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Last reviewed: 2009-10-14October 14th 2009
| Price at launch | £599.00 |
| Product Type | Digital SLR Camera |
| Battery Size Supported | AA |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Effective Camera Resolution | 12.4 Megapixel |
| USB | Yes |
| Wide Angle | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Colour | Black |
| Optical Zoom | 3.1x, 3.1x (Lens 1) - 5.5x (Lens 2) |
| Brand Name | Pentax |
| Screen Size | 6.9 cm (2.7") |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG (AVI) |
| Viewfinder Type | SLR |
| Weight (Approximate) | 515.0 g |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4288 x 2428 |
| Number of Batteries Supported | 4 |
| Display Screen Type | LCD |
| Total Camera Resolution | 12.9 Megapixel |
| Camera Assembly | Body Only |
| Memory Card Supported | Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card |
| Height | 91.5 mm |
| Width | 123.0 mm |
| Depth | 67.5 mm |
| Autofocus Points | 11 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm to 55 mm (Lens 1) - 55 mm to 300 mm (Lens 2) |
| Image Formats | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Modes | Flash ON, Flash OFF, Auto Flash |
| Focus Modes | Auto, Manual |
| Manufacturer | PENTAX Imaging Company |
| Product Model | K-x |
| Product Name | K-x Digital SLR Camera |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KX1855MM55300MMKIT |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.pentax.com |
| Marketing Information | The K-x design is based on the award winning PENTAX K-m, an entry-class digital SLR camera launched in October 2008 that gained popularity for its compact, lightweight body and simple, user-friendly operation. The K-x features a newly designed high performance CMOS image sensor and an upgraded filter function. It also features a whole host of advanced features and such as live view shooting and movie recording, approximately 12.4 megapixels and high-speed continuous shooting. The K-x is the perfect camera for first-time digital SLR camera users, as well as an ideal backup camera for more experienced photographers. |
| Battery Life | 1900 Shot |
| Package Contents | |
| Display Resolution | 230000 Pixel |
| Standard Warranty | 1 Year |
K-x
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| Appliances Online | £678.00 |
| Next Domestic... | £710.00 |
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For
Well built
>Great image and video quality
>Excellent kit lens
>It's speedy
Against
Frame wobble in video mode
>Expensive at launch
>No autofocus in video mode
>AA batteries a double-edged sword
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