Question about K-x and Nikon d3000.

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 18, 2010

Hello ! I am making a leap from Film SLR to dSLR. I am quite anxious about it.. I am hesitating between the pentax k-x and the d3000 from Nikon. One thing I find important is what I see when I look into the camera.. Like on this video [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdRUuTjsTnM]YouTube - Nikon D3000 Feature Video[/ame] at 45 seconds we see that when you look inside the camera we see the f stop the iso etc. I find that very important to me... I just want to know if the pentax k-x has something similar (If you can include a pick it would help alot thanks !

) and will it be like that with all lenses? Because I have a couple old pentax k1000 lenses.. I want the K-x but that feature is pretty close to the top for importance..

Thanks !

-Alex

Derrel · Apr 18, 2010

The K-X has the viewfinder readouts in the same location as the Nikon D3000, at the bottom of the viewfinder screen area, in the margin. See this web page for more details:

Pentax K-x Digital Camera Viewfinder - Full Review - The Imaging Resource!

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 18, 2010

Thanks a ton Derrel, I should probably get the pentax because of the option to record HD video..
Thanks again!

-Alex

Atlas77 · Apr 18, 2010

AlexPhoto1 said:
Thanks a ton Derrel, I should probably get the pentax because of the option to record HD video..
Thanks again!

-Alex

I wouldn't pick the Pentax just because it has video abilities. Im not saying get the D3000 but im saying dont pick a camera just because it can record video.

Although I think the K-X is superior to the D3000 I rarley use video on my camera. Don't let that be a deciding factor.

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 18, 2010

No I agree with you Atlas, but I mean the characteristics are pretty similar... The Pentax has higher MP rate ( I guess not that important but still), I have used lenses from Pentax, etc... Its just kind of an addition that is helpful..

Atlas77 · Apr 18, 2010

I guess I missed that you have old lenses.

Then the Pentax is a great choice.

Woops.

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 18, 2010

Yeah its no problem

It's kinda cool to find someone else that lives in Ottawa

Atlas77 · Apr 18, 2010

AlexPhoto1 said:
Yeah its no problem It's kinda cool to find someone else that lives in Ottawa

Oh your from Ottawa?

Ive seen a couple of people from Ottawa on this forum.

Welcome!

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 18, 2010

Thanks ! Yeah I live in Gatineau.. Which is considered Ottawa I guess

Sens game tonight and I am stoked. lol

Atlas77 · Apr 18, 2010

AlexPhoto1 said:
Thanks ! Yeah I live in Gatineau.. Which is considered Ottawa I guess Sens game tonight and I am stoked. lol

Im in Gatineau a lot around the winter.

Me too, its on in 10 minutes. :thumbup:

benhasajeep · Apr 18, 2010

I read reviews lately that the Pentax is the better buy. And although the Nikon does have slightly lower noise performance at low ISO. The Pentax is said to have better noise performance higher than 400!

It has scored very well against the entry level Nikons and Canon's. And as you know Pentax will take any lens from their film line (converter may be needed).

I have all Nikon gear, just sold off the last of my Canon equipment. But I would love to get a Pentax.

Not a smart financial move but something about them peaks my interest. And the first 35mm I ever used was a Pentax ME Super.

AlexPhoto1 · Apr 19, 2010

Thanks for the advice Ben.. Yeah my grandfather gave me a K1000 about a year ago with 4 different lenses.. from 400mm telephoto to 27mm (I think) Wide lens.. Well it is up to my mom to make the final decision.. I tried to persuade her into pentax

-Alex

benhasajeep · Apr 19, 2010

Good luck on your mom. And if you do get one. Don't forget about the K1000. The new fancy one may peak your interests more. But a film camera is still worth keeping around and using.

Atlas77 · Apr 19, 2010

I know your interested in the pentax but im putting this up just for fun :lol:

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Compare cameras

Derrel · Apr 19, 2010

Atlas77 said:
I know your interested in the pentax but im putting this up just for fun .

Compare cameras

By my way of looking at it, the Pentax K-X looks like it's definitely the better camera at the beginner level, compared against the Nikon D3000--the Pentax has several key areas where it is better--it has in-body stabilization, shoots pretty decent HD video, has better low-light and high-ISO performance, has a wider sensor dynamic range, better color depth, and is overall, a better "imager" than the Nikon D3000. The Pentax K-X is also a very low-cost camera,and it's my understanding that its 4.7 frames per second shooting rate is the fastest of any entry-level camera offered by any brand. It's also a class leader at ISO 800 and higher settings...so for a guy who already has some Pentax lenses, it seems like the low cost of the K-X brings with it multiple class-leading advantages.