Pentax K-X

FrankLamont · Sep 16, 2009

Breaking: New Pentax K-X coming out tomorrow! | Photo Rumors

According to them, it's coming tomorrow.

FrankLamont · Sep 17, 2009

It's just been released, as per the rumour. The rumour was posted yesterday, and it's been confirmed today, per se.

Pentax announces K-x entry level DSLR: Digital Photography Review
Pentax K-X announced « Camera Tech

inTempus · Sep 17, 2009

I would be interested in seeing how the HDR images turn out from it's automatic processing.

FrankLamont · Sep 17, 2009

Check this out:
Even more colors for Pentax K-X « Camera Tech

Looks pretty cool.

S2K1 · Sep 20, 2009

I think it's cool that they offer different colors. Sets them apart from everyone else.

Sw1tchFX · Sep 20, 2009

its all about the pink with the blue grip!

pez · Nov 17, 2009

Some reviews are beginning to stream in, and it looks mighty fine for the $$$. I'd sort of like to have one as a spare body- it would totally own the old K10 I have for that purpose presently. Hmm...

skid2964 · Nov 20, 2009

I have one, LOVE it, the high ISO performace is great. I didnt buy it for video, but the video quality is amazing also.

Atlas77 · Nov 20, 2009

I think the colour idea was great from Pentax, it finally sets them apart from the usual others. But who are they marketing to with these bright cameras?

How does this thing compare to some nikons and canons? Can anyone link me? Im way too lazy to search. :lol:

skid2964 · Nov 20, 2009

Atlas77 said:
I think the colour idea was great from Pentax, it finally sets them apart from the usual others. But who are they marketing to with these bright cameras?

How does this thing compare to some nikons and canons? Can anyone link me? Im way too lazy to search.

I think many poeple that would not normally buy a DSLR would buy a colorful K-x. It provides many features for the novice yet many performance enhancement that make it very appealing to the experienced also.

Atlas77 · Nov 20, 2009

skid2964 said:
Atlas77 said:

I think the colour idea was great from Pentax, it finally sets them apart from the usual others. But who are they marketing to with these bright cameras?

How does this thing compare to some nikons and canons? Can anyone link me? Im way too lazy to search.

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I think many poeple that would not normally buy a DSLR would buy a colorful K-x. It provides many features for the novice yet many performance enhancement that make it very appealing to the experienced also.

Thats what I though, it seems they are marketing to teens that buy bright point and shoots just like canon did with avril lavigne.

inTempus · Nov 20, 2009

skid2964 said:
I have one, LOVE it, the high ISO performace is great. I didnt buy it for video, but the video quality is amazing also.

I jumped over to Image Resource and checked out their sample pics (test images).

Check these out.

The K-X at ISO 1600 next to the D90 test shot:

The K-X at ISO 1600 next to the 50D:

Check out the complete loss of detail in the red pattern. I'm guessing they're doing some SERIOUS in camera NR to kill the red channel like that. You can see the color shift in the pink as well.

battletone · Nov 20, 2009

inTempus said:
skid2964 said:

I have one, LOVE it, the high ISO performace is great. I didnt buy it for video, but the video quality is amazing also.

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I jumped over to Image Resource and checked out their sample pics (test images).

Check these out.

The K-X at ISO 1600 next to the D90 test shot:

The K-X at ISO 1600 next to the 50D:

Check out the complete loss of detail in the red pattern. I'm guessing they're doing some SERIOUS in camera NR to kill the red channel like that. You can see the color shift in the pink as well.

Thats not fair....neither of those are even close to the $650 body/lens combo price of the Pentax. They are shooting for different markets.

inTempus · Nov 20, 2009

battletone said:
Thats not fair....neither of those are even close to the $650 body/lens combo price of the Pentax. They are shooting for different markets.

I'm not sure what this has to do with "fair". ISO 1600 is ISO 1600. The point is that at that moderate ISO level the noise reduction is extreme, to the point that it's killing the red channel. At ISO 800 the details are there, see below.

The solution I would image is to shoot in RAW and do your own selective noise reduction. It's not a condemnation of K-X, it's just an observation. It was brought up when skid mentioned the high ISO performance being outstanding.

battletone · Nov 20, 2009

inTempus said:
battletone said:

Thats not fair....neither of those are even close to the $650 body/lens combo price of the Pentax. They are shooting for different markets.

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I'm not sure what this has to do with "fair". ISO 1600 is ISO 1600. The point is that at that moderate ISO level the noise reduction is extreme, to the point that it's killing the red channel. At ISO 800 the details are there, see below.

The solution I would image is to shoot in RAW and do your own selective noise reduction. It's not a condemnation of K-X, it's just an observation. It was brought up when skid mentioned the high ISO performance being outstanding.

I guess fair could be replaced with relevant then instead. Why not just compare it with images taken with 1Dmk3? I get the impression the K-X has a target market of people crossing over from P&S.