The Pentax K-r has arrived!!!

creampuff · 10-14-2010, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by ogl

No any answer...Thanks a lot.

Please be patient. We have day jobs too!
I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things?

ogl · 10-14-2010, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Please be patient. We have day jobs too!
I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things?

OK.

I will wait for your answer.

openyourap · 10-14-2010, 04:28 AM

From these shots, the ISO performance looks 2-4 stops better than K20D. That and the AF improvements make a compelling case for an upgrade.

If I get a break from shooting the Indian festivities in Bangkok over the weekend, I'll drop past a couple of the Pentax stockists here and report back on the prices in THB.

falconeye · 10-14-2010, 05:07 AM

@frank, @creampuff,

I've seen the scene mode "Night scene HDR" in the K-r announcements. Can you try to play with it and find out what it does? Would be great!

creampuff · 10-14-2010, 05:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Some comments by some members that there are no 100% crops.
Well here's a rough comparison to check the K-r noise levels.
Big file, click to view actual size.

dycz · 10-14-2010, 05:28 AM

Cream and Frank. Please do some long exposure test (without NR at low iso settings). Thats the thing the matter most to me aside from the high iso performance.

frank · 10-14-2010, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by ogl

My friend tried K-r in the shop and said that the selection of AF points in VF by joystick is not fast and not immediately as in all Pentax cameras with AF points lightning.
The changing of AF points slow down a bit.

Can you confirm it?

To say honest, I'm a bit disappointed if it's truth.
Need new firmware to fix it.

He said that he can't see any difference in AF between K-x and K-r.
K-r is just a bit more tenacious, but it's hard to say when testing in the shop.

As for AF lightning beam - is it always automatiс?

Well, to me the AF point moves pretty fast (I'm holding the camera and tried it just now), almost instant, but it does appear to be a little bit slower than K7. Didn't notice the difference until I saw your Qs.

AF w/ Kr is definitely a bit snappier, but the difference isn't day and night.

Yes, AF light comes on automatically, but it can be disabled if you want to.

Last edited by frank; 10-14-2010 at 06:46 AM.

JoepLX3 · 10-14-2010, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Just got confirmation that both the K-r, K-5 and the DA 35mm f/2.4 are already in Singapore and being prepared for distribution. They will be tested no later than this Saturday.
The price over here is gonna be fantastic...

According BIC Camera, the DA 35 mm F2.4 was only to arrive in Nagoya (Japan) by the end of November...

About the High ISO Performance looks like the K-r is almost as good as K-x...
- Better than K-7, but I don't see it is much better than K-x (but better comparison is needed)

JohnBee · 10-14-2010, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by JoepLX3

About the High ISO Performance looks like the K-r is almost as good as K-x...
- Better than K-7, but I don't see it is much better than K-x (but better comparison is needed)

Is definitely better than the Kx
Look at the shadow noise patterns between samples and note the difference.
At first glance it almost looks like a stop of difference.

However, we may be looking at a much improved low level noise reduction system.
Either way, the samples speak for themselves.

opiedog · 10-14-2010, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Please be patient. We have day jobs too!
I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things?

you have a day job? i thought photography was your day job!

anyway, thanks for the samples. keep them coming.

frank · 10-14-2010, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by JoepLX3

According BIC Camera, the DA 35 mm F2.4 was only to arrive in Nagoya (Japan) by the end of November...

Hopefully I'd have my copy by tomorrow, along w/ the K5

Clicker · 10-14-2010, 06:53 AM

creampuff and Frank please use Ms White pentax as your subject

thanks

i should stop reading i feel CBA coming on

frank · 10-14-2010, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

@frank, @creampuff,

I've seen the scene mode "Night scene HDR" in the K-r announcements. Can you try to play with it and find out what it does? Would be great!

'Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. Exposure is optimized for dim lighting'

rawr · 10-14-2010, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by frank

'Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. Exposure is optimized for dim lighting'

Aha. That's similar then to a feature in the Sony HX5V P&S ('Handheld twilight mode)' and some of the new Sony DSLRs too, I believe.

On the Sony HX5V 'handheld twilight mode' grabs six frames in quick succession, then stacks them to reduce visible noise. It reportedly works quite well. Looks like the K-r tries to do the same.

ogl · 10-14-2010, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by openyourap

From these shots, the ISO performance looks 2-4 stops better than K20D.

In JPEG - maybe yes. For 1-1.5 stops.
As for RAW - I can't say it.

10-14-2010, 05:09 AM - 2 Likes	#170
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953 Original Poster	Here are the 100% crops Some comments by some members that there are no 100% crops. Well here's a rough comparison to check the K-r noise levels. Big file, click to view actual size.

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10-14-2010, 04:10 AM	#166
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953 Original Poster	Originally posted by ogl No any answer...Thanks a lot. Please be patient. We have day jobs too! I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things?

10-14-2010, 04:18 AM	#167
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by creampuff Please be patient. We have day jobs too! I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things? OK. I will wait for your answer.

10-14-2010, 04:28 AM	#168
openyourap Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 171	From these shots, the ISO performance looks 2-4 stops better than K20D. That and the AF improvements make a compelling case for an upgrade. If I get a break from shooting the Indian festivities in Bangkok over the weekend, I'll drop past a couple of the Pentax stockists here and report back on the prices in THB.

10-14-2010, 05:07 AM	#169
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	@frank, @creampuff, I've seen the scene mode "Night scene HDR" in the K-r announcements. Can you try to play with it and find out what it does? Would be great!

10-14-2010, 05:28 AM	#171
dycz Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180	Cream and Frank. Please do some long exposure test (without NR at low iso settings). Thats the thing the matter most to me aside from the high iso performance.

10-14-2010, 06:07 AM	#172
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by ogl My friend tried K-r in the shop and said that the selection of AF points in VF by joystick is not fast and not immediately as in all Pentax cameras with AF points lightning. The changing of AF points slow down a bit. Can you confirm it? To say honest, I'm a bit disappointed if it's truth. Need new firmware to fix it. He said that he can't see any difference in AF between K-x and K-r. K-r is just a bit more tenacious, but it's hard to say when testing in the shop. As for AF lightning beam - is it always automatiс? Well, to me the AF point moves pretty fast (I'm holding the camera and tried it just now), almost instant, but it does appear to be a little bit slower than K7. Didn't notice the difference until I saw your Qs. AF w/ Kr is definitely a bit snappier, but the difference isn't day and night. Yes, AF light comes on automatically, but it can be disabled if you want to. Last edited by frank; 10-14-2010 at 06:46 AM.

10-14-2010, 06:27 AM	#173
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Originally posted by creampuff Just got confirmation that both the K-r, K-5 and the DA 35mm f/2.4 are already in Singapore and being prepared for distribution. They will be tested no later than this Saturday. The price over here is gonna be fantastic... According BIC Camera, the DA 35 mm F2.4 was only to arrive in Nagoya (Japan) by the end of November... About the High ISO Performance looks like the K-r is almost as good as K-x... - Better than K-7, but I don't see it is much better than K-x (but better comparison is needed)

10-14-2010, 06:36 AM	#174
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by JoepLX3 About the High ISO Performance looks like the K-r is almost as good as K-x... - Better than K-7, but I don't see it is much better than K-x (but better comparison is needed) Is definitely better than the Kx Look at the shadow noise patterns between samples and note the difference. At first glance it almost looks like a stop of difference. However, we may be looking at a much improved low level noise reduction system. Either way, the samples speak for themselves.

10-14-2010, 06:36 AM	#175
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	Originally posted by creampuff Please be patient. We have day jobs too! I thought you always got advance news on these kinda things? you have a day job? i thought photography was your day job! anyway, thanks for the samples. keep them coming.

10-14-2010, 06:48 AM	#176
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by JoepLX3 According BIC Camera, the DA 35 mm F2.4 was only to arrive in Nagoya (Japan) by the end of November... Hopefully I'd have my copy by tomorrow, along w/ the K5

10-14-2010, 06:53 AM	#177
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	creampuff and Frank please use Ms White pentax as your subject thanks i should stop reading i feel CBA coming on

10-14-2010, 06:56 AM	#178
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by falconeye @frank, @creampuff, I've seen the scene mode "Night scene HDR" in the K-r announcements. Can you try to play with it and find out what it does? Would be great! 'Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. Exposure is optimized for dim lighting'

10-14-2010, 07:09 AM	#179
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by frank 'Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. Exposure is optimized for dim lighting' Aha. That's similar then to a feature in the Sony HX5V P&S ('Handheld twilight mode)' and some of the new Sony DSLRs too, I believe. On the Sony HX5V 'handheld twilight mode' grabs six frames in quick succession, then stacks them to reduce visible noise. It reportedly works quite well. Looks like the K-r tries to do the same.

10-14-2010, 07:23 AM	#180
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by openyourap From these shots, the ISO performance looks 2-4 stops better than K20D. In JPEG - maybe yes. For 1-1.5 stops. As for RAW - I can't say it.