Help me decide!

[ukcatfan]

I am relatively certain that I am going to be ordering the Pentax K-x very soon. What I cannot decide on it the color! With four colors available, I simply cannot just go with ordinary black The options are: black, white, red, and navy (the included kit lens matches, but probably won't be used much).

The black and white are normal production runs. The red and navy are limited release (bonus points). I doubt I will ever worry about resale value, so that is not an important consideration to me. My first instinct was to go with the white, but I think it will be like a white car and constantly show dirt, which would drive me crazy. So, I think I am down to red or navy. From the shots I have seen, the red is a matte finish and the navy is glossy. I am afraid the glossy could show wear more in the long run and would show fingerprints. Not to mention that red is the Pentax color... So, through my reasoning, I think I should go with the red

I would like to know what you all have to say about it. Is the red too flashy? Has anyone out there seen them in person and can give an opinion based on what they saw? Anything else???

 

[VVFF]

I am relatively certain that I am going to be ordering the Pentax K-x very soon. What I cannot decide on it the color! With four colors available, I simply cannot just go with ordinary black The options are: black, white, red, and navy (the included kit lens matches, but probably won't be used much).

The black and white are normal production runs. The red and navy are limited release (bonus points). I doubt I will ever worry about resale value, so that is not an important consideration to me. My first instinct was to go with the white, but I think it will be like a white car and constantly show dirt, which would drive me crazy. So, I think I am down to red or navy. From the shots I have seen, the red is a matte finish and the navy is glossy. I am afraid the glossy could show wear more in the long run and would show fingerprints. Not to mention that red is the Pentax color... So, through my reasoning, I think I should go with the red

I would like to know what you all have to say about it. Is the red too flashy? Has anyone out there seen them in person and can give an opinion based on what they saw? Anything else???

Never cared for "Pentax Red". I'd go navy myself if I was going to pick between them.

 

[MICKEY88]

can't you do custom colors if you order from the japanese web site,
like red yellow and black for Mickey..

 

[annnewjerz]

If it's between red and navy I'd go with red---navy is so close to black it'll probably be just as boring in the long run.

 

[jann1033]

red. the glossy navy would probably show up more smudges/fingerprints( like my chrome phone which drives me nuts) plus if you are going for "color" you might as well get "COLOR" and the others are more basic. also imo the black lenses would look better with it. like mickey said add a yellow strap and.....

 

[ssanders79]

my vote is for red, but the green looks cool too.
Here is the link to Pentax's Japaneese site.
site link

 

[ukcatfan]

There is a place where you can import them, but at around $900, it is not exactly worth it. I would like the Mickey mouse colors, but they also offer a UK blue!

(On that side note, GO CATS!!! Good luck against UNC today!!! )

After sleeping on it, I think I am going with red. Now I just have to wait for the money to clear to my Disney card so I can get my points!

 

[Pugrpooh]

Red trumps blue every time.

 

[ukcatfan]

Red trumps blue every time.

We'll see here in about a month!!! At least Coach Cal and Ricky P are friends, so it should not get too ugly.

I am the most nervous about today's game b/c the team is soooo young and just starting to really click on defense.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Practically Red could remain cooler in your hot FL sun.

Emotionally Red makes me smile!

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

If you're going with color then go with color ... Red. I wish Pentax would bring out the colors in their other DSLR's (I would love a K-7 in red).

 

[Pugrpooh]

We'll see here in about a month!!! At least Coach Cal and Ricky P are friends, so it should not get too ugly.

I am the most nervous about today's game b/c the team is soooo young and just starting to really click on defense.

45-30 right now. I'm not watching though so I don't know if UK is playing particularly well or UNC is playing particularly bad.

 

[ukcatfan]

45-30 right now. I'm not watching though so I don't know if UK is playing particularly well or UNC is playing particularly bad.

We played a great 1st half, a bad 2nd half, but still won!!!! John Wall was out for about five minutes with cramps and didn't play as well the rest of the game.

 

[Pugrpooh]

We played a great 1st half, a bad 2nd half, but still won!!!! John Wall was out for about five minutes with cramps and didn't play as well the rest of the game.

Congrats on the win! It looked like Wall pulled off a couple of key free throws though at the end. They probably wouldn't have pulled it off without him, even if he wasn't feeling up to par.

 

[Groucho]

I would probably consider a "Stormtrooper White" one and throw an Imperial decal on the side.

I wish it was cheaper to import them. I actually really like the lime green one. My wife wants a purple one. Oh well, it'll be a little (long) while before we're ready to buy one, since she rarely gets around to using her K100D.

The US blue one doesn't do anything for me. The red is pretty outlandish, and will probably look nice with regular lenses on it since red and black usually look nice together. You could also get away with a little Mickey sticker on it. I wouldn't put a sticker on a normal black DSLR but a cartoon-colored one like that is just asking for it! (As long as you don't "bling" it with little diamonds or anything!)

Good luck - if the K-x is anything speed-wise like the K-7 (and I think it is), it will be a massssssssive upgrade from your K100D!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Sure you don't want the white? bing cashback of 20% with Walmart and they have both the white and the black.

 

[ukcatfan]

Sure you don't want the white? bing cashback of 20% with Walmart and they have both the white and the black.

I just ordered from Adorama for $549.88 with free shipping It is even $30 cheaper than the body alone!!!

It looks like the Walmart deal dropped to 15%, so at the original $649 price, I still saved a few bucks and do not have to wait for any cash back.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Nice deal! Congrats on the new camera!!

 

[Todd_H]

Congrats! The red K-X looks pretty sweet (both color and functionality) and I know you'll put it to good use .

Talking about the Wildcats on Saturday... wow... John Wall has explosive speed! That kid may be a one and done-er, but you guys are going to have fun watching him play this year.

 

[RBennett]

Congrats on the upgrade bud!! I think I'm just as excited for you as you are (maybe not QUITE as excited as you are, but awfully excited!) As another Pentaxian, I'm looking at doing the same thing in a year or so. I REALLY like the K-x, especially since it has the largest sensor in the Pentax line and the slight increase in megapixels will allow for larger prints around the office/house. I'm excited to see your pictures with it! For Pentax to consider this a new "entry level" DSLR it sure gives the upper ones a run for the $$!!