The Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens is that lightweight, mid-range 12.4MP digital SLR camera with a 3x zoom lens that also shoots dazzling 720p HD video that you've been looking for.

It's got a few other things going for it, too--like a high resolution 3" LCD display with 930,000 dots, up to 6 frames per second shooting speed, super-accurate 11-point autofocus system, sensitivity up to 25,600 ISO so you never miss a photo due to low light, shutter speeds up to 1/6000 second to freeze the action, and dual power options, either rechargeable Li-ion or easy-to-find AA batteries. The 18-55mm lens provides very wide-angle to normal views that will cover a surprisingly wide range of photo opportunities.

Wait! That's not all: the K-r has an efficient dust removal mechanism that automatically shakes dust off the CMOS sensor, a custom image function for applying one of nine creative modes (such as Bleach Bypass, a dramatic effect used in movies) to any particular image you wish, a digital filter function with a choice of 18 filters to process images without a computer (including Starburst, Sketch, High Contrast, Fisheye, Toy Camera, Posterization, Retro, etc.), an upgraded HDR (High Dynamic Range) function to create a superb image in difficult lighting situations (by combining 3 different exposures of the same scene) even when not using a tripod, and 3 different cross processing options to create dramatically different colors. It even has a high-speed infrared data transmission system--the first in a Pentax camera.

Specifications

Imaging

Resolution

12.4MP effective resolution

Sensor

23.6 x 15.8mm CMOS

Bit Depth

Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

File Formats

Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG)

File Size

Still: 12M (4288x2848), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)
Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p / 25 (16:9), 640x480p / 25 (4:3)

Color Spaces

Not specified by manufacturer

Creative Color Modes

Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation. Green simplified mode available

Film Modes

Not specified by manufacturer

Movie Modes

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome

Image Stabilization

Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)

Optics

Lens

DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Zoom

3x 18-55mm zoom lens

Lens Mount

PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes

Focus Type

TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX IX)

Focus Range

9.84" to infinity

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount

52mm

Shooting Controls

Sensitivity

Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600 Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600

Shutter Speeds

1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available

Metering

TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering

Exposure Modes

Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)
Exposure lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
Exposure bracketing, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)

White Balance

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes

Mirror Lock-Up

Not specified by manufacturer

Burst Capability

6.0 fps

Self Timer

Yes--2 seconds, 12 seconds

Interval Recording

Not specified by manufacturer

Remote Control

Yes

Flash

Built-in Flash

Yes

Effective Flash Range

Not specified by manufacturer

External Flash Connection

Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180s

Dedicated Flash System

PENTAX dedicated flash

Max Sync Speed

Not specified by manufacturer

Memory

Built-in Memory

No

Memory Card Type

SD, SDHC memory cards

Still Images per GB

Not specified by manufacturer

A/V Recording

Recording Formats

AVI

Video Recording

YEs

Video Resolution

1280x720p (16:9), 640x480p (4:3)

Video Clip Length

Not specified by manufacturer

Audio Recording

With video

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type

Pentamirror Coverage (field of view): Approx 96% Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)

Viewfinder Coverage

App 96%

Display

3.0" TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness

Live View

Yes

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity

USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out Video out: NTSC, PAL

System & Software Requirements

Windows: XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 port
Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature

32-104°'F (0-40°C)

Weatherproofing

Not specified by manufacturer

Durability

Not specified by manufacturer

Power

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109, AA Battery Holder D-BH109 (optional) for 4X AA batteries

Power Adapter

Optional

Physical

Dimensions

4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7" (12.4 x 9.65 x 6.85 cm)

Weight

19.2 oz (544 g)

Includes

• Pentax K-r Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens
• Li-Ion Battery D-LI109
• Battery Charge Cradle K-BC109
• AC Plug Cord
• USB Cable I-USB7
• Strap O-ST53
• Hotshoe Cover FK
• Eyecup FQ
• Body Mount Cover
• Software CD-ROM S-SW110