On previous occasions I shared with you what for me were the best options in terms of Nikon and Canon SLR cameras. It was necessary to start with these two brands because, like it or not, they are the 2 giants that compete for most of the market share of SLR cameras. Now, that does not mean that there are other brands that can satisfy our photographic needs and whose cameras have nothing to envy brands like Canon or Nikon.
So today it’s Pentax’s turn. That little unknown to many but that boasts a wide range of SLR cameras. Here is a selection of best pentax dslr cameras.
Pentax Kx: Inexplicably, this camera competes with almost semi-professional models from Nikon (D5000) and Canon (500D) while maintaining an extremely cheap and affordable price. If you want to take your first steps in SLR photography but don’t want to spend a big budget, the Pentax Kx could be a good alternative: its 12.4 megapixels are more than enough for home and hobby use, to spare. It offers extra features like image stabilization, High Definition (HD) video recording, and 11 focus points that will help you focus on any subject with lightning speed. | See price at Fnac.
Pentax KR: Very similar to the Kx, the Pentax Kr offers similar features plus an amplified ISO range that can go up to 25,600. It also highlights its speed when shooting an image, reaching up to 6 fps (photos per second). Its double battery system is striking, so you can use it with its rechargeable battery, and if the battery runs out and you don’t have a charger nearby, you put normal and current AA batteries in it and that’s it. | Check the price of the Pentax Kr at Fnac.
Pentax K-7: Here we are already beginning to move into a slightly more advanced terrain, which makes the price a bit more expensive compared to the two previous cameras but is still very cheap. The Pentax K-7 is comparable to the Nikon D90 and among its features we find a resolution of 14.6 megapixels, HD video recording, LCD screen with LiveView. The camera is resistant to cold and severe weather conditions. It also boasts curious functions (rarely seen in other cameras) such as the HDR photo capture mode inside the camera, electronic level, correction of aberrations and lens distortions, etc. | Verify sale price online at Fnac.
Pentax K-5: This is a recent release from Pentax. A besial all-terrain, equipped with 16.3 megapixels, a huge ISO range (from 80 to 51,200). In burst shooting mode, the K-5 can reach a shooting speed of 7 fps (photos per second), and its video recording is Full HD (1080p) with the possibility of connecting an external stereo microphone. The camera competes directly with the Nikon D7000 but retains a still decent and affordable price. Undoubtedly an option to consider if you are one of the most demanding. | To see price here.
As you can see, Pentax is the typical camera one thinks of when we talk about SLR photography at affordable prices. Those of Pentax have managed, however, to maintain a more than acceptable level of quality in the SLR cameras they manufacture. For example, they offer you 12 or 14 megapixels (enough) at an affordable price, better than other manufacturers that offer you 18 megapixels at a prohibitive price. I invite you to read this article if you want to know more about some of the great myths and hoaxes of digital camera manufacturers.
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