Pentax ZX-60

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Wolf Camera

Summary:
This was my first camera so I was pretty excited when I got it. When I went to go buy a camera I was expecting to get a Canon Rebel K2 but the seller told me to get this because I was a begginer, so I bought it. When I got home I wasnt really sure what to photograph first. See I am a skateboard photographer but everyone was out of town who I take pictures of, so I went outside and took some outdoor pictures. When I started taking the pictures I fell in love with the landscape option on the camera. When I took the pictures I didnt expect them to be good but when I got them developed they came out pretty good for me being a beginner.

Strengths:
The manual focus on this camera is VERY GOOD!

Weaknesses:
The built in flash is not that good i suggest you go buy eBay Slave Flash. Also go buy a wide angle lens if your a action sports photographer.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
3 votes

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Ritz I think

Summary:
I got this camera for my birthday when I started taking photography class at my school and getting really interested in it. I was using some, strange Minolta manual before I got my new one and all I can say is, I kind of miss the old one. After using my new one for awhile, I can say I do like the older style manuals better. Just the construction of the old style itself will make your pictures look different. I was getting better contrast and better density using the old camera. It may be because the light meter was better, I don't know. It may be that I'm not developing my film now for long enough, I don't know. All I know is that I got better results using the other one. I'm not saying that this is a bad camera, especially for the price. I'm just saying that before you jump the gun because of the price tag, think about the way your pictures are going to look first.

Strengths:
Can be auto/manual. Nice built in pop-up flash. Light body. Auto bracketing is nice.

Weaknesses:
The light meter gives not that much info. Not sure if its the camera, but its not giving solid results.

Customer Service:
Haven't checked

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5,
2 votes

Price Paid:  $150.00 from B&H Photo

Summary:
Excellenet little camera. Very good quality of built (for the price), fast autofocus. I have been using both Canon (EOS) and Pentax (Manual Focus) cameras and I decided to try an entry level Pentax autofocus. The truth is that the Canon EOS at the same level (Rebel 2000, XS etc) are easier to operate and have a few more features but the quality of built is not as good and they are $100 more expensive. As far as lenses are concerned I have never thought that Canon and Nikon are of superior quality to Pentax. The 50mm Pentax is one of the best lenses I have ever used for the price. If you are looking at Canon Rebel, Nikon N65 etc you have to give the ZX-60 a chance. A great little camera.

Strengths:
Built quality, fast autofocus, price!!

Weaknesses:
Not very ergonomic (in manual modes), no info in viewinder.

Similar Products Used:
Canon Rebel, EOS 620, EOS 630,EOS 10, Elan,Nikon N60,N65, N90s,FA and many others.

Customer Service:
Not needed yet. Cannot comment on long term reliability.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Price Paid:  $250.00 from Ritz Camera

Summary:
I bought this camera as my first SLR. I had read alot about the pros and cons of different brands and different models. I had narrowed it down to the Pentax ZX-60, Nikon N65, or Canon Rebel Ti. I decided on the Pentax ZX-60 because it had a manual option which I wanted to learn to use. When i got my first roll of film developed that i had taken with this camera I was very pleased. The pictures came out just as I saw them. THe only con about this camera is that you should buy a flash for it because the on-board flash is tooooo weak fro black and white pictures.

Strengths:
Manual Option Mnay Pentax accesories can be used for it. Easy

Weaknesses:
Flash in Black and White pictures

Similar Products Used:
Minolta Maxxum QTsi

Customer Service:
good