Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

We love this camera. I did a LOT of research on entry level cameras. We were close to making a purchase and then decided we wanted it to do video as well. This not only limited our options but increased our price range. This camera stood out head and shoulders among the competition for price and quality. Everywhere I looked it was getting high ratings (including Consumer Reports) so I was sold.

Its lived up to everything we've hoped it would be. We rarely use the 200mm zoom so while it was a nice bonus so far its a rarely used extra that we'll hopefully use more as we learn more. The camera is easy to operate. Video mode is a little confusing and could be cleaned up by Pentax. Pictures look GREAT and we couldn't be happier! As a couple that is new to the SLR experience this product is as good as it could get for our needs.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

Instruction manual to confusing, Keeps refuring you back and forth to try to find information. The Pentax product is good since I lean on Pentax first, just the manual for information. The kit would have been better with the 55-300 mm lenses instead of the 50 to 200 mm lens.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

For those who don't want to spend tons of money to have a DSLR camera.

The Pentax KX delivers what you need for a fraction of the amount you would spend in other fancy cameras.

Why shooting a fly with a cannon? It is the right choice if you desires a camera with higher quality images than a point and shoot but will not became a pro and don't want to show off for your friends.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

Upgraded from a Pentax K100D. Extremely happy with the camera. Much better battery life, Easier access to camera functions and controls through the LCD. Also has a good solid feel in my hands.

2 minor issues though. One is the lack of the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder.(never sure where the focus is. I keep the autofocus mode set to center now instead) 2 No HDMI output. Other than these two items it is a great camera.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

Actually a 4.5 star rating but you can't chose that.
This is my first dSLR purchase. I did a lot of research. This was probably a near perfect buy. After using it for about 3 months there are a couple of things I wish it did but still a great buy. Lots of growing room with the camera.
Easy learning curve for newer dSLR users and has most of the specs a pro would want.
Very smart camera. The "Auto" and "semi-auto" settings are good. AWB works well, "P-mode" is terrific. The "scene" modes work well, really only used the snow/surf settings, worked very good at the beach. Waiting for opportunities to use some others.
The more "manual" settings are also really easy to use. The Tv and Av are easy to use. Still playing with the M but if you use the "green button" with the M, it sets the settings to how "P" would then you can adjust from there. Make manual easier to learn and less intimidating.
The lights in my house are all energy efficient bulbs and most are only 40 watts so snapshots in my house suffer a little. But move the ISO up to 800 to 1600, yes the ISO noise reduction is good, they turn out good for a family album.
"AA" batteries a PRO and CON. PRO - can find them anywhere. Lithium work fantastic, but might get expensive after a while. CON - the rechargeable batteries work good if I pull the from the charger and use it but after they sit for 2-3 days they run down steadily. (Fix - have two sets of good quality rechargeable and keep on set on the charger.)
Video works good, not had a chance to use it much yet. But what I have they turned out good for a non-video camera.
If you are looking at this camera you probably are because of its lower price. Compare closely to the equivalents of the other camera brands. 1/4000th sec shutter speed, HD video, live-view, in-camera stabilization won it out over them.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

I have only had this camera for a month and am still learning to use it. Have had short battery life but an upgrade to the firmware is available to that is suppose to help that.

What pictures I have taken have been good to great, in my opinion.

The deciding factor for purchasing the Pentax over the other DSLRs in this class was that I have an old Pentax 35mm camera and I am able to use those lenses on this camera. Yes I can use them, but it does take some set up. Those pictures so far look as good as the lenses that came with the camera.

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses:

The features of the camera are great!