PENTAX K-X W/18-55 DA L & 55-300 ED BLACK

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PENTAX K-X W/18-55 DA L & 55-300 ED BLACK

12.4 MP Digital SLR Camera
w/ DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens
& DA L 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens
23.6mm x 15.8mm CMOS Sensor
2.7 inch TFT Colour LCD
In-body Shake Reduction mechanism for sharper blur-free images
HD Movie Capture - captures beautiful, true-to-life movie clips in 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 24 frames per second
High-speed continuous shooting of approximately 4.7 frames per second
Offers a wide sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 6400, but also allows you to expand the sensitivity range between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 via a custom function
PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imagine engine, offers greater data processing speed and enhanced capability to produce higher-quality images with richer, more accurate colour rendition, as well as faster transmission speed of movie data
High-precision 11-point AF sensor - Wide-frame SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to automatically capture even off-centered subjects in sharp, crisp focus. Select from 11 or 5 points or manually select any one of the sensors as the focusing point to accommodate specialized applications
Compact, lightweight body - offers easy one-handed operation
Live View function with choice of three focusing modes; Contrast AF, which optimizes the focus based on the subject's contrast; Face Detection AF, which automatically detects up to 16 faces, selects the main subject's face from multiple faces, then captures it in sharp focus; and Phase Difference AF, which uses the AF sensor positioned in the camera body to optimize focus on the subject. Coupled with the half press focus activation, this gives unprecedented ease of use in Live View
Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by as much as four shutter steps, assuring sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions. This innovative mechanism is compatible with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable SLR lenses — both old and new
High-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 17 images (in JPEG recording format) at a maximum speed of approximately 4.7 images per second at 1/125 second shutter speed
Digital filter function
Cross process mode
Energy efficient circuit design for longer battery life, capable of capturing approximately 1,900 images with four AA-size lithium batteries
Custom Image function to create unique finishing touches including the exclusive PENTAX B&W Infrared Mode
DR (Dust Removal) mechanism to eliminate dust spots on recorded images and DUST ALERT to visually check for the adhesion of dust to the image sensor
Auto Picture mode for effortless, automatic selection of the most appropriate shooting mode, even during Live View shooting
HDR (high dynamic range) function to create one composite image with an extra-wide dynamic range from three different exposures
White balance control, featuring a new CTE mode to emphasize the colour components of sunset scenes features preview of the white balance while adjusting settings. The white balance can be saved from an existing image
Status screen for easy, at-a-glance confirmation and adjusting of various settings on the LCD monitor
Ten scene modes, with selection via simple icons
Automatic compensation for lens distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available only with DA and D FA series lenses)
In camera RAW processing of single or multiple images is possible with adjustment of the image parameters
Specifications:
Type - TTL autofocus, auto-exposure digital SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash
Colour Depth - 8 bits/channel (JPEG) or 12 bits/channel (RAW)
Sensitivity - Auto, Manual 200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800
Recording Formats - Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III; Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG)
Image Formats - Compressed: RAW ( PEF ), Non compressed: RAW (DNG) Compressed: JPEG - Baseline
Storage Media - SD, SDHC memory card
Lens Mount - PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
Usable Lens - PENTAX KAF3-, KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses (* Power zoom function available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions)
Focusing System Type - TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+)
Mode - AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual
Focus Point - 11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select, center/spot
AF assist lamp - Available (via Built-in Flash)
Metering System - TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering
Metering Modes - Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Metering Range - EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Modes - Mode selection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie
Exposure Compensation - +-3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)
AE Lock - Available via programmable AF/AE-L button
Viewfinder - Type: Pentamirror, Coverage (field of view): Approx 96%, Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity), Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II, Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5
Depth of Field Preview - Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)
LCD Monitor - 2.7 inch, TFT colour LCD monitor (Approx. 230,000 dots), brightness adjustable, Wide angle view
Live View - Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor, Field Of View: 100%, Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X in AF, 2-10X in MF), grid pattern, bright/dark indication, histogram, Autofocus: Contrast w/Face Detection (up to 16 faces), contrast, phase difference
Custom Function - 22 custom-programmable functions available
Shake Reduction - Type: Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction (4 stops maximum)
Dust Removal - Type: Image sensor mechanism combined with SP coating, Dust Alert: available
Interfaces - USB/Video USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
Video Output - Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats
Power Sources - Four AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH) batteries. Optional AC adapter also available
Dimensions - approx. 122.5(W) x 91.5(H) x 67.5(D)mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Weight - approx. 515g (18.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card, approx. 580g (20.5oz.) loaded and ready with lithium batteries and SD memory card, approx. 615g (21.7oz.) loaded and ready with alkaline batteries and SD memory card
Pentax DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens Specifications:
Covers the wide-angle to medium-telephoto ranges
Lens mount - PENTAX KAF mount
Angle of View - 76° - 29°
Lens Construction(group/elements) 12 elements in 9 groups
Aperture control - Automatic
Number of diaphragm blades - 6
Min. Aperture (f) - F22 (at 18mm) - F38 (at 55mm)
Metering system - TTL open-aperture metering
Min. Focusing Distance - 0.25m (0.82 ft.)
Max. Magnification (macro range) - 0.34X
Diameter & Length (mm) - 68mm x 67.5mm (2.7" x 2.7 ")
Weight (g) - 225g (7.9 oz.)
Pentax DA L 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens Specifications:
Lightweight super-telephoto zoom lens for focal lengths between 84.5mm and 460mm (in the 35mm format)
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements to assure true-to-life image descriptions and faithful color renditions through effective compensation of chromatic aberrations over the entire zoom range
Filter Diameter - 58mm
Focal Length - 55-300mm (Equivalent to 84.5-460mm in 35mm format)
Aperture - F4-5.8
Minimum Aperture - F22-32
Lens Construction - 12 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View - 29 - 5.4° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Minimum Focusing Distance - 1.4m (4.6 ft.)
Maximum Magnification - 0.28x
Diaphragm control - Fully Automatic
Number of Diaphragm Blades - 6
Lens hood - PH-RBG58mm (Optional)
Lens cap - O-LC58
Lens case - S80-160 (Optional)
Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length - 71mm x 111.5mm (2.8 inch x 4.4 inch)
Weight - approx. 425 g (15.0 oz.)
Remarks - SP (Super Protect) Coating

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Awesome entry level DSLR camera
August 01, 2011
By: Christian

I owned a Lumix FZ28 and was in the market for a newer high end point and shoot camera but was disappointed with both the Canon SX30 and the Lumix FZ100. The picture quality was poor on these cameras to say the least. I did some research on DSLRs but found that most of the cameras I was looking at had a price that was out of my range. One day I walked into a camera store and a salesperson was looking at a printout of some insect. To me it looked like a money shot for a magazine cover. When I asked him what camera he had used to take the shot, he pulled out the K-x. I purchased the camera and have not looked back since. This camera takes awesome pictures and is also affordable. Get this camera with the 18-55 and 55-300 lenses and you're set for most shooting situations. The only thing that I'm looking to add to this camera is a better flash. For the price, this camera gets *****!

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