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Pentax K-x DSLR Camera User Review

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From Jamie

Pentax K-x DSLR Camera User Review

FAVORITE PHOTO SHOT WITH THIS CAMERA: "Raindrop on Moss"

Name of product: 

Pentax K-x DSLR

Approximate date of purchase: 

October 2010

My Review 

I bought the K-x with two zoom lenses in October 2010 and have throughly enjoyed it. The camera is compact but loaded with different possibilities for photography. I have always preferred film over digital, but this camera has changed my outlook. There are a few bugs but nothing devastating. What's important to me is the image quality, and this camera gives it to you -- more bang for the buck.

Camera "pros" 

compact, image quality, cost, all Pentax lenses fit

Camera "cons" 

LCD not very bright, focusing in Live View

Is this camera easy to use? 

Very easy to use

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

Shoots great photos

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

About average

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for the thorough review, and I'm glad the K-x has worked so well for you!

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