Pentax K-X questions

[daughn]

Hi guys,

a newbie here.

i have been reading up on the K-x through a review site. and also read a few here about it too. I'm planning to get the dual kit with the 50-200mm lens from SLR Rev.

really new to photography, and this will be my first take at DSLRs. did some readings about photography but still confused with the technology, ins and outs of the DSLR macine.

with these opinion I've tread (and a few thinkings and imaginings), i think it would be a personal hassle for me to switch between the two lenses. so I am contemplating on getting only the K-X body and get a lens. with that, comes the question - what would be a good all-around lens for starters? is a Sandisk Ultra 8gb good enough? i'm not much of a HD video shooter anyways. can K-X handle 16 or 32GB sdcard?

future plans include: getting flashes, tripods, remote controls. are these accessories available for the K-X?

thanks in advance guys!

 

[gummy73]

Hi daughn,

I think the kit lenses is good enough for your daily walk around.the IQ is pretty decent too.Maybe later you can add one more FA50mm F1.4 for low light indoor for portriats if u want.For the SD card if u want u can buy 2 16gb .As for the accessories everything u mention definately avaliable for K-X. So dun worry too much.

 

[felixcat8888]

Hi guys,

a newbie here.

i have been reading up on the K-x through a review site. and also read a few here about it too. I'm planning to get the dual kit with the 50-200mm lens from SLR Rev.

really new to photography, and this will be my first take at DSLRs. did some readings about photography but still confused with the technology, ins and outs of the DSLR macine.

with these opinion I've tread (and a few thinkings and imaginings), i think it would be a personal hassle for me to switch between the two lenses. so I am contemplating on getting only the K-X body and get a lens. with that, comes the question - what would be a good all-around lens for starters? is a Sandisk Ultra 8gb good enough? i'm not much of a HD video shooter anyways. can K-X handle 16 or 32GB sdcard?

future plans include: getting flashes, tripods, remote controls. are these accessories available for the K-X?

thanks in advance guys!

A DSLR is meant for the photographer to change lenses to suit the situation. If you buy a DSLR and use only 1 lens, might as well stick to the superzooms. AFAIK, it can take 32GB. I can be wrong though. I use a Sandisk 8GB card on both my K7 & K-x and carry one spare card of 8GB.

What is your shooting style? What do you like to shoot? From here then we can give suggestions. The kit lens is a good lens to start photography and learn from there.

The K-x is a DLSR after all. Why will there NOT be accessories available for it if we can get for the other Pentax DSLRs?

Start with the K-x dual kit lens of 18-55mm and 50-200mm or 55-300mm. If you are not sure, start with the 18-55mm only and grow from there. But some others who start new have got the dual lens kit and are enjoying the camera.

Go ahead and get the K-x and then join us in our monthly outings . . .:devil:

 

[evolutioner]

if u're familiar with most of the manual settings and have plans to get better lenses then u should get the kx..

howevery if u're very new to photography and previously only used "auto" to shoot all ur pic and u want a very versatile all rounder cam without the need to get additional lenses down the road, i'd say get a dslr-styled superzoom..
they're much more versatile than the basic dslr kits.

 

[Moonlightsg]

the package will come with 1 lens at least which is 18-55mm one and cost $782...
if the shop willing to sell you body alone, it will $72X
just $50+ for the kit lens, must well just buy it and use...
for the range of 18-55mm, it is the most common range for normal user...
i can tell you that 95% of the time it is mount on my k-x body...
except that you already know you are purely shooting brid which is far far away or tiny object like insect then you will need something more than 18-55mm
anyway, i seldom change lens and most of the time i don't bring the long one out of the house if i plan for random street shooting...

of cos there are ppl like to buy those superzoom lens like 18-250mm which can shot near also can zoon far...
heard that IQ abit lower, heavier but easy to use as no need to change lens - one lens for all...
but personally i will still perfer the dual len kit over the superzoom lens as it is cheap and i can leave the unused part at home, so must well get it first...
try out 1st then slowly know what you want to shoot and get the lens you need....

Sandisk Ultra 8GB should be good enough... K-x should be able to handle up to 32GB SDHC card... anyway that is the max for SDHC standard...

remote control can get easly within $10 online...
Flash and tripod can buy after you got the cam or when you need... no hurry...
get a bag...
ppl will ask you to get a dry cabi... personal have one... so have a good place to store the k-x...

 

[seafone]

Don't understand what is so scary about changing lenses on slr? Newbies shouldn't be afraid of changing lenses. The whole point about slr is to allow the photographer to change to his/her desire focal length when compositing picture. Usually a two combo zoom lenses are good enough for starter to explore the photography style he/she does. At the same time it give a reasonably good image quality. A super mega zoom gives the full focal length from wide to telephoto. But it's heavy to carry around and image quality isn't something to shout about. It may well be better off using a prosumer with the image gotton from mega zoom.

Unlike some other brand, Pentax kit lenses is a very decent lens. I suggest newbies start with this to learn... rather than jumping straight into quality constant f-stop zoom, mega zoom and even expensive prime setup.

If one is scare of lens dropping during the change of lense. He can practises the changing of lenses on top of the bed to be comfortable with lenses switching on the move. There is just no such thing as one lenses fit all one lor.

my 2cent worth...

 

[evolutioner]

its not about being scared or not
it's because when u're going on a trip, u have limited amount of time to enjoy the sceneries and shot pic.. and it's troublesome in certain situations..

unless if u're talking about photgraphy walk walk then of coz dslr with all the lenses in the world to choose from will be the best option

 

[wazzupku]

Hi

I am newbie too, so I don't have any knowledge like the seniors here. I can only offer you with my experience.

I wanted to buy the dual lens it 18-55 and 55-300 as you can see, once the 55 is reached and you want to get further, 55-300 will be there.

Also, it is so cheap if u get the dual lens kit, compare to buy seperately.

However, I wanted white, so couldnt get the dual lens kit and I bought it seperately. Budget is limited, so I took 50-200 instead and I am very happy with the 3. Maybe I should get an extension tube

 

[evolutioner]

Hi

I am newbie too, so I don't have any knowledge like the seniors here. I can only offer you with my experience.

I wanted to buy the dual lens it 18-55 and 55-300 as you can see, once the 55 is reached and you want to get further, 55-300 will be there.

Also, it is so cheap if u get the dual lens kit, compare to buy seperately.

However, I wanted white, so couldnt get the dual lens kit and I bought it seperately. Budget is limited, so I took 50-200 instead and I am very happy with the 3. Maybe I should get an extension tube

how much was quoted to u when u bought separately?
the combo with 50-200
and also
the combo with 55-300

if not convenient to tell please pm me k?
coz i wanna buy~

 

[cleonbus]

how much was quoted to u when u bought separately?
the combo with 50-200
and also
the combo with 55-300

if not convenient to tell please pm me k?
coz i wanna buy~

Don't expect to be spoonfed and check the pentax price guide.....

 

[evolutioner]

u think i'm so noobie that i expect to be spoonfed?

i know shops usually sell at a discounted price for buyer interested in purchase with purchase..

and since wat i wanted do not come with twin kit lens(coz i want the white or red color), so i cant estimate how much the price will come out as a total..

just in case if u wonder, i've emailed shops, asked on facebook and have not yet gotten a reply in qoute..
and i'm in russia now so calling is exp..

thanks for your concern but no thanks

 

[night86mare]

and i'm in russia now so calling is exp..

thanks for your concern but no thanks

the question i have to ask then, is why aren't you calling back in singapore?

btw, if you use skype, charges are very cheap. :lovegrin::lovegrin:

 

[evolutioner]

i ish dunch have skype acc coz i dont have access to credit card...
my sis is working in sg but she's busy with her work and wedding planning..

i hope to get all the infos down so i can go back and buy.. and get ready to take good pic of her wedding..

thanks nightmare.. lol

 

[cleonbus]

u think i'm so noobie that i expect to be spoonfed?

i know shops usually sell at a discounted price for buyer interested in purchase with purchase..

and since wat i wanted do not come with twin kit lens(coz i want the white or red color), so i cant estimate how much the price will come out as a total..

just in case if u wonder, i've emailed shops, asked on facebook and have not yet gotten a reply in qoute..
and i'm in russia now so calling is exp..

thanks for your concern but no thanks

Please lah...shops won't give you a discount just because you are getting a white/red K-x kit with a additional lens.K-x already so cheap and you still want further discount?:bsmilie:

Its so easy to estimate how much your total will be.$782(K-x kit)+$400-$500(50-200)=$1282 :sticktong

 

[felixcat8888]

Please lah...shops won't give you a discount just because you are getting a white/red K-x kit with a additional lens.K-x already so cheap and you still want further discount?:bsmilie:

Its so easy to estimate how much your total will be.$782(K-x kit)+$400-$500(50-200)=$1282 :sticktong

The thing is he is NOT in SG but in Russia. When he comes back then he can buy so the only thing he can do is to ask for the pricing. Since one of us has bought the combination he wants, there is nothing wrong with sharing the amount the combo cost . . .

 

[WilsonG]

I bought my white K-x with 18-55mm kit lens last weekend at $782. Added 50-200mm lens at $348. Bought some other accessories too... If you are interested, you can check out the price at my thread ==> http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692284&page=2 If you want the DA55-300mm lens, it will be ~$567..

 

[daughn]

thanks guys for the information.

i am in the Philippines and i will be asking a friend to buy me a Pentax K-X in SG. i wanna buy the navy blue dual lens kit. i'll settle for this first. practice the craft... then when i get the hang of it, realize which lens(es) to acquire next.

i'll take your advise on the accessories, too. get at least 2 8GB memory pack, or maybe a 32GB...

about the batteries, i've read from dpreview (or here, i'm not pretty sure) that it MIGHT not be good to use rechargeable Lithium batteries on a K-X because it has a different voltage setting (or something like that) compared to a disposable Lithium battery. How true?

 

[Recoil3d]

? Really ?

I only know the lithium(disposable ones) are the most expensive but they are the best!:thumbsup:

Can last dam long :sweatsm:

 

[felixcat8888]

thanks guys for the information.

i am in the Philippines and i will be asking a friend to buy me a Pentax K-X in SG. i wanna buy the navy blue dual lens kit. i'll settle for this first. practice the craft... then when i get the hang of it, realize which lens(es) to acquire next.

i'll take your advise on the accessories, too. get at least 2 8GB memory pack, or maybe a 32GB...

about the batteries, i've read from dpreview (or here, i'm not pretty sure) that it MIGHT not be good to use rechargeable Lithium batteries on a K-X because it has a different voltage setting (or something like that) compared to a disposable Lithium battery. How true?

Card: Get 2x8GBs instead of 1x32GB
Batteries: Get Sanyo Eneloops
Charger: Maha CS-401

 

[night86mare]

i ish dunch have skype acc coz i dont have access to credit card...
my sis is working in sg but she's busy with her work and wedding planning..

i hope to get all the infos down so i can go back and buy.. and get ready to take good pic of her wedding..

thanks nightmare.. lol

ah,

i don't think they will give much of a discount if you buy the white k-x + telephoto zoom lens.

quite unlikely, the package discount only applies for black k-x.

why don't you just go for black? :sweat: