Originally posted by JoepLX3 Where do you base this very significant improvement on?
- The batteries for K-r require an adaptor, the K-x can directly use rechargable batteries
- HDR, very important...
- Impact of focus point indicators IMHO also highly overrated, 99.7% I use center spot (then beep is fine), 0.3% I use 1 auto out of 5 and don't have time to check which the camera selected either way.
So if money is some what important then I would go for:
- K-x + 18-55 mm + 35 mm F2.4 + Sigma Flash
Instead of (same price range)
- K-r + 18-55 mm
AF improvements come from having tried it out and having a K5 on my hands (not in the office now anyway. I know its hard to convince the skeptics until more youtube vidoes come out with comparisons, but I don't do videos nor do i have a 2nd camera anymore (sold the K7).
If you want a guide on speed. The one that has been running around on youtube is round the ball park of the improvements to AF I'm seeing.
The choice of batteries gives the best of both worlds. Use the LiOn for hassle free usage (no more complaints on batteries). Switch to AA batteries in dire situations (ie. on tour and for got charger; LiOn batt flat with no spares, etc). I wish a K7 or K5 would have this.
Auto align HDR brings up new possibilities.
HDR with people, handheld.
Yes, these are not the best of pictures and still very experimental for me, but imagine at least 2stops increase in dynamic range in a taken photo at the press of a few buttons.
Focus point selection indication is always good to have. Yes, center is used more often, but it does not apply for everyone and all situations. I use center point most the time as well. But when I do sports, shallow DOF shots and want tack focus, the focus point indicator will always be a good thing to have.
At the price that the Kr is sold here, there is little reason to look back on a Kx unless on a limited budget.