Pentax K-r completely discontinued

aurele · 11-23-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally posted by RBellavance

It does not: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Pub...s-offset-noise!

you forgot the "!" at the end of the URL

in the example, the 1DS3 have 2,63x more pixel than the 350D, and it say the 1DS3 have noise reduce of 3db compared to the 350D for a same size print.

If you use DxO tools to compare the "3db" or difference, it's almost nothing in pure gain.

More over in a entry level DSLR a 16-18-20 mpx is a bit useless considering, say 95% oof the buyer wont do a print bigger than a sheet of paper with it.

considering all this i still rather like a better ISO than more Mpx.

whatever, my next dslr will have WR !

gazonk · 11-23-2011, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by aurele

More over in a entry level DSLR a 16-18-20 mpx is a bit useless considering, say 95% oof the buyer wont do a print bigger than a sheet of paper with it.

It's not all about printing, most photos are viewed on computers these days, or on HD TVs. Now the latter has ~2mp, but then a lot more megapixels can be useful for several reasons: If you scale down a 8mp image to 2mp, you get a better result than with native 2mp, and also, you get more freedom to crop. Suppose, for instance,that you got a wonderful shot of an animal, but you didn't have a long enough lens mounted, so you want to crop out the middle third of the image in both directions, i.e. you want to crop out 1/9 of the image. That leaves you with a measly 0.66mp if you used a K100D, but with a K-5, you get 1.77mp, which may look pretty good on that HD television set if it's a sharp shot.

robgo2 · 11-23-2011, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by RBellavance

This is pure, unadulterated speculation on my part, but maybe the 12MP Sony sensor is now basically impossible to get. AFAIK, the K-r is the only current camera still using it.

Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules?

Rob

Pentax Convert · 11-23-2011, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by robgo2

Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules?

Rob

I believe so, yes, and the new Ricoh M-mount module. The 12mp Sony sensor isn't really that old, at all, even in digital camera terms! Besides, isn't the 6mp Sony sensor still being produced for Epson's RD-1x?

Darlene · 11-23-2011, 05:24 PM

I absolutely love my K-r, got it a few months ago at a great price, and so far no problems. I have added the 35mm f2.4, the 16-45mm, and the 18-135mm to the two kit lenses. My older Nikons are gathering dust as is my Panny zoomer.

RBellavance · 11-23-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by robgo2

Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules?

Yes, you're right ! I had forgottent about that...

Kryscendo · 11-24-2011, 02:00 AM

The K-x existed from Q1 2010 to Q4 2010.
The K-r existed from Q4 2010 to Q4 2011.

It already one quarter over the K-x and there was a 2 quarter overlap between the two cameras. It wouldn't surprise me if Pentax announced another K-something for this niche in their product line up.

Unsinkable II · 11-24-2011, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Aegon

For the record, the K-r is a great camera at a great price, and I hope whatever replaces it will provide similarly excellent value.

It is indeed a great camera, but I hope what replaces it looks better. The K-r was the worst looking Pentax DSLR... it reminded me of a conehead (or for UK readers, the Tefal guys).

**rbefly** · 11-24-2011, 04:08 AM

For what it's worth, K R bodies are still available from several sources, likely the existing (old) stock. Here's one, for $581;
NEW Pentax K-r 12.4 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Body | eBay
Last month they were $542, IIRC.
Ron

gazonk · 11-24-2011, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

It is indeed a great camera, but I hope what replaces it looks better. The K-r was the worst looking Pentax DSLR...

Yes, the design was a miss - an unlucky mix of the well designed "feminine" K-x and the also well designed "masculine" K-5.

GabrielFFontes · 11-24-2011, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Yes, the design was a miss - an unlucky mix of the well designed "feminine" K-x and the also well designed "masculine" K-5.

In fact i think the K-r is prettier than the k-x, i don't know why...

Jean Poitiers · 11-24-2011, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

But still appropriate, along with K-O, K-P, K-101, etc.

Bonjour,

For the Francophone community a product name like "K-k" would be great ... pronounced "ka ka" = "ca ca" in French = "merde" = sh*t, doo doo, crap, etc.

Also "Q-q" would be great, too ... and don't ask. Is this joke list never ending?

Allez salut, Jean le Frog

top-quark · 11-24-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by John Poitiers

B
Also "Q-q" would be great, too ... and don't ask.

So presumably, you don't drive a Toyota MR2.

eddie1960 · 11-24-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by top-quark

So presumably, you don't drive a Toyota MR2.

ROFL, took me a second

Aura Topp · 11-24-2011, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Adam

(you may want to read earlier discussion here first: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-r-forum/166053-pentax-k-r-discontinued.html)

I just spoke with my contact at B&H and they said that the K-r has been completely discontinued.

He said that there's still a sizeable quantity of cameras in stock, but once they're gone, they're gone. For me this is a little hard to believe, but if it's true, then something new's gotta be in the works, right?

I hope they are not stopping this model as I hope to buy one next year, is this true?

I'm still trying to save up for this camera.

11-23-2011, 05:24 PM	#50
Darlene Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 57	Love my K-r I absolutely love my K-r, got it a few months ago at a great price, and so far no problems. I have added the 35mm f2.4, the 16-45mm, and the 18-135mm to the two kit lenses. My older Nikons are gathering dust as is my Panny zoomer.

11-24-2011, 04:08 AM	#54
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Black Bodies Still Available For what it's worth, K R bodies are still available from several sources, likely the existing (old) stock. Here's one, for $581; NEW Pentax K-r 12.4 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Body \| eBay Last month they were $542, IIRC. Ron

11-24-2011, 04:58 AM	#57
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Pentax K-k ... Originally posted by RioRico But still appropriate, along with K-O, K-P, K-101, etc. Bonjour, For the Francophone community a product name like "K-k" would be great ... pronounced "ka ka" = "ca ca" in French = *"merde"* = sht, doo doo, crap, etc. Also "Q-q" would be great, too ... and don't ask. Is this joke list never ending? Allez salut, Jean le Frog*

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11-23-2011, 07:18 AM	#46
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	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. Originally posted by RBellavance It does not: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Pub...s-offset-noise! you forgot the "!" at the end of the URL in the example, the 1DS3 have 2,63x more pixel than the 350D, and it say the 1DS3 have noise reduce of 3db compared to the 350D for a same size print. If you use DxO tools to compare the "3db" or difference, it's almost nothing in pure gain. More over in a entry level DSLR a 16-18-20 mpx is a bit useless considering, say 95% oof the buyer wont do a print bigger than a sheet of paper with it. considering all this i still rather like a better ISO than more Mpx. whatever, my next dslr will have WR !

11-23-2011, 08:03 AM	#47
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by aurele More over in a entry level DSLR a 16-18-20 mpx is a bit useless considering, say 95% oof the buyer wont do a print bigger than a sheet of paper with it. It's not all about printing, most photos are viewed on computers these days, or on HD TVs. Now the latter has ~2mp, but then a lot more megapixels can be useful for several reasons: If you scale down a 8mp image to 2mp, you get a better result than with native 2mp, and also, you get more freedom to crop. Suppose, for instance,that you got a wonderful shot of an animal, but you didn't have a long enough lens mounted, so you want to crop out the middle third of the image in both directions, i.e. you want to crop out 1/9 of the image. That leaves you with a measly 0.66mp if you used a K100D, but with a K-5, you get 1.77mp, which may look pretty good on that HD television set if it's a sharp shot.

11-23-2011, 03:49 PM	#48
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by RBellavance This is pure, unadulterated speculation on my part, but maybe the 12MP Sony sensor is now basically impossible to get. AFAIK, the K-r is the only current camera still using it. Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules? Rob

11-23-2011, 05:01 PM	#49
Pentax Convert Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Photos: Albums Posts: 57	Originally posted by robgo2 Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules? Rob I believe so, yes, and the new Ricoh M-mount module. The 12mp Sony sensor isn't really that old, at all, even in digital camera terms! Besides, isn't the 6mp Sony sensor still being produced for Epson's RD-1x?

11-23-2011, 06:11 PM	#51
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by robgo2 Is that not the same sensor that is in the Ricoh GXR A12 modules? Yes, you're right ! I had forgottent about that...

11-24-2011, 02:00 AM	#52
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	The K-x existed from Q1 2010 to Q4 2010. The K-r existed from Q4 2010 to Q4 2011. It already one quarter over the K-x and there was a 2 quarter overlap between the two cameras. It wouldn't surprise me if Pentax announced another K-something for this niche in their product line up.

11-24-2011, 03:19 AM	#53
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Aegon For the record, the K-r is a great camera at a great price, and I hope whatever replaces it will provide similarly excellent value. It is indeed a great camera, but I hope what replaces it looks better. The K-r was the worst looking Pentax DSLR... it reminded me of a conehead (or for UK readers, the Tefal guys).

11-24-2011, 04:12 AM	#55
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Unsinkable II It is indeed a great camera, but I hope what replaces it looks better. The K-r was the worst looking Pentax DSLR... Yes, the design was a miss - an unlucky mix of the well designed "feminine" K-x and the also well designed "masculine" K-5.

11-24-2011, 04:19 AM	#56
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Originally posted by gazonk Yes, the design was a miss - an unlucky mix of the well designed "feminine" K-x and the also well designed "masculine" K-5. In fact i think the K-r is prettier than the k-x, i don't know why...

11-24-2011, 08:17 AM	#58
top-quark Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Photos: Albums Posts: 492	Originally posted by John Poitiers B Also "Q-q" would be great, too ... and don't ask. So presumably, you don't drive a Toyota MR2.

11-24-2011, 08:54 AM	#59
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by top-quark So presumably, you don't drive a Toyota MR2. ROFL, took me a second

11-24-2011, 08:55 AM	#60
Aura Topp Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salisbury Posts: 7	Originally posted by Adam (you may want to read earlier discussion here first: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-r-forum/166053-pentax-k-r-discontinued.html) I just spoke with my contact at B&H and they said that the K-r has been completely discontinued. He said that there's still a sizeable quantity of cameras in stock, but once they're gone, they're gone. For me this is a little hard to believe, but if it's true, then something new's gotta be in the works, right? I hope they are not stopping this model as I hope to buy one next year, is this true? I'm still trying to save up for this camera.