A 12.4 MP DSLR that also shoots 720p video and comes with an 18-55 AND a 55-300 lens for $750??!! It’s not only perfect for every high school photography student; it’s seems like a lot of bang for the buck if you’re looking to purchase your first DSLR. This is an entry level camera, make no mistake, but it’s an entry level camera with a lot going for it.

I’m not so sure that Pentax did anything to help their image by making it available in white, red or blue, though… unless they were trying to achieve the possibility that some may mistake a perfectly capable DSLR for a $22 Little Tikes Camera.

Read the dpreview hands on here.

Available as a preorder from Amazon here.
Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black)

Technical Details

* 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with Pentax Shake Reduction; HDR image capture
* Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED lenses
* Capture widescreen HD 720p video at 24fps; 2.7-inch LCD with autofocus and Face Detection Live View
* 4.7fps capture rate with 1/6000 sec max shutter speed; 11-point wide-angle autofocus
* Powered by AA lithium batteries; capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included)

If you’re ready to move up to a DSLR this might be for you. Just make sure you buy a black one.

Jim

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