Pentax K-r DISCONTINUED

Helen Oster · 12-12-2011, 03:20 PM

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I did a bit of asking around; it seems that as far as we know it is indeed at the end of its life - and we have just a few units left.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone

Bonzai · 12-12-2011, 06:03 PM

Where can I buy it in Canada? I would like to bye only body. Thanks.

bobmaxja · 12-12-2011, 09:04 PM

Look here
Pentax K-r - Canada and Cross-Border Price Comparison - photoprice.ca

WerTicus · 12-12-2011, 09:07 PM

wow and no replacement yet announced.... These camera's have a one year product cycle so when was the K-r released and where is the replacement?

Don From The Radio · 12-12-2011, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Looks like we were All wrong, seems that most colors were disconnected at many outlets to enable exclusive deal with Walmart on colored Kr's Walmart.com: Pentax K-r 12.4MP DSLR Camera Bundle w/ 18-55mm Lens, 3" LCD, HD Video (Assorted Colors) w/ 50 Bonus Prints: Digital Cameras

Hans

Wal Mart? As much as I want Pentax to be successful, I dread seeing the momtogs that charge $200 to do weddings toting around bright red Krs now. I'd rather Nikon keep its stranglehold on the fauxtog segment.

WerTicus · 12-12-2011, 10:14 PM

Being discontinued is not a reason to hold off buying one...just means a new model about to be released. I'd still buy a K-x today they are excellent cameras, 1 yr since they were discontinued and so is the K-r.

However if i was buying one today I'd want to know what its replacement is.

Mr Spocko · 12-13-2011, 02:22 AM

It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one.
I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it.

crf529 · 12-13-2011, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by Mr Spocko

It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one.
I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it.

Not if you want to make sure you clear all your old models before it arrives.

All in all the FF under tungsten light was a minor issue, and the commonly reported FF 'issue' was mostly people with FF/BF lens calibration requirements from what I've seen on this website (or just expect too much from a camera in a dark room with a kit lens). Also it's an entry level camera, 12 months isn't what I'd call a short life......quite the norm actually.

RioRico · 12-13-2011, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by Mr Spocko

It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one.
I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it.

Except,
1) The Kr hasn't been officially discontinued,
2) Its lifespan is no shorter than the Kx, and
3) Dealers don't report getting many returns.

Meanwhile, we now have three separate threads discussing KR DISCONTINUED all at once. Ay yi yi.

ablundon · 12-13-2011, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by Bonzai

Where can I buy it in Canada? I would like to bye only body. Thanks.

Prodigital2000 has the red and white body only for $543 Canadian with free shipping.

Red K-r Body

White K-r Body

AB

Mr Spocko · 12-13-2011, 04:51 AM

Strange Pentax UK told me that had had a lot of complaints about the FF issue from users so much so they don't even try to debate it with customers anymore.

GrinMode · 12-13-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by crf529

Not if you want to make sure you clear all your old models before it arrives.

All in all the FF under tungsten light was a minor issue, and the commonly reported FF 'issue' was mostly people with FF/BF lens calibration requirements from what I've seen on this website (or just expect too much from a camera in a dark room with a kit lens). Also it's an entry level camera, 12 months isn't what I'd call a short life......quite the norm actually.

I don't think it's a lens calibration issue, well maybe some are. But in my case, focus is ok with the same lens in other light sources.

Mr Spocko · 12-13-2011, 05:13 PM

No it's not a lens issue, it's a "Pentax" issue ;-)

Unsinkable II · 12-15-2011, 06:05 AM

All hail the upcoming K-r successor.

It would be a fair assumption that it will use a Sony sensor, likely that in the NEX-5N. That should offer an incredible nearly 2 stop advantage over the already-impressive K-r / K-x.

aurele · 12-15-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

That should offer an incredible nearly 2 stop advantage over the already-impressive K-r / K-x.

i did some shots with the k-x @6400 iso with my Vivitar S1 70-210/3.5 and i was impress how the noise was not so important in RAW and very very well handle in photoshop.
So 2 stops better is just ... WAHOUUUUUUUUUUUU !

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12-12-2011, 03:20 PM	#76
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I did a bit of asking around; it seems that as far as we know it is indeed at the end of its life - and we have just a few units left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone

12-12-2011, 06:03 PM	#77
Bonzai New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	Where can I buy it in Canada? I would like to bye only body. Thanks.

12-12-2011, 09:04 PM	#78
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Look here Pentax K-r - Canada and Cross-Border Price Comparison - photoprice.ca

12-12-2011, 09:07 PM	#79
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	wow and no replacement yet announced.... These camera's have a one year product cycle so when was the K-r released and where is the replacement?

12-12-2011, 09:58 PM	#80
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Originally posted by hnikesch Looks like we were All wrong, seems that most colors were disconnected at many outlets to enable exclusive deal with Walmart on colored Kr's Walmart.com: Pentax K-r 12.4MP DSLR Camera Bundle w/ 18-55mm Lens, 3" LCD, HD Video (Assorted Colors) w/ 50 Bonus Prints: Digital Cameras Hans Wal Mart? As much as I want Pentax to be successful, I dread seeing the momtogs that charge $200 to do weddings toting around bright red Krs now. I'd rather Nikon keep its stranglehold on the fauxtog segment.

12-12-2011, 10:14 PM	#81
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Being discontinued is not a reason to hold off buying one...just means a new model about to be released. I'd still buy a K-x today they are excellent cameras, 1 yr since they were discontinued and so is the K-r. However if i was buying one today I'd want to know what its replacement is.

12-13-2011, 02:22 AM	#82
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one. I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it.

12-13-2011, 03:13 AM	#83
crf529 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 124	Originally posted by Mr Spocko It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one. I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it. Not if you want to make sure you clear all your old models before it arrives. All in all the FF under tungsten light was a minor issue, and the commonly reported FF 'issue' was mostly people with FF/BF lens calibration requirements from what I've seen on this website (or just expect too much from a camera in a dark room with a kit lens). Also it's an entry level camera, 12 months isn't what I'd call a short life......quite the norm actually.

12-13-2011, 03:14 AM	#84
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Mr Spocko It's more usual to have a replacement model before you discontinue the older one. I'm still waiting for Pentax to fix the FF issue on the K-r some are saying it's short life is to kill off the problems they've had with it. Except, 1) The Kr hasn't been officially discontinued, 2) Its lifespan is no shorter than the Kx, and 3) Dealers don't report getting many returns. Meanwhile, we now have three separate threads discussing KR DISCONTINUED all at once. Ay yi yi.

12-13-2011, 04:31 AM	#85
ablundon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paradise, NL Photos: Albums Posts: 106	Originally posted by Bonzai Where can I buy it in Canada? I would like to bye only body. Thanks. Prodigital2000 has the red and white body only for $543 Canadian with free shipping. Red K-r Body White K-r Body AB

12-13-2011, 04:51 AM	#86
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	Strange Pentax UK told me that had had a lot of complaints about the FF issue from users so much so they don't even try to debate it with customers anymore.

12-13-2011, 04:41 PM	#87
GrinMode Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 249	Originally posted by crf529 Not if you want to make sure you clear all your old models before it arrives. All in all the FF under tungsten light was a minor issue, and the commonly reported FF 'issue' was mostly people with FF/BF lens calibration requirements from what I've seen on this website (or just expect too much from a camera in a dark room with a kit lens). Also it's an entry level camera, 12 months isn't what I'd call a short life......quite the norm actually. I don't think it's a lens calibration issue, well maybe some are. But in my case, focus is ok with the same lens in other light sources.

12-13-2011, 05:13 PM	#88
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	No it's not a lens issue, it's a "Pentax" issue ;-)

12-15-2011, 06:05 AM	#89
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	All hail the upcoming K-r successor. It would be a fair assumption that it will use a Sony sensor, likely that in the NEX-5N. That should offer an incredible nearly 2 stop advantage over the already-impressive K-r / K-x.

12-15-2011, 07:09 AM	#90
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Unsinkable II That should offer an incredible nearly 2 stop advantage over the already-impressive K-r / K-x. i did some shots with the k-x @6400 iso with my Vivitar S1 70-210/3.5 and i was impress how the noise was not so important in RAW and very very well handle in photoshop. So 2 stops better is just ... WAHOUUUUUUUUUUUU !