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Reviewed:
Mar 2011
User reviews
(7)
2.97
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The K-r is Pentax's latest mid-level DSLR. Initially sitting above the K-x in the range it offers more angular, K-7-esque styling. It offers 6 fps continuous shooting and HD movie recording and regains AF-point illumination in the viewfinder. It also features a high-res 920k dot (VGA) LCD display and the ability to shoot at up to ISO 25600. Unusually for a Pentax at this level it uses an rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack but can be used with AAs via an optional adapter.
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| Announced: | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Price range: | $662 - $750 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.4 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 12.9 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Prime II | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200 to 12800 in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps (100 to 25600 extended) | ? |
| White balance presets | 10 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Good, Better, Best | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD monitor | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 12 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (6 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | ±1.5 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC | ? |
| Storage included | No | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional IR) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion D-LI109 rechargeable battery & charger or optional AA with adapter | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 470 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68 mm (4.92 x 3.82 x 2.68") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | ? |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | O-GPS1 | |
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