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2013-10-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid performer with some caveats

I bought this camera as a replacement for a K100D, and have been mostly pleased with it. 6fps is great when trying to capture moving subjects, and the autofocus speed is much improved over the K100D. The AF accuracy is another issue, and the reason for the lower rating. I find that if I want focus to be accurate, and to my standards, manual focusing is the way.

Meep70

2012-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Great camera for the money, easy to use.

GENE H.

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Pentax K-R Specifications

  • Resolution

    12.4MP effective resolution

  • Sensor

    23.6 x 15.8mm CMOS

  • Bit Depth

    Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

  • File Formats

    Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG)

  • File Size

    Still: 12M (4288 x 2848), 10M (3936 x 2624), 6M (3072 x 2048), 2M (1728 x 1152)
    Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280 x 720p / 25 (16:9), 640 x 480p / 25 (4:3)

  • Creative Color Modes

    Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation. Green simplified mode available

  • Movie Modes

    Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome

  • Image Stabilization

    Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)

  • Lens Mount

    PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screw mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes

  • Focus Type

    TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX IX)

  • Sensitivity

    Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600 Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600

  • Shutter Speeds

    1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available

  • Metering

    TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering

  • Exposure Modes

    Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot
    Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
    Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)
    Exposure lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
    Exposure bracketing, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)

  • White Balance

    Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes

  • Burst Capability

    6.0 fps

  • Self Timer

    Yes-2 seconds, 12 seconds

  • Remote Control

    Yes

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes

  • External Flash Connection

    Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180s

  • Dedicated Flash System

    PENTAX dedicated flash

  • Built-in Memory

    No

  • Memory Card Type

    SD, SDHC memory cards

  • Recording Formats

    AVI

  • Video Recording

    Yes

  • Video Resolution

    1280 x 720p (16:9), 640 x 480p (4:3)

  • Audio Recording

    With video

  • Viewfinder Type

    Pentamirror Coverage (field of view): Approx 96% Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)

  • Viewfinder Coverage

    App 96%

  • Display

    3.0" TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness

  • Live View

    Yes

  • Connectivity

    USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out Video out: NTSC, PAL

  • System & Software Requirements

    Windows: XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 port
    Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port

  • Operating/Storage Temperature

    32-104 deg 'F (0-40 deg C)

  • Battery Type

    Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109, AA Battery Holder D-BH109 (optional) for 4X AA batteries

  • Dimensions

    4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7in / 12.4 x 9.65 x 6.85 cm

  • Weight

    19.2 oz / 544 g

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About Pentax K-R 12.4 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body Black

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Great Camera

By GENE H.

Great camera for the money, easy to use.

The Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera Body is that lightweight, mid-range 12.4MP digital SLR camera that also shoots dazzling 720p HD video that you've been looking for. It's got a few other things going for it, too-like a high resolution 3" LCD display with 930,000 dots, up to 6 frames per second shooting speed, super-accurate 11-point autofocus system, sensitivity up to 25,600 ISO so you never miss a photo due to low light, shutter speeds up to 1/6000 second to freeze the action and dual power options, either rechargeable Li-ion or easy-to-find AA batteries.

That's not all: the K-r has an efficient dust removal mechanism that automatically shakes dust off the CMOS sensor, a custom image function for applying one of nine creative modes (such as Bleach Bypass, a dramatic effect used in movies) to any particular image you wish, a digital filter function with a choice of 18 filters to process images without a computer (including Starburst, Sketch, High Contrast, Fisheye, Toy Camera, Posterization, Retro, etc.), an upgraded HDR (High Dynamic Range) function to create a superb image in difficult lighting situations (by combining 3 different exposures of the same scene) even without using a tripod and 3 different cross processing options to create dramatically different colors. It even has a high-speed infrared data transmission system-the first in a Pentax camera.

Pentax K-R 12.4 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body Black Features

  • High quality 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor captures detailed images with high color accuracy and low noise
  • Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution for responsive Live View and detailed image/video review
  • Compact and lightweight body is exceptionally comfortable to use and highly portable
  • Powerful automatic shooting modes, such as Auto Picture mode and various scene modes, take the guesswork out of taking great pictures
  • Fast 6 FPS frame rate captures quick action in dynamic environments
  • Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system includes a dedicated AF assist lamp
  • High sensitivity 100-25600 ISO range features improved noise performance for high quality image capture even in extremely challenging lighting
  • Li-Ion battery compatibility can also be adapted to use AA batteries providing the ultimate flexibility for both field use and travel
  • Capture widescreen HD video with sound at 720p and 25 FPS, using any PENTAX lens
  • A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed freezes fast action without subject movement blur
  • A viewfinder focus point indicator confirms the area of focus in an image
  • Improved in-camera HDR image capture features a Night Scene HDR mode, more blending options and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod
  • A wide range of in-camera image processing and special effects filters encourages the photographer's artistic expression
  • Infrared data transfer (IrSimple) includes file transfer and a unique camera-to-camera image comparison mode
  • SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)