Say hello to the cute digital SLR camera, Pentax K-x, now available in 12 colours! You can choose Pentax K-x in new hues such as Beige, Chocolate, Metal Fuchsia, Pink, Metal Turquoise, Metal Dark Grey, Olive Green and Soft Brown. The Pentax K-x already exists in Black, Pearl White, Red and Navy Blue. A total of 12 colours for Pentax digital SLR are now available in Europe.

You know your budget is in danger when the digital SLR is as photogenic as your subject! Whether you decide to collect all the colours in the Pentax K-x series (good luck with that) or just decide to get one, the fact is Pentax K-x is a decent entry level digital SLR camera.

The Pentax K-x, priced $649.95 USD (for body with DA L 18-55mm lens), is perfect for point and shoot camera users who have decided they want to try digital SLR.

Aside from a sashay of colours the Pentax K-x’s body is light weight and ergonomically designed for one-handed shooting.

Pentax K-x also boasts of a 12.5 megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera can shoot a decent 4.7 frame per second and it also captures 24 frames of 720p HD video per second.  It also uses a live view screen in a 2.7 inch LCD.

Shooting at night produces relatively good shots as K-x is equipped with a 6400 ISO which is expandable to 12800.

A photography newbie can also benefit from the Pentax K-x cross-processing mode added to the impressive range of filter and processing options. This means photos can be altered to suit your vision whether that be an artsy family photo or a retro looking self portrait.

Portrait photographers will also be happy to know the camera has an orientation sensor.

The biggest problem a user might have with the Pentax K-x is that it uses AA batteries rather than the rechargeable lithium kind.

PENTAX K-x KEY FEATURES

√ High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.

√ Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).

√ Widescreen HD video capture in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.

√ Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.

√ True High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.

√ Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.

√ Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.

√ Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.

√ Captures up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).

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