'Disappointing video features'
'The built-in pop-up flash worked well indoors, with no red-eye and adequate overall exposure. '
It's tough, fast and powerful, and Pentax's new DSLR is aimed at adventurers
A bit like a bigger version of the Pentax K-3
Excellent high ISO image quality, Shoots at 8.1fps
Delivers great performance, weather-resistant build quality
Will the weatherproof K-3 be enough to tempt consumers away from Nikon and Canon?
Pros: Price, rugged build quality.
Interesting set of shooting features
Large pentaprism viewfinder, 5fps burst shooting
Delivers a lot of features and performance
Strong features compared to rivals
Excellent viewfinder, Fast 6.2fps shooting
Vastly improved autofocus in low-light shooting
Image quality is excellent
Solid build, Ease of use, Decent sensor
Terrific photo quality
Extremely sharp lens
Extremely sharp, Amazing pancake kit lens
Very impressive results
' The 12.4 effective megapixel K-r is Pentax’s follow-up digital SLR to the entry level K-x, a sound, good value starter option. '
'The Pentax K-r is one of the few worthy intruders, flaunting several improvements over its next in command, the Pentax K-x.'
'exceptionally fast performance'
'If Pentax can step up its efforts to make itself visible in the industry, the K-r is a competitive model in the entry-level dSLR category.'
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