First pictures of K-r

opiedog · 09-09-2010, 09:23 AM

I guess the higher intro price also stems from the fact that a LiIon battery AND charger are included. last time i checked, those cost $$ too.

any idea how much the AA battery adapter would cost?

the interval shooting would be nice. now i can use the kr be a night watch man... err camera.

thieves have been hitting unlocked cars lately and taking stuff w/o the owners permission

that could also put the ISO 25k to the test.

falk,

any idea what they mean by a downsized SR mechanism?

regards,
jordan

F-Stop · 09-09-2010, 09:45 AM

Doesn't seem to impress:

Pentax K-r DSLR: 12 megapixels, ISO 25600, 720p and a new 3-inch LCD display ? New Tech Gadgets & Electronic Devices | Geek.com

"It looks like a fine camera, we just don’t see why — with these modest improvements — you wouldn’t pick up Nikon’s D3100 instead, which is a better camera for a competitive price. I suppose, ultimately though, it all comes down to what lenses you’ve already got lying around in your kit."

Pentax's K-r entry-level DSLR looks like a toy -- Engadget

Headline: Pentax's K-r entry-level DSLR looks like a toy
They have nothing more to say except for a brief run down of specs and release date.

Pentax Announces K-r DSLR For $800

"I’m just not sure it’s competitive — the improvements aren’t very serious, and considering what’s come out in the meantime, it’s not looking so hot any more. The stellar Canon T2i and new Nikon D3100 are nothing to laugh at."

I'm not in the market to buy one but the 6fps and ISO performance would make me consider the K-r over a D3100 despite the 1080P video. As much as I hate the Nikon kit lens with the focus on the end, the silent and super quick drive would win me over. Will be interesting on how fast is fast with the new AF and if it's relatively quiet.

**ManuH** · 09-09-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by F-Stop

I'm not in the market to buy one but the 6fps and ISO performance would make me consider the K-r over a D3100 despite the 1080P video.

The Nikon D3100 performance is not known yet. On paper it's true that the K-r doesn't look that impressive. If its actual performance is very good (high ISO, AF) it may overcome that handicap.

312m · 09-09-2010, 09:52 AM

thats a bad review:

Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

ewalk · 09-09-2010, 09:52 AM

In all fairness, the three gadget blogs above are always enamored by spec sheets and numbers. They likely don't even know how *good* the K-x image quality is - which is what makes a camera worthwhile, not a spec sheet list a mile long.

Additionally, I don't think they quite understand the Japanese home market where the color game for the K-x took Pentax entry-level sales to new levels.

opiedog · 09-09-2010, 09:54 AM

fortunately, it's from a caniksony bigot, so it doesn't count

ewalk · 09-09-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by 312m

thats a bad review:

Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

It's quite sad really - most of these "reviews" are nothing more than a bored tech editor/reviewer going over the latest press releases without actually using the product. It's all a bunch of measurebating.

bodhi · 09-09-2010, 10:22 AM

Although I was somehow disappointed with the K-R, I have to admit that the high ISO performance is really amazing..

K-r all ISO performance : Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

falconeye · 09-09-2010, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by opiedog

falk,

any idea what they mean by a downsized SR mechanism?

jordan,

they? downsized?
What are you refering to?

falconeye · 09-09-2010, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by 312m

thats a bad review:

Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Originally posted by ewalk

In all fairness, the three gadget blogs above are always enamored by spec sheets and numbers.

No.

In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera).

He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release.

So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to?

Blue · 09-09-2010, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

No.

In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera).

He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release.

So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to?

Charlie Sorrel needs his arse kicked until his nose bleeds or reading improved.

Biro · 09-09-2010, 11:03 AM

Well... is anyone planning to fire off an e-mail to Charlie Sorrel informing him of his mistake?

climbertrev · 09-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Amen!!

Originally posted by johnmflores

Dear Pentax,

Are you telling me that you fixed all of the shortcomings of the awesome K-x - AF viewpoints, Li-Ion battery, AF assist light - while adding an extra stop of ISO?

Are you telling me that you now have a cheap and cheerful DA35 that's nearly a half stop faster than my DA40 Limited?

Are you telling me that you now have an entry/mid level camera and lens that's possibly 1.5 stops better in low light than the already excellent K-x? Can I now take pictures of black cats at night?

Thank you.

With your measurabating and theorising
Let's see it in action - in real situations, not website tests - before deciding
A camera is just a tool

Trev

ewalk · 09-09-2010, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

No.

In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera).

He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release.

So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to?

I wholeheartedly agree. That was one of the worst articles I've ever read.

opiedog · 09-09-2010, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

jordan,

they? downsized?
What are you refering to?

i'm just reading the spec of the Kr. it says in dpreview:

Compact lightweight body ..... stainless steel chassis, a downsized in-body shake reduction mechanism, and state-of-the-art high-denstiy packaging ...

apparently, that's the same text when the Km first came out and the kx
http://www.digitalslrphoto.com/news/297165/pentax_km_dslr.html

so it may mean absolutely... nothing.

09-09-2010, 11:06 AM	#238
climbertrev Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Plymouth,United Kingdom Posts: 72	You guys sometimes amaze me Amen!! Originally posted by johnmflores Dear Pentax, Are you telling me that you fixed all of the shortcomings of the awesome K-x - AF viewpoints, Li-Ion battery, AF assist light - while adding an extra stop of ISO? Are you telling me that you now have a cheap and cheerful DA35 that's nearly a half stop faster than my DA40 Limited? Are you telling me that you now have an entry/mid level camera and lens that's possibly 1.5 stops better in low light than the already excellent K-x? Can I now take pictures of black cats at night? Thank you. With your measurabating and theorising Let's see it in action - in real situations, not website tests - before deciding A camera is just a tool Trev

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09-09-2010, 09:23 AM	#226
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	I guess the higher intro price also stems from the fact that a LiIon battery AND charger are included. last time i checked, those cost $$ too. any idea how much the AA battery adapter would cost? the interval shooting would be nice. now i can use the kr be a night watch man... err camera. thieves have been hitting unlocked cars lately and taking stuff w/o the owners permission that could also put the ISO 25k to the test. falk, any idea what they mean by a downsized SR mechanism? regards, jordan

09-09-2010, 09:45 AM	#227
F-Stop Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Doesn't seem to impress: Pentax K-r DSLR: 12 megapixels, ISO 25600, 720p and a new 3-inch LCD display ? New Tech Gadgets & Electronic Devices \| Geek.com "It looks like a fine camera, we just don’t see why — with these modest improvements — you wouldn’t pick up Nikon’s D3100 instead, which is a better camera for a competitive price. I suppose, ultimately though, it all comes down to what lenses you’ve already got lying around in your kit." Pentax's K-r entry-level DSLR looks like a toy -- Engadget Headline: Pentax's K-r entry-level DSLR looks like a toy They have nothing more to say except for a brief run down of specs and release date. Pentax Announces K-r DSLR For $800 "I’m just not sure it’s competitive — the improvements aren’t very serious, and considering what’s come out in the meantime, it’s not looking so hot any more. The stellar Canon T2i and new Nikon D3100 are nothing to laugh at." I'm not in the market to buy one but the 6fps and ISO performance would make me consider the K-r over a D3100 despite the 1080P video. As much as I hate the Nikon kit lens with the focus on the end, the silent and super quick drive would win me over. Will be interesting on how fast is fast with the new AF and if it's relatively quiet.

09-09-2010, 09:51 AM	#228
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Originally posted by F-Stop I'm not in the market to buy one but the 6fps and ISO performance would make me consider the K-r over a D3100 despite the 1080P video. The Nikon D3100 performance is not known yet. On paper it's true that the K-r doesn't look that impressive. If its actual performance is very good (high ISO, AF) it may overcome that handicap.

09-09-2010, 09:52 AM	#229
312m New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vienna Posts: 8	thats a bad review: Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion \| Gadget Lab \| Wired.com

09-09-2010, 09:52 AM	#230
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	In all fairness, the three gadget blogs above are always enamored by spec sheets and numbers. They likely don't even know how good the K-x image quality is - which is what makes a camera worthwhile, not a spec sheet list a mile long. Additionally, I don't think they quite understand the Japanese home market where the color game for the K-x took Pentax entry-level sales to new levels.

09-09-2010, 09:54 AM	#231
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	fortunately, it's from a caniksony bigot, so it doesn't count

09-09-2010, 09:55 AM	#232
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Originally posted by 312m thats a bad review: Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion \| Gadget Lab \| Wired.com It's quite sad really - most of these "reviews" are nothing more than a bored tech editor/reviewer going over the latest press releases without actually using the product. It's all a bunch of measurebating.

09-09-2010, 10:22 AM	#233
bodhi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 61	Although I was somehow disappointed with the K-R, I have to admit that the high ISO performance is really amazing.. K-r all ISO performance : Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

09-09-2010, 10:33 AM	#234
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by opiedog falk, any idea what they mean by a downsized SR mechanism? jordan, they? downsized? What are you refering to?

09-09-2010, 10:46 AM	#235
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by 312m thats a bad review: Bright-Red Pentax K-r Fails to Stir Passion \| Gadget Lab \| Wired.com Originally posted by ewalk In all fairness, the three gadget blogs above are always enamored by spec sheets and numbers. No. In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera). He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release. So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to?

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09-09-2010, 10:54 AM	#236
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by falconeye No. In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera). He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release. So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to? Charlie Sorrel needs his arse kicked until his nose bleeds or reading improved.

09-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#237
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Well... is anyone planning to fire off an e-mail to Charlie Sorrel informing him of his mistake?

09-09-2010, 11:08 AM	#239
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Originally posted by falconeye No. In all fairness, the wired.com editor (Charlie Sorrel) just demonstrated his inability to read (let alone to use a camera). He writes: "Again, useful, but it’s no in-camera HDR ...". Where in reality, Pentax invented in-camera HDR and is now first to join Sony with autoaligning HDR. And may be first with Night HDR if it turns out to be aligned stacking. It was stated clearly in the press release. So, why are all these people allowed to write on other websites if they can't even read? What world did we come to? I wholeheartedly agree. That was one of the worst articles I've ever read.

09-09-2010, 11:16 AM	#240
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	Originally posted by falconeye jordan, they? downsized? What are you refering to? i'm just reading the spec of the Kr. it says in dpreview: Compact lightweight body ..... stainless steel chassis, a downsized in-body shake reduction mechanism, and state-of-the-art high-denstiy packaging ... apparently, that's the same text when the Km first came out and the kx http://www.digitalslrphoto.com/news/297165/pentax_km_dslr.html so it may mean absolutely... nothing.