Future Pentaxian, k-r or k-x? Sports

marubex · 10-20-2010, 03:48 PM

Hi, As I said am new to pentax and DSRL, i've been doing some research, and so far think I like Pentax more over some more popular brands. Unfortunatedly there is no Pentax retail store around here, so no way to really seeing it.
I want to be able to sometimes shoot some martial arts events and some outdoor horseback ridding, as well as to keep up with my kids 6 and 4 yrs. I plan on mostly take pictures of them and possible some landscapes.
So finally here are the questions:
1. How faster is the AF on the k-r than the k-x?
2. Which do you think will be better suited for my needs?
3. Right now there are pretty good deals for the k-x but would be willing to spend the xtra $$ for the k-r if that is a better match.
Thanks for your help

KxBlaze · 10-20-2010, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by marubex

Hi, As I said am new to pentax and DSRL, i've been doing some research, and so far think I like Pentax more over some more popular brands. Unfortunatedly there is no Pentax retail store around here, so no way to really seeing it.
I want to be able to sometimes shoot some martial arts events and some outdoor horseback ridding, as well as to keep up with my kids 6 and 4 yrs. I plan on mostly take pictures of them and possible some landscapes.
So finally here are the questions:
1. How faster is the AF on the k-r than the k-x?
2. Which do you think will be better suited for my needs?
3. Right now there are pretty good deals for the k-x but would be willing to spend the xtra $$ for the k-r if that is a better match.
Thanks for your help

The Kr AF system is a big leap better than the Kx. I find the Kx system to be good at best and that is with a good light source and terrible in low light conditions.

With 6fps vs 4.7fps the Kr will be much better for sports.

That said, I personally do not think that almost 2x the price of the Kx is worth it for the Kr. You can buy a brand new Kx with the 18-55 for $480 while the Kr with the 18-55 is $900.

I would buy a brand new Kx and with the $ saved from not buying the Kr buy a nice lens.

10-20-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
marubex Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10	Future Pentaxian, k-r or k-x? Sports Hi, As I said am new to pentax and DSRL, i've been doing some research, and so far think I like Pentax more over some more popular brands. Unfortunatedly there is no Pentax retail store around here, so no way to really seeing it. I want to be able to sometimes shoot some martial arts events and some outdoor horseback ridding, as well as to keep up with my kids 6 and 4 yrs. I plan on mostly take pictures of them and possible some landscapes. So finally here are the questions: 1. How faster is the AF on the k-r than the k-x? 2. Which do you think will be better suited for my needs? 3. Right now there are pretty good deals for the k-x but would be willing to spend the xtra $$ for the k-r if that is a better match. Thanks for your help

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sports Who says the K7 can't do sports??	Javaslinger	Post Your Photos!	7	02-13-2011 04:34 PM
Hardcore Sports	codiac2600	Post Your Photos!	10	06-16-2009 08:22 AM
A future Pentaxian ... 1 img	pspentax	Post Your Photos!	22	09-23-2008 01:43 PM
A future Pentaxian in the works.	Fritz	Post Your Photos!	16	07-15-2008 06:22 AM
a once and future Pentaxian...	timbo13	Welcomes and Introductions	2	03-19-2008 10:25 AM

10-20-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	Originally posted by marubex Hi, As I said am new to pentax and DSRL, i've been doing some research, and so far think I like Pentax more over some more popular brands. Unfortunatedly there is no Pentax retail store around here, so no way to really seeing it. I want to be able to sometimes shoot some martial arts events and some outdoor horseback ridding, as well as to keep up with my kids 6 and 4 yrs. I plan on mostly take pictures of them and possible some landscapes. So finally here are the questions: 1. How faster is the AF on the k-r than the k-x? 2. Which do you think will be better suited for my needs? 3. Right now there are pretty good deals for the k-x but would be willing to spend the xtra $$ for the k-r if that is a better match. Thanks for your help The Kr AF system is a big leap better than the Kx. I find the Kx system to be good at best and that is with a good light source and terrible in low light conditions. With 6fps vs 4.7fps the Kr will be much better for sports. That said, I personally do not think that almost 2x the price of the Kx is worth it for the Kr. You can buy a brand new Kx with the 18-55 for $480 while the Kr with the 18-55 is $900. I would buy a brand new Kx and with the $ saved from not buying the Kr buy a nice lens.