Pentax K-r with DA-L 18-55 and 55-300mm kit [open box]

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 12:13 PM

Since many Pentaxians already shared many opinions and detailed overview of the K-r. So, nothing left to say, just want to share some pics.

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arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 12:17 PM

Battery charger looks pretty similar to D-BC90, but not interchangeable. The K-r seems to be a little K-7 with newer sensor and faster autofocus system. Handling is much better than K-x and remind me of the K200D.

brofkand · 10-26-2010, 12:56 PM

That k-r is a good looking camera, especially with the 50 mounted. I want a white one.

**Deimos** · 10-26-2010, 01:19 PM

how is the e-dial? any issues? slowness?

edit: I see you answered my Q in another thread. Apprently no e-dial slowdown issues. excellent

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by brofkand

That k-r is a good looking camera, especially with the 50 mounted. I want a white one.

I can tell that K-r looks even more gorgeous with DA limited lens. These lenses are too small for the K20D but look just right with the K-r.

For e-dail, I tried rolling from end to end with completely fast and very slow action to compare. The aperture changed to the same value, so I assumed my copy is fine with this issue. The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7.

My AF comparison video between Pentax K-7 and K-r with various lenses.
The first lens is DA 70mm limited, then FA 50mm macro, DA 55-300mm and DA* 16-50mm.

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBBGum0otXs[/YT]

yzuo · 10-26-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by arm_jstp

The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7.

Bummer! Did you check the focus under tungsten lighting? Thanks for sharing.

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 03:03 PM

I did checked it with tungsten light condition, but I assumed this issue was solved since K-7.

**Deimos** · 10-26-2010, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by arm_jstp

The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7.

Hmm someone else mentioned this same issue as well, right down to the -9. That doesnt seem to be right...But everything works fine with -9?

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 03:32 PM

Hi, actually it is between -7 to -10, so I just left it at -9.

GerryL · 10-26-2010, 03:34 PM

Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me.
I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway.

**Deimos** · 10-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by arm_jstp

Hi, actually it is between -7 to -10, so I just left it at -9.

Hmm this kinda worries me, my k-r is coming tomorrow or next day. I have a new tamron 17-50 2.8 awaiting its body, but that lens is also a bit notorious (at least on "teh internets") for front/back focus. So if more correction is needed than is available it wont be good.

Did you just notice when you added the lenses and started shooting that the focus was off? The adjustment fixes the off-focus so that it is accurate enough and you are happy? Is consistent (enough) across focal lengths?

Thanks for the info!

**Deimos** · 10-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me.
I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway.

Several places selling the body for $690 now (canadian), kit 790

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 03:51 PM

After some calibration, everything works at least in my apartment.
If the -9 adjustment due to tungsten light, autofocus should be messed up during outdoor shooting.

BigCTM · 10-26-2010, 03:54 PM

Can someone educate me on focus adjustment? How to tell if a lens needs adjusting? Should I have to do this with the kit lens? I have bought several entry level DSLRs before (non Pentax) and they did not have this feature. I have a KR coming tomorrow.

BigCTM · 10-26-2010, 03:56 PM

Big price difference between a KR and a K5...I am amazed at the amount of responses that say just get the K5 when many people (especially beginners) do not need all the features of the K5.

Originally posted by GerryL

Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me.
I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway.

10-26-2010, 01:50 PM	#5
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by brofkand That k-r is a good looking camera, especially with the 50 mounted. I want a white one. I can tell that K-r looks even more gorgeous with DA limited lens. These lenses are too small for the K20D but look just right with the K-r. For e-dail, I tried rolling from end to end with completely fast and very slow action to compare. The aperture changed to the same value, so I assumed my copy is fine with this issue. The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7. My AF comparison video between Pentax K-7 and K-r with various lenses. The first lens is DA 70mm limited, then FA 50mm macro, DA 55-300mm and DA* 16-50mm. [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBBGum0otXs[/YT] Last edited by arm_jstp; 10-26-2010 at 03:54 PM.

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yzuo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 42	Originally posted by arm_jstp The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7. Bummer! Did you check the focus under tungsten lighting? Thanks for sharing.

10-26-2010, 03:03 PM	#7
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485 Original Poster	I did checked it with tungsten light condition, but I assumed this issue was solved since K-7.

10-26-2010, 03:24 PM	#8
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by arm_jstp The bad thing is I need to -9 AF adjustment for all of my lenses which are perfect with the K-7. Hmm someone else mentioned this same issue as well, right down to the -9. That doesnt seem to be right...But everything works fine with -9?

10-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#9
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485 Original Poster	Hi, actually it is between -7 to -10, so I just left it at -9.

10-26-2010, 03:34 PM	#10
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me. I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway.

10-26-2010, 03:41 PM	#11
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by arm_jstp Hi, actually it is between -7 to -10, so I just left it at -9. Hmm this kinda worries me, my k-r is coming tomorrow or next day. I have a new tamron 17-50 2.8 awaiting its body, but that lens is also a bit notorious (at least on "teh internets") for front/back focus. So if more correction is needed than is available it wont be good. Did you just notice when you added the lenses and started shooting that the focus was off? The adjustment fixes the off-focus so that it is accurate enough and you are happy? Is consistent (enough) across focal lengths? Thanks for the info!

10-26-2010, 03:41 PM	#12
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by GerryL Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me. I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway. Several places selling the body for $690 now (canadian), kit 790

10-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#13
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485 Original Poster	After some calibration, everything works at least in my apartment. If the -9 adjustment due to tungsten light, autofocus should be messed up during outdoor shooting.

10-26-2010, 03:54 PM	#14
BigCTM Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cordova, TN Photos: Albums Posts: 64	Can someone educate me on focus adjustment? How to tell if a lens needs adjusting? Should I have to do this with the kit lens? I have bought several entry level DSLRs before (non Pentax) and they did not have this feature. I have a KR coming tomorrow.

10-26-2010, 03:56 PM	#15
BigCTM Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cordova, TN Photos: Albums Posts: 64	Big price difference between a KR and a K5...I am amazed at the amount of responses that say just get the K5 when many people (especially beginners) do not need all the features of the K5. Originally posted by GerryL Love how the K-r looks and performs but still too expensive for me. I would like to get the K-5 though if I will be spending anyway.

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