New system camera and new lens from Pentax

Written by Noel Christensen in Cameras , News , Lenses

Pentax Kr is a new compact system camera, which in addition to a low weight and high performance is characterized by its ease of use and a number of unique features, for example. infrared data transfer. The camera comes in white, red and black.

Pentax Kr offers among other things, a sensor with 12.4 megapixels, movie recording in HD quality (1280 × 720), burst of six frames / sec., Ultra high sensitivity up to ISO ISO 25,600, and a clear 3 "LCD screen.

The wireless infrared data transmission can be used to transfer images to, for example. a blog via mobile phone or to transfer images between two Kr cameras. The camera also has a sophisticated AF system with 11 sensor points. The camera also has AF-assist illuminator for use in poor light.

The camera also has a function for automatic removal of dust, and the ability to create HDR images, based on the three images with different exposure value. This also works hand-held photography, thanks to an innovative feature called Auto Align.

Pentax Kr can both use AA batteries and rechargeable lithium batteries. Additionally, the camera more exciting digital filters for creative photography, for example. toy camera, retro, high contrast and Fish eye.

New Lens
Pentax launches simultaneously smc DA 35mm F2.4 AL, a new lens for Pentax digital SLR cameras. The brightness of the normal lens gives the photographer plenty of choices.

Pricing and Availability
Pentax Kr body will have a suggested retail price of EUR 5.699, - and the kit with 18-55mm lens £ 6299 - The camera comes on the market in early October 2010.

The new lens smc DA 35mm F2.4 AL is going to cost £ 1,999, - in the MSRP. The lens comes on the market in mid-October 2010.

Source: Focus Nordic

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