The compact, lightweight Pentax K r is to employ with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that have guesswork beyond shooting stunning images while still offering an advanced identify manual and priority control. The K r offers a quantity of new and improved features including an easy framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, a more rewarding 12.4 megapixel low noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that move it a pace above an entry level DSLR camera.

Key features of the Pentax K r which might be new or are actually improved upon from the hottest admission to mid level Pentax DSLR models include:

• Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution
• Faster broadband 6 FPS framerate that captures 25 images in a single 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 through the new 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Versatile dual power source design, which offers picking out sometimes a rechargeable lithium ion battery or four AA size battery (using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109)
• Infrared data suitable for the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system for wireless data transfer in the web or other IrSimple compatible devices (has a match game between two Pentax K r's).

Other important popular 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 operates with every Pentax lens available; 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 a wide variety of in camera image processing and special effects filters.

With an incredibly portable, compact and light weight body from a selected 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 being 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 and then the high performance PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high speed data processing corresponding to that regarding upper level Pentax digital SLR models for high quality images. Your camera boasts a sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that will be expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 through a custom function.

Compact, lightweight body
Even while using 23.6mm x 15.8mm image sensor, the K r carries a compact, lightweight, stainless steel chassis with in body Shake Decline 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 up to 25 images (in JPEG recording format) in one sequence with a maximum speed of approximately six images per second (fastest of the 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 in the center) for pinpoint concentrate on the subject. The K r is usually loaded a spotbeam projector to the AF system in poorly lit locations. Accuracy and speed of contrast AF operation during Live View shooting is enhanced with a 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 ensure the K r's viewfinder gives a bright, clear subject image at 0.85X magnification along with a 96% field of view. The viewfinder offers excellent visibility in bright outdoor locations and offers delay free, real time display on the subject's image. It is helpful when shutter release timing is very important including in sports photography. The in focus point is indicated being a red time the viewfinder for at a glance confirmation.

Large, easy to view 3 inch LCD monitor with wide view design
The K r comprises of a large, high resolution color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots and its wide view design assures a right view for the monitor image from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, which make it particularly beneficial in low and high angle applications during Live View shooting.

Versatile dual power source design
In addition to rechargeable lithium ion battery, allowing the photographer to capture approximately 560 images having a single recharge,* the K r can certainly be powered by four AA size batteries using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109.
_{* Using the Pentax in house testing conditions conforming to the CIPA standards, which has 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 approximately approximately four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to almost all Pentax interchangeable lenses even those especially for film format cameras.* The K r produces sharp, blur free images even under demanding conditions prone to camera shake, similar to taking a telephoto lens, shooting at nighttime without flash illumination, and shooting sunsets.
_{* Lenses compatible with this mechanism: Pentax K , KA , KAF , KAF2 and KAF3 mount lenses; screw mounted lenses (having an adapter); and 645 and 67 system lenses (that has an adapter). Some functions most likely are not available 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 decide a desired final touch for your particular image that has a selection of nine custom image modes including Bleach Bypass, and that is which is designed to result in a dramatic visual effect used in movies.
(2) Versatile Digital Filter function The K r's Digital Filter function allows users to process recorded images in many creative ways and produce highly creative visual expressions without your computer. Users may pick 18 filters, including a completely new Starburst, Sketch and Posterization and can even now apply filter upon filter, one to another, a great image for much more creative results.
(3) Cross Process mode with three options The K r features the initial Cross Process mode that automatically shifts photographic parameters for each contact with create eye catching images with dramatic colors (like photographs given the cross process* in film photography). And "Random", the place that the results are unpredictable till the image appears to have been processed, users wil take advantage of two new options: "Preset" with three different sets of preset parameters; and "Favorite" with user input parameters.
_{*A film development technique that uses unconventional film development to brew a distinctive finish with dramatic, stylized colors.}
(4) Improved High Dynamic Range function The K r features the High Dynamic Range function to produce one composite image with a extra wide gradation utilize the three images with various exposures with out using computer. Users may choose from Auto, Standard and Expanded (at three levels) modes for different creative intentions.

Auto Align function
Allows use in spite handheld shooting.

High speed infrared data transmission system
The K r certainly is the first Pentax camera furnished with the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system, so that users to transfer image data to IrSimple compatible digital devices and post their K r images online in a mobile phone. Which allows users to switch image data between two K r cameras and play an easy match game using image Exif data (which includes aperture or shutter speed values) to evaluate images and provides techniques and tips for better images.

High quality, HDTV proportion movie recording at 1280 x 720 pixels and at 25 frames per second
The K r provides a movie recording function,* which captures beautiful, true to life movie clips in 16:9 high definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) for a frame rate of 25 fps. This extends lots of benefits of high quality SLR photography to the world of movie shooting: For instance, users may slow up the depth of field carryout a subject stand out, or use different interchangeable lenses to form distinctive visual effects. The K r also assures a better choice of visual presentation in movies either within the implementing digital filters, which includes Toy Camera and Retro, so as to add specific visual effects during shooting, or using various movie editing functions after shooting.
_{*When the Pentax K r's AV output terminal used, movie clips are output at normal resolution. The comprehensive data is required to be transferred to a PC for any 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 positioned on the camera's grip side for quick, effortless access because of the photographer's right hand.
• Auto Picture mode, for effortless, automatic selection of the best shooting mode, even during Live View shooting.
• Versatile white balance control, featuring a new CTE mode manufactured to emphasize the dominant color components of the captured images which is best suited for with scenes which include sunset.
• Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available just with DA ,DFA and FA Limited series lenses).
• Pentax Video camera Utility 4 computer software, with RAW data processing and browser applications.