All in all, a great camera but it's expensive at this end of the market. If you add another hundred pounds then there are excellent mid-range DSLRs such as the Canon 500D and Nikon D5000 to choose from. However, if you want to tread the line between value...
Very good noise profile; good-size viewfinder for its class; relatively speedy
Doesn't display autofocus points in viewfinder; no HDMI connector; slow live-view autofocus; mediocre LCD display; unreliable image stabilisation
The Pentax K-x is a fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light photo quality. But it has some flaws to watch out for as well, such as unreliable image stabilisation ...
The Pentax K-x digital SLR camera is a beginner-friendly model featuring most of the latest must-haves – and the best choice here for those wanting video too – but the lack of a rechargeable battery is a pain. Gavin Stoker ...
If you can tolerate the slow Live View autofocus and a few minor handling flaws then this camera is a near perfect choice for a first DSLR. Just be sure the firmware is up-to-date to avoid possible power issues. Overall, the K-x offers an image qualit...
Abstract: Pentax K-x at a glance: 12.4-million-pixel CMOS sensor HD video capture 4.7fps shooting rate Street price around £550, including 18-55mm lens Scores: Features - 8/10 Build and handling - 8/10 White balance and colour - 8/10 Metering - 7/10 Resolution,...
