K-r wins group test in respected UK mag

Graham67 · 08-06-2011, 05:29 PM - **1 Like**

For those that aren't aware, this month's (UK) What Digital Camera (probably the best selling photo mag' in Britain) includes a sub-£500GBP group test.
The K-r twin lens kit wins their recommendation with 5 stars out of 5. The Canon 1100D came second with 4.5/5, and the Nikon D3100 is third with 4/5.

Falke · 08-06-2011, 06:41 PM

That is good news...

PentaxRev · 08-06-2011, 08:22 PM

I'm always pleased when I see a Pentax camera get the honor it deserves. Long live Pentax!

luck1 · 08-07-2011, 04:38 AM

This is great news for Pentax (ricoh), hope they gona do the best out of this

Unsinkable II · 08-09-2011, 02:58 AM

It's great when a publication has the courage to not take the easy route.

Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of...

"Why did you buy a Pentax? / Isn't that a cheap brand? / Why didn't you get a Canikon" are questions I've heard too often...

jamesono1 · 08-12-2011, 05:32 PM

Great News, Pentax Camera's are so underrated by these publications glad to hear one of them has the guts to publish this.

Dimmy · 01-07-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

It's great when a publication has the courage to not take the easy route.

Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of...

"Why did you buy a Pentax? / Isn't that a cheap brand? / Why didn't you get a Canikon" are questions I've heard too often...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO true!
Even at the store when I went to buy the K-r they where looking at me like "Whaaaaaaaaaat?!"
Come on people! These babies are amazing!!!

Macario · 01-07-2012, 03:45 AM

nice win, but if looked closely. The K-R should be places withe the D600 and D5100 if looking at specifications.

Edgar_in_Indy · 01-07-2012, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by Macario

nice win, but if looked closely. The K-R should be places withe the D600 and D5100 if looking at specifications.

I agree. Even though the K-x/K-r were bottom-of-the-line DSLRs for Pentax, I always thought they were supposed to be direct competitors to the Canon t2i/t3i and Nikon D5000/D5100. Seems kind of strange including the K-r in the same class with the T3 and D3100.

When upgrading from my Olympus e-510 a couple years back, I initially bought a Canon t2i, but quickly sold it (for what I paid) when I determined that the K-x rivaled it, but at a MUCH lower price.

Mr Spocko · 01-07-2012, 07:56 AM

What Digital Camera is not well respected they love everything (from what I have read)
Yes spec wise the K-r is a step above it's rivals, but if only it could AF properly we'd be in business
Let's hope Pentax nail this AF problem in the new model

glanglois · 01-07-2012, 11:17 AM

I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera"

wed7 · 01-07-2012, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by glanglois

I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera"

DaveHolmes · 01-08-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of...

Actually... Because it is the 'sheep' that read the publication... They probably will buy it...
I think Pentax as a brand has grown enormously in the UK over the last year... Most of the big-chain electrical retaillers are stocking current Pentax DSLR's (if not in store, then certainly on-line)
A few of the Canikon shooters I go out with sometimes have also asked what I reckon to the Ricoh takeover, before I've mentioned it - (to which I reply "Well, they've got a shed load more cash than Hoya, so lets see what happens...") - so Pentax isn't a brand that's necessarily ignored by other photographers...

Originally posted by glanglois

I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera"

And as for an American preaching on the bastardization of the English language... You Sir have left me almost speechless! ;-p

Tom Woj · 01-09-2012, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Mr Spocko

What Digital Camera is not well respected they love everything (from what I have read)
Yes spec wise the K-r is a step above it's rivals, but if only it could AF properly we'd be in business
Let's hope Pentax nail this AF problem in the new model

Please ... give it a rest :/

wildweasel · 01-09-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

And as for an American preaching on the bastardization of the English language... You Sir have left me almost speechless! ;-p

Bwa ha ha ha, that's made my day.

Except.... We spell it 'bastardisation' over here, z is used either in 18th-19th century English or modern American English spellings.

08-06-2011, 05:29 PM - 1 Like	#1
Graham67 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leicester, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 89	K-r wins group test in respected UK mag For those that aren't aware, this month's (UK) What Digital Camera (probably the best selling photo mag' in Britain) includes a sub-£500GBP group test. The K-r twin lens kit wins their recommendation with 5 stars out of 5. The Canon 1100D came second with 4.5/5, and the Nikon D3100 is third with 4/5.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Kr Review in AP mag.	ukwoody	Pentax K-r	14	02-01-2011 08:37 AM
New Social Group - Pentax K7 Owners Group	jotaz.gmail	General Talk	3	10-03-2010 07:51 PM
Landscape Mag-aso	rustynail925	Post Your Photos!	2	02-06-2010 05:50 AM
New Social Group - Test	Adam	General Talk	5	12-04-2009 11:03 PM
ePhotozine DSLR group test	Camera lucida	Pentax DSLR Discussion	4	08-27-2009 08:18 AM

08-06-2011, 06:41 PM	#2
Falke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern NSW Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 186	That is good news...

08-06-2011, 08:22 PM	#3
PentaxRev Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 141	I'm always pleased when I see a Pentax camera get the honor it deserves. Long live Pentax!

08-07-2011, 04:38 AM	#4
luck1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pezinok Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	This is great news for Pentax (ricoh), hope they gona do the best out of this

08-09-2011, 02:58 AM	#5
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	It's great when a publication has the courage to not take the easy route. Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of... "Why did you buy a Pentax? / Isn't that a cheap brand? / Why didn't you get a Canikon" are questions I've heard too often...

08-12-2011, 05:32 PM	#6
jamesono1 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kilmarnock Photos: Albums Posts: 16	Great News, Pentax Camera's are so underrated by these publications glad to hear one of them has the guts to publish this.

01-07-2012, 01:57 AM	#7
Dimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pireaus Posts: 3	Originally posted by Unsinkable II It's great when a publication has the courage to not take the easy route. Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of... "Why did you buy a Pentax? / Isn't that a cheap brand? / Why didn't you get a Canikon" are questions I've heard too often... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO true! Even at the store when I went to buy the K-r they where looking at me like "Whaaaaaaaaaat?!" Come on people! These babies are amazing!!!

01-07-2012, 03:45 AM	#8
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	nice win, but if looked closely. The K-R should be places withe the D600 and D5100 if looking at specifications.

01-07-2012, 06:02 AM	#9
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by Macario nice win, but if looked closely. The K-R should be places withe the D600 and D5100 if looking at specifications. I agree. Even though the K-x/K-r were bottom-of-the-line DSLRs for Pentax, I always thought they were supposed to be direct competitors to the Canon t2i/t3i and Nikon D5000/D5100. Seems kind of strange including the K-r in the same class with the T3 and D3100. When upgrading from my Olympus e-510 a couple years back, I initially bought a Canon t2i, but quickly sold it (for what I paid) when I determined that the K-x rivaled it, but at a MUCH lower price.

01-07-2012, 07:56 AM	#10
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	What Digital Camera is not well respected they love everything (from what I have read) Yes spec wise the K-r is a step above it's rivals, but if only it could AF properly we'd be in business Let's hope Pentax nail this AF problem in the new model

01-07-2012, 11:17 AM	#11
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera"

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

01-07-2012, 11:21 PM	#12
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Originally posted by glanglois I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera"

01-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#13
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by Unsinkable II Unfortunately, the sheep that read the publication will probably not take their advice, and look down the list to a brand that they've heard of... Actually... Because it is the 'sheep' that read the publication... They probably will buy it... I think Pentax as a brand has grown enormously in the UK over the last year... Most of the big-chain electrical retaillers are stocking current Pentax DSLR's (if not in store, then certainly on-line) A few of the Canikon shooters I go out with sometimes have also asked what I reckon to the Ricoh takeover, before I've mentioned it - (to which I reply "Well, they've got a shed load more cash than Hoya, so lets see what happens...") - so Pentax isn't a brand that's necessarily ignored by other photographers... Originally posted by glanglois I don't trust any publisher that cannot manage proper grammar, at least on the cover. Should be "Which Digital Camera" And as for an American preaching on the bastardization of the English language... You Sir have left me almost speechless! ;-p

01-09-2012, 04:57 AM	#14
Tom Woj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Stafford, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by Mr Spocko What Digital Camera is not well respected they love everything (from what I have read) Yes spec wise the K-r is a step above it's rivals, but if only it could AF properly we'd be in business Let's hope Pentax nail this AF problem in the new model Please ... give it a rest :/

01-09-2012, 06:15 AM	#15
wildweasel Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Posts: 359	Quote: And as for an American preaching on the bastardization of the English language... You Sir have left me almost speechless! ;-p Bwa ha ha ha, that's made my day. Except.... We spell it 'bastardisation' over here, z is used either in 18th-19th century English or modern American English spellings.