The Pentax K-50 is a very minor refresh of 2012's K-30 DSLR camera, additionally offering support for Eye-Fi wireless cards, an extra ISO 51200 setting, more sober styling than the "aggressive" K-30, and the option to uniquely customise the colour to one...
Very good still image quality, EyeFi wireless compatibility, Good continuous shooting speed, Inbody stabilization, Weather sealed
No continuous AF during video capture, Video on the slow side to initiate, Kit lens lacks sharpness at maximum aperture
Coming barely a year after the introduction of their fine K-30 model, Pentax was wise enough to not stray from the formula of specifications and features that made the K-30 so desirable in rolling out the new K-50. By the same token, the new camera raise...
Excellent image quality, Inbody shake reduction and dust removal, Competetively priced, Userfriendly interface, Very fast liveview autofocus, Loaded with features otherwise uncommon for its class, 100% pentaprism viewfinder, Fully weathersealed, Durable c
12bit RAW files, rather than 14bit, Viewfinder autofocus speed lags behind the competition, Autofocus poor for sports, Drops out of live view when menu is accessed or mode is changed, Loud autofocus with screwdrive lenses, Somewhat loud shutter, Live view
The K-50 is rather unique in its feature set: for example, you won't find a 100% viewfinder in any other entry-level camera, nor will you find weather sealing. If you value features such as these over movie or performance-related features, then the K-50...
Published: 2013-07-22, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
While perhaps the sensor in the K-50 is looking a little dated, there's no denying it is capable of outstanding image quality. Couple that with, arguably, the more promising overall camera specification and a design aesthetic intended to suit enthusiasts...
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Published: 2013-07-22, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Large pentaprism viewfinder. Weather-sealed design. 5.9fps burst shooting. Customizable controls and noise reduction. In-body shake reduction. Very good high ISO performance. Available in 120 different colors.
Fixed rear LCD. No mic input. Slow to focus when recording video
The Pentax K-50 is a fully weather-sealed D-SLR camera with an big optical viewfinder and fast burst shooting capability. It's available to order in any of 120 color combinations, but its video functionality is behind the times....
Published: 2013-07-18, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Pentax K-50 features a weather-sealed body that's unique in its price class, an interesting set of shooting features, support for AA-size batteries, and a relatively nice viewfinder. Plus, it comes in colors, if that appeals to you. The cheaper K-500
Image quality and performance, while acceptable, don't match the competition's, and the cameras lack an articulated LCD. Also, both the shutter and the lens make a lot of noise
A reasonable option for an entry-level dSLR, the Pentax K-50 should satisfy if you need the weather-sealed design. But while acceptable, it and its cheaper sibling the K-500 lag behind the competition in image quality and performance.
Weatherproof, 100% field of view viewfinder, 6fps shooting
Fixed screen, Noisy operation, No Wi, Fi
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...
Abstract: This is quite a meaty DSLR kit unit, however for me a little spoilt by its white colour, while this may be being picky – again – it does draw attention to the unit and if you are taking images in a ‘less savoury area’ it could mean you are targeted....
