The compact, lightweight Pentax K r set up to use with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that make guesswork beyond shooting stunning images while still offering an increased quantity manual and priority control. The K r comes with a great diversity of new and improved features including a rapid framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, a more rewarding 12.4 megapixel low noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that get a measure above an entry level DSLR camera.

Key why people love the Pentax K r that are new or are generally increased from recent entry to mid level Pentax DSLR models include:

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

Other important options that come with the ultra modern K r models include: widescreen 720p HD video at 25 FPS; Pentax original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur free images that actually works with every Pentax lens ever made; Dust Removal mechanism, to shake dust off the CMOS image sensor; Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp; and wide variety of in camera image processing and effects filters.

With an extremely portable, compact and lightweight body within a chosen colors, the K r holds appeal for busy parents, family memory keepers, travelers and anyone who reflects personal style in every one their pursuits including their journey into photography or videography as a skill or hobby.

Pentax K r Highlights

High quality, true to life image reproduction
The K r incorporates an innovative generation CMOS image sensor with 12 megapixels and then the high performance PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high speed data processing similar to that relating to upper level Pentax dslr models for high quality images. You boasts a diverse sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that is certainly expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 by having a custom function.

Compact, lightweight body
Even when using the 23.6mm x 15.8mm image sensor, the K r includes a compact, lightweight, stainless steel chassis with in body Shake Loss of 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 many as 25 images (in JPEG recording format) in a single sequence for 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 middle) for pinpoint pinpoint the subject. The K r is in addition with a spotbeam projector to the AF system in poorly lit locations. Accuracy and speed of contrast AF operation during Live View shooting is enhanced having new generation image sensor and drastic upgrading of AF algorithms.

Bright, clear optical viewfinder
The Pentax original finder optics plus the renowned Natural Bright Matte focusing screen make sure the K r's viewfinder is made with a bright, clear subject image at 0.85X magnification sufficient reason for a 96% field of view. The viewfinder offers excellent visibility even in bright outdoor locations and supplies delay free, real time display in the subject's image. This really is helpful when shutter release timing is critical including in sports photography. The in focus point is indicated as the 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 comes with a large, high resolution color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots and the wide view design assures a right view belonging to the monitor image from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, defining it as particularly useful in low and high angle applications during Live View shooting.

Versatile dual power source design
In addition towards rechargeable lithium ion battery, which allows the photographer to capture approximately 560 images which includes a single recharge,* the K r can be powered by four AA size batteries using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109.
_{* Based on the Pentax in house testing conditions conforming towards the CIPA standards, with 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 trembling camera by up to approximately four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to virtually all Pentax interchangeable lenses even those developed for film format cameras.* The K r produces sharp, blur free images even under demanding conditions liable to camera shake, such as smoking a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, and shooting sunsets.
_{* Lenses that will work with this mechanism: Pentax K , KA , KAF , KAF2 and KAF3 mount lenses; screw mounted lenses (with the adapter); and 645 and 67 system lenses (having an adapter). Some functions probably are not provided with certain lenses.}

Innovative image processing functions to produce distinctive photographic expressions
(1) Custom Image function for distinctive finishing touches The K r features the Custom Image function permitting users to pick out a desired finishing touch for that particular image which includes a pick of nine custom image modes including Bleach Bypass, that is which is designed to develop a dramatic visual effect utilised in movies.
(2) Versatile Digital Filter function The K r's Digital Filter function allows users to process recorded images in a range of creative ways and produce highly creative visual expressions without a computer. Users may look at 18 filters, including the latest Starburst, Sketch and Posterization and may even now apply filter upon filter, one after another, to the image for many more creative results.
(3) Cross Process mode with three options The K r features the unique Cross Process mode that automatically shifts photographic parameters every exposure to create eye catching images with dramatic colors (like photographs addressed with the cross process* in film photography). And "Random", where email address details are unpredictable before image is actually processed, users now take over two new options: "Preset" with three different sets of preset parameters; and "Favorite" with user input parameters.
_{*A film development technique which utilizes unconventional film development to establish a distinctive finish with dramatic, stylized colors.}
(4) Improved High Dynamic Range function The K r features the High Dynamic Range function to develop one composite image with the extra wide gradation start around three images with different exposures without a computer. Users may pick Auto, Standard and Expanded (at three levels) modes for different creative intentions.

Auto Align function
Allows use observed handheld shooting.

High speed infrared data transmission system
The K r is definitely the first Pentax digital SLR camera equipped with the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system, that allows users to transfer image data to IrSimple compatible digital devices and post their K r images on line through a cellular. This allows users to switch image data between two K r cameras and play a basic match game using image Exif data (similar to aperture or shutter speed values) to gauge images and give techniques and recommendations for better images.

High quality, HDTV proportion movie recording at 1280 x 720 pixels including 25 frames per second
The K r gives 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 lots of advantages of high quality SLR photography to movie shooting: Like, users may reduce the depth of field carryout a subject be different, or use different interchangeable lenses to create distinctive visual effects. The K r also assures a risk of visual presentation in movies either because of the utilizing digital filters, like Toy Camera and Retro, to include specific visual effects during shooting, or by employing various movie editing functions after shooting.
_{*When the Pentax K r's AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output at normal resolution. Your information ought 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 by the photographer's right hand.
• Auto Picture mode, for effortless, automatic array of the best shooting mode, even during Live View shooting.
• Versatile white balance control, having a new CTE mode built to emphasize the dominant color different parts of the captured images which efficient with scenes for instance sunset.
• Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available only with DA ,DFA and FA Limited series lenses).
• Pentax Camcorder Utility 4 software program, with RAW data processing and browser applications.