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When it comes to affordable DSLR camera, of course we would imagine a small DSLR camera new entry that had a mediocre performance and features simple. Aware that the competition in the DSLR beginner class is getting tight, Pentax also felt the need to make a surprise on the successor of the Km (K-2000), basic DSLR from Pentax products are intended to fill a market segment of millions of class 6. It was proven today finally announce the birth of Pentax Pentax KX, the successor of the Pentax Km, a tiny DSLR should still be considered a basic class but did have a complete and feature a super high performance.


this reason why we call it complete and DSLR super high performance:

* Sensor APS-C format CMOS 12.4 MP sensor-shift Shake Reduction up to 4 stops, plus anti-dust.
* Live view with contrast-detect phase and methods, complete with histogram.
* Face detection that can detect faces up to 16 faces at once.
* Using advanced auto focus module SAFOX VIII with 11 AF points, including 9 cross-type.
* The ability to record HD video in 1280 x 720 pixels, 24 fps, M-JPEG.
* ISO is very wide from 200 - 6400, could even be increased to ISO 100 to 12,800 if necessary.
* Performance of a high shutter with 4.7 fps Burst, top speed 1 / 6000 seconds and shutter until the age of 100 thousand times a snap.
* Features an HDR merge three photos into one HDR image without computer assistance.
* Powered manifold AA batteries, can be used up to 1900 times with Lithium AA batteries, and 1100 times with AA alkaline batteries.

In the sales package, bundled with the KX Pentax kit lens. There are three options for the kit lens that can be selected, namely:

* Single kit: lens SMC PENTAX DA L 18-55mm ($ 649.95)
* Double kit: SMC PENTAX DA L lens 18-55mm and smc PENTAX DA L 50-200mm ($ 749.95)
* Double kit: SMC PENTAX DA L lens 18-55mm lens and the smc PENTAX DA L 55-300mm ($ 849.95)

Pentax KX with the presence, then the map below board DSLR competition more interesting. On paper, among all the choices, practical Pentax KX be a winner in terms of features and performance. This is because the Pentax a different strategy from other manufacturers, where it sank Pentax camera's features lighter weight classes are so hard to find shortcomings. Class competitors who generally wear the same 10 MP sensor, 7 point AF, with no features and no live view movie. Not to mention a matter which could be up to ISO ISO 12800th and wireless flash support. Problem was the performance of competitors generally range for the burst at 3 fps and 1 / 4000 seconds for the shutter tercepatnya. But the most impressive thing on this Pentax KX us was prepared which features HD movie was only given in the DSLR class 8 millions (like the EOS 500D and Nikon D5000), and also use 11 point AF (on Pentax Km wearing 5 point) of which 9 among various cross-type, are truly extraordinary. The same things just like competitors such as size and resolution LCD (2.7 inches), mirror type viewfinder with 0.85x and 96% coverage, and in particular the dimensions are small and lightweight camera (although relatively heavy weighting KX 580 grams ).
Pentax KX in the affairs of the sensor resolution HD movies and continues to outperform virtually all existing competitors, even in other cases Pentax KX able to beat competitors such as:

* Canon EOS 1000D: lost in terms of the number of AF points (7 points) and general performance (probably the successor of the 1000D can be the most balanced competitor from KX).
* Nikon D3000: lost in terms of live view and general performance.
* Sony A230: lost in the live view, the number of AF points (9 points) and general performance.
* Olympus E-450: lost in terms of the number of AF points (only 3 points), without the stabilizer in the body and lost to general performance.

So, this could be a Pentax KX SLR camera would be the best low-cost classes on paper. Unfortunately Pentax always lose in terms of promotion and advertising, as well as support for Pentax lenses in the ground water is not as much as other lenses such as Canon or Nikon