Pentax K-x: Hands-on and high ISO comparison at DC Watch

Japanese website DC-Watch has published their hands-on report (CORRECTED LINK) with the Pentax K-x. Their article includes intra-camera high-ISO comparisons going from 800 to 12800. They have two sets, one with NR = OFF, and another set to Low. The subject chosen is a blue XMas tree. Full-size (JPEG) of all their samples is available simply by clicking on each picture.

We have also just refreshed the K-x stock status matrix and here are the best prices as of the time of writing:

+ body-only: $600 with free Sling bag at NewEgg
+ kit w/18-55 (black): $600 with bonus 4gb SDHC at Abe's of Maine, $600 at B&H Photo
+ two-lens kit (18-55/55-200) (black): $710 with bonus 4gb SDHC at Abe's of Maine
+ two-lens kit (18-55/55-300) (black): $750 at B&H Photo
+ kit w/18-55 (white): $609 by 3rd parties on Amazon