Affordable HDR – Pentax K-x

Rather than hash out every single detail, I’ll link to Pentax USA’s site below to the K-x.  However, a few notable features that I’m amazed to see on a $599 DSLR+Kit Lens combo:

• Sensor shift stabilization (up to 4 stops) for stills AND video
• 720p HD at 24fps
• 4.7 FPS in continuous shutter
• 1/6000 second shutter
• HDR Capture Mode (processed in camera for you to a JPEG)

The Pentax K-x I kind of let slip by without mention.  It also has the HDR capture mode of the K-7 (where it takes 3 bracketed shots and auto processes in camera to a tonemapped JPEG).  However, it does NOT have the AEB capabilities of the K-7, but for 1/2 the price of a K-7 of course there are always compromises. I just saw that the K-x + kit lens is only $599 so I am just going to have to get one and post a review on it in the next 30 days.

Hell, the thing even does 720p at 24fps native. Probably not super high quality, but at this price point… a no brainer for a small form factor DSLR.

More info here: http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr/K-x_Black/