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Pentax K-x reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Pentax K-x Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 09 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 28 October 2009 - |
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- 5 |
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 16 November 2009 |
“ The Pentax K-x is a worthy competitor for the major manufacturers out there, and is probably in line for the third best with the other smaller camera companies. Since the days of the K10D and the K100D, Pentax has made affordable DSLRs with great form factors, exceptional build quality and superb image quality. The K-x does not stray from that formula. The K-x is a great younger brother to their top-of-the-line K-7, though not without a few flaws.
The LCD isn't great, focusing in live view is frustrating, battery power is drained quickly, HD video is somewhat noisy, and it can be slow to process images. But what it lacks in these areas it makes up for in price, image quality, construction, the perfect resolution, unique in-camera processing options, exceptional ISO performance and continuous shooting speed.
The Pentax K-x offers a great value for its price. It gives you total control of image processing, manual shooting, a few post-processing shortcuts, and easy-to-use automatic and scene modes that makes it an entry-level to intermediate camera. Yes it has some quirks, it can be slow at times, and it drains battery juice at the drop of a hat, but we can't deny that the K-x is top notch otherwise... ”
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Photocrati 's conclusion / rating - 16 November 2009 |
“ The manual that comes with the Pentax K-x is 300+ pages long. So you can see that there is a lot of functionality built in.
No, not every feature was to my liking—especially the part about requiring four AA cells, since the camera does not come with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Granted, the single-use lithiums that came with the camera do last a long time, but these batteries are costly to replace. Alkalines have a short life in this camera. And rechargeable NiMH (Nickel metal hydride) batteries proved quirky.
I’m told by Pentax that these rechargeables should be rated over 2000 mAh, preferably 2450 mAh, which meant that most of my rechargeables were unsuitable. I didn’t fare any better with freshly charged 2100 mAh cells either, so I’m not sure how much of a difference 2450 would make. It could be that you not only need freshly charged but new and freshly charged NiMH cells for this camera. And the brand of NiMH batteries could be the issue—too many variables. Pentax also mentioned that when switching batteries, allow at least a minute before turning the camera back on. So, to be safe, let’s just stick with disposable lithiums (but dispose of properly). When shooting with Live View, expect a greater drain on power.
Well, I did say that all was not perfect with the K-x. Image quality was very good, if not remarkable. And the AF system was largely on track, especially when it came to action photography. The lenses were easy to work with, if noisy during AF operation. Noteworthy was manual focusing on these lenses—with positive detents at either end of the focusing spectrum preventing you from rotating the ring too far. That was a refreshing contrast to many higher-priced lenses on other cameras. So, when I reflect back on the experience, I have to admit that I was quite pleased. Quite pleased indeed... ”
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 09 November 2009 |
“ Buy this camera if:
- You're seeking an affordable, feature-rich DSLR with some creative in-camera filter effects.
- You want a wide range of pre- and post-capture, in-camera image adjustments.
- You're happy to shoot and process raw files when high resolution output is required.
- You'd appreciate the Live View shooting capabilities.
- You'd enjoy shooting the occasional video clip for viewing on a widescreen TV set.
- You require superior high-ISO performance.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You want autofocusing while shooting video clips.
- You require fast autofocusing and focus tracking in Live View mode.
- You require a large buffer memory for continuous shooting.
- You're not interested in in-camera processing to obtain special effects with JPEG files.
- You'd like a wide choice of lenses (Pentax's range is currently smaller than competing brands)... ”
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 28 October 2009 |
“ The new Pentax K-x occupies the sweet spot between the entry-level K-m and prosumer K-7 cameras, combining the ease-of-use of the former with many of the advanced features of the latter. The 4.7 fps continuous shooting speed, speedy and accurate 11-point AF system, HD movies and an extensive ISO range of 100-12800 mean that Pentax should be onto a real winner with the new K-x.
The K-x offers a veritable wealth of options that will appeal to beginners and more experienced photographers alike. The combination of Live View, small and lightweight design and hand-holding auto modes make the K-x an easy upgrade option for compact camera owners, while the extensive range of manual modes, wide ISO range, fastest shutter speed of 1/6000th, 100,000 shutter life-span and not one but two RAW formats more than cater for the experts. And whether you're shooting in JPEG or RAW mode, there are a wide range of options for getting the best out of your images, with the K-x offering the most in-camera editing options of almost any DSLR on the market.
The inclusion of HD video is sure to generate a lot of interest in this mid-range DSLR, but unfortunately, as with most of the other DSLR cameras on the market that offer video recording, it's not the most user-friendly experience. There's no handy one-touch recording, a reliance on manual focusing, inability to change the aperture or shutter speed during recording, large file sizes that quickly fill your memory cards, and the inherent handling quirks of the DSLR format.
On a more positive note, the K-x's image quality is excellent. The K-x creates noise-free JPEG images from ISO 100-800, only starting to become apparent at ISO 1600, with progressively more noise and colour desaturation at the highest settings of 3200, 6400 and the attention grabbing 12,800 setting. Although the top speeds don't produce very usable results, the K-x certainly holds its own against the main competition from 100-3200.
Exposures were generally around 1/3rd EV stop under-exposed and colours were accurate using the Bright setting, although the default sharpening setting results in images that are a little soft. Shooting in either of the two RAW modes ultimately produced better-looking images than the JPEG mode, especially as you can use the widely-supported DNG format, although you've obviously got all the post-processing overheads that go with RAW.
The HDR mode makes it easy to create images with greatly expanded dynamic range, although you don't have too much control over the final effect and you really need to use a tripod to keep the subject sharp due to the method of combining multiple exposures. The D-Range options help make the most out of both the shadows and highlights in a high-contrast scene, while the extensive range of digital filers, custom images and the multi-exposure mode are nice creative additions.
The Pentax K-x is a small, light and easy-to-use DSLR camera that punches well above its mid-range weight. The only major negative that we can think of is its diminutive size, which for many people will actually be a positive. We're certainly convinced - the Pentax K-x is our new favourite "affordable" DSLR and fully deserving of our rarely-awarded Essential / 5 Star rating... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 5 |
Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 17 September 2009 |
“ The Pentax K-x has very nearly the same body as the K2000. A few buttons are reassigned to accommodate Live View and Movie modes. When loaded with lithium batteries, the K-x weighs 20.5 ounces (581 grams) -- a full six ounces (170 grams) lighter than the magnesium alloy-bodied K-7. A significant part of that savings comes thanks to the Kx's use of a fiber-reinforced plastic polymer body over a stainless steel chassis, and the exclusion of any weather sealing. The K-x's body is also about 0.2 to 0.3 inches (5 to 8 millimeters) smaller in every dimension than the K-7, and is among the smallest true digital SLRs available... ”
Imaging Resource's rating: |
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ePhotozine 's conclusion / rating - 17 September 2009 |
“ It's not a K-m in disguise despite the same chassis, as the all-new insides keep it fresh and advanced. I like the look of this new camera from Pentax, I think turning their attention to innovative features over pixel count is a good idea regardless of the research. I think with the improved performance of the camera and the fun features, this could be a winner in the build up to Christmas. Especially with the price point that the camera is listed at.
I can't wait to get hold of the final production model for review and put it through its paces and with an availability of late September at the earliest, it shouldn't be too long... ”
Complete review here
DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 17 September 2009 |
“ The Pentax K-x sits in the slot previously occupied by the company's K200D - one of the best-specified entry-level DSLRs on the market in its time - though that position has now been elevated by the arrival of a new breed of simplified models below it. In Pentax's line-up that means the K2000/K-m designed to entice compact camera users into DSLR ownership with its easy-to-use interface and diminutive scale, and it's that camera the K-x is immediately reminiscent of (they share the same body)... ”
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