K-r vs K-x

dc1500 · 04-25-2012, 08:16 AM

Blimey, that's £185. I would have bought two and I've already got one!

EdwardConde · 04-25-2012, 07:54 PM

Right.... I picked it up today from my sisters work and to my surprise she got me the K-r with the dual kit lens (18-55 and 50-200)... nice surprise!!!

slappyfin3 · 04-26-2012, 12:45 AM

Wow you're really lucky! I'm in Berkeley and all the stores around me are out of stock

mee · 08-04-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by satep

I too currently have Kx and wondering if it is worth it to upgrade to Kr
(guessing I will probably lose somewhere around $200 to trade up.)

For those who have used both I specifically was interested whether
the slightly larger LCD and more resolution helps in viewing a more
accurate image (if it is out of focus.)

I shot mostly still pictures but occasionally I experimented with
shooting video with shallow DOF so it needed precise manual
focusing. With the Kx, with my eyes at its current condition,
I found it a bit hard to find the good focus image.
It would be great if the higher resolution LCD (and slightly
larger size) makes a big difference.

I'm curious on this too.. I notice on the low-res screen of the K-x, occasionally shots with a manual focus lens will seem to be in focus. However, when viewed on the PC, I see they are not tack sharp as I thought..

Wondering if the higher res (and slightly larger) screen on the K-r has helped anyone in this situation..

dc1500 · 08-04-2012, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by mee

I'm curious on this too.. I notice on the low-res screen of the K-x, occasionally shots with a manual focus lens will seem to be in focus. However, when viewed on the PC, I see they are not tack sharp as I thought..

Wondering if the higher res (and slightly larger) screen on the K-r has helped anyone in this situation..

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I would say there was an improvement but I wouldn't honestly say it was massive.

mee · 08-04-2012, 03:16 PM

Even though it's around 3x the resolution?

dc1500 · 08-04-2012, 03:32 PM - **1 Like**

Unfortunately that would never interpret as appearing "3" time better. It is difficult to say but a definite improvement that you would notice. I haven't done any side by side comparisons as I traded up so it is a subjective opinion. Others may think it is more significant.

04-25-2012, 08:16 AM	#61
dc1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 105	Blimey, that's £185. I would have bought two and I've already got one!

04-25-2012, 07:54 PM	#62
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Right.... I picked it up today from my sisters work and to my surprise she got me the K-r with the dual kit lens (18-55 and 50-200)... nice surprise!!!

04-26-2012, 12:45 AM	#63
slappyfin3 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkeley,CA Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Wow you're really lucky! I'm in Berkeley and all the stores around me are out of stock

08-04-2012, 02:06 PM	#64
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by satep I too currently have Kx and wondering if it is worth it to upgrade to Kr (guessing I will probably lose somewhere around $200 to trade up.) For those who have used both I specifically was interested whether the slightly larger LCD and more resolution helps in viewing a more accurate image (if it is out of focus.) I shot mostly still pictures but occasionally I experimented with shooting video with shallow DOF so it needed precise manual focusing. With the Kx, with my eyes at its current condition, I found it a bit hard to find the good focus image. It would be great if the higher resolution LCD (and slightly larger size) makes a big difference. I'm curious on this too.. I notice on the low-res screen of the K-x, occasionally shots with a manual focus lens will seem to be in focus. However, when viewed on the PC, I see they are not tack sharp as I thought.. Wondering if the higher res (and slightly larger) screen on the K-r has helped anyone in this situation..

08-04-2012, 02:46 PM	#65
dc1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 105	Originally posted by mee I'm curious on this too.. I notice on the low-res screen of the K-x, occasionally shots with a manual focus lens will seem to be in focus. However, when viewed on the PC, I see they are not tack sharp as I thought.. Wondering if the higher res (and slightly larger) screen on the K-r has helped anyone in this situation.. -------------------------------------------------------------- I would say there was an improvement but I wouldn't honestly say it was massive.

08-04-2012, 03:16 PM	#66
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Even though it's around 3x the resolution?

08-04-2012, 03:32 PM - 1 Like	#67
dc1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 105	Unfortunately that would never interpret as appearing "3" time better. It is difficult to say but a definite improvement that you would notice. I haven't done any side by side comparisons as I traded up so it is a subjective opinion. Others may think it is more significant.

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