pentax k-x

[brokinds 0]

has anyone used or know much about the pentax k-x digital camera. it all checks out to me from reviews but wondering if it takes a toung switch or if there are anyother problems it might have as a skydiving camera. anyone know?

[sinjin 0]

take a look at the thread " please take a look need advise"

there is a nugget in there from a poster who bought a non proven skydiving camera against the forum advice and it was a big pain in the arse and he regretted it.

fill out your profile also please

and no i know nothing of the pentax k-x. good luck if you buy it and please post your experience if you do.

dont let life pass you by

[brokinds 0]

thanks, i updated my profile and i looked into it and the Pentex k-x does not have a jack for a tongue switch. if anyone else was wondering. ill just keep with my XSI. thanks

[YISkyDive 0]

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has anyone used or know much about the pentax k-x digital camera. it all checks out to me from reviews but wondering if it takes a toung switch or if there are anyother problems it might have as a skydiving camera. anyone know?

It’s a fine skydiving camera if your comfortable firing stills off of the button. K-x does NOT have a remote shutter release port but you could mount an IR remote on the lens and work around that way.

I flew a Pentax ist DL for 4 years; it shit the bed this past winter when I was shooting some none skydiving related stuff.

The Pentax K-7 is supposed to be an amayzing camera for the price point. Avaliable for 300 more you get a dedicated remote port, better video options and a very competitive camera.

I recommend K-7; K-x only if you’re doing tandems and are ok with firing stills off yourself. I will be flying the K-7 this season. I have so much high end Pentax glass that I couldn’t imagine acquiring a 8, 15, 20 – 105, 55, 100 – 300 lenses from Cannon or Nikon.