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Pentax K-x 12.4MP Digital SLR with 2.7 inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Red)
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 Very Good Value, Very Versatile, June 08, 2014
By winstonsmith6076
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I received this camera as a gift and have greatly enjoyed it. I am an amateur photographer and usually shoot sports and time exposures. This camera and included lens are not the top of the line from Pentax, but of very high quality and sufficient to meet my needs.
I later purchased a matching 80mm to 300mm telephoto. Between these two lenses, I am able to shoot nearly every picture I want to take. I converted from shooting film some years ago to this camera and had to spend quality time with the manual to get up to speed on all of the new features.
There was wear on the camera as the description indicated and all functions worked as designed. The lens in the viewfinder, however, was scratched. It was not worth returning the camera for this, but an annoying distraction when shooting.
For me, the LCD screen is plenty big enough and sharp enough for my use. I doubt I'll ever use all of the features available.
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I Think I'm Going To Love It, March 06, 2014
By Nancy A. Rapchak
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Wondered about buying a used camera and wondered why the seller listed it as "Very Good" instead of "Like New". Still wonder. Camera is basically like new. Wish it came with the over 300 page manual. Anyway, needed a more capable camera in addition to my beloved Canon A510. Happy that I can use my old K1000 lenses. I put one on last night but have to look up the settings because it wouldn't fire. Need some tweaking, apparently. Kit lens is mostly sharp but I've seen it not so sharp at times. Think my old lenses will work much better. Love the red. Matches my bass and my roller skates. A must.
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Awesome camera!, July 23, 2013
By Anna Marie H
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I get so many comments from people who see this camera! I am a camera collector and I love it! It is easy and fun to use! I love the color!
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Complicated, January 23, 2013
By Joe-Anne
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The operation of this is complicated, but worth learning! The photos it takes are outstanding. It has features that my old fashioned camera required me to carry around, but here, with the click of a button, I have filters and exposures -- and I love that it is RED - I never leave it anywhere!!
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Film makers camera, July 31, 2012
By Jp
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If you are looking for a camera that you can use for filmmaking. then buy this one!
I was in the same rut as you (if you are looking to make movies), and I did my research and this camera is amazing at taking video
and the fact that you can change lenses makes it even better! the quality and wide range of lenses make a perfect buy for its price
check out this video I made with the camera!
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Really great, but underrated., December 31, 2011
By Nick P.
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I don't know where to start-I really love this camera! I have been interested in photography for 55 years. I shot weddings (my speciality) for most of my professional photographic life. With the advent of the "digital" age. I sold all my film cameras and bought my first digital camera a Fuji S20-pro ($800.00). The Fuji is essentially a bridge camera-permanently attached zoom lens. This Pentax repesents my re-entry into the interchangeable lens area. The big guns are Canon & Nikon. But I purchase a camera based on how well I can see through it. I found the viewfinder on the Canon (my life long brand), just too busy. I wanted a camera with a movable focusing frame. Additional points is that this Pentax is very comfortable to hold and the controls just seem to fall under my fingers. This review is very late in that a few months after purchasing, the Kx was discontinued. Although I see some are still available in some places. The Pentax K-r has taken the K-x's place. I recommend this camera or it's replacement as a simply superb piece of equipment. But a word of caution don't be cheap as I was. I purchased the camera and a few months later purchased a Tamron 18-200 lens. I found the Tamron too heavy to lug around with in the first 1/2 hour around my neck. I purchased the Pentax 50-200mm lens which is about the same size and weight of the 18-55mm that comes with the camera. So my advice for a perfect "kit" is: purchase the camera Pentax K-r and the 50-200mm lens together! There is a slight price advantage doing it this way and well worth it. I know I sound like a Pentax convert but Pentax's case for their cameras are the cat's meow. Not too small, not too big & heavy, but just right to carry around. Oh by the way although my words sign the praises for this camera, I don't give out those praises without backing them up. I always keep everything that comes with a new piece of equipment, so I am in a position to return if need be. With that said I shoot several "test" pictures and blow at least one up to a 11x14 size print. I found both lenses (18-55mm & 50-200mm) "sharp as a tack".--enough said?
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