Pentax K-x

gramps50

I have decided to venture into the dSLR world. In the past I have had several Pentax SLRs and still have some with accessories that are for sale in another thread. I am retired and on a buget so I'm looking in the $700-800 range to replace my Fufifilm S6000fd.

I have been looking, reading and checking prices and deals. I like the Pentax K-x with a 18-50mm & a 55-300mm lens in a kit. All this for around $715. For this price combination we're talking mail order.

So now for my question. It looks good on paper. Does anyone have any experience with the camera?

Thanks
Gramps

Grainbelt

It is a step up from the K200D that I have, and is supposed to have great high ISO performance. I recently purchased the 55-300, and it is unique in being a very sharp lens at a really reasonable price.

Lots of good reviews, I haven't used it, but given my experience with Pentax I see no reason to hesitate. There aren't many Pentax users on DGrin - suggest you visit www.pentaxforums.com for addtl opinions.

swintonphoto

I think it looks like a great camera. Go for it!

gramps50

swintonphoto wrote:

I think it looks like a great camera. Go for it!

I ordered it Friday night and it will be here Tuesday 3/30

gramps50

The new Pentax K-x showed up today and I took it for a little test drive. This shot was in the automatic mode and other than shrinking it for posting here it's just the way I took it.

gramps50

This one was cropped and shot with the action mode

gramps50

This one was also cropped and shot in action mode

MarkR

Congrats on the new camera!

I notice you have a manual 50mm f/1.7 listed in the flea market. It will work great on your new camera! If the k-x has a "green button" on it things get even easier -- set the aperture ring, press green button, and focus.

ziggy53

Congratulations Gramps. It looks like you're having fun with the camera.