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Despite being one of the oldest brands in the photography world, Pentax struggles against the big names of Canon and Nikon to lure in those all important entry level customers.Although cameras at this end of the market are much cheaper than the pro gear t...
Weatherproof, 100% field of view viewfinder, 6fps shooting...
Fixed screen, Noisy operation, No Wi, Fi...
As the biggest selling point of the camera is its weather-proofing credentials, to get the most from the K-50, you'd be better off investing in the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 WR (weather resistant) lens to make the whole package more durable. That lens also give...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2015-04-03 10:45:02
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Despite being one of the oldest brands in the photography world, Pentax struggles against the big names of Canon and Nikon to lure in those all important entry level customers.Although cameras at this end of the market are much cheaper than the pro gear t...
Weatherproof, 100% field of view viewfinder, 6fps shooting...
Fixed screen, Noisy operation, No WiFi...
As the biggest selling point of the camera is its weather-proofing credentials, to get the most from the K-50, you'd be better off investing in the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 WR (weather resistant) lens to make the whole package more durable. That lens also give...
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This is quite a meaty DSLR kit unit, however for me a little spoilt by its white colour, while this may be being picky – again – it does draw attention to the unit and if you are taking images in a ‘less savoury area’ it could mean you are targeted...
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VIVID COLOURSThe new Pentax K-50 is essentially the same camera as the K-30 but with a more conventional appearance. The viewfinder hump is more rounded and various other edges have been smoothed off. There's still room for some quirkiness, though, with a...
Outstanding controls and a big viewfinder make this SLR a joy to use...
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T3.com
Updated: 2015-04-03 10:45:43
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Pentax has long been in the shadow of Canon and Nikon in terms of the patronage of enthusiasts and pros, and cannot compete with Sony and Panasonic's marketing power. But still it keeps churning out DSLRs that, despite the lack of press or TV ads, are rea...
Weather resistant build, Internal shake resistance, Can run on AA batteries...
Chunky body, Fixed LCD, Noisy lens...
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photoreview.com.au Updated: 2015-04-03 10:45:45
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Although the range of Pentax-branded lenses is smaller than the offerings from Canon and Nikon, it covers the main photographic genres very well and includes fast primes, short and long zooms, super-telephotos and macro lenses, along with some innovative...
Performance-wise, the K-50 merits an Editor's Choice rating because it delivers clean files with high resolution at an affordable price. The weatherproof body of the camera and kit lens represent excellent value for the relatively modest $899 price tag.Al...
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There was a time when Pentax SLRs were proudly worn round their owners’ necks. Now-legendary models, such as the Pentax K1000, Spotmatic and ME Super, were the cameras of choice for enthusiast photographers, which made the Pentax brand one of the biggest...
Once again, Pentax has created a camera that enthusiast photographers will enjoy using. Its bodymay be polycarbonate, but dont let that fool you. The camera is strong and the weather-sealing gives you confidence that the camera can be used in rugged, wet...
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Since the early days of digital, Pentax DSLRs have had a reputation for providing great value. The company has always made a point of equipping its consumer-oriented cameras with features the bigger manufacturers reserve for their flagships, at prices a c...
If you're prone to pessimism, it's tempting to view the K-50 as a disappointingly stagnant release—really little more than a warmed-over, rounded-off, multi-hued K-30. Where's the innovation, Pentax? How many times can you release a slight variation on th...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2015-04-03 10:45:59
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With spring now upon us, Pentax has updated its camera range in time for the long, hot summer with not one, not two, but three new models. The first new...
Allweather finish, 100% pentaprism optical viewfinder, Loads of customisable features and settings, Very good picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Builtin stabilisation system, Can run on an Lion camera battery or four AAs, RAW and/or JPG photos can be deleted...
Slow to start up and slow to focus in low light, No swivel or tilt screen, no touchscreen controls, No WiFi, Grip could be better, Kit lens (DA 1855 WR) isn't great, Video mode is nothing more than bogstandard, Mono microphone, no audio line in for an ext...
While the 100% viewfinder and top-quality weatherproof finish are definitely plus points for the Pentax K-50, that doesn't necessarily make this SLR a top choice. The main problem here is that the older K-30 offers the same basics as this newer model. Pen...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2015-04-03 10:45:59
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The Pentax K-50 ($699.95 direct, body only) is a solid midrange D-SLR camera, which happens to be available in any of 120 color combinations. Despite the fact that it can be had in a lilac and pink color scheme, it’s a serious photographic tool. Cosmetics...
The Pentax K-50 is a fully weather-sealed D-SLR camera with an big optical viewfinder and fast burst shooting capability. It's available to order in any of 120 color combinations, but its video functionality is behind the times...
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Pentax DSLR offers semi pro features including weatherproofing for an entry level price You don’t see a Pentax DSLR for ages and then two arrive at once; the K-50, which we’re reviewing here as a mid to entry level option, alongside the £100 cheaper K-...
Camera body and supplied lens are both weatherproofed against the elements, whilst internal sensor shift shake reduction mechanism means that specially image stabilised lenses are not required, very swift to power up and auto focus...
Body design reflects price in being chunky with big buttons and relatively frill free, LCD is fixed rather than angle adjustable, noisy mechanics of zoom lens if used in automatic mode...
The Pentax K-50 is so nearly a great camera, but a slightly bland design and lack of adjustable LCD when used as viewfinder let it down. There are more svelte alternatives with that feature and others that match it in this price range. However if you plan...
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idgnews.in Updated: 2016-12-22 22:32:33
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The K-50 is practically a twin of the similarly priced (lower MSRP, same ballpark street price) K-500 . The two look identical and share most specs, but the K-50 is the better choice of the two by far. The K-500 lacks weather sealing and only uses AA batt...
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pcworld.in Updated: 2016-12-22 22:32:33
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A year since its release, Ricoh Imaging's Pentax K-50 still touts something that no other consumer grade entry-level SLR camera offers: weather sealing. While it's not enough protection to save you if you dunk the camera in a pool, this sealing should giv...
The Pentax K-50 is chock-full of features, and those features--many of them, including in-camera vibration reduction and weather sealing, unique at this price--increase its allure. But its mixed image quality constrains its appeal...
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