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November 2009
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The editors liked
The features list on this camera puts its competitors to shame. No one else has anything like the HDR expander. The ability to record RAW files in Adobe's universal DNG format is a boon. Image quality is very good. Continuous shooting mode is up to al...
The feature list on this camera puts its competitors to shame. No one else has anything like the HDR expander. The ability to record RAW files in Adobe’s universal DNG format is a boon. Image quality is very good. Continuous shooting mode is up to n...
Very good noise profile
Nice-size viewfinder for its class
Relatively speedy
The editors didn't like
Only time will tell if the screen-printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined. ...
Only time will tell if the screen printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined.
Good detail and color in JPEGs at base ISO, Class-leading image quality in low light, very good retention of fine detail at high ISOs, Good quality 720p video output (but Motion JPEG format produces large files), Decent build quality, Quick and responsive...
Tendency to clip highlights in high-contrast scenes, Relatively little RAW headroom means it is difficult to pull back blown detail even when shooting RAW, No visible AF points in viewfinder, Shake-reduction not too efficient, AF in live view very slow (l...
In the Pentax line-up the K-x sits in the slot between K2000 (K-m) and the semi-pro K-7. While at first sight the new model is pretty much indistinguishable from the K2000, a closer look reveals that, from a features and specification point of view, t...
Plenty of useful features, easy and fun to use, AA batteries available everywhere
No illumination of AF points, menu system a little dated, no rubberised thumbrest
The K-x manages to offer plenty of functionality in a small package, and produces images of a high standard. As a beginner's camera it provides plenty to explore, while equally it wouldn't be out of place as backup to a more expensive model, given...
Abstract: CMOS SensorIt’s the big difference between the K-m and the K-x – the move from a 10 MP CCD to a 12 MP CMOS sensor, both from Sony. It seems like a small change, but it completely changes the camera.Highly praised in its day, the aging CCD sensor is no...
Eats batteries for breakfast, HD video has some noise, AF in Live View mode slow and uncontrollable,
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 ...
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-p...
The Kx’s image quality really stands out, and the kit lens is superb. We also like the build quality, which feels tough, and the ergonomics. And, while its video capabilities are a little hit and miss, the ability to fire off a 720p video with such...
The biggest problem the Kx currently has is its price – it’s brand new and that means you’ll pay around £600 for the version we’ve reviewed, That puts it at a slight disadvantage against the excellent Nikon D5000 and Canon...
The K-x takes absolutely superb pictures, and that’s the main thing.It handles noise well and the extended ISO range isn’t just bragging on the specification sheet – there are times when it’s genuinely useful.The K-x also handles s...
Excellent image quality in low light conditions, Incamera RAW conversion and two RAW formats, Decent build quality
Compare Prices, The Pentax Kx is squarely aimed at the entrylevel market. It's one of the smallest DSLRs on the market, and it's ideal for any photographer who prefers to travel light. Pentax has designed a camera that's easy to use and feels solid and well built, But how does it compare to its rivals?
The Pentax K-x is an attractively priced entry-level camera with exceptional image quality. I'd give it five stars, if it weren't for the inexplicable exclusion of AF points in the viewfinder. The 11-point AF system is fairly configurable, but, without...
All in all, a great camera but it's expensive at this end of the market. If you add another hundred pounds then there are excellent mid-range DSLRs such as the Canon 500D and Nikon D5000 to choose from. However, if you want to tread the line between value...
