Pentax K-X

[blu3ness]

does anyone hav any information on when the camera will be released in Canada? I haven't seen them anywhere at all... I want to get my hands on one and see how it actually feels in my hand. The specs are indeed very very impressive.

[weedb0y]

does anyone hav any information on when the camera will be released in Canada? I haven't seen them anywhere at all... I want to get my hands on one and see how it actually feels in my hand. The specs are indeed very very impressive.

I have a K100d and I am told KX has a plastic body (on par with Canon's and Entry level Nikons). However, bare in mind that back in the days (last year or so), the Pentax body itself compared with mid-range Nikon/Canon. (built quality).

However, I am very happy with Pentax K100d and it has taken pictures which rival my buddy's Nikon d80.

[Winkle]

does anyone hav any information on when the camera will be released in Canada? I haven't seen them anywhere at all... I want to get my hands on one and see how it actually feels in my hand. The specs are indeed very very impressive.

Henry's website has the initial shipment dated for "October 2009". As it is already mid-Oct, I would expect it to start hitting stores at the end of the month. Sure bet would be early November.

[frogger]

It looks like its a very minor change from the K-m body wise

[awais]

body wise .. yes its the k-m .. but specs wise its a bit better than k-m

few neat features.. 4.7fpbs burst shooting... HD video 720p.. iso expandable to 12800.. lots of neat image editing features with in the camera and also the addition of cross processed look within the camera..

but as mentioned.. the body doesn't really hold up to other better build cameras.. also the lack of LCD on top.. lack of buttons on the camera are downers..

but for the price.. its a good buy nonetheless.. and i remember hearing the date of Oct. 17th for the release but it was pushed 15 days later due to the high demand for the camera and lack of supply (probably because of all the pre-orders.. almost every camera shop is selling this camera on a pre-order.. so you are probably looking at end of october.. )

[nandito]

first shots on the internet look up to par to the nikon d90 if not better.

[frogger]

That new Sony sensor ( I think the same one is used in the A500 and A550 ) is looking pretty good.

[v_tofu]

You should get the limited edition one from Japan!! its so sexy, and it comes with a robot!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/pentaxs-limited-edition-korejanai-k-x-dslr-reminds-us-of-harleq/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/K-X_KOREJANAI_4_L.JPG

[dimlight]

You should get the limited edition one from Japan!! its so sexy, and it comes with a robot!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/pentaxs-limited-edition-korejanai-k-x-dslr-reminds-us-of-harleq/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/K-X_KOREJANAI_4_L.JPG

LOL i want that limited edition one. how much does it go for? limited/non limited?

[v_tofu]

LOL i want that limited edition one. how much does it go for? limited/non limited?

according to the link I posted, only 100 will be sold, at 79000 Yen, or ~$880 dollas.

[Lulz]

Whoever comes up with these names and letters for Pentax?
Are they high on grass or what?

Why can't they do something simple like Nikon/Canon/Sony

Dx = professional series
Dxxx = prosumer series
Dxx = consumer series
Dxxxx = entry-level series

*ist? (how do you even pronounce it?)
K-D?
K-X?

[avillegas]

Whoever comes up with these names and letters for Pentax?
Are they high on grass or what?

Why can't they do something simple like Nikon/Canon/Sony

Dx = professional series
Dxxx = prosumer series
Dxx = consumer series
Dxxxx = entry-level series

*ist? (how do you even pronounce it?)
K-D?
K-X?

Well they sort of do have a bit of a convention that has only recently become consistent:

K7 is the newest and highest end model
K10D, K20D are the higher end models
K100D,K200D are the mid-range models
K2000 is the entry level model but called K-m as well

K-x is a mystery because it would fall around the "entry level with mid-range features" category. It also doesn't help that there's the Pentax Kx (sans hypen) which was a film camera.

The *ist models are usually pronounced "-ist" like "artist".

Hopefully they'll get their model numbering stabilized.

[Slimfast]

Hey guys this camera looks like a real bargain. I'm hoping to go travelling with it and the AA batteries are a plus.

What would you guys recommend for a fast, cheap prime on the pentax for shooting in available light? Something like the Nikon 35mm f1.8. Nobody else seems to have something comparable...It's enough for me to buy into the system.

[Winkle]

Hey guys this camera looks like a real bargain. I'm hoping to go travelling with it and the AA batteries are a plus.

What would you guys recommend for a fast, cheap prime on the pentax for shooting in available light? Something like the Nikon 35mm f1.8. Nobody else seems to have something comparable...It's enough for me to buy into the system.

One of my friend shoots Pentax, he has an old 41mm Pentax prime, I thought it was a weird focal length but whatevers. I tried that lens on his K-7, it's definitely very nice. I actually like the K-7 alot, he picked the body up for $1,400 new and its a pretty damned good camera for that price.

K-x is getting good reviews though outta the gate. I would say its worth a look, my friend has some really nice Pentax primes but they're all older so I don't know if they're still being made or available new anymore, may have to look into the used market.

[frogger]

Hey guys this camera looks like a real bargain. I'm hoping to go travelling with it and the AA batteries are a plus.

What would you guys recommend for a fast, cheap prime on the pentax for shooting in available light? Something like the Nikon 35mm f1.8. Nobody else seems to have something comparable...It's enough for me to buy into the system.

They've moved away from plastic/cheaper primes the last few years, but you might find a 35mm f2.0 used for a reasonable price. For portraits the 50mm f1.4.

If 2.8 is fast enough for you they have a 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that is pretty sweet.

[Winkle]

They've moved away from plastic/cheaper primes the last few years, but you might find a 35mm f2.0 used for a reasonable price. For portraits the 50mm f1.4.

If 2.8 is fast enough for you they have a 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that is pretty sweet.

+1

I was incorrect, my friend has that 40 mm f/2.8 pancake, and it IS sweet, I liked it a lot. The other prime he has is the 21 pancake, forget the aperture though... that was the one with the weird focal length.

[Slimfast]

Would f2.8 be enough for indoor available light shooting? My first dSLR here...

[frogger]

On a K-X I would say it should be sufficient, its early high-ISO samples look quite good.

[Slimfast]

Great sensor in this camera. Going to visit the local camera shops today to check out the menu system.

The 50mm f1.4 seems to be all that I can afford...Damn those other primes are very very expensive...

[sfu_lifer]

I ordered one from Newegg.com today for $649 and it comes with the kit lens and a 50-200mm zoom :). Can't wait to do the 720p HD video and time to stock up on 16GB SD cards. Also need to sell off my existing Pentax.

[Slimfast]

I ordered one from Newegg.com today for $649 and it comes with the kit lens and a 50-200mm zoom :). Can't wait to do the 720p HD video and time to stock up on 16GB SD cards. Also need to sell off my existing Pentax.

You ordered from newegg.COM and not newegg.CA? How did that work?

[KorruptioN]

Would f2.8 be enough for indoor available light shooting? My first dSLR here...

On a K-X I would say it should be sufficient, its early high-ISO samples look quite good.

Plus the sensor-shift image stabilization you get helps with every lens.

[floe]

ordering from newegg means you get the one year international warranty as opposed to the 2 year canadian. confirmed by pentax.

[mk5gti]

I ordered one from Newegg.com today for $649 and it comes with the kit lens and a 50-200mm zoom :). Can't wait to do the 720p HD video and time to stock up on 16GB SD cards. Also need to sell off my existing Pentax.

wow, the kit goes for $699 CAD , for $649 US , you get an extra zoom?
just check, newegg.ca has it for $749 for the same thing. ;)


my only concern is the use of AA battery, saw a thread in dpreview/pentax forums, one user try diff brand name of rechargable, and didn't get good results.

[awais]

i have used duracell (read: eneloop) rechargeables on my pentax dslr before.. and they last for a very long time.. u can easily take over 600 pictures with one charge..

[donkeyman]

I have used AA on other cameras before and they last a good long time. I think some of the early models may have a defect drawing lots of power. Pentax specs claim 1200 pictures?

[weedb0y]

I have used AA on other cameras before and they last a good long time. I think some of the early models may have a defect drawing lots of power. Pentax specs claim 1200 pictures?

My k110 gives me around 900ish or so on my energizers.

[frogger]

Man $540 for the body at newegg.ca after the 10% off coupon

[donkeyman]

How could people not buy this camera with an awesome price like this? It gives you a lot of the features that high end P&S would but with the quality of an Slr. I cannot wait to try this camera out at another wedding. Iso6400 is my new friend.

[Slimfast]

No superimposed AF points :(

[avillegas]

No superimposed AF points :(

It's interesting because I thought I needed them. As an experiment I turned my AF point indicator off and found that after a bit I got used it. Right now I find no need to turn the indicators back on. I suppose I'd use them if I had fast moving subjects or needed more of the AF points but so far so good :)

[donkeyman]

No superimposed AF points :(

In all my other cameras, I always use center-point AF, so this really is a non-issue for me. But this lack of feature is certainly a downer for others. I think this camera does a great job without it.