Pentax K-r


K-r
at a glance
4288x2848



3.0" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC

D-LI109

Pentax K-r review summary


camera date	Sep 10
pixels / class	12.9M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		11 reviews
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Pentax K-r specifications

lens / zoom	Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	multi-segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 8 presets, manual, color temperature
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/6000s, B
exposure	+/- 3EV in 1/2EV or 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	pop up - 5 modes, hot-shoe / GN 16 (m, ISO 200)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	200 - 12800 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 Evsteps (extendable 100, 25600)
image size	4288x2848, 3936x2624, 3072x2048, 1728x1152
image format	raw (PEF, DNG), jpeg (exif2.21)
image compr.	good, better, best
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 12s
video options	avi, with sound -1280x720, 640x416 (25fps)
audio options	mono
connectivity	usb 2.0 (high speed) video (NTSC/PAL)
storage	SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	sensor 23.4mm x 15.6mm lens factor 1.5 dust reduction live view sensor shift image stabilization histogram display PictBridge compatible


Pentax K-r links








Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
08Jul11	Pentax K-r dSLR review at DigitalCameraInfo
08Jul11	Pentax K-r dSLR review at Imaging-resource
18Apr11	Pentax K-r dSLR review at DCResource
12Mar11	Pentax K-r full review at dpreview
07Mar11	Pentax K-r dSLR review at TrustedReviews
04Mar11	Pentax K-r dSLR review at Steves-digicams
31Dec10	Pentax K-r dSLR review at digitalkamera (de)
28Dec10	Pentax K-r dSLR review at PhotoReview
10Nov10	Pentax K-r dSLR review at PhotoRadar
01Nov10	Pentax K-r dSLR review at PhotographyBLOG

Introductions, previews and other reviews
01Dec10	Pentax K-r first look at DigitalCameraReview

News, guides, hints & tips
09Jan11	Pentax 645D, K-r and K-5 firmware update
09Sep10	Pentax K-r press summary

Forum discussions
	Pentax UK User Forum
	steves-digicams.com Pentax Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Pentax K-r announcement clippings

The K-r incorporates a new generation CMOS image sensor with 12 megapixels and the high-performance PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high-speed data processing equal to that of upper-level PENTAX digital SLR models for high-quality images.
The camera also offers a wide sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that may be expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 via a custom function.

The camera features the PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by up to approximately four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to almost all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those designed for film-format cameras. The K-r produces sharp, blur-free images even under demanding conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, and shooting sunsets.