The compact, lightweight Pentax K r put in at home make use of with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that make guesswork because of shooting stunning images while still offering a top amount of manual and priority control. The K r supplies a different new and improved features including an easy framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, a greater 12.4 megapixel low noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that move it a measure above an entry level DSLR camera.

Key options the Pentax K r which can be new or are improved upon out of your hottest admission to mid level Pentax DSLR models include:

• Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution
• Faster high speed broadband 6 FPS framerate that captures 25 images in an sequence
• A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed
• Viewfinder focus point indicator
• Improved in camera HDR image capture including per night Scene HDR mode
• High sensitivity 100 25600 ISO range with improved noise performance from the new 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Versatile dual power source design, which offers selecting the rechargeable lithium ion battery or four AA size electric batteries (using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109)
• Infrared data transfer useage appropriate for the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system for wireless data to your web or other IrSimple compatible devices (includes a match game between two Pentax K r's).

Other important features of the newest K r models include: widescreen 720p HD video at 25 FPS; Pentax original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur free images that is with every Pentax lens ever made; Dust Removal mechanism, to shake pull out the CMOS image sensor; Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp; and lot of in camera image processing and special effects filters.

With an incredibly portable, compact and light weight body within a range of colors, the K r holds appeal for busy parents, family memory keepers, travelers and anyone who reflects personal style in all of the their pursuits including their journey into photography or videography as a general skill or hobby.

Pentax K r Highlights

High quality, true to life image reproduction
The K r incorporates a different generation CMOS image sensor with 12 megapixels as well as the high performance PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high speed data processing soon add up to that regarding upper level Pentax digital SLR models for high quality images. The digital camera boasts a sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that is certainly expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 through the custom function.

Compact, lightweight body
Even with the 23.6mm x 15.8mm image sensor, the K r carries a compact, lightweight, stainless steel chassis with in body Shake Decrease in a space efficient design.

High speed continuous shooting at approximately six images per second
The K r's high speed continuous shooting mode records as much as 25 images (in JPEG recording format) a single sequence with only a maximum speed of approximately six images per second (fastest coming from all entry class models) for sharp, crisp images of fast moving subjects.

High precision AF system
The K r's high precision, wide frame SAFOX IX autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross type sensors positioned in the center) for pinpoint concentrate on the subject. The K r is in addition backed up with a spotbeam projector for helping the AF system in poorly lit locations. Accuracy and speed of contrast AF operation during Live View shooting is enhanced by using a new generation image sensor and drastic upgrading of AF algorithms.

Bright, clear optical viewfinder
The Pentax original finder optics and also the renowned Natural Bright Matte focusing screen ensure the K r's viewfinder creates a bright, clear subject image at 0.85X magnification sufficient reason for a 96% field of view. The viewfinder offers excellent visibility during bright outdoor locations and provides delay free, real time display from the subject's image. That is helpful when shutter release timing is vital for example in sports photography. The in focus point is indicated being red reason for the viewfinder for at a glance confirmation.

Large, easy to view 3 inch LCD monitor with wide view design
The K r carries a large, high resolution color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots as well as its wide view design assures a good view of one's monitor image from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, which makes particularly useful in low and high angle applications during Live View shooting.

Versatile dual power source design
In addition towards rechargeable lithium ion battery, that enables the photographer to capture approximately 560 images along with a single recharge,* the K r is additionally powered by four AA size batteries using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109.
_{* Based on the Pentax in house testing conditions conforming to your CIPA standards, getting a rechargeable D LI109 Lithium Ion Battery.}

Pentax original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur free images
The K r features the Pentax developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by around approximately four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to most Pentax interchangeable lenses even those intended for film format cameras.* The K r produces sharp, blur free images even under demanding conditions more prone to camera shake, that include when making use of a telephoto lens, shooting at nighttime without flash illumination, and shooting sunsets.
_{* Lenses suitable for this mechanism: Pentax K , KA , KAF , KAF2 and KAF3 mount lenses; screw mounted lenses (with the adapter); and 645 and 67 system lenses (that have an adapter). Some functions are probably not provided with certain lenses.}

Innovative image processing functions to deliver distinctive photographic expressions
(1) Custom Image function for distinctive finishing touches The K r features the Custom Image function enabling users purchase a desired final touch for any particular image by having a number of nine custom image modes including Bleach Bypass, which happens to be that will produce a dramatic visual effect made use of in motion pictures.
(2) Versatile Digital Filter function The K r's Digital Filter function allows users to process recorded images in various creative ways and produce highly creative visual expressions without your personal computer. Users may pick from 18 filters, including a good solid Starburst, Sketch and Posterization and might now apply filter upon filter, one to another, with an image for lots more creative results.
(3) Cross Process mode with three options The K r features the unique Cross Process mode that automatically shifts photographic parameters for any experience of create eye catching images with dramatic colors (with regards to photographs treated with the cross process* in film photography). Additionally "Random", while the email address particulars are unpredictable until the image may be processed, users depend on two new options: "Preset" with three different sets of preset parameters; and "Favorite" with user input parameters.
_{*A film development technique which uses unconventional film development to produce a distinctive finish with dramatic, stylized colors.}
(4) Improved High Dynamic Range function The K r features the High Dynamic Range function to set up one composite image that have an extra wide gradation start around three images with some other exposures without a computer. Users may choose from Auto, Standard and Expanded (at three levels) modes to hold different creative intentions.

Auto Align function
Allows use despite having handheld shooting.

High speed infrared data transmission system
The K r will be first Pentax camera designed with the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system, that permits users to transfer image data to IrSimple compatible digital devices and post their K r images over the internet from a cellular telephone. This too allows users to switch image data between two K r cameras and play a hassle free match game using image Exif data (just like aperture or shutter speed values) to evaluate images and provides techniques and strategies for better images.

High quality, HDTV proportion movie recording at 1280 x 720 pixels as well as at 25 frames per second
The K r behaves as a movie recording function,* which captures beautiful, true to life movie clips in 16:9 high definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) during a frame rate of 25 fps. This extends benefits of high quality SLR photography to movie shooting: Including, users may slow up the depth of field to manufacture a subject be prominent, or use different interchangeable lenses for making distinctive visual effects. The K r also assures an improved chance of visual presentation in movies either from your employing digital filters, similar to Toy Camera and Retro, to incorporate specific visual effects during shooting, or by means of various movie editing functions after shooting.
_{*When the Pentax K r's AV output terminal must be used, movie clips are output at normal resolution. The results has to be transferred to your personal computer to the playback of movie clips at high definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels).}

Additional Features

• User friendly layout of essential control buttons and levers, all added to the camera's grip side for quick, effortless access with the photographer's right hand.
• Auto Picture mode, for effortless, automatic number of the best shooting mode, even during Live View shooting.
• Versatile white balance control, having a new CTE mode meant to emphasize the dominant color components of the captured images which successful with scenes for instance sunset.
• Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available simply with DA ,DFA and FA Limited series lenses).
• Pentax Camcorder Utility 4 computer software, with RAW data processing and browser applications.