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Pentax K-r Serial Numbers - Specifications
Intro-level DSLR launched in October, 2010 as the successor to the K-x. Available in multiple colors.

Total Serials: 202
K-r
Serial Reverse Sort Order / Avoid Owner Description Location / Price  
3433434HiddenNoneBuy Dig
USD 501.00
May, 2010
3786914HiddenIncluded Pentax DA 18-55mm AL lens. 1700 shutter count. Works great.EBay
USD 325.00
July, 2013
3793851HiddenFlawless. Black. Updated firmaware.
Bought with kit lens DAL 18-55 since this was my first dslr.
Japan Photo, Norway
NOK 5995.00
October, 2010
3794261Hidden18-55 DAL Kit. Optio i10 bundle.Japan Photo - Trondheim - Norway
NOK 4995.00
April, 2011
3796285HiddenFirst I wanted a Nikon but then I liked this one better...Bochum, Germany
June, 2012
3796881HiddenBought brand new with 18-55mm and 50-200mm kit lenses. Had to take to a fix because front focusing issues and the E-dial broke, but now works perfectly. EDIT: Sold itKuvanmaailma in Joensuu, Finland
November, 2010
3797406HiddenLocation of Purchase: Adorama.com

Purchase Date: 10/22/2010

Problems: none

Additional Comments: so far so good. great buy.
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3797529HiddenAfter some months of use this camera developed the thumb dial problem common with the K-r. After joining the forum i learned about how to clean the dial with CRC contact cleaner. After a few tries it worked and has continued to work since. Purchase price included the DA L 18-55 II. Pentax Hoya CorporationAmazon
USD 608.47
June, 2011
3797549HiddenBlack body in excellent condition <700 shutter activations with additional AA battery adapter and 18-55mm lens.Pentax Forum from member in Indiana
April, 2013
3797579HiddenBlack K-r, manufacture date of 2010-09-05. Shutter count out of the box was 1. This model, like all the others, exhibits front-focusing in Tungsten light. The problem is not as pronounced as some examples I've seen on the forum.Tri-State Camera
January, 2011
3797673Hiddenno problems so farBeach Camera
December, 2010
3797769HiddenBlack body. No damage. No dust. No problems other than very slight front focus issue in Tungsten light. Can be worked around by using Live View in this situation. Great camera, really enjoying it.Cameraland, NY
March, 2011
3797918HiddenBlack body, no issuesNewegg.com
December, 2010
3797974HiddenBlack body. Previously had significant front focusing and e-dial problems but camera has been repaired. Minor front focusing still noticeable at close distances, but not a problem in most situations.Newegg.com
November, 2010
3799746HiddenUpgraded from a K-x - adding a Pentax DA 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 AL II SMC, which was later upgraded to a Pentax DA 18-250 mm f:3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens. Finally added the Pentax DA 10-17 mm f:3.5-4 ED Fisheye Zoom Lens for a 10 - 250 mm overall zoom range, with the break in an area (17-18 mm) which minimizes the frequency is switching lens!Henry's - Sudbury, ON, Canada
CAD 700.00
June, 2011
3799915HiddenFront focus issues beyond the ability of fine focus adjust to compensate.

Fantastic camera otherwise. Will be sending it in for service once the source of the FF issue is more settled (firmware vs. some other defect).
Vancouver, BC, Canada
November, 2010
3799922HiddenE-dial replaced under warranty at 1.5 years of age.
No focus issues, ever.
McBain Camera
CAD 699.99
December, 2010
3799927HiddenStill working fineHenry's, Toronto
CAD 799.99
November, 2010
3799940HiddenDefective flash and AF focus not accurate. Sent back with no questions asked. 3 days turn around for a good copy. Very happy.Vancouver Dunne and Rundle
November, 2010
3800038HiddenBought in a kit with a 18-55 and a 50-200.LL Lozeau
November, 2010
3800060HiddenBrand new K-r w/ 18-55mm Kit. Box was opened previously, but all bags taped/closed as expected (including manual/cd bag), and frame count was 2.London Drugs - Maple Ridge, BC
March, 2011
3800128HiddenPetit problème avec la molette de sélection.
3 semaines chez Pentax pour faire la réparation
L.Lozeau
December, 2010
3800196HiddenE-dial warranty repairVictoria, BC
December, 2010
3800391HiddenBought as kit with two lenses. BEWARE Pixmania took 10 days to deliver on 3 day promise.very poor customer relations.The camera appears to be OK.and I am Pleased with it but being new to dslr have nothing to compare with.the few photos taken so far on a.f. have been very good.Pixmania France
January, 2011
3804095HiddenFront focus issue. -10 is focus correction is not enough. Waiting for new firmware. If no firmware based fix before 6 months after the purchase date, I will send the camera back to Pentax.Amazon.com
December, 2010
3804201HiddenPurchased From: Prodigital2000

Date: Dec 2010

Problems: Front Focus issues and rear e-Dial malfunctioning, sent to Pentax Canada Service for repair.

Additional Comments: Excellent Camera other than the defects.
Ontario, Canada
November, 2010
3805226Hiddenno damgae i have ad problems with the edial but a spray with electrical contact cleaner fixes it.bristol england
April, 2011
3805656Hiddentungsten front focusing problem with kit lens supplied not correctable by -10 AF adjustAmazon, UK
December, 2010
3807473HiddenNo problems so far.Bestbuy.com
December, 2010
3807970HiddenProblems: "Front focus in tungsten light" issue resolved by setting white balance to Tungsten rather than Auto.

Additional Comments: Happy with my purchase.
Amazon.com
December, 2010
3807985HiddenNo problemsNetherlands
November, 2010
3808142Hiddenminor issue with dial, kit with DA L 55-300Abes of Maine
April, 2011
3808860Hiddeneverything okMexico city
USD 754.54
November, 2012
3808945HiddenLocation of Purchase: Amazon.com - United States

Purchase Date: 12/22/10

Problems: None?

Additional Comments: White. Not knowledgeable enough to know what problems it has. First DSLR
Amazon.com
December, 2010
3809556HiddenWhite Body,
Probleams : Rare E-Dial not working correct & Lens-Release Button is stick out.
HK
December, 2010
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