PENTAX Imaging Company is redefining the entry level digital SLR cameras by introducing its K-x dSLR. Despite of the fact that Pentax K-x dSLR is priced like an entry-level product, it comes in numerous colors and offers advanced features that simply does not come its price range. The company continues to have its tradition of manufacturing and offering advanced features in normally priced dSLRs. Its good example is one Pentax K-x model that comes in $650 with video recording feature and 18-55mm lens. The K-x dSLR is quick, provides great noise reduction profiles and good quality in its class. Pentax K-x dSLR of 18-55mm with 50-200mm lens costs $745.95 and its other model of 18-55mm with 55-300mm lens costs $849.95. Overall, most of the shooters will like flexible budget-friendly Pentax K-x dSLRs. Like its predecessor, Pentax K-x dSLR runs on four AA batteries that make it a bit heavy. We prefer to have digital cameras and especially dSLRs to use  [...]

Pentax X70 is one of those cameras which try to bridge the gap between the digital SLRs and mega zoom camera. It doesn’t have interchangeable lens like a dSLR but it does have a lot of features which might remind you of a dSLR device. However, the photo quality of the camera declines when you go beyond ISO 200 and the camera is slow performer. The camera has 24x optical zoom for the 26mm-equivalent wide-angle lens and there are a lot of shooting options which make the device fun and flexible. The camera has features of both megazoom and dSLR however we feel it belongs more to the megazoom family. There is a 2.7 inch LCD on the back below the electronic viewfinder. There is button for toggling between the two modes. The button and the controls of the device are labeled clearly and are big which makes them easy to use. We were also delighted to find that the menu system was user-friendly, sometimes it gets intimidating with overwhelming options. The  [...]