Pentax K-x - dcviews


K-x
at a glance
4288x2848



2.7" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC

4 AA batteries

Pentax K-x review summary


camera date	Oct 09
pixels / class	12.9M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		14 reviews
image quality
ease of use
camera body
digital features
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Pentax K-x specifications

lens / zoom	Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	multi-segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 9 presets, manual, with fine adjustment
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/6000s, B
exposure	+/- 3EV in 1/2EV or 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	pop up - 5 modes, hot-shoe / GN 16 (m, ISO 200)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	200 - 6400 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 Evsteps (extendable 100, 12800)
image size	4288x2848 / 3936x2624 / 3072x2048 / 1728x1152
image format	raw (PEF, DNG), jpeg (exif2.21)
image compr.	good, better, best
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 12s
video options	avi, with sound -1280x720, 640x416 (24fps)
audio options
connectivity	usb 2.0 (high speed) video (NTSC/PAL)
storage	SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	sensor 23.4mm x 15.6mm lens factor 1.5 dust reduction live view sensor shift image stabilization histogram display PictBridge compatible


Pentax K-x links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
16Mar10	Pentax K-x dSLR review at Imaging-resource
24Dec09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at dpreview
10May10	Pentax K-x dSLR review at AlphaMountWorld
18Mar10	Pentax K-x DSLR review update at DCResource
10Mar10	Pentax K-x DSLR review at Quesabesde (es)
05Mar10	Pentax K-x DSLR review at digitalkamera (de)
31Dec09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at DigitalCameraInfo
17Nov09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at photocrati
16Nov09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at DigitalCameraReview
09Nov09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at PhotoReview
28Oct09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at PhotographyBLOG
11Oct09	Pentax K-x DSLR review at ePHOTOzine
Introductions, previews and other reviews
17Sep09	Pentax K-x hands on preview at ePHOTOzine
05Dec10	Pentax K-x dSLR review at infosyncworld
News, guides, hints & tips
03Dec09	Pentax K-x firmware update version 1.01
17Sep09	Pentax K-x digital SLR press release
Forum discussions
	Pentax UK User Forum
	steves-digicams.com Pentax Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Pentax K-x announcement clippings

The K-x design is based on the PENTAX K-m, an entry-class digital SLR camera launched in October 2008 that early on gained popularity for its compact, lightweight body and simple, user-friendly operations. With the addition of a newly designed CMOS image sensor and an upgraded high-performance imaging engine, the K-x offers outstanding photographic performance at nearly the same level as upper-class models. This includes high-resolution, fine-detailed images delivered by approximately 12.4 effective megapixels, super-high-sensitivity photography and high-speed continuous shooting. The K-x also features an array of advanced functions, including Live View shooting and movie recording. It also provides a pair of handy functions designed to produce highly personalized images with great ease: an upgraded digital filter function to accommodate more sophisticated image processing, and a new cross process mode to produce unexpected, eye-catching finishing touches with unique, intriguing colors. The K-x is not only the perfect camera for first-time digital SLR camera users, but also serves as the ideal backup camera for more experienced photographers.