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Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-300mm Zoom Lenses, 12.4 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 720p HD Video, Black image
 
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Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-300mm Zoom Lenses, 12.4 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 720p HD Video, Black
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3 stars
(based on 2 reviews)
 
edial problems
By ramVerified Reviewer from CT on 3/7/2011
Picture Quality (e.g. clarity, sharpness, color):
8
Ease of Operation:
3
Shutter Speed/Lag Time:
8
Variety of features (e.g. zoom, image stabilization, low light):
6
Durability/reliability (e.g. damage resistance, battery life and sturdiness):
4
Overall Experience:
2
How likely are you to recommend your digital camera to your friends, family, co-workers, etc.:
Probably will not
Best Uses:
All purpose photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-300mm Zoom Lenses, 12.4 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 720p HD Video, Black:

I bought this twice from a retailer. The edial button has been an issue. It either doesn't work or it skips randomly. Several people had this issue. It looks like a hardware issue that requires circuit board replacement by re-soldering. I would not recommend this one for this single fatal flaw until Pentax comes out with a solution for all through a firmware update - to me it looks like an electrical 'contact' problem. But if it was just the software that was buggy, I think it is still a great camera provided Pentax comes up with an update.

 
Great camera!
By PhotoPentax FanVerified Purchaser from Vancouver, Canada on 1/19/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-300mm Zoom Lenses, 12.4 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 720p HD Video, Black:

I had a month to play with this and am very satisfied. I am really enjoying the camera and photography. The only thing that would make this camera better for me would be weather proofing. But that would be the K-5 I guess. The kit lenses are ok. 18-55 is good and the 55-300 is better. I have also purchased the 35mm f2.4 which is a lot better for indoor/low lighting. Also, a bonus is the backward compatibility with old slr lenses. [...]

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