The compact, lightweight Pentax K r is easy to implement with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that make guesswork out from shooting stunning images while still offering a higher penetration of manual and priority control. The K r provides a amount of new and improved features including the best framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, a greater 12.4 megapixel low noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that bring it a step above an entry level DSLR camera.

Key things about the Pentax K r which have been new or are already improved upon from your newest entry to mid level Pentax DSLR models include:

• Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution
• Faster top speed 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 every night Scene HDR mode
• High sensitivity 100 25600 ISO range with improved noise performance within the new 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Versatile dual power source design, that offers selecting whether rechargeable lithium ion battery or four AA size battery pack (using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109)
• Infrared bandwith suitable for the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system for wireless data transfer useage with the web or other IrSimple compatible devices (includes a match game between two Pentax K r's).

Other important popular features of this new K r models include: widescreen 720p HD video at 25 FPS; Pentax original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur free images that will be with every Pentax lens available; 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 broad range of in camera image processing and effects filters.

With a portable, compact and lightweight body in a very chosen colors, the K r holds appeal for busy parents, family memory keepers, travelers and anyone who reflects personal style in all of their pursuits including their journey into photography or videography to provide a skill or hobby.

Pentax K r Highlights

High quality, true to life image reproduction
The K r incorporates a whole new generation CMOS image sensor with 12 megapixels as well as high performance PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high speed data processing equal to that regarding upper level Pentax dslr models for high quality images. The camera boasts a wide sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that can be expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 by using a custom function.

Compact, lightweight body
Even when using the 23.6mm x 15.8mm image sensor, the K r comprises of a compact, lightweight, stainless steel chassis with in body Shake Lowering 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 up to 25 images (in JPEG recording format) per sequence for a maximum speed of approximately six images per second (fastest however 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 target the subject. The K r is well suited for a spotbeam projector that can help 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 additionally , the renowned Natural Bright Matte focusing screen guarantee the K r's viewfinder creates a bright, clear subject image at 0.85X magnification with a 96% field of view. The viewfinder offers excellent visibility even in bright outdoor locations and offers delay free, real time display of this subject's image. This really helpful when shutter release timing 's very important for instance in sports photography. The in focus point is indicated in the form of red time the viewfinder for at a glance confirmation.

Large, easy to view 3 inch LCD monitor with wide view design
The K r contains a large, high resolution color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots and its particular wide view design assures a precise view for the monitor image from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, getting particularly valuable 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 having a single recharge,* the K r could also be powered by four AA size batteries using optional AA Battery Holder D BH109.
_{* Based on the Pentax in house testing conditions conforming with the CIPA standards, using 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 roughly approximately four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to practically all Pentax interchangeable lenses even those especially for film format cameras.* The K r produces sharp, blur free images even under demanding conditions vulnerable to camera shake, just like smoking a telephoto lens, shooting at night without flash illumination, and shooting sunsets.
_{* Lenses best with this mechanism: Pentax K , KA , KAF , KAF2 and KAF3 mount lenses; screw mounted lenses (that have an adapter); and 645 and 67 system lenses (through an adapter). Some functions are probably not available with certain lenses.}

Innovative image processing functions to form distinctive photographic expressions
(1) Custom Image function for distinctive finishing touches The K r features the Custom Image function enabling users purchase a desired finishing touch for a particular image accompanied by a range of nine custom image modes including Bleach Bypass, which happens to be meant to create a dramatic visual effect include with movies.
(2) Versatile Digital Filter function The K r's Digital Filter function allows users to process recorded images in numerous creative ways and produce highly creative visual expressions without your working computer. Users may decide upon 18 filters, including the latest Starburst, Sketch and Posterization and can even now apply filter upon filter, one to another, to an image for additional creative results.
(3) Cross Process mode with three options The K r features the unique Cross Process mode that automatically shifts photographic parameters each exposure to create eye catching images with dramatic colors (with regards to photographs addressed with the cross process* in film photography). As well as "Random", the place that the email address particulars are unpredictable before the image has become processed, users now have two new options: "Preset" with three different sets of preset parameters; and "Favorite" with user input parameters.
_{*A film development technique using unconventional film development to make a distinctive finish with dramatic, stylized colors.}
(4) Improved High Dynamic Range function The K r features the High Dynamic Range function to form one composite image with a extra wide gradation utilize the three images with various exposures without having a computer. Users may choose from Auto, Standard and Expanded (at three levels) modes to oblige different creative intentions.

Auto Align function
Allows use observed handheld shooting.

High speed infrared data transmission system
The K r would be the first Pentax digital SLR camera backed up with the IrSimple high speed infrared data transmission system, which allows users to transfer image data to IrSimple compatible digital devices and post their K r images over the internet by way of a mobile phone. This kind of allows users to exchange image data between two K r cameras and play a painless match game using image Exif data (that include aperture or shutter speed values) to judge images and provide techniques and tips on better images.

High quality, HDTV proportion movie recording at 1280 x 720 pixels and also at 25 frames per second
The K r provides for a movie recording function,* which captures beautiful, true to life movie clips in 16:9 high definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) with only a frame rate of 25 frames per second. This extends health improvements of high quality SLR photography to everything about movie shooting: By way of example, users may slow up the depth of field to earn a subject stand out, or use different interchangeable lenses to make distinctive visual effects. The K r also assures an increased possibility for visual presentation in movies either from your application of digital filters, such as Toy Camera and Retro, to provide specific visual effects during shooting, or making use of various movie editing functions after shooting.
_{*When the Pentax K r's AV output terminal is employed, movie clips are output at normal resolution. The information will have to be transferred to a PC for those 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 through photographer's right hand.
• Auto Picture mode, for effortless, automatic choice of the most likely shooting mode, even during Live View shooting.
• Versatile white balance control, featuring a new CTE mode which is designed to emphasize the dominant color aspects of the captured images which is ideal with scenes along the lines of sunset.
• Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available simply with DA ,DFA and FA Limited series lenses).
• Pentax Dslr camera Utility 4 software program, with RAW data processing and browser applications.