really happy with my k-r

nirvanaguy19 · 02-14-2011, 12:01 AM

Got my k-r over the weekend and have been really happy with it. Coming from a k10d the focusing,operation time, metering is WAY improved. Its a much lighter camera as well. Havent had a chance to test AF under tungsten light as such but i don't normally use the camera under such circumstances so i dont care.

Good job pentax

sumitsen · 02-14-2011, 12:38 AM

cant wait to get my hands on the K-r twin kit ordered. I will get it delivered over the weekend. happy shooting.

bgdisc · 02-14-2011, 02:41 AM

about to order one... abes of maine (their website has been terribly slow lately) has the 50-200 kit for $660 and the 55-300 kit for $750

Hypocorism · 02-14-2011, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by nirvanaguy19

Got my k-r over the weekend and have been really happy with it.

+1 (Just updating the satisfied customer list.)

Like most converts you'll probably find the love affair only gets better as time goes on. The thing is just so much fun to use.

.PDF Manual:
Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service : PENTAX
Pentax Digital Camera Utility 4 Software Update:
Software Downloads : Support & Service : PENTAX

Pentax Serial Killers [sic] database.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-serial-number-database/

.R. -- Who's been keeping tally.

DaddyO · 02-14-2011, 06:10 AM

Thank you for your upbeat k-r post! I have been thinking of upgrading? downgrading? cross-grading? to the k-r from my K20D, but all the negative posts about low-light FF are bringing me down. I am always happy to see the occasional positive posting about this camera and I am still considering making a move. I hope you enjoy the new camera, and please keep the positive feedback coming!

shiner · 02-14-2011, 07:07 AM

I want a K5, but too many unexpected expenses lately have got me thinking of acquiring a K-r body, just for something different to play with.

mp29k · 02-14-2011, 07:47 AM

Count me as a satisfied customer of the K-r 2 lens (55-300) kit. I haven't noticed any front focusing with the kit lenses (which are great), but I haven't shot any focus charts either.

hellfire88 · 02-14-2011, 11:22 AM

looks good, planning to get one myself

pocky · 02-14-2011, 12:27 PM

i just got mine last week, upgraded from an *ist D.. wow what a difference 7 years of technology makes!

Jimmie48 · 02-14-2011, 12:28 PM

Think to me at this point the K-r is a better alternative to the K-5 as I am not an experienced shooter yet and really like to upgrade things as I get more into my hobbies. I am sure in a few years the K-whatever will be out and now that Pentax seems to be very serious about putting out class leading SLR's they are only going to get better.

**Deimos** · 02-14-2011, 12:40 PM

I love my K-r, its amazing.

Regarding the tungsten FF issue, I just learned how to focus manually, which I now do almost exclusively anways. Its a great piece of gear

cwing · 02-14-2011, 01:19 PM

Pentax has been coming out with some great stuff all since the K-7 and K-r. Just bought a K-r and can't wait for it to come in! Not a huge upgrade from my K-x, but faster AF, AF points and an actual usable Live View should make for some fun.

deadwolfbones · 02-14-2011, 01:33 PM

I've been testing one this week and like it a lot, too.

bgdisc · 02-15-2011, 09:46 PM

Just ordered the K-r from newegg. The single lens kit and the 2 lens kit with the 50-200 are on sale. But all my excitement just died... our puppy got run-over. :'(

Hypocorism · 02-15-2011, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by bgdisc

Just ordered the K-r from newegg. The single lens kit and the 2 lens kit with the 50-200 are on sale. But all my excitement just died... our puppy got run-over. :'(

That is very sad news. Cameras are replaceable; life, never replaceable.

.R.

02-14-2011, 12:01 AM	#1
nirvanaguy19 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 47	really happy with my k-r Got my k-r over the weekend and have been really happy with it. Coming from a k10d the focusing,operation time, metering is WAY improved. Its a much lighter camera as well. Havent had a chance to test AF under tungsten light as such but i don't normally use the camera under such circumstances so i dont care. Good job pentax

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sumitsen New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5	cant wait to get my hands on the K-r twin kit ordered. I will get it delivered over the weekend. happy shooting.

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bgdisc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	about to order one... abes of maine (their website has been terribly slow lately) has the 50-200 kit for $660 and the 55-300 kit for $750

02-14-2011, 04:35 AM	#4
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by nirvanaguy19 Got my k-r over the weekend and have been really happy with it. +1 (Just updating the satisfied customer list.) Like most converts you'll probably find the love affair only gets better as time goes on. The thing is just so much fun to use. .PDF Manual: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service : PENTAX Pentax Digital Camera Utility 4 Software Update: Software Downloads : Support & Service : PENTAX Pentax Serial Killers [sic] database. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-serial-number-database/ .R. -- Who's been keeping tally.

02-14-2011, 06:10 AM	#5
DaddyO Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Marietta, GA (USA) Photos: Albums Posts: 44	Thank you for your upbeat k-r post! I have been thinking of upgrading? downgrading? cross-grading? to the k-r from my K20D, but all the negative posts about low-light FF are bringing me down. I am always happy to see the occasional positive posting about this camera and I am still considering making a move. I hope you enjoy the new camera, and please keep the positive feedback coming!

02-14-2011, 07:07 AM	#6
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	I want a K5, but too many unexpected expenses lately have got me thinking of acquiring a K-r body, just for something different to play with.

02-14-2011, 07:47 AM	#7
mp29k Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangor, ME Posts: 90	Count me as a satisfied customer of the K-r 2 lens (55-300) kit. I haven't noticed any front focusing with the kit lenses (which are great), but I haven't shot any focus charts either.

02-14-2011, 11:22 AM	#8
hellfire88 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27	looks good, planning to get one myself

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pocky Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: JC, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 18	i just got mine last week, upgraded from an *ist D.. wow what a difference 7 years of technology makes!

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Jimmie48 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 12	Think to me at this point the K-r is a better alternative to the K-5 as I am not an experienced shooter yet and really like to upgrade things as I get more into my hobbies. I am sure in a few years the K-whatever will be out and now that Pentax seems to be very serious about putting out class leading SLR's they are only going to get better.

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Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	I love my K-r, its amazing. Regarding the tungsten FF issue, I just learned how to focus manually, which I now do almost exclusively anways. Its a great piece of gear

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02-14-2011, 01:19 PM	#12
cwing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Pentax has been coming out with some great stuff all since the K-7 and K-r. Just bought a K-r and can't wait for it to come in! Not a huge upgrade from my K-x, but faster AF, AF points and an actual usable Live View should make for some fun.

02-14-2011, 01:33 PM	#13
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	I've been testing one this week and like it a lot, too.

02-15-2011, 09:46 PM	#14
bgdisc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	Just ordered the K-r from newegg. The single lens kit and the 2 lens kit with the 50-200 are on sale. But all my excitement just died... our puppy got run-over. :'(

02-15-2011, 10:12 PM	#15
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by bgdisc Just ordered the K-r from newegg. The single lens kit and the 2 lens kit with the 50-200 are on sale. But all my excitement just died... our puppy got run-over. :'( That is very sad news. Cameras are replaceable; life, never replaceable. .R.