12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor
Shake Reduction compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced
3.0-inch high resolution (921k pixel) LCD monitor
PRIME II image processing engine
Dust Reduction
Upgraded 11-point "SAFOX IX" autofocus system
Lens mount: PENTAX KAF2
Compatible with PENTAX K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses; screw mount lenses, 645, and 67 series lenses (adapter required)
Pentamirror viewfinder with 96% field of view
Broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 up to 25,600
Custom Settings to personalize camera operations
Auto pop-up flash
Shutter speeds from 1/6000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb
Various exposure mode options, including intelligent Auto Picture mode for novice users
Several in-camera HDR options
Record video at 1280x720 or 640x480 at 25fps with sound
Continuous shooting at 6fps in Hi mode
Uses SD, SDHC, or SDXC type flash memory cards
USB 2.0 hi-speed connectivity, PictBridge and Print Image Matching III compatible
Powered by either the included Li-ion battery pack D-LI109 (7.4 V, 1050 mAh) or 4xA batteries
The Pentax K-r dSLR is available now with three color options (Red, Black, and White), with the following MSRPs:
$799.95 US for just the body
$849.95 US for the K-r Lens Kit with the smc 18-55mm DAL lens
$899.95 US for the K-r Double Lens Kit w 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses
$999.95 US for the K-r Double Lens Kit w 18-55mm and 55-300mm lenses
Pros
Stylish and comfortable body
Three matching body/lens color combinations; White, Black, and Red
Robust shooting performance in normal shooting modes
Fast and accurate 11-point AF system, even in lower lighting
Improved performance in Live View mode over past models
Captures nice 12-megapixel photos
Great ISO performance up to ISO 3200; 6400 isn't half bad either
Bright 3.0-inch LCD screen
Cool in-camera HDR options
Unmatched power supply options
Competitively priced
Cons
OVF is a bit dim, and shows minimal info
ISO 12,800 and 25,600 look horrible
Lacks more robust HD video options, like a full 1080p option
HDR mode doesn't give you the dramatic effects you see from heavily processed HDR images that are created manually