First test shots with K-x (3 shots)

[tcom]

Well, I was interested in the K-x since it was announced, not because of the different colours, but as a small little camera to take around when I do not want to take the K-7.

I went to my usual store today and they had a K-x, as I asked if they do have one without the kit lens, I was surprised: yes, they had a K-x body alone. I could not resist any longer.

To my surprise, the K-x is delivered with a Eneloop charger, 4 eneloop batteries as well as 4 AA lithium batteries.

The K-x is small, light and the build quality quite high.

The whole camera is however well below the K-7 regarding user interface and usability. The grip is a bit too small, the rear LCD screen features a 230.000 pixel resolution, only one wheels to change the setting, pretty loud shutter (compared to K-7) and the viewfinder is not as comfortable.

I could not try the camera in low light so far to see what it delivers in high iso. I just took a few shots outside this morning, but no landscape, the visibility was not good enough. I took the photos in RAW (PEF) and converted them with the default settings of Silkypix. As lens, I used the DA*200 (when clicking on the small photo, you go to the full resolution photo).

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f/5.6, 1/500s, 200iso


2
f/5.6, 1/320s, 200iso


3
f/3.5, 1/1600s, 200iso

[mithrandir]

Very nice!

[tcom]

Thanks.

Here are three more (but the links are not the full sized).

These shots were taken with FA31.

4
f/10, 1/100s, 200iso


5
f/5, 1/125s, 200iso


6
f/8, 1/50s, 200iso

[Mike Pearson]

Dominique,

The results are impressive and I had a look at one the other day and it would be a good carry around camera. One of the local stores is pushing it which is unusual for them as nearly their entire stock is Nikon and Canon. I don't think the North American version has the Eneloop batteries, etc.

Mike

[tcom]

Yes, the K-x delivers quite impressive results, at least so far in relative good conditions. For me, this camera is going to be my carry around camera.

I do not know how the camera is being sold in North America. The eneloop charger and batteries was not inside the package but bundled on top of the camera package.

[daacon]

Nice shots Dominique - the K-x looks like a very capable little camera.

[Marko]

Nice shots

Marko

[tcom]

Thank you both for the comments.

From an IQ point of view, the K-x is a fine camera, but the handling is not on the level of the K-7.

[KhoKing]

Great shots! Love the landscape photos!

Surprised that you pick up another camera...thought the K7 is already very small in size!

[tcom]

Thank you Kho.

To be honest, I am surprised as well. I liked in the shop the small size and light weight, even if the difference to the K-7 is not that big, the K-x is nevertheless smaller. I was also intrigued at the good high iso performance the camera was stated to have and decided to give it a try.

[KhoKing]

Hi Dominique,

I checked the swan shots, and the details are simply AMAZING!

[Rupert]

The shot look great on my screen! I'm not in the market for a small camera, but if Iwas, this would go a long way in helping me decide. Love the Swan, but the landscapes were equally impressive.
Regards!

[Craig]

Dominique,

Very nice and super clean images. 

Craig

[tcom]

Thank you all for the comments.

[fevbusch]

Dom, how would the k-x rate as a replacement for the K100D.  Like if my K100D dies, god forbid,
 would the K-x work as well with the 40mm ltd or Sigma 50mm EX macro.  Also, would the viewfinder
 work as well as the K100D.  I would imagine that in a year or two the k-x should be available at a
 pretty reasonable price. 
   Love your swan shots and the landscapes.  Looks like  a pretty nice camera.  Freddy