Focusing
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock |
Y |
| Focus |
TTL |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto |
Camera
| Camera playback |
Movie, Single image, Slide show |
| Histogram |
Y |
| Image editing |
Crop, Rotating, Trimming |
| Scene modes |
Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Landscape, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset |
| Self-timer delay |
2, 12 s |
| Calendar |
Y |
Flash
| Flash guide number |
16 m |
| Flash exposure lock |
Y |
Picture quality
| Image sensor size |
1/2.3 " |
| Camera type |
SLR Camera Body |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Image formats supported |
JPG |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Megapixel |
12.4 MP |
Ports & interfaces
| PictBridge |
N |
| DC-in jack |
Y |
Light exposure
| Light exposure correction |
± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted, Spot |
| ISO sensitivity |
200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto |
Battery
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
470 shots |
| Power source type |
AC, Battery |
| Battery type |
D-LI109, AA |
Other features
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video capability |
Y |
| Digital SLR |
Y |
| Interface |
AV |
| Camera shutter speed |
1/6000 - 30 s |
Display
| Field of view |
96% |
| Vari-angle LCD display |
Y |
Memory
| Memory slots |
1 |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD, SDHC |
System requirements
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
Video
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
25 fps |
| Maximum video resolution |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| Video recording |
Y |
Shutter
| Camera shutter type |
Electronic |
K-r - 12.4MP(4288x2428), CMOS, HD TV 1280x720 25fps, ISO 200 - 12800, 7.62 cm (3 ") TFT LCD, 544 g
- 12.4 Megapixel stabilized CMOS sensor
- Sensitivity range: ISO 100 to 25 600
- 6 fps high-speed continuous shooting
- CMOS-shift Shake Reduction
- SAFOX IX AF sensor with 11 selectable points
- Live View on a 3’’ LCD monitor, 921 000 dots
- Video recording in HD compatible
High-quality image reproduction
Incorporating a high sensitivity CMOS sensor with 12.4 megapixels combined with the high-performance PRIME II (PENTAX Real Image Engine) imaging engine, PENTAX K-r produces high-quality images with fine details, rich gradation and superb rendition, while suppressing digital noise to a minimum. The K-r indeed offers an impressive noise management.
Compact and lightweight body
Weighing only approximately 600 grams (21 oz.), its compact and lightweight design not only makes it easy to carry the PENTAX K-r anywhere, but also makes it highly maneuverable in various shooting conditions.
Continuous shooting at 6 images per second
The K-r’s high-speed continuous shooting mode records up to 25 images (in JPEG recording format) in a single sequence at a maximum speed of 6 frames per second — the fastest of all entry-class models — allowing you to preserve sharp, crisp images of fast-moving subjects with great ease.
PENTAX Shake Reduction mechanism for blur-free images
The K-r features the PENTAX-Shake Reduction, which is compatible with all PENTAX lenses -even those designed for analog cameras, effectively compensates the effect of camera shake by up to 4 shutter steps. Thanks to this mechanism, the K-r produces sharp images even under demanding conditions.
HDTV-proportion movie recording
The K-r captures beautiful, true-to-life movie clips in 16:9 HD TV proportions at a frame rate of 25 frames per second. This extends many benefits of high-quality SLR photography to the world of movie shooting: for instance, reduce the depth of field to make a subject stand out, or use different interchangeable lenses to create distinctive visual effects. The K-r also allowes to add specific visual effects during shooting.
High-precision autofocus system
The K-r’s high-precision SAFOX IX autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with 9 cross-type sensors in the middle) to assure pinpoint focus on the subject. The accuracy and speed of contrast AF operation during Live View shooting has also been enhanced by the incorporation of a new-generation image sensor and drastic upgrading of autofocus algorithms.
Bright, clear optical viewfinder
Thanks to the combination of PENTAX-original finder optics and the renowned Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, the K-r’s viewfinder offers a bright, clear subject image at 0.85x magnification and with a 96% field of view. The in-focus point is indicated as a red point in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation.
3'' LCD high resolution monitor
The K-r features a large, high-resolution color LCD monitor with 921,000 dots. Its wide-view design assures a clear view of the monitor image from 170 degrees horizontally and vertically.
Versatile dual-power-source design
In addition to the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which allows the photographer to capture 470 images (with 50% flash), the K-r can also be powered by 4 AA-size batteries using an optional accessory, which removes worries about unexpected battery shortage, especially on the road.
