Pentax

Pentax


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)
(Electronics) Pentax

12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with Pentax Shake Reduction; HDR image capture
4.7fps capture rate with 1/6000 sec max shutter speed; 11-point wide-angle autofocus
Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED lenses


Price: $849.95

Answers

Does anyone use DSLR Pentax K body with M42 adaptor to mount old SLR Pentax and Praktica screw lenses (M42)?

Hello
In fact I have some different SLR Praktica and ZENITH lenses (Pentax M42 screw Mount) and looking for a new DSLR. I was interesting in Nikon D90,D5000 and Canon 500D Rebel T1I with a 18-200mm .But i was told that most of Pentax DSLR accept M42 adaptor without problems of focusing to infinity cause old SLR Pentax had made M42 mount lenses.But im wondering if there is a problem with auto-manual lenses that contain movable small pin for wide open focussing and weather if it can affect on light metering ability?.Also im wodering if all Pentax DSLR K bodies accept M42 adaptors and which one is better than others?
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_ post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=p entax_k10d%2Cpentax_k20d%2Cpentax_k200d% 2Cpentax_km%2Cpentax_k7%2Cpentax_kx& show=all
Also do you think that these lenses deserve such bodies or 18-200mm that is made for most new DSLR is much better. Thanks with my regards.


I bought a Pentax K200d just to be able to use all my screwmounts, a box-full of them. Here's a guide I stumbled upon then.

http://reviews.ebay.com/Using-older-lens es-with-a-Pentax-DSLR_W0QQugidZ100000000 02987021

Here's another site.

http://www.illuwatar.se/project_pages/ph otography/photo.htm

To stress, get the adaptor that gets flushed (level) to the camera mount. If a flange stays outside or above the camera mount, focusing to infinity will not work.

To add, some K-mount lenses have the Ricoh pin that can get the lens stuck. Search on that more on the net and how to solve the problem.

Metering works whatever kind of lens. You will be using the lens as if it were on the film SLR body. Also, with the newer bodies, you will get focus assist.

If you can afford to get the body with the kit lens, do so. The Pentax 18-55mm is an exceptionally great kit lens. It's a steal at such a low price.

You are wrong. It is the other way around. The dSLR deserves better glass so use the older lenses.

2009-10-25 04:52:11 by Laith A

PENTAX Kx 12MP Digital SLR Camera with Zoom Lens


For More Info or to Buy Now: www.hsn.com Enjoy high-end photography features in an entry-level camera with the PENTAX Kx 12MP Digital SLR Camera ...

Can you reccommend a decent digital SLR for a beginner?

I was reccomended the Canon EOS 450D, but that is just slightly out of my price range unless it's really really worth the money.

It's my first SLR, I have no experience and I will be learning with it, but at the same time I want it to be able to produce the shots that I see in my head. I'll be shooting everything and anything, I'll just carry it around with me. I'm also going on photography courses at my local college later in the year.

I don't mind paying up to around £450, ideally including a lense.

I was looking at these, what do you think?
Canon EOS 1000D
(http://www.parkcameras.com/10150/Canon-E OS-1000D---18-55mm-Lens--non-IS-.html) Canon EOS 450D
(http://www.parkcameras.com/10277/Canon-E OS-450D---18-55-IS.html)
Canon EOS 500D
(http://www.parkcameras.com/11344/Canon-E OS-500D---18-55mm-IS-Lens.html
Nikon D3000
(http://www.parkcameras.com/12663/Nikon-D 3000---18-55mm-VR.html)
Olympus E-450
(http://www.parkcameras.com/11436/Olympus -E-450---ZUIKO-DIGITAL-ED-14-42mm---ED-4 0-150mm--lenses.html)
Olympus E520
(http://www.parkcameras.com/9481/Olympus- E-520--E520----ED-14-42mm-f-3-5-5-6---ED -40-150mm-f-4-0-5-6.html)
Panasonic Lumix DMC GI
(http://www.parkcameras.com/10055/Panason ic-Lumix-DMC-G1-Black---14-45mm-f3-5-5-6 -OIS-Kit.html)
Pentax Kx
(http://www.parkcameras.com/13125/Pentax- Kx---18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-SMC-DA-AL---Black .html)

(Sorry, a lot a I know.)

Any reccommendations, from the list above or any other? Or any hints/tips of what I can look for?

Thank you!!


Before you spend a dime, check with your instructor and see if a DSLR is the right camera for starting you classes in photography. You may find you will need a good used 35 mm SLR with standard lens for the first few classes.

That said, any of those cameras will be a good entry level for a beginning digital photographer, however during your initial search, you may have noticed that Olympus and Panasonic DSLR's have much smaller sensors than the other brands, the so called 4/3rds DSLR's. They are a new format and have only a few lenses available for them and NO legacy lenses

Nikon, Canon and Pentax have been producing SLR's for decases and have many more lenses to choose from including legacy lenses (Nikon since 1959, Pentax K-mount since 1975 and Canon EF lenses since 1988)

Once you have narrowed the list down to three brands, go into a camera store and see which of the cameras fits your hands the best.

See which cameras menu is the easiest for you to use to make changes in ISO, camera resolution, white balance, mode switching and make EV changes (a camera with +5/-5 EV could be important to you).

Finally, take an SD card with you and test each camera at their highest and lowest ISO as well as when using the white balance that matches the light in the store as well as with it in the "auto white balance" mode.

Once you get home and are able to see the results on your large computer monitor, you will know which camera is better for your needs and expectations, not ours.

Take your time before you decide. Once you choose one, you will be married to that system for decades and the cost of changing to the other system will cost you nearly as much as a divorce. Be sure to take your time. If unsure, go back and do more tests until you are convinced which system is best for you

2010-01-05 13:05:28 by stephanie_dee24

Pentax K-x 12.4MP Digital SLR with 2.7 inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Navy)
Pentax

Price: $649.95 $520.00

High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image
Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.
Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).


  • Buy Cheap

    • Pentax K-x DSLR goes all pink

    Pentax has a lovely surprise for everyone during Valentine's Day, revealing an all-pink K-x DSLR shooter. Well, apart from the external color that ought to appeal to your lady friend whom you're interested in settling down with, this pink Pentax K-x DSLR has nothing but all of the same characteristics found in other colored K-x DSLR models (which come in red, white, navy blue and black). To import one from China, it will cost a whopping $770 a pop.

    Source: Pentax K-x DSLR goes all pink