K-R is here!

Had a quick look at the details of this, although new lenses are my priority as I'm more than happy with the K20D at the moment.

Is it only me or does this look a bit pricey???

Simon

Looks like a good camera for the price to me - esp if it can deliver similar image quality to the Kx. I like the idea of adjusting noise processing to your preference for each ISO level, so you can start low and increase to your taste as you go up the scale.

I'm hoping that Pentax have enough stocks of the Kx and K-7 (I know they have stopped making that) for a while to give them a 4 camera line-up ranging from entry level bargain (Kx) to high end enthusiast (K-5), plus the 645D.

If the 35mm prime performs well, I don't think the idea of a series of lightweight but decent and cheapish primes is at all bad. And f2.4 is OK if it performs well wide open. Followed by a 24/2.5 and 50/1.7 at low prices, and I think they could sell rather well.

The AA battery holder is extra. It would have been a great selling point if it had been included or given free with the camera as a special offer.

The Li-ion battery and charger will have put about £70 on the camera price.

Hmm, are Pentax listening?

Soon after the KX release they release an improved version amending the main niggles people had:

- focus point indicators? CHECK!
- AA battery alternative? CHECK!

At the same time they seem to listen to the calls for fast, cheap, normal prime (well, "fast" is debatable...)

What's next? A high quality telephoto lens? An official teleconverter? Full frame? (ok, probably not full frame)

It's a good sign and seems to be filling some of the gaps in the range.

really like the idea of the battery alternatives

i hope there are adapter to use with k-x

and the new 35mm prime are colourfull!!!
nice

just realised that it doesn't have TAv, which i've grown to consider a crucial feature.

i'm surprised by the af-correction ability being included. i see that as a top-model only feature, and it being included into a non-flagship model is heartening for those on a budget.

I would see that as a mandatory requirement in all DSLR's in the future.

Now that the world knows that a problem can exist, I wouldn't buy any DSLR that did not have this capability.

It's not a feature, it's as much a 'must have' as strap lugs and tripod mount for me.

Nor does the K-x does it? I see that as a top of the range feature - no doubt the K-5 will have it. Though personally I never use it - I go manual if I want that sort of control.

It is also compatible with the IrSimple™ high-speed infrared data transmission system for wireless data transfer to IrSimple-compatible devices, and for swift image data exchange and match-game playing between two PENTAX K-r’s.

Sounds interesting though, first time seeing something like that.

Can you also control flashguns with that?

That's the Advice price but most of the time it lays in the shop under that price so don't worry

Btw the DA L 35mm f/2.4 looks good you know.
If it goes for the same price as the DA L 18-55 goes for now I wouldn't argue with that
It will be the must have beginner lens then.

Some Fuji P&S cameras have IRSimple too. Fuji even have a small portable IRSimple printer in Japan.


The price is the reason the K-7 has gone back up in price a bit. No doubt the K-r will soon drop in price. Assuming it really is available next month of course.

Since Pentax recently introduced new colours for the K-x does that mean the K-x will be around for a while longer I wonder?

I like the idea of the skins for the Optio RS1000. Not so keen on the colours for the RZ10 though. At least they should put thieves off .

If it is out in time I may get the RZ10 (in black, or maybe white) for my youngest DIL for her 10 week trip to Oz.

I use AV and manual and nothing else. In any critical situation where I want consistency I stick it on manual.

i meant crucial for me, not for a camera.

I use it in two scenarios:

1) action, when i know what shutter speed will freeze motion, and what depth of field i want to be able to nail the focus.

2) low light, when I want to call the shots on how slow i can hand hold and what aperture i want.

but i'm in aperture priority most of the time.

Wouldn't Manual mode with Auto ISO be almost the same as TAv?
Don't know if the K-R has that options.

I read a comment on another forum recently where someone was asking why Pentax named their new camera after Ken Rockwell!