Some K-r high ISO JPEG samples

Asahiflex · 10-07-2010, 08:56 AM - **1 Like**

I noticed this thread on the Manual Focus lenses forum. One of the members is in Kyoto and had a chance to play with the K-r in a shop. I think the high-ISO capabilities in JPEG of the K-r are pretty impressive.

Manual Focus Lenses :: View topic - The new Pentax K-r

paolojackson · 10-07-2010, 09:35 AM

Those shots look very promising

JohnBee · 10-07-2010, 10:25 AM

Looks good.
Perhaps very close to the K-5.
But with JPG, it is very hard to tell what we are looking at.
Any chance we could get our hands on some RAW samples?

The_Reasonable_Man · 10-07-2010, 10:27 AM

Those look superb to me. Even the 25,000 looks usable in a pinch. This sensor will finally convince me to upgrade the ol' K100d.

zackspeed · 10-07-2010, 11:02 AM

cool,looks like my k-5 shots

**jpzk** · 10-07-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I noticed this thread on the Manual Focus lenses forum. One of the members is in Kyoto and had a chance to play with the K-r in a shop. I think the high-ISO capabilities in JPEG of the K-r are pretty impressive.

Manual Focus Lenses :: View topic - The new Pentax K-r

I find the pics very similar to those taken with the K5 a while back.
Those are JPEG's and it would have been nice to see some RAW samples.

This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?).
I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising.

But, I am still very impressed with the "lesser camera" ... again.

JP

Xatnep_CJ · 10-07-2010, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

cool,looks like my k-5 shots

Oh come on Zackie - tell us more, pleeeeease...

Urkeldaedalus · 10-07-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?).
I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising.

I don't think it's bad news if the K-r performs that well. If the K-r really outperforms the K-5 at its price point, judging from what the preliminary results we've seen from the K-5, that will make for a pretty incredible camera at an affordable price.

Jonson PL · 10-07-2010, 11:49 AM

These are good looking. Thanks for posting, very impressive

zackspeed · 10-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Xatnep_CJ

Oh come on Zackie - tell us more, pleeeeease...

sorry,they are not my shots and are made with protofirmware.
maybe get some new pictures next week.
but the style of grain and texture is very good,like a mix of k-r and k-7.

Urkeldaedalus · 10-07-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

the style of grain and texture is very good,like a mix of k-r and k-7.

Good, I've always liked the grain from the K-7. In some situations I just wish there was less of it. I hope that's where the K-5 comes in handy

Raybo · 10-07-2010, 06:28 PM

I've been waiting for more k-r info............Thanks!

Eruditass · 10-07-2010, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I find the pics very similar to those taken with the K5 a while back.
This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?).
I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising.

But, I am still very impressed with the "lesser camera" ... again.

JP

I don't think they're going to mess that up again.

RolloR · 10-07-2010, 07:20 PM

Wow that's NR set to OFF? Looks better than what my K-x produces.

Do you think the K-r may be sold brand new as "body only?"

Although I kinda expect that it will be only offered as a kit. And if it does have the LiveView "auto zoom" feature like that on the K-5, that would be great!

Eruditass · 10-07-2010, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by RolloR

Wow that's NR set to OFF? Looks better than what my K-x produces.

Do you think the K-r may be sold brand new as "body only?"

Although I kinda expect that it will be only offered as a kit. And if it does have the LiveView "auto zoom" feature like that on the K-5, that would be great!

Wow, I didn't realize it was NR OFF. It has to have NR.. no way it has zero chroma noise.

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10-07-2010, 09:35 AM	#2
paolojackson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 379	Those shots look very promising

10-07-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Looks good. Perhaps very close to the K-5. But with JPG, it is very hard to tell what we are looking at. Any chance we could get our hands on some RAW samples?

10-07-2010, 10:27 AM	#4
The_Reasonable_Man Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: People's Republic of Portland, Oregon Posts: 30	Those look superb to me. Even the 25,000 looks usable in a pinch. This sensor will finally convince me to upgrade the ol' K100d.

10-07-2010, 11:02 AM	#5
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	cool,looks like my k-5 shots

10-07-2010, 11:03 AM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Asahiflex I noticed this thread on the Manual Focus lenses forum. One of the members is in Kyoto and had a chance to play with the K-r in a shop. I think the high-ISO capabilities in JPEG of the K-r are pretty impressive. Manual Focus Lenses :: View topic - The new Pentax K-r I find the pics very similar to those taken with the K5 a while back. Those are JPEG's and it would have been nice to see some RAW samples. This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?). I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising. But, I am still very impressed with the "lesser camera" ... again. JP

10-07-2010, 11:14 AM	#7
Xatnep_CJ New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 23	Originally posted by zackspeed cool,looks like my k-5 shots Oh come on Zackie - tell us more, pleeeeease...

10-07-2010, 11:19 AM	#8
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Quote: This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?). I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising. I don't think it's bad news if the K-r performs that well. If the K-r really outperforms the K-5 at its price point, judging from what the preliminary results we've seen from the K-5, that will make for a pretty incredible camera at an affordable price.

10-07-2010, 11:49 AM	#9
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	These are good looking. Thanks for posting, very impressive

10-07-2010, 11:53 AM	#10
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	Originally posted by Xatnep_CJ Oh come on Zackie - tell us more, pleeeeease... sorry,they are not my shots and are made with protofirmware. maybe get some new pictures next week. but the style of grain and texture is very good,like a mix of k-r and k-7.

10-07-2010, 01:17 PM	#11
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Quote: the style of grain and texture is very good,like a mix of k-r and k-7. Good, I've always liked the grain from the K-7. In some situations I just wish there was less of it. I hope that's where the K-5 comes in handy

10-07-2010, 06:28 PM	#12
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	I've been waiting for more k-r info............Thanks!

10-07-2010, 06:30 PM	#13
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by jpzk I find the pics very similar to those taken with the K5 a while back. This is a tricky situation with "to be owners" of the K5, including myself: is this going to be another round of the lesser camera giving more ISO punch than its big brother? (remember the K7 vs. Kx ISO thing?). I know .... I have seen many sample shots taken with the K5 and they are really promising. But, I am still very impressed with the "lesser camera" ... again. JP I don't think they're going to mess that up again.

10-07-2010, 07:20 PM	#14
RolloR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 264	Wow that's NR set to OFF? Looks better than what my K-x produces. Do you think the K-r may be sold brand new as "body only?" Although I kinda expect that it will be only offered as a kit. And if it does have the LiveView "auto zoom" feature like that on the K-5, that would be great!

10-07-2010, 07:24 PM	#15
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by RolloR Wow that's NR set to OFF? Looks better than what my K-x produces. Do you think the K-r may be sold brand new as "body only?" Although I kinda expect that it will be only offered as a kit. And if it does have the LiveView "auto zoom" feature like that on the K-5, that would be great! Wow, I didn't realize it was NR OFF. It has to have NR.. no way it has zero chroma noise.