

PENTAX-original SR mechanism for sharp, blur-free images
The K-x features the PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction mechanism that effectively compensates for the adverse effects of camera shakeby as much as four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to all PENTAX interchangeable lenses - even those designed for film-format cameras.

High-speed continuous shooting at approximately 4.7 images per second
The K-x's high-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 17 images (in JPEG recording format) at a maximum speed of approximately 4.7 images per second. This is the fastest of all entry-class models. The K-x also features a more reliable shutter unit, which passed a demanding action test of more than 100,000 shutter releases. The top shutter speed of 1/6000 second allows the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of fast-moving subjects.

High-performance, high-speed PRIME II imaging engine
This new imaging engine offers greater data processing speed and enhanced capability to produce higher-quality images with richer, more accurate color rendition, as well as faster transmission speed of movie data.

Live View function with Face detection of up to 16 faces
In addition to the camera's viewfinder, the K-x features a Live View function that allows users to view subjects on the LCD monitor during shooting.

Digital Filter function
The K-x's digital filter function allows users to process recorded images in a variety of creative ways within the camera and produce highly creative visual expressions. With a choice of 16 different filters including Color Extract, Retro, Soft, Starburst, Toy Camera, and more (including a custom filter for building multiple effects), photographers may apply multiple filters to a singleimage for customized effects

Cross Process mode
The K-x features a new Cross Process mode that automatically and randomly adds finishing touches to exposures to create eye-catching images with unique, intriguing colors (just like images treated with Cross Process* in film photography). This mode adds a whimsical element to digital photography since photographers don't know the results until the captured image is actually displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.

Pentax K-X SLR Kit, DA L 18-55mm/55-300mm Lens Features

  • High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.
  • Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).
  • Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.
  • Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.
  • Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.
  • Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, whileoffering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.
  • True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.
  • Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possiblewith the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.
  • Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.
  • Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).
  • Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography.

What's in the box:

  • Pentax K-x Camera Body
  • Black 18-55mm & 55-300mm DA-L Lenses
  • AA Lithium Batteries (4)
  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • Strap O-ST53
  • Hotshoe Cover FK
  • Eyecup FQ
  • Body Mount Cover
  • Software CD-ROM SW99
  • Pentax 1 Year Warranty