The latest in a long line of Pentax starter SLRs stacks up very well against its competitors, with 11-point AF, HD video, and ISO 6400.
When knowledgable (and thrifty) photographers want a good deal on a budget SLR, Pentax has been the go-to brand for decades. To this day, you can still fi nd young photography students shooting with Pentax K1000 fi lm SLRs.
Does the company’s current entry-level DSLR, the 12.4MP K-x ($537, street, with 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 lens), live up to the Pentax legacy? It sure does.
Read more| Camera Category: | Entry-level DSLR |
| Sensor Size: | APS-C |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Megapixels: | 12.4 |
| Fastest Shutter Speed: | 1/6000 second |
| Slowest Shutter Speed: | 30 seconds |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Live View: | Yes |
| Image Processor: | Pentax Prime II |
| Viewfinder Coverage: | 96% |
| AF Points: | 11 |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Size: | 2.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 230000 pixels |
| Articulating Display: | No |
| Minimum ISO: | 200 ISO |
| Maximum ISO: | 6400 ISO |
| Burst Rate: | 4.70fps |
| Self-Cleaning Sensor: | Yes |
| In-Body Image Stablization: | |
| Pop-Up Flash: | Yes |
| Media Type: | Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) |
| Video Capture: | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution: | 720p |
| AF in Video Mode: | No |
| HDMI Port: | No |
| Wireless Flash Trigger: | Yes |
| Remote Capture: | Yes |
| Height: | 3.6 inches |
| Depth: | 2.7 inches |
| Width: | 4.8 inches |
| Weight: | 18 ounces |
| Price: | $650.00 |
| Touch Screen: | No |
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