Abstract: Sensor-shift image stabilization will come in handy to help reduce shaky cam in HD video recording which, in addition to 1080p, can also record 720p HD videos at up to 60 frames per second. The K-50 also adds in-camera HDR (High-Dyanamic Range) photograph...
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000...
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i....
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased) menu navigation
Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appear oversaturated and inaccurate at default settings
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....
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000. Image quality in the category is generally very similar...
Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Pentax's cameras are always hard to compare to those from other manufacturers; it opts for more rugged designs and often eschews the trendy features du jour. With the K-50, Pentax neither pushes the limit on pixel count nor jams in as many video capabilit...
The Pentax K-50 is a very minor refresh of 2012's K-30 DSLR camera, additionally offering support for Eye-Fi wireless cards, an extra ISO 51200 setting, more sober styling than the "aggressive" K-30, and the option to uniquely customise the colour to one...
Very good still image quality, EyeFi wireless compatibility, Good continuous shooting speed, Inbody stabilization, Weather sealed
No continuous AF during video capture, Video on the slow side to initiate, Kit lens lacks sharpness at maximum aperture
Coming barely a year after the introduction of their fine K-30 model, Pentax was wise enough to not stray from the formula of specifications and features that made the K-30 so desirable in rolling out the new K-50. By the same token, the new camera raise...
