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Pentax K-50 16MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm WR f3.5-5.6 and 50-200mm WR Lenses (Black)

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  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor. A high performance 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor strikes the perfect balance between resolution and image quality. DA L 18-55,50-200WR lenses included
  • ISO Speeds up to 51200. High sensitivity shooting up to 51200 ISO range improves noise performance throughout, even in low lighting.
  • Eye-Fi Card Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless SD cards, the user can send images to a smartphone. Users can enable automatic transmission of images to a smartphone for sharing. Users can even select favorite images and resize before transmission.
  • Innovative In-body Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism. The PENTAX in-body, sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction technology ensures sharp, image stabilized, auto-leveled, and dust-free imaging with any mounted lens.
  • Weather-sealed, Dustproof, Cold proof Design. With 81 weather seals your K-50 ensures use in any weather condition, be it rain or sand. The K-50's rugged, cold proof design is also made for use in freezing, wet, snowy winter conditions (-10C, 14F).
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Forget conformity, and get serious with the PENTAX K-50, a mid-level DSLR with fast, advanced functionality, all wrapped up in bold colors. Featuring specifications of a top level DSLR, enjoy a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, fast continuous shooting at six frames per second, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 51200, 100% field of view, innovative in-body shake reduction, and an advanced auto focus module with four optional focusing screens, not to mention the PENTAX-original weather-sealing. Even with features this generous, the K-50 is also available in 3 brilliant color combinations that are sure to match your personality and style. The K-50's approachable, easy ergonomics is perfect for families and everyday photography, complete with a wide selection of creative tools and filters for limitless personalized expressions. Get ready to stand out from the crowd and wear your colors on your camera. Also enjoy full 1018p HD video capture, and eye-fi card compatibility for fast and easy image sharing. It's your camera, and your colors, with the PENTAX K-50.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, weather resistance, and features of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's an excellent camera, the pictures are great, and the controls are easy to get used to. That said, they appreciate the wide range of options and customization features.

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169 customers mention163 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it's an excellent, weather-proof piece of equipment that takes good photos in good light. The included lens is also really good, and it'll make a good buy for the price.

"...In "green" (Auto Picture) mode, it works well as a point and shoot for those just starting out but, the ease of use with this camera will..." Read more

"...Detail…color…sharpness…they’re all are absolutely wonderful. No disappointments whatsoever...." Read more

"...Included lens: the Kit 18-55 is actually really good!..." Read more

"...Overall, a very good camera with a lot of features for a good price...." Read more

78 customers mention74 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that the 16 MP resolution is plenty, and the pictures are excellent. They are able to take great pictures in manual mode, with great photography features. The live view is nice, and it's easy to get the images off the camera and onto their computer. They're also pleased with the richness of color that they are achieving in their photography.

"...The camera takes exceptional photos and focuses quickly...." Read more

"...Either format produces some wonderful pictures. Many of the in-camera edit features (like HDR) are specifically used in the JPEG mode...." Read more

"...I also the image quality for the price is amazing! I will upload photos soon...." Read more

"...It simply isn't the camera for me. Image quality was good and the lcd display was bright and easy to read...." Read more

66 customers mention61 positive5 negative

Customers find the camera easy to use. They say the controls are very easy to get used to, the set up and operation menu are simple to use, and the user interface is friendly. They also say the manual settings are quick to pick up and adjust. Customers also say it's intuitive and simple for snapshooters.

"...well as a point and shoot for those just starting out but, the ease of use with this camera will have you rocking the aperture priority (Av) mode,..." Read more

"...1. Ease of Use I especially like the fact that there are both a front and back thumb-dials, and both LED live-view screen and a 100%-aspect..." Read more

"...- I have big hands, and this camera feels very comfortable and easy to shoot with.*..." Read more

"...Controls are well-placed and menus are simple and intuitive (unlike those of the Nex which are terrible)...." Read more

37 customers mention35 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weather resistance of the camera. They mention that it has a weather-sealed body and kit lens, making it perfect for outdoor activities. The CMOS sensor camera is weather-proof and holds up fine under light rain and sea spray.

"...Has a weather-sealed body and kit lens, can be coupled with eye-fi for wireless photo transfer to a tablet or smartphone, Nikon and Canon do not..." Read more

"...The weather resistant fittings mean I don’t have to sweat it when taking it out in the rain or snow...." Read more

"...This feature helps a lot with macro work.Weather sealing is another great feature that you can't find on other DSLRs in this price range...." Read more

"...camera is unbeatable at this price point, particularly with its weather resistance and great photography features...." Read more

31 customers mention28 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has a wide range of options, excellent quality, and a great shooting experience. They appreciate the touch of geekiness with the camera's features, which let them control a lot of things. Customers also mention that the camera is extremely versatile and durable. They also appreciate the scene features, as well as standard manual, and creative editing and shooting options.

"...candids at events, etc.. So I needed a camera that is versatile, somewhat compact, has a nice array of features, and is easy to use...." Read more

"...So many useful features and the ergonomics of having the two dial adjusters is typically something reserved for high end cameras...." Read more

"...This camera is also very customizable, coming in more than 30 different color combinations and has programmable buttons...." Read more

"...All specs aside, the focusing is fast and precise, the options are very extensive but lack in some areas compared to other makes, and the end..." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the digital camera. They mention that it is very solidly built, reliable, and has survived some minor drops unaffected.

"...That aside, the camera itself seems well built and sturdy, but it just doesn't feel substantial, take that how you will...." Read more

"...(rugged, reliable, straight-forward to use) are all still kicking in the K-50." Read more

"...The old *ist DSLR had a magnesium alloy chassis. These cameras are durable. My old *ist looks like new and works like new...." Read more

"...The camera feels nothing but incredibly durable, comfortable, responsive and strong with a great classic feel with it's white color." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera. They mention that it is well suited to fast action photography, with a fast AF and quiet DC motor. The controls are conveniently located and easy to use, and the focus is pin sharp with little shutter lag. The performance is great for a beginning camera, but it is not anywhere close to a pro. The colors look good, and autofocus is fast. The high ISO performance, focus speed and accuracy are great. The FPS is solid, and it is very easy to operate and quick.

"...You can quickly adjust your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO while staying in the camera's viewfinder...." Read more

"...AF locks on fast, I've not had it hunting even in low light interior use. Quick-shift focus gives greater composition control...." Read more

"...The response on auto focus is quick - the menus intuitive with bracketing options and dials really comfortable so you don't have to take your eye..." Read more

"...Good Speed, a touch geeky with features which let you control a lot of things and also has user friendly modes in cases where you don't know what..." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the dynamic range of the camera. They mention that it has great image quality, and is easy to use. The user-friendly modes allow you to adjust composition before shooting. Overall, customers are happy with the product's flexibility and recommend it to others.

"...The K50 has other cool features such as photo copyright info, custom user settings to create your own pre-progammed shooting modes, full manual mode..." Read more

"...Most of the buttons are programmable, which allowed me to take my autofocus off of the shutter release and assign it to one of my back buttons...." Read more

"...You can quickly adjust your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO while staying in the camera's viewfinder...." Read more

"...I love the diopter adjustment on the eye piece allows me to shoot without my eyeglasses on and I get full view through the lens and am able to see..." Read more

I couldn't have dreamed of a better beginner's DSLR.
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I couldn't have dreamed of a better beginner's DSLR.
TL;DR: Unless you earn your living taking photos, the incredible value of the K-50 and the Pentax system overall vastly outweighs the disadvantages compared to Canon and Nikon systems.I originally decided to buy a DSLR for honeymoon photos. I had always been happy enough with cell phone photos, but I figured a little extra effort and money were worth it for something as important as a honeymoon.Knowing full well that I wasn't and would likely never be a pro-level photographer, I researched entry level DSLRs and was originally going to go with Nikon until I saw a commenter on an article heckling the author for leaving Pentax out of a list of best entry level DSLRs.After researching Pentax and the K-50 I decided it was the best fit for my needs, and I think it's very likely a fit for yours too.If you're coming from a history of cellphone cameras and point-and-shoots like I did, you'll be floored by the quality and flexibility of the K-50. Even if you're already familiar with DSLR caliber photography, I think you'll find the K-50 holds its own admirably.Where the K-50 really shines is in its value. You won't find in-body image stabilization, weather sealing, dual control dials, or an intervalometer in another camera until you start paying a lot more. In-body image stabilization in particular will have a real impact on your day to day (or rather night to night) photos. Additional lenses you buy will be cheaper too since they won't have to have their own stabilization components. The weather sealing can make a big difference as well. I've shot in heavy rain and gotten the camera covered in rainwater without any trouble whatsoever. If you're uneasy about image quality not holding up to Canon or Nikon, consider that not only will practical quality differences be slight especially from a hobbyist perspective, but having image stabilization and weather sealing will let you get shots you'd otherwise miss. Getting the shot is the most important part of photography!The biggest downside is that Pentax lenses and accessories are less prolific than Canon or Nikon. There's still a ton of great lenses, just not as many. In particular the really high end professional Canon and Nikon lenses generally don't have an equivalent for a Pentax mount. This is why I say that if you don't earn you living taking photos you'll very likely be happy with a Pentax.As a bit of an open source nut, I also love that the native RAW format of the K-50 is Adobe's open DNG standard.Since this is a camera review, I figure rather than continuing to ramble about specifics, I'd simply include some shots that show off the versatility of the K-50.- The first is a straightforward daylight photo of a woman at a renaissance fair.- The second is a six second exposure in early morning light of my cat laying on the bed. Being able to do long exposure and avoid the noise of signal amplification is where a proper camera really breaks away from a cellphone camera.- The third is a shot of the dragon at Harry Potter World breating fire. I was only able to get this shot by shooting in burst mode and holding down the shutter when I expected the fire to start. The K-50 will pull 5 frames per second which was perfect for this.- The fourth is a high sensitivity (ISO 1600) evening light photo of a lizard. This mostly shows off the bokeh of the kit 18-55 zoom lens, which is just ok. I didn't apply any noise reduction, so if you zoom in you can get an idea of the noise characteristics of the sensor.- The fifth is a handheld night photo of a carousel. This is where the K-50's in-body image stabilization really shines. Being able to shoot handheld at night with only ISO 1600 sensitivity is only possible because of it. Otherwise it would have to be a lot noisier to keep the exposure time low enough to avoid camera shake.- The sixth is a 15 second exposure of my wife's desk lit only by her spooky Halloween sting lights.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016
I've always cheered for the underdog and in this case, the underdog brings a lot to the table. This advanced pro-sumer dSLR is masquerading as an entry level shooter and should not be dismissed or overlooked.

I've shot on the other major ecosystems (Canon, Nikon) and Pentax is by far the one I have most fun with. The camera is lightweight, grips so excellent in the hand that I do not use the camera strap. Has a weather-sealed body and kit lens, can be coupled with eye-fi for wireless photo transfer to a tablet or smartphone, Nikon and Canon do not have weather sealing at this price level.

In "green" (Auto Picture) mode, it works well as a point and shoot for those just starting out but, the ease of use with this camera will have you rocking the aperture priority (Av) mode, shutter priority (Tv) mode, aperture/shutter (TAv) mode, sensitivity (Sv) mode and full manual (M) mode before you can say "Nikon". Dual jog wheel control allows quick changes to shutter speed and aperture. Exposure compensation +/- is at your fingertip right next to the shutter button. The camera takes exceptional photos and focuses quickly.

In the "green" mode, the camera will pick the correct scene for what is being shot but, if you don't like what it picks, you can choose a different scene from the display panel by hitting the "info" button twice and then using the cursor to choose the scene you want. The camera will manage it all for you if that is your desire but, the real magic will happen when you un-tether yourself from the auto mode.

The K50 has other cool features such as photo copyright info, custom user settings to create your own pre-progammed shooting modes, full manual mode and one other setting the other guys don't have is the aperture and shutter (TAv) mode together. I really like this mode because it allows me to control the amount of light coming into the sensor and the depth of field while letting the camera manage the iso and the exposure. If I don't like the cameras exposure setting, I can simply adjust it on the fly while shooting. Live View focus peaking, etc.

I've come up through the ranks with one Pentax or another along the way. I bridged from a Sony mega-zoom to the Pentax K-100d and then moved onto the Pentax K20d. They all performed well and will withstand the daily grind of shooting for a living.

The biggest drawback to me and it has been this way with all the entire Pentax line is the 1/180th limitation when using a manual flash. Most other brands will go as high as 1/250th and higher if you know how to cheat (like with the old Nikon D40). It's the one thing I have never liked about Pentax cameras but, it is not a showstopper. Making other in camera adjustments will make this limitation a non-issue with a little practice.

For under $400 with the standard kit lens, you can't go wrong and adding other lenses is not expensive as the others. You can get a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens for $90. There is a lot of great K-mount glass out there on the cheap. If you are looking to get into the dSLR game, this is your ticket in. You'll be totally happy with this camera.
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