After a year or two, my camera started to give me black pictures randomly. And now, it's impossible to get any picture via the viewfinder, they are all black. The only solution is to take them in LV mode. Pentax refuse to recognize the problem and leave the users on themselves.

The Pentax K-50 is a fully weather-sealed D-SLR camera with an big optical viewfinder and fast burst shooting capability. It's available to order in any of 120 color combinations, but its video functionality is behind the times.

Large pentaprism viewfinder; Weather-sealed design; 5.9fps burst shooting; Customizable controls and noise reduction; In-body shake reduction; Very good high ISO performance; Available in 120 different colors

Fixed rear LCD; No mic input; Slow to focus when recording video

Despite being one of the oldest brands in the photography world, Pentax struggles against the big names of Canon and Nikon to lure in those all important entry level customers.

Weatherproof; 100% field of view viewfinder; 6fps shooting

Fixed screen; Noisy operation; No Wi-Fi

The Pentax K-50 doesn't leave much to be desired. Like its predecessor, the K-30 , it delivers excellent image quality, has a host of innovative and unique features, and has many capabilities and options that are typically reserved for higher-end cameras.

Excellent image quality; In-body shake reduction and dust removal; Competetively priced; User-friendly interface; Very fast live-view autofocus; Loaded with features otherwise uncommon for its class; 100% pentaprism viewfinder; Fully weather-sealed; Durable construction; Handles well; AA...

12-bit RAW files; rather than 14-bit; Viewfinder autofocus speed lags behind the competition; Autofocus poor for sports; Drops out of live view when menu is accessed or mode is changed; Loud autofocus with screwdrive lenses; Somewhat loud shutter; Live view button oddly placed; Relatively-short...

I loved the camera body, the features are amazing and too many to list buy this over other brands and it`s weather proof to boot. con 1 : The focus on the lens did not seem right, i tried to adjust it in the setting but could see no difference, hopefully it was a bad lens and the other will be fine.

This is quite a meaty DSLR kit unit, however for me a little spoilt by its white colour, while this may be being picky – again – it does draw attention to the unit and if you are taking images in a ‘less savoury area' it could mean you are targeted.

This is quite a meaty DSLR kit unit, however for me a little spoilt by its white colour, while this may be being picky – again – it does draw attention to the unit and if you are taking images in a ‘less savoury area' it could mean you are targeted.

A reasonable option for an entry-level dSLR, the Pentax K-50 should satisfy if you need the weather-sealed design. But while acceptable, it and its cheaper sibling the K-500 lag behind the competition in image quality and performance.

The Pentax K-50 has a lot to like, with its tank-like, sturdy design and plethora of settings and controls. But color reproduction and noise levels at high ISOs make images a mixed bag.

Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water; dust; Speedy (albeit text-based) menu navigation

Images are very noisy after ISO 800; Colors appear oversaturated and inaccurate at default settings

I recently bought the Pentax K-50 and I must say this is an absolutely superb camera. you get the Kit along with the DA L 18-55 weather sealed lenses, and you have the option to use Li-ion batteries or standard AA rechargables with an additional battery holder accessory.