Pentax K-r User Manual

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Basic Operations
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When the mode dial is set to a (Flash Off), the built-in flash will not pop up
even if the K/i button is pressed.
Using red-eye reduction flash
“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in
photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused
by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye.
Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can
be used to combat it.
• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
• Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lens
is in use.
• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when
using an external flash.
The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces a red-eye
effect by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction
function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is
released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then
discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.
To use the red-eye reduction function in Picture mode or H (Scene)
mode, select D or F. Set to F or H in other modes.

Pentax K-r Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.4 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Image formats supported	JPG
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	1728 x 1152, 3072 x 2048, 3936 x 2624, 4288 x 2416
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Interface	AV
Power source type	AC, Battery
Aperture range (F-F)	-
Camera shutter speed	1/6000 - 30 s
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Manual, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number	16 m
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Rotating, Trimming
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay	2, 12 s
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	25 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Field of view	96 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.85 x
PictBridge	No
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Battery type	D-LI109, AA
Battery life (CIPA standard)	470 shots

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	68 mm
Width	125 mm
Height	97 mm
Weight	544 g