Pentax K-x offers entry-level DSLR, high-end features including HD video for $650

Japanese camera company Pentax Corporation has brought a new Pentax K-x Digital SLR camera that is extremely compact and light weighted. It is the first DSLR camera that has video capturing functions comparing to the same product of other camera makers and has low price.

Pentax K-x DSLR camera is coming to the market with four different colors. By targeting the women users Pentax has brought white color. It has 12.4 mega pixels cmos sensor with face recognition mood with shake deduction technology. Its another version K20D has 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor.

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The cam will sell for $649.95 for the body and a DA L 18-55mm lens and the kit is aimed at first time DSLR buyers. The cam has a 12.4MP CMOS sensor and sensor-shift shake reduction. The rear LCD is a 2.7-inch unit with Live View and Face Detection. Pentax also crammed in HD video recording capability at 720p and 24 frames per second with any lens. The cam gets its power from plain old AA lithium batteries, which is a bonus in some minds.

Picture source: Pentaximaging

The news addition of the camera is video recording mood. It has ability to capture high-definition video of 1280x720 resolutions with cinematic frame rate.

Previously I mentioned that it is a compact and light weighted camera that may be the more preferable for the travelers and the users can take images with one hand. As it has auto picture and scene modes so it could take perfect images and that will be perfect for the new photographers learn DSLR photography.

I have impress to see that the camera will run with an easy-to-find AA lithium batteries and that will help anyone to take 1900 shots in a single charge. When you will buy the product the retailer will provide you the following equipments:

• Software CD-ROM S-SW99
• USB Cable I-USB7
• Strap O-ST53
• Hotshoe Cover FK
• Eyecup FQ
• Body Mount Cover
• AA Lithium Batteries

Some information of Pentax K-x digital SLR camera:

Resolution: 12.4 mega pixels

LCD display size: 2.7-inch

Sensor dimension: 23.6mm x 15.8mm

ISO: ISO 100/200 - ISO 6400/12,800

Continuous shooting: 4.7 fps

Image formats: 5RAW/17 JPEG

Auto focus: 11-pt AF

Video: 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS

Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec; bulb

Battery life: 1900 shots with lithium batteries

Color: White, Black, Navy Blue and Red

If you like to get more information then you can visit Pentax official website pentaximaging.com

Nikon D90 D-SLR Camera review, with HD Video

Camera giant Company Nikon is going to launch D90 DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) Camera on September 2008. They are claiming that it is the SLR camera that can be used for high quality video with AVI mood. They are not only focusing on video but also to still image. It is totally different form others DSLR camera even it can take a good quality image than a Camcorder in different mood.

But the feature Nikon is touting with this latest camera is the addition of D-Movie mode, which lets users create HD movie clips with sound from the D90. The camera can film 1,280-by-720-pixel movies at 24 frames per second in motion JPEG format. The video mode only allows manual focus. Users can capture video using any D90-compatible lens. The D90 also shoots video at 320-by-216 and 640-by-424 resolutions.

The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D90 D-SLR Camera will full-fill all expectations of the journalists or who uses camera for their creative works. Nikon D90 in a live view mode on 3-inch LCD display. You can use this camera as a fish-eyes mode, Super macro to shoot the artistic images. The price will be $1000 to $13000.

Specification of Nikon D90 digital SLR Camera
Effective pixels		12.3 million
Image sensor		CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX format
Image size (pixels)		4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity		ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media		SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor		3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering		3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes		Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface		Hi-Speed USB
Power sources		One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight		Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

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