The Pentax K-x is a new DSLR camera with a twist - it comes in 4 different, vibrant colours! For the avid photographer who is a little creative and wants something that stands out, the Pentax K-x is a fantastic option. But that’s not all - this exciting new camera doesn’t just look good, it’s also packed with amazingly high quality features that can make anyone look like a pro!

The Pentax K-x has a huge, high resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor, featuring sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture. A large 2.7 inch LCD screen features Live View with contrast, phase difference and Face Detection. You are readily able to capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution at 24 frames per second cinematic frame rate.
 
The body of the Pentax K-x is highly compact, the design allowing for complete one handed operation and comfort when travelling or on the move. To keep it artistic, creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects that are highly user-friendly.
 
If you are one who loves sport, or needs to photograph the kids at footy on the weekend, this camera is perfect for you. Fast 4.7 frames per second capture any speed, whilst a responsive 11 point wide angle  autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects. You are able to capture up to almost two thousand shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries - and we all know they’re just sitting around the house!

So, to find out more about the Pentax K-x, give Kirk’s Cameras a call today, and speak to a camera professional about our DSLR range.

The Pentax K7 has many exciting and new adaptions for any passionate photographer. Let’s take a look at some of the changes and technical specifications of this exciting new digital camera…

Battery and Battery Life: The Pentax K7 comes with a brand new battery and charger. The brand new 7.2v 1,860mAh lithium-ion battery is reliable, rating at 980 image per each charge using the corded D-BC90.

Dust Removal: The Pentax K7 now includes a brand new DR II dust removal system. The K7 now includes a an element which vibrates the low-pass filter, removing dust from the filter. The dust alert system can check for the presence of dust on the low-pass filter, at the press of a button!

White balance: The K7 offers a wide range of new white balance settings, in both Automatic and Manual modes, and there more than ten white balance pre-settings. Colour Temperature Enhancement is used to retain and enhance the lighting tone - for example, enhancing a beautiful sun rise.

LCD: The Pentax K7’s exterior design includes a 3.0 inch LCD display with a huge 921,000 dots of resolution. The screen offers a view of wide 170 degree horizontal and vertical angles, and the screen does not reflect. 

Viewfinder: The optical viewfinder on the Pentax K7, which offers a 100% field of view and 0.92x magnification, has four interchangeable focusing screens. The viewfinder has now been made user-friendly to those photographers wearing glasses.

Flash: The Pentax K7 a brand new built-in popup flash. The K7’s inbuilt flash offers 28mm coverage and red-eye removal capabilities. The K7’s flash offers many opportunities for any avid photographer.

These are just several of the Pentax K7’s capabilites - the specifications can double and even triple from the list you see here! The team at Kirk’s Cameras would love for you to come down and visit, and give you a few more new details of the Pentax K7!

Pentax have released their latest DSLR - the Pentax K7. The digital SLR camera is aimed toward the middle range DSLR photographers - suiting those who have experience, but are not of a professional standard. The camera is a vast improvement on their previous DSLR, and takes a spectacular photo.

The Pentax K7 has been given a make-over; it’s outer appearance now sleek and smooth, however still maintaining a traditional SLR shape. And, as mentioned, not only has the outside changed. Whilst the mega pixel count has not altered from Pentax’s previous DSLR, it’s other jamor components and functions have changed dramatically, providing a new, creative and exciting DSLR.

The headlining changes include:

• 720p/1080i HD video recording
• Smaller magnesium/steel alloy body
• Revised viewfinder (less magnified but with greater coverage)
• Updated sensor with four-channel readout
• 3.0″ VGA (920,000 dot) LCD
• New shutter mechanism with 1/8000th shutter speed
• Faster continuous shooting (up to 5.2 fps)
• 77 segment exposure metering sensor
• Revised autofocus algorithms
• AF illumination lamp
• New dust removal system
• HDMI output

These are purely the major and immediately noticeable changes, and beneath those lie more minor alterations, providing a big kick in the final result of your photos.

The Pentax K7 provides photographers with a large range of on-screen functions and options, it is simple to use and has well-improved traditional abilities. Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras Ringwood and our staff will demonstrate the Pentax K7 just for you!

Source: Digital Photography School Website