- 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
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.
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.
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.
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
.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
