Digital-Camera - Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black)
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List Price: $849.95
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Manufacturer: Pentax
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0027075158917
Feature: 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with Pentax Shake Reduction; HDR image capture
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Pentax
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Maximum Resolution: 12.4
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Model: K-x 18-55mm & 55-300mm Kit
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax
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Features
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12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with Pentax Shake Reduction; HDR image capture
Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED lenses
Capture widescreen HD 720p video at 24fps; 2.7-inch LCD with autofocus and Face Detection Live View
4.7fps capture rate with 1/6000 sec max shutter speed; 11-point wide-angle autofocus
Powered by AA lithium batteries; capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included)
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Editorial Reviews:
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The K-x camera design is a 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. True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography Capture up to 1900 shots with easy-to-find AA lithium batteries Specifications Effective Pixels - approx. 12.4 megapixels Image Sensor - CMOS with a primary color filter Lens Mount - PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount Monitor - 2.7 TFT color LCD Live View - TTL by Image Sensor Viewfinder - Fixed molded penta-mirror type Storage Media - SD memory card , SDHC memory card Image Formats - JPEG, RAW (12bit) (PEF, DNG), RAW+JPEG File Size - Up to JPEG or RAW - (12M) 4288x28; Movie - (0.9M) 1280x720,
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Entry Level DSLR !
Comment: After many years of Point and Shoot compacts (Minolta S414, Canon S400, S410, Fuji F10, F30) and Ultra Zooms (Panasonic FZ18) I finally bit the bullet and bought the Pentax K-x Dual lens kit DLSR from Amazon. After a couple of weeks of wait, it was delivered much ahead of the original 1 month delivery period and at a great price too! Initially I was using the camera on the Auto mode as that is what I usually used in the P&S cameras. And was I terribly disappointed! For several weeks, I even thought that perhaps the particular one I had possibly was a defective unit - pictures were blurred and soft and much inteferior to my P&S camera! And then I decided to stop being lazy and started using the Program, Shutter priority etc. modes. What a world of difference! The photo quality never ceased to wow me from then on! If you are aware of shutter speeds, aperture settings and iso etc. and have used a Film SLR in the good old days, then it is a breeze to move to a DSLR. In my case, I did learn photography on a Pentax ME Super film camera, so these settings were not new to me. Used in the correct modes with the right lenses, the K-x can give serious competition to even professional APS-C frame DSLRS. The level of picture clarity and depth of colors is simply amazing! If you like low light photography and are on a budget i.e. cannot invest in the Full Frame DSLRS, then just go for this camera - it has amazing low light clarity and you can easily use it through 3200 iso without problems. Finally, compared to other DSLR's, the K-x is much smaller and lighter - both these aspects were very important to me as I did not wish to lug around a tank on my neck! Go for it - you cannot go wrong with this one!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: It's Loud.
Comment: I have had my Kx for about 3 weeks now and taken about 200 shots. As most reviewers have stated for the money it's a great value. The one and only flaw that was a shocker are the sounds it makes when in "auto foucs" and shutter noise. If you can live with manual focus or the noise isn't an issue this camera is a great buy. I am realy impressed with the low light pictures. Read the other reviews I have nothing more to add. They were my deciding factor before I got mine.
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Summary: Outstanding camera the quality minded at a low price.
Comment: This K-x was a no-brainer for me. I have Pentax cameras and lenses going back over 30 years. I also have Nikons, Canons, Minoltas, Mamiyas, and some others. Pentax makes an extremely good product for the price and is my favorite because of this. The Pentax lenses can be compared to any other top quality lens. The camera can easily be setup for professional photography with optional wireless flash and remote shutter release.
The camera has fewer light reading sensors then the K-7, but the camera does a good job. In fact, it's better then from ANY brand of camera which was sold just a few years ago.
I travel a lot and this camera was made to travel. These new Pentaxs are highly weather resistant. Also, finding AA batteries for the K-x camera is easy.
When I purchased the K-x, I also purchased the 18-55 and 55-300 mm Pentax lenses. This covers 90% of my shooting needs.
Below is a link to a CNN iReport on flooding in Iowa. I shot these images with the K-x in July of this year, 2010.
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Summary: Great dSLR for the money
Comment: I've been using the K-x for about 3 months now, and it's been a sweet little camera. I'm not a pro, don't care about the whole Nikon vs Canon debate, I just want a good camera I can operate that takes great photos, and I can afford. So far, this camera has done it all. I've got no compliants, I'd buy it again.
Live view is slow, but I prefer using the view finder anyway. That'd be the only think I could tell you that you might not like.
Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pentax K-x 55mm & 300mm Lense Kit
Comment: I'm an amateur so I won't even begin to critique this camera.
Item arrived within 3 business days via standard shipping from Portable Guy. The camera appears to be undamaged with all advertised accessories. Slapped in the batteries and a memory card, placed the camera on Auto-Pic and started shooting excellent pictures. For a novice like me, this camera has a lot of functions and features. I highly recommended that you read the manual that comes with the camera BEFORE shooting pics!
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