Pentax K-r

Nearly the same AF as the expert Pentax K-7
The color options allow it to differentiate radically
Image quality and pure photo performance expected to be high compared to its price

12.4 MP CMOS APS-C sensor (Aspect Ratio 3:2)
Sensitivity: ISO 200-12800 (exp. 100-25600 ISO)
Shutter speed: 30s – 1/6000s, Flash Sync at 1/180s
Live View mode with options: Contrast Detection AF with face recognition option
Movie/Video capture with Mono-Audio recording (with built-in microphone),
Supported video modes: 1280 x 720 Pixels (16:9 Standard High Definition), 640 x 480, all modes at 25 frames per second
Continuous shooting at 6 fps
Rear LCD screen (fixed): 3″ LCD, 921,000 color dots
Metering System: 16-segment
AF System: SAFOX IX AF System (11-Point, 9 Crossed)
Focusing modes: AF-S, AF-C, AF-auto, MF; Via dedicated focusing mode selector level
Dedicated AF button
Built-in Flash: Auto-Manual pop-up, GN12 @ ISO 100
Shake Reduction: in-body, by sensor displacement
HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode (One composite image from 3 exposure-bracketed images)
IR Remote Control, with front receiver
Lenses: Pentax KAF2 compatible (K-mount, support AF KAF and SDM KAF2/KAF3 lenses)
Viewfinder: Glass pentamirror, with 96% image coverage, 0.85x magnification
Battery: compatible with D-LI109, AA batteries, AA-type rechargeable NiMH and alkaline batteries
Storage Media: SD and SDHC cards
Dimensions: 130.5(W) x 96.5(H) x 72.5(D) mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches)
Weight: 595g, Body Only (with battery and SD card)

In English:
- Imaging Resource: Pentax K-r
- DPreview Pentax K-r: brief hands-on and review
- PhotoAnswers K-r video first look.
- PhotographyBlog: review of the Pentax K-r
- K-r ISO Sample Photos from Ned’s Photo journal
- TechRadar’s Pentax K-r review with full specs, price, sample images, high ISO samples
- Digital SLR: Pentax K-r test
En français :
- Chasseur d’Images : présentation du K-r
- Chasseur d’Images n° 327 octobre 2010
- Réponses Photo n° 223 octobre 2010
En español :
- Quesabesde.com video: Iker Morán analiza las principales características de la nueva Pentax K-r
- DSLRmagazine: Toma de contacto con la Pentax K-r
In Japanese:
Polska:
- Optyczne.pl: pierwsze wrażenia

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