Pentax Pentax K-r

The PENTAX K-r not only offers an assortment of features and functions that make it easy for everyone to effortlessly capture high-quality images people expect of a digital SLR camera, but it also comes equipped with a host of handy tools that help users in creating more personalized, creative images.
Announced: 09/09/2010
Body Type
Body TypeCompact SLR
Sensor
Max Resolution4288 x 2848
Other Resolutions
  • 3936 x 2624
  • 3072 x 2048
  • 1728 x 1152
Image Ratio3:2
Megapixels12.4
SizeAPS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
TypeCMOS
ProcessorPrime II
Image
ISO Range200-12800
ISO Minimum100
ISO Maximum25,600
White Balance Presets10
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
Uncompressed FormatRAW
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Good
  • Better
  • Best
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points11
Lens MountPentax KAF2
Crop1.5
Screen / Viewfinder
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels921,000
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage96%
Viewfinder magnification0.85
Features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/6000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Scene Modes
  • Bright
  • Natural
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Vibrant
  • Muted
  • Monochrome
  • Reversal Film
  • Bleach Bypass
  • Toy Camera
  • Retro
  • High-Contrast
  • Extract Color
  • Soft
  • Starburst
  • Fish-eye
  • Custom
Flash Range (M)12.0
External Flash
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • Red-eye Reduction
  • Slow-speed Sync
  • Trailing Curtain Sync
  • High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Flash X Sync Speed1/180 sec
FPS6
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV - 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Timelapse Recording
GPSOptional
Video Features
FormatMJPEG
MicrophoneMono
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 720p @ 25fps
  • 480p @ 25fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelLithium-Ion D-LI109
Battery Life (shots)470
Weight (grams)598
Dimensions125 x 97 x 68 mm
Connectivity
USB
Remote Control