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Pentax Digital Cameras

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Pentax K-30

Reviewed September 2012
Pentax K-30
*Est. $825
Pros:
  • Weather-sealed, dustproof, coldproof
  • Intuitive controls, helpful shooting modes
  • Great viewfinder shows 100 percent of the scene
  • Faster burst shooting than rival DSLRs
Cons:
  • Slow Live View autofocus
  • Lacks key video-related features
  • 18-55 mm kit lens isn't weather-resistant

Pentax K-7

Reviewed November 2011
Pros:
  • Rugged, weather-resistant body
  • 1024p HD video at 24 fps
  • Good viewfinder
Cons:
  • Midrange image quality for its class
  • Relatively slow frame rate
  • Autofocus struggles in low light

Pentax Optio RS1500

Reviewed November 2011
Budget point-and-shoot offers more than gimmicks
Pros:
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Decent outdoor images
  • Shoots 720p HD video
  • Highly customizable
  • Very easy to use
Cons:
  • No HDMI port
  • Narrow LCD screen
  • No optical zoom in video mode
  • Wide-angle and low-light image flaws
  • Slow autofocus
  • Cheap, plastic feel
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Pentax K-r

Reviewed November 2011
Pentax K-r
*Est. $630
Pentax's budget DSLR faces stiff competition
Pros:
  • Several upgrades over older Pentax K-x
  • Lots of features for the price
  • Very good images, even in low light
  • Solid build
  • Fun colors
Cons:
  • Some exposure issues
  • High def video mode not as good as rivals
  • No HDMI port
  • Fewer lens choices than Canon or Nikon
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Pentax K-5

Reviewed November 2011
Pentax K-5
*Est. $1,200
High-res, high-def DSLR is a good upgrade for Pentax fans
Pros:
  • 1080p HD video at 25 fps
  • Includes mic jack and HDMI port
  • Customizable settings
Cons:
  • Not as good in dim light as full-frame cameras
  • No autofocus while shooting video
  • No one-touch video button
  • Expensive
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