Brains, meet beauty. The PENTAX K-r has it all. It's a powerful DSLR with advanced features like 12.4 Megapixels, HD video and a 3 inch LCD display. On the beauty side, taking photos has never looked this good. Plus, the K-r comes in basic black, classy white and PENTAX red. The PENTAX K-r competes with higher-end DSLRs and looks great doing it. That’s brilliantly colorful.
View DemoHigh quality 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor captures detailed images with high color accuracy and low noise.
Compact and lightweight body is exceptionally comfortable to use, and highly portable.
Fast 6 FPS framerate captures quick action in dynamic environments.
High sensitivity 100-25600 ISO range features improved noise performance for high quality image capture even in extremely challenging lighting.
Capture widescreen HD video with sound at 720p and 25 FPS, using any PENTAX lens.
A viewfinder focus point indicator confirms the area of focus in an image.
A wide range of in-camera image processing and special effects filters encourages the photographer’s artistic expression.
Available in stylish colors including traditional black, classy white, and PENTAX red.
Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution for responsive Live View and detailed image/video review.
Powerful automatic shooting modes, such as Auto Picture mode and various scene modes, take the guesswork out of taking great pictures.
Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system includes a dedicated AF assist lamp.
Li-Ion battery compatibility can also be adapted to use AA batteries providing the ultimate flexibility for both field use and travel.
A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed freezes fast action without subject movement blur.
Improved in-camera HDR image capture features a Night Scene HDR mode, more blending options, and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod.
Infrared data transfer (IrSimple) includes file transfer and a unique camera-to-camera image comparison mode.
Type | Digital SLR |
Sensor | Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system |
Lens | Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount |
Focus System | Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX IX) |
Viewfinder | Type: Pentamirror |
LCD Monitor | Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness Resolution: 921,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes |
Flash | Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash |
External Flash | Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash |
Storage Media | Internal memory: n/a |
Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out |
Power Supply | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109, AA BATTERY HOLDER D-BH109 (optional) for 4X AA batteries |
Physical Specs | Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7” Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 19.2 oz Loaded and ready: 21 oz Construction material(s): Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis Weather resistant: n/a Operating temperature: 32-104°F |
Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
Image Stabilization | Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max) |
Metering System | Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4) Multi-segment: Yes Center weighted: Yes Spot: Yes Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) Exposure lock: Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button) Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps) |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600 Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600 |
White Balance | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
Shutter | Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available |
Capture Modes | Mode selection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation. Green simplified mode available: n/a P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (6), Fisheye, Custom (8) Data record: Folder name (standard/date) |
Drive Modes | Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket, HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 w 2 blend settings), Multi-Exposure Continuous FPS: Approx 6.0 FPS (Continuous Hi: 25 JPG, 12 RAW), 2 FPS (Continuous Lo: unlimited JPG, 36 RAW) Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes (infrared, 0s, 3s) |
Playback Modes | Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36 or 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Bright/Dark Indication Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF Magnification: Up to 16X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color (6), Watercolor, Sketch, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Posterization, Custom Filter |
File Formats | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG) |
Custom Functions | Functions available: 22 |
Computer Requirements | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 port Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port |
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