Weatherproof, 100% field of view viewfinder, 6fps shooting
Fixed screen, Noisy operation, No WiFi
As the biggest selling point of the camera is its weather-proofing credentials, to get the most from the K-50, you'd be better off investing in the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 WR (weather resistant) lens to make the whole package more durable. That lens also give...
Performance-wise, the K-50 merits an Editor's Choice rating because it delivers clean files with high resolution at an affordable price. The weatherproof body of the camera and kit lens represent excellent value for the relatively modest $899 price tag.Al...
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Published: 2013-07-19, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
Abstract: Essentially a tweaked version of its predecessor, the K-30 , that can be two-toned to your heart's delight , the Pentax K-50 doesn't seem like much of an update apart from the colors and a nonspecific update to the autofocus system. That said, it still st...
Abstract: Sensor-shift image stabilization will come in handy to help reduce shaky cam in HD video recording which, in addition to 1080p, can also record 720p HD videos at up to 60 frames per second. The K-50 also adds in-camera HDR (High-Dyanamic Range) photograph...
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000...
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i....
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased) menu navigation
Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appear oversaturated and inaccurate at default settings
The Pentax K-50 is chock-full of features, and those features—many of them, including in-camera vibration reduction and weather sealing, unique at this price—increase its allure. But its mixed image quality constrains its appeal....
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000. Image quality in the category is generally very similar...
Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Pentax's cameras are always hard to compare to those from other manufacturers; it opts for more rugged designs and often eschews the trendy features du jour. With the K-50, Pentax neither pushes the limit on pixel count nor jams in as many video capabilit...
