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bdl205 (18880)- Feedback left by buyer.
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GREAT BUYER. THANK YOU. A++++++
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Good buyer! Highly recommended!! +++++
Reviews (112)
Mar 03, 2011
Can NOT Go Wrong with this Camera!
This camera is simply amazing!
Pros:
·IS/OS/VR/SR in body
·Build quality
·1.5x/1.6x crop sensor class leading high ISO low light imaging
·Great dynamic range
·Excellent array of programmable features
·Excellent in camera tools
·Price
·Excellent details and colors
·Quick and responsive
·Excellent 11 point AF system
·Up to 12,800 ISO range, usable at max ISO too!
·Great battery life with NiMh and simply amazing on Lithiums!
·LCD color calibration ability for accuracy
·As with all Pentax dSLRs, this body is no different with its very in depth white balance controls
·Distortion and CA correction built in for Pentax DA and DFA lenses
·RAW conversion in camera
·In camera HDR ability up to 3 images
·Very fast shooting with a 4.7fps capability
Cons:
·Lack of HDMI connector
·Lack of visible AF points in VF
·Can clip highlights in certain scenarios
·Auto white balance under certain artificial light sources is unreliable
This body is about the best bang for the buck dSLR currently on the market. Placed in the total entry level for price point but offering most features of the middle line like the Canon 50/60D and Nikon D90 bodies, but build is not quite as good as those. You really can not go wrong with this camera, especially if you shoot a lot of low light and higher ISO shots and action shots.
Mar 03, 2011
Amazing Lens!
5 of 5 found this helpful This lens is built like a tank! Sharpness and contrast are superb! Color reproduction is excellent. CA/PF is very minimal for an UWA lens. AF locks on nicely and accurately. AF speed is a little slower due to not being an HSM/USM type focusing motor, but not slow by any means. Excellent for landscapes!
Apr 19, 2007
Best Buy
9 of 9 found this helpful This is an excellent bang for the buck camera. Of course the LZ3 took its place now, which is also an excellent camera. Unless you need or desire full manual controls and you don't have much to spend, then this camera is the one for you. Superb image quality, super accurate color reproductions, excellent macro mode, top of the line lens/glass, image stabilization, 6x zoom, compact, and I could go on. If you find you have any noise problems set the image type to "Natural" in the menu, this will remove a majority of it.