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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable Pentax KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses and SDM lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode. |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS image sensor with a primary color filter |
| Maximum resolution | 12.4 megapixels |
| Film speed | ISO Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (100, 12800 with expansion) |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Program, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto, Picture modes (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard flash-off) |
| Exposure metering | TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/6000 sec – 30 sec, Bulb |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x magnification |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.7", 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | AA (×4), Optional AC adapter |
| Weight | 515 g (18.2 oz) without battery |
| Made in | Philippines |
The Pentax K-x is a 12.4 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, which was announced on September 16, 2009.[1] The Pentax K-x uses a Sony Exmor sensor (different from the back-lit Exmor-R used in other Sony models).[2] In some cases it even approaches the quality produced by full-frame DSLRs like the Nikon D700 and the Canon 5DMkII, both with larger sensors[citation needed]. The Pentax K-x is suitable for low light conditions for both still and video photography.[3][4]
The K-x is a compact model above the entry-level K2000/K-m. It is lighter than other Pentax DSLRs, including the K2000, and lacks the weather sealing of the K10D, K200D, K20D, and K-7, and is intended to be sold with lightweight DA-L-series lenses. It offers some improvements over the high-end K-7, including a maximum sensitivity of ISO12800 with lower noise than comparable cameras and even than some of higher class, a maximum shutter speed improved to 1/6000 s, and a faster burst mode of 4.7 frame/s.[5] DPReview.com has observed that the K-x offers many of the same features as the K-7 features in what is essentially the same body as the K2000[6]
The K-x also offers a large range of body colors compared to the traditional black DSLR body.[6] In Japan, up to 100 color combinations are available.[7]
The Pentax K-x won the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for Best DSLR Entry Level in Europe 2010[8] and Time Magazine listed the Pentax K-x in its Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 list.[9]
The Pentax K-x is often sold packaged with the DA-L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.[5]
Other features:
- Live preview
- HD 720p video at 24 frame/s
- In-body stabilization
- HDR (high-dynamic-range) image capture
The K-x was discontinued in March, 2011, shortly after the Pentax K-r was introduced.[citation needed] Also introduced at a similar price was the mirrorless Pentax K-01.
- ^ "PENTAX K-x: A High-Performance Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera, Packaging Movie Recording, High-Speed Continuous Shooting and User-Friendly Operation in Compact, Lightweight Body" (Press release). Pentax imaging. 16 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 January 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ "sulit.com.ph". www.sulit.com.ph. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Pentax K-x - Unbiased digital camera reviews, prices, and advice
- ^ Pentax and Sony DSLR Face-Off
- ^ a b "Pentax announces K-x entry level DSLR". Digital Photography Review. 17 September 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ a b "Pentax K-x brief hands-on". Digital Photography Review. 17 September 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ Pentax K-x vs competitors radiantlite.com September 2009
- ^ "Pentax K-x Wins TIPA Award for Best Entry Level DSLR". 15 May 2010.
- ^ "Full List - The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 - TIME". 5 November 2009. Archived from the original on 5 November 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2023.