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If the four color options for the US market weren't enough, check out the number of color combinations available on Pentax Japan's 100 colors, 100 styles site.

By Jack Howard

September 17, 2009

The just announced 12.4 megapixel Pentax K-x will be available in four color options in the US market. But over on a Pentax Japan site, there's a custom color site for the K-x that shows a heck of a lot more color options. Pink and purple, Orange and green, are just some of the apparently possible combos for the new K-x, on-screen at least on the "100 colors 100 styles" microsite.

We're now accepting pre-orders for the Pentax K-x. Click here for details.

It appears that some Pentax fans over at the Pentax Forums have discovered a very colorful Pentax K-x page within Pentax Japan's domain. This just-announced camera packs a very nice feature set for a $649 tag that includes the 18-55mm kit lens.

As we here at TechTock don't speak a word of Japanese, we're going to have to do some more research on potential stateside availability of these ultra-customized K-x combinations.

Head on over to the K-x 100 colors 100 styles customizer to see more of the possible color combinations yourself. Let us know your favorite combo, even if it is classic black on black!

We want to know what you think of the potential for SLRs in colors other than black or silver. Do you like the idea of brightly colored cameras, or are you more of a traditionalist. Let us know!

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HOW DO I GET ONE OF THESE?

I went to the japanese website, picked out my custom colors, and can't read japanese to order it. Anyone know what I can do? Also, in doing this, does the color make the camera and cheaper, quality wise? is it still the same camera? Do they spray paint it, like Holga does on their medium format custom colored cameras? I was going to buy the storm trooper version on amazon because of its unique color (or lack of color) but this looks like so much more fun!

by eleni in milwaukee, wi on May 18, 2010

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I wish I was Japanese now. . .

This makes my navy K-x look kinda boring now. Pentax should come out with patterns and designs next. . . . . . . . . . . Like tiger stripes!!!! x]

by Kevin in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 18, 2010

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AWESOME

I am all for the pink camera......that's my favorite color of all time............ with a Hello Kitty logo would be even better.....

by hellokitty in Folsom, CA on January 26, 2010

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Build it and they'll come

The Pentax K-x will be successful at stealing fashion conscious camera buyers who want to look great and have their work recorded on a quality rig at the same time. Pentax's colour range covers everyone, so there is no need to lash out at the colour you don't like. Just get the one you do, even if it is black. Navy has always been my colour.

by Photojack in West Indies on September 24, 2009