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Pentax MX-1 Review
By Josh Fate
Review posted 05/15/2013
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| The Pentax MX-1 is a classically designed, fully featured compact digicam. It's 12-Megapixel CMOS and low-light zoom lens capture excellent quality images. It is a great compact alternative to a larger entry-level dSLR. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Pentax/Ricoh unveiled an interesting new retro styled camera for 2013, which they claim will, "appeal to a wide range of photo enthusiasts", thanks to its powerful features and rangefinder charm. Some of the spotlight features include a 12-megapixel, 1/1.7" CMOS image sensor, a fast PENTAX SMC 4x optical zoom lens, f/1.8-2.5 maximum aperture range, and a plethora of exposure options; from Auto Picture to full Manual.
The camera body seems to be built quite well, with brass covers at the top and bottom, metal accents and trim, and a nice textured-rubber surround. The MX-1 also sports a high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen, Dual Shake Reduction system (Sensor-Shift + Digital SR), RAW and JPEG image capture, in camera editing (RAW edit as well), Full HD video recording, Dual-axial digital level, and a pop-up flash unit.
Pentax MX-1 features:
- 1/1.7" 12-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
- PENTAX SMC 4x optical zoom lens covers 28-112mm (35mm equivalent)
- Fast f/1.8-2.5 maximum aperture range
- Intelligent Zoom (digital) extends telephoto end to 218mm
- Super Resolution technology built-in to the image processor
- Built-in, pop-up flash unit
- Remote control sensors for optional accessories
- 10 exposure modes to choose from; including Auto Picture, Program AE, Aperture/Shutter priority, and full Manual
- RAW and JPEG image formats
- JPEG and RAW in-camera image editing options
- Full 1080p (30p) H.264 video recording
- High-speed and Time-lapse movie mode options
- Dual-axial digital level
- 15 digital filters for more creative photographs
- Card slot accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC type memory cards
- Eye-fi wireless LAN SD card compliant
- Li-ion battery pack
The MX-1 sports a suggested retail price of $499.95 USD. You can choose from black on black, or black with silver accents. See our lowest price button at the top right of this page for the most current online pricing.
What's in the box?:
What's in the box?:
- MX-1 Body
- USB Cable I-USB7
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI106(B)
- Battery Charge Cradle D-BC106
- AC Plug Cord
- Strap O-ST130
- PENTAX Lens Cap O-LC130
- Software CD-ROM S-SW130
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