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Pentax K-50 16MP Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD - Body Only (Black)
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By Pentax
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 (262 Reviews)
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Pentax
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 Pentax K-50 DSLR in RED, February 01, 2016
By The Guardian
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As a returnee to SLR photography after 20 years, the DSLR I eventually chose was the K-50 in red packaged with the 18-55mm WR lens. What decided me were the very positive reviews, the fact the camera is wet-weatherproofed and overall value for money. It has turned out to be an excellent choice for a semi-serious amateur with a basic understanding of F-stops, shutter speeds and light metering who wants to upgrade to a DSLR with its vast range of features and shooting options.
The K-50 is visually stunning in its red casing, and people frequently comment on how good it looks. The camera has a chunky & quality feel. The menu and various control functions are sturdy and easy to master even by someone with large hands. All the features/controls are well-explained in the 300-page manual, which although initially intimidating is easy to follow step-by-step. Just shooting on AUTO means a beginner can achieve good results before learning how to improve depth-of-field, white balance and varying the exposure settings. The viewfinder screen is excellent, ditto the built-in flash which has an intelligent pop-up design and closes with a simple click if you want to lock it away and use natural light for exposure. The ‘recording movies’ features are also very good but the microphone is highly sensitive particularly in moderate wind conditions.
You can save your photos in various file formats and use a vast range of (mostly free) editing software: with some experience you can radically enhance your results by editing/playing with them.
The camera has the option of two power sources: a built-in battery (which I have found lasts for several days of shooting and is the only power source I really need) plus the option of 4x AA batteries held internally in a D-BH109 AA adapter, a useful accessory not included in the basic camera package and a minor omission which would have been nice to have as part of the standard kit, ditto a basic 16GB SD memory card. You’ll also need a robust carrying case.
My next purchase will be a 50-200mm lens to complement the 18-55.
Overall: robust, weatherproof, versatile, easy to use, excellent value - and stunning in red.
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 I like the camera, January 31, 2016
By A Customer
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I like the camera. It didn't come with a camera manual. I'm using the $40 refund I got because of that...to sign up for a class on how to use a DSLR.
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He says it's very good for people who like to have a lot of ..., January 27, 2016
By Chelsea Lofland
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Got this as a gift for my bf and he absolutely loves it. He says it's very good for people who like to have a lot of manual control. I'm not a photographer at all so personally I can't say much but he is very happy. He did a lot of research beforehand and says that this is the best quality for the price. The white looks really sleek and he gets lots of compliments. I like it because it reminds me of a stormtrooper.
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 Four Stars, January 27, 2016
By A Customer
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Very good camera
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What an EXCELLENT DSLR. For the $$$, January 21, 2016
By Scot Clayton
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What an EXCELLENT DSLR. For the $$$, I just don't see how one could possibly purchase one any better, AND, the BIG AND, is that this DSLR will work with ALL your 'old' Pentax type Lenses! AMAZING!
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... into the camera at this point but am very happy with how it feels in my hands and all ..., January 20, 2016
By Single Malt Man
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I haven't really had the chance to really get into the camera at this point but am very happy with how it feels in my hands and all the features it offers. I was going to jump on the Nikon bandwagon until I came across this and after reading all the reviews, (not just on Amazon), I decided to give the Pentax a try. I do not think I will be disappointed with my decision! A lot of camera for the price.
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