Pentax K-x 12.4MP Digital SLR with 2.7 inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Red) | 
| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
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Seller: PORTABLE GUY
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 816
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 12.4
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7
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MPN: K-x 18-55mm Red Kit
Model: K-x 18-55mm Red Kit
UPC: 027075159624
EAN: 0027075159624
ASIN: B002PJ40Q4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - K-x camera, smc DA L 18-55mm Lens, USB Cable, Strap, Hotshoe Cover, Eyecup, Body Mount Cover, AA Batteries | | • | High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image | | • | 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 | | • | Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation |
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Product Description
The PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models. The Pentax K-X 16303 DSLR Camera & 18-55MM Lens has a high resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max. Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS cinematic frame rate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens. Order your Pentax K-X 16303 DSLR Camera & 18-55MM Lens today!
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Love the camera August 10, 2010
Miles_n_Ish (East Coast)
Loving the camera. The item came as described and have no issues with the camera up to this point. Thanks again.
Entry DSLR August 4, 2010
Digital-Self
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ok, so this is the first time I have reviewed any camera let alone a DSLR. I find the Pentax KX to be an awesome camera to which it fits all the needs I bought it for. My sons are involved in sports so one of the major reasons I purchased this camera was because of the high ISO rate. I was tired of missing all those great shots of line drives up the middle and photo finish swim meets. I like the 4.7 pics per second feature and actually what I discovered was that it can take pictures faster in better lighting. I can just hold the button down and I can take a snapshot of the baseball in mid air flight and just about every step my son would take running to first base without any blur whatsoever.
Another great thing about this camera are the turn dial settings. The Night time setting is incredible in which when you take a picture of someone at night in normal pictures taken with other cameras that I've owned, the faces would be whited out practically and the background would be very dark. With the KX those same type of pictures are near perfect. Faces are clear and properly color balanced and the scenery behind the subject comes in clearly. Background night landscapes and focus point faces are all brilliantly displayed.
The most powerful thing I noticed was the macro for super close shots. The first day I got the camera I toyed with this setting and took a close up picture of the back of my hand and wedding band. The picture was so clear and close up, I could see every skin pore and every scratch on my wedding band and looked almost foreign due to the intensity of the close proximity to my hand.
I did a lot of research before I purchased this camera. The Nikon had some nice features and so did the Canon and Lumix but when I compared features that I was interested in for the dollar amount the Pentax KX was the best solution. *Tip* If you are looking for a new camera, look for what you will be doing the most of, ie. action shots, night shots, close ups, daytime or whatever it may be and focus your research that way. I focused on those first then worked my way out from there.
Exceedingly good value for the price August 3, 2010
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was attracted by all the positive reviews in Photo magazines and online photo websites. After owning and using the K-X Pentax camera for about 90 days I am extremely happy with it. Why pay more for other more expensive brands which offer fewer features.
This is a terrific pro-consumer as well as first SLR Camera. It has all the automatic features of a powerful point and shoot camera and as your photographic skills increase this camera has the ability to use every manual setting of a professional SLR. While you are learning photography you can experiment with the 11 automatic modes and many scenes which are between fully automatic and the more powerful manual settings of a professional photographer. It is a great way to learn photography.
After using my Pentax K-X for about 90 days I bought two more identical cameras and gave them to my brother and sister as a way to bring our family closer. Now after dinner we push the food off and pull out our camera's, photos and learned techniques as we talk about photography and what we learned between family get to gethers. We share photos of our families on facebook and we motiviate each other to learn more techniques in photography between holidays and meetings.
great camera July 10, 2010
dmoo
we had a pentax ist but started having electrical trouble with it...the new camera is definitely an improvement over the earlier edition with many more features...love it
Great Value: Worth it! July 5, 2010
tmeyer
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this camera as my 1st DSLR and couldn't be happier with it. I talked to a few people who said I wouldn't get the same photo quality as a Nikon or Canon, but DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. This camera takes awesome photos right out of the box on auto, and still gives you plenty of control to take your photos to the next level by tweaking all the settings. For this price, you simply can't get a DSLR with a fuller set of features.
Overall Build Quality
Solid, feels great in your hands with just the right amount of heft. The zoom and focus rings on the kit lens have a solid tack to them that reminds me of Nikon kit lenses for the same level. I'm so glad I got the red body; it looks so slick and people definitely notice when you're not using some generic black DSLR
Low Light Performance
This is one of the places the K-x really shines. I was able to take a photo of my room at dusk with only light from one window(no flash) and it came out brighter and clearer than my own eyes saw the room, without any motion blur and very reasonable noise.
Video
Another great selling feature. The 720 resolution video looks incredibly crisp(shot a rainy day and could see individual raindrops falling) and it still usable, however noisy when in low light conditions. The image stabilization system also helps take a lot of the shake out of movies, which really make those hand-held shots look a lot nicer. Only complaint is when turning the focus ring, you can hear it get picked up on the microphone.
Digital Filters
It's lots of fun to play with the digital filters on the camera. While you could definitely have more detailed control with photoshop, it's nice to be able to edit your photos while on the go instead of in front of a computer screen.
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