Pentax DSLR present 'upper entry level "new: Pentax Kr

Pentax DSLR present 'upper entry level "new: Pentax Kr

After considerable success in the classroom to play beginners with the duo Km DSLR and KX, and have a DSLR you are in the middle class with K-7, is now fill the gap between the KX Pentax and K-7 with a new product named Pentax DSLR cameras Kr (okay, the naming of Pentax DSLR had always been confusing). What kind of camera with 12 MP CMOS sensor is trying to compete in an already crowded segment of this? Consider the following INFO.
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Pentax as a camera manufacturer since antiquity enough slack time to compete in the DSLR segment, especially in the face of strikes newcomers like Sony, which is more mature in terms of digital imaging technology. Pentax therefore always looking for gaps that could be a selling point to compete with famous brands, such as color variations, the sale price and the support of AA batteries. As with other Pentax, Kr can be powered by AA batteries, but need to use the adapter, while the main battery type lithium batteries are now wearing.
The following specifications are Pentax K-r:

    * CMOS sensor, 12 MP (just as the Pentax K-x)
    * ISO 12 800 (can be up to ISO 25 600)
    * Quickly with 6 fps
    * Of HD 720P 24 fps movie
    * 3-inch LCD, high resolution
    * Pentamirror, 0.85 x, 96% coverage
    * 11 point AF (burn)
    * 16 segment metering (compared with 77 segments on the K-7)
    * In camera HDR
    * Stabilizer on the sensor (Anti Shake)
For upper-class camera entry-level DSLR, Pentax Kr is competing with the EOS 550D and Nikon D5000. In the case of the three specifications are also quite balanced so that option is better focused on ergonomics, button layout, and support the lens of course.
Pentax Kr selling price is 7 million or 8 million only body with 18-55mm lens kit.
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