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Pentax K-x
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Approximate retail price:
$750
Summary: A 12-megapixel camera from Pentax with a 2.6-inch LCD, 3.1x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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1.0
Battery Problems
4/22/2011
Pros
Easy to use
Great value
Live view/moveable LCD
Cons
Battery problems
Performance/quality problems
Best Uses
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
I have almost the same comments as the reviewer from 10/28/2010. I bought the camera in February 2011 and immediately noticed problems with electronics and poor battery use. I attributed problems to bad rechargeable batteries. Got a replacement recharger from retailer and took camera on European vacation. Batteries still died after short use; same problems with alkaline batteries and lithium batteries. Since I was now past the store's 30 day warranty, I had to send it back to Pentax for repair. It's still there after two weeks, waiting for parts. I've missed using the camera on vacation, two school events and now Easter. It was the first DSLR I ever bought and I also will never buy another Pentax camera.
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Has everything I need
1/11/2011
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Excellent entry level DSL
Great value
High resolution
Lots of useful options
Cons
Pentax lenses
Best Uses
Entry Level
Family
Travel
Comment:
This is my first DSLR and I've taken it everywhere. Probably over 2000 pics to date. The main limitation at this point is the Pentax name. The ease in which you can find Pentax brand equipment is not nearly as good ast Canon or Nikon. Regardless, if you want DSLR quality but not the high price tag, the Kx is all you need.
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(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Love it.
1/1/2011
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Great value
High resolution
Live view/moveable LCD
Lots of useful options
Portable
Cons
Heavy/bulky
Best Uses
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
Very easy to use if you are just having fun, but can also be a creative tool when you want to use some its features.
The Pentax K-x is part of the Digital cameras test program at Consumer Reports. The Pentax K-x Digital cameras features and specs include Live view, Image stabilizer, LCD size (in.). In our lab tests, Digital cameras models like the Pentax K-x are reviewed on Megapixels, Overall score, Versatility, Ease of use, Image quality, Viewfinder, Weight (oz.), Flash photos, LCD quality, Video quality, Test lens. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Pentax K-x based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Pentax K-x include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Pentax K-x.
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