Pentax K-x

Pentax K-X features

• 12.4 MP CMOS APS-C sensor (Aspect Ratio 3:2)
• Sensitivity: ISO 100-6400 (exp. 12800 ISO)
• Shutter speed: 30s – 1/6000s, Flash Sync at 1/180s
• Live View mode with options: Contrast Detection AF with face recognition option
• Movie/Video capture with Mono-Audio recording (with built-in microphone),
• Supported video modes: 1280 x 720 Pixels (16:9 Standard High Definition), 640 x 416 (3:1.95), all modes at 24 frames per second
• Rear LCD screen: 2.7″ LCD, 230,000 color dots
• Metering System: 16-segment
• AF System: SAFOX VIII AF System (11-Point, 9 Crossed)
• Focusing modes: AF-S, AF-C, AF-auto, MF; Via dedicated focusing mode selector level
• Dedicated AF button
• Built-in Flash: Auto-Manual pop-up, GN12 @ ISO 100
• Shake Reduction: in-body, by sensor displacement
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode (One composite image from 3 exposure-bracketed images)
• IR Remote Control, with front receiver
• Lenses: Pentax KAF2 compatible (K-mount, support AF KAF and SDM KAF2/KAF3 lenses)
• Viewfinder: Glass pentamirror, with 96% image coverage, 0.85x magnification
• Battery: compatible with AA batteries and AA-type rechargeable NiMH and alkaline batteries
• Storage Media: SD and SDHC cards
• Dimensions: 130.5(W) x 96.5(H) x 72.5(D) mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches)
• Weight: 516g (18.2 oz.), Body Only (without battery and SD card)

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-X list price

• $650 / 650€ body only
• From October 2009
• Buy it from B&H (The Professional’s Source)
• Buy from Amazon.com

Pentax K-X Reviews

• In English:
  • Photography blog: Pentax K-x preview and review
  • DP review: brief hands-on and review
  • Digitalcamerareview test of the Pentax K-x
  • Pentax Kx review at Radiant Lite
  • Techradar reviews the Pentax K-x
  • NeutralDay Pentax K-x reviewed: Initial Thoughts: Impressive
  • Pentax K-x vs. Nikon D3000: Entry-Level ISO Comparison (at Neutral Day)
  • Gear Reviews of PhotoAnswers: Pentax K-x
  • DSLR Shootout- Entry Level Features Comparison, by Barry Fitzgerald of AlphaMountWorld
  • Pentax K-x review (from Imaging Resource)
  • Pentax K-x Review on Alpha Mount World
  • Pentax K-x – taking shots at Nikon and Canon by Kim Brebach from Digital Photography School
  • Pentax K-x Review at Digital SLR Photography
• En français :
  • Chasseur d’Images (info Photim)
• En español :
  • QUESABESDE.COM – Pentax K-x: toma de contacto y video
  • Pentax K-x, Nikon D5000 y Canon T1i comparison según Imaging Resource en Foto Actualidad
• In Japanese:
  • Ascii.jp
• Polska:
  • Test Aparatu Pentax K-x (Optyczne)

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