thinking about trading my K110D for a new K-r ? ?

derek45 · 10-09-2011, 03:11 PM

I like my K110D, but wish it would rapid fire better.

My kids play sports, and sometimes my K110D slows down when I need it to keep shooting.

A few years ago, I did the FIRMWARE upgrade and got a better SD card, and that helped but I still find it lacking.

I stopped at my local camera store and Looked at a K-r today, and like it's ability to shoot several pics very very quickly.

Otherwise, it seemed very similar, and familiar.

They don't sell the body only, just the 18-55 kit. I already have lenses, and noticed the new ones appeared to have PLASTIC mountings instead of metal, like my old lenses ? ? ? ?

Is there any reason not to trade it in, is there anything the K110D does better ?

Maybe I should keep it as a back-up or spare in case one of my kids begin to take more interest in photography

Adam · 10-09-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by derek45

Is there any reason not to trade it in, is there anything the K110D does better ?

Not really- I would go ahead and trade it i (or sell it here on the marketplace). The only thing the K110D has over the K-r is the top LCD, but then again the K-r has a much bigger rear LCD with a better interface.

Philoslothical · 10-09-2011, 04:28 PM

From a specs standpoint, the K-r blows it away. I can't imagine a reason you'd regret such a significant upgrade. Heck, just the addition of the big screen, Live View and being able to shoot video is a huge difference.

**ismaelg** · 10-09-2011, 07:01 PM

I would keep the K110D as a backup. It's built like a tank, the sensor is superb in terms of image quality and you will not likely get a lot of money for it.
You can later decide on selling it depending on how it goes with the new one.

Thanks,

**interested_observer** · 10-09-2011, 07:51 PM

Body only Krs are available on the web.

pentax kr body only - Google Search

Then, I ran across this today - a Kr but it appears it is bundled with a 35mm f2.8 lens rather than the kit lens. - YMMV....

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-r-forum/161773-frys-electronics-...-lens-kit.html

PS - the Kr has image stabilization and of course the K110 does not. I too kept my K100 and it is still going strong.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-12-2011, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

I would keep the K110D as a backup. It's built like a tank, the sensor is superb in terms of image quality and you will not likely get a lot of money for it.
You can later decide on selling it depending on how it goes with the new one.

Thanks,

+1, keep it. Makes for a good back-up.

lammie200 · 10-13-2011, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by derek45

I like my K110D, but wish it would rapid fire better.

I stopped at my local camera store and Looked at a K-r today, and like it's ability to shoot several pics very very quickly.

I don't know if you can afford one but the K-5 shutter mechanism is a lot quieter than the K-r's. If you tried out the K-r in a store then you probably know what it sounds like. It does turn heads especially when rapid firing. FYI, I have both cameras and really like them.

Oops, I hope that the mirror floppers won't chime in since I brought up the K-5.

Last edited by lammie200; 10-13-2011 at 01:30 PM.

pamzpix · 10-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Get the K-r. I take it to bull ridings, and the pictures come out great. It shoots fast. I kept my old camera(s) - man, I have three camera bodies. Can anyone say hoarder?

geekkt · 10-21-2011, 08:38 PM

I actually went from a K110D to a white K-r earlier this year. I'm quite happy. I will say that I didn't realize how much I relied on the top LCD; in bright sun it can be hard to see the numbers in the viewfinder, but I'm mostly used to it now. I agree with the PP that said the shutter is a bit noisy. It doesn't bother me, per se, but when I had it next to my father's K-7, it was pretty evident. I'm still quite pleased with it, my husband likes it too.

ETA: The only thing I think I really preferred about the K110D was the way it fit in my hand. I've got long fingers but still have a small hand, and the way my lower fingers grip for leverage wears my hand out faster than the K110D did. I sold one before getting the other and never compared them side by side, so I can't tell you what about the grip was different, but in the overall scheme of things, it's still minor for me.

derek45 · 02-19-2012, 12:14 PM

My amazing wife got me a K-r from adorama for Valentine's Day.

Life is good.

I decided to keep my old K110D

.

10-09-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
derek45 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 48	thinking about trading my K110D for a new K-r ? ? I like my K110D, but wish it would rapid fire better. My kids play sports, and sometimes my K110D slows down when I need it to keep shooting. A few years ago, I did the FIRMWARE upgrade and got a better SD card, and that helped but I still find it lacking. I stopped at my local camera store and Looked at a K-r today, and like it's ability to shoot several pics very very quickly. Otherwise, it seemed very similar, and familiar. They don't sell the body only, just the 18-55 kit. I already have lenses, and noticed the new ones appeared to have PLASTIC mountings instead of metal, like my old lenses ? ? ? ? Is there any reason not to trade it in, is there anything the K110D does better ? Maybe I should keep it as a back-up or spare in case one of my kids begin to take more interest in photography

10-09-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by derek45 Is there any reason not to trade it in, is there anything the K110D does better ? Not really- I would go ahead and trade it i (or sell it here on the marketplace). The only thing the K110D has over the K-r is the top LCD, but then again the K-r has a much bigger rear LCD with a better interface. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-09-2011, 07:51 PM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Body only Krs are available on the web. pentax kr body only - Google Search Then, I ran across this today - a Kr but it appears it is bundled with a 35mm f2.8 lens rather than the kit lens. - YMMV.... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-r-forum/161773-frys-electronics-...-lens-kit.html PS - the Kr has image stabilization and of course the K110 does not. I too kept my K100 and it is still going strong.

10-13-2011, 12:23 PM	#7
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Don't know if... Originally posted by derek45 I like my K110D, but wish it would rapid fire better. I stopped at my local camera store and Looked at a K-r today, and like it's ability to shoot several pics very very quickly. I don't know if you can afford one but the K-5 shutter mechanism is a lot quieter than the K-r's. If you tried out the K-r in a store then you probably know what it sounds like. It does turn heads especially when rapid firing. FYI, I have both cameras and really like them. Oops, I hope that the mirror floppers won't chime in since I brought up the K-5. Last edited by lammie200; 10-13-2011 at 01:30 PM.

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10-09-2011, 04:28 PM	#3
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	From a specs standpoint, the K-r blows it away. I can't imagine a reason you'd regret such a significant upgrade. Heck, just the addition of the big screen, Live View and being able to shoot video is a huge difference.

10-09-2011, 07:01 PM	#4
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	I would keep the K110D as a backup. It's built like a tank, the sensor is superb in terms of image quality and you will not likely get a lot of money for it. You can later decide on selling it depending on how it goes with the new one. Thanks,

10-12-2011, 04:22 PM	#6
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by ismaelg I would keep the K110D as a backup. It's built like a tank, the sensor is superb in terms of image quality and you will not likely get a lot of money for it. You can later decide on selling it depending on how it goes with the new one. Thanks, +1, keep it. Makes for a good back-up.

10-21-2011, 07:36 PM	#8
pamzpix Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Get the K-r. I take it to bull ridings, and the pictures come out great. It shoots fast. I kept my old camera(s) - man, I have three camera bodies. Can anyone say hoarder?

10-21-2011, 08:38 PM	#9
geekkt Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 60	I actually went from a K110D to a white K-r earlier this year. I'm quite happy. I will say that I didn't realize how much I relied on the top LCD; in bright sun it can be hard to see the numbers in the viewfinder, but I'm mostly used to it now. I agree with the PP that said the shutter is a bit noisy. It doesn't bother me, per se, but when I had it next to my father's K-7, it was pretty evident. I'm still quite pleased with it, my husband likes it too. ETA: The only thing I think I really preferred about the K110D was the way it fit in my hand. I've got long fingers but still have a small hand, and the way my lower fingers grip for leverage wears my hand out faster than the K110D did. I sold one before getting the other and never compared them side by side, so I can't tell you what about the grip was different, but in the overall scheme of things, it's still minor for me.

02-19-2012, 12:14 PM	#10
derek45 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 48 Original Poster	My amazing wife got me a K-r from adorama for Valentine's Day. Life is good. I decided to keep my old K110D .