Pentax K-x DSLR Includes HD Video and Live View

Entry Level Digital SLR Camera in Limited Edition Colors

Sep 20, 2009

The Pentax K-x is easy to use for first time DLSR users and for those less serious, but still offers the high quality images as well as eye-catching colors.

At 12.4- megapixels, the Pentax K-x offers class leading image resolution coupled with the widest ISO range and fastest shooting rate of all the leading brands. The Pentax K-x also is one of the few DSLRs to come with Shake reduction, or Image Stabilization, that works on all lenses on the Pentax.

These impressive specifications might not mean much to novice DSLR users they will appreciate the features designed to make creating great images simple and fun.

Colors

The K-x makes an immediate impression because as well as basic black it comes in white and for even more variety there are limited numbers available in red and navy. Of course the standard 18-55mm kit lens is color coordinated.

HD Movie Mode

This is just as fashionable as matching colors this season so of course the Pentax K-x can record high definition video as well as still images.

The Pentax K-x is easy to use for first time DLSR users and for those less serious, but still offers the high quality images as well as eye catching colors.

Another fashionable must have for those who are graduating from Point and Shoot digital cameras lacking proper optical viewfinders.

Face Detection

This is another feature familiar to many P&S users and the Pentax K-x can recognize and mange autofocus of up to 16 faces in a group.

In Camera Effects

Photographers new to DSLRs are not likely to be kings of adding effects with Photoshop so the Pentax K-x offers a range for application in the camera. There are 16 different effects including Color Extract, Retro, Soft, Starburst, Toy Camera, and more and photographers can combine filters to a single image for customized effects.

The Pentax K-x includes a new cross process mode that simulates the unusual effects of processing photographic film in chemicals meant for a different type of film.

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

The Pentax K-x offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture that blends three bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail in the camera.

Long Battery Life

The Pentax K-x captures up to 1900 shots with universally available AA lithium batteries and is also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries.

Scene Modes

These are basic for any entry level DSLRs to help photographers new to DSLRs get started straight away. The Pentax K-x offers ten scene modes, including Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Sunset, Kids, and Museum.

Price and Availability

The PENTAX K-x (in black and white) will ship in October 2009 in three configurations. Options:

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