Pentax K-r manual

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Index

• For Using Your Camera Safely
• Care to be Taken During Handling
• Contents
• Composition of the Operating Manual

• K-r Camera Characteristics
• Checking the Contents of the Package

• Capture Mode
• Playback Mode

• Using the Direct Keys
• Using the Control Panel
• Using the Menus

• Attaching the Strap

• Using the Lithium-ion Battery
• Using the AA Batteries
• Battery Level Indicator
• Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully Charged Battery/New AA Batteries)
• Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

• Setting the Display Language
• Setting the Date and Time

• Holding the Camera
• Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

• Setting the Flash Mode
• Compensating Flash Output

• Playing Back Images
• Deleting a Single Image

• Direct Keys Setting Items
• Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
• Custom Setting Menu Setting Items

• Picture Modes
• Scene Modes
• Exposure Modes

• Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
• Setting the Sensitivity
• Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
• Changing the Exposure Mode
• Selecting the Metering Method
• Adjusting the Exposure
• Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

• Using the Autofocus
• Setting the AF Mode
• AF Fine Adjustment
• Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
• Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)
• Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

• Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button
• Displaying the Optical Preview
• Displaying the Digital Preview

• Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
• Shooting with Self-timer
• Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)

• Continuous Shooting
• Interval Shooting
• Multi-exposure

• Setting Live View
• Taking Still Pictures

• Changing the Movie Settings
• Recording Movies
• Playing Back Movies
• Editing Movies

• Using the Slow-speed Sync
• Using the Trailing Curtain Sync

• Using P-TTL Auto Mode
• Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
• Using Flash in Wireless Mode
• Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord
• Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords
• Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

• Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
• Setting the JPEG Quality Level
• Setting the File Format

• Adjusting the White Balance Manually
• Fine-Tuning the White Balance
• Setting the Color Space

• Adjusting Brightness
• Lens Correction

• Setting Custom Image
• Setting Cross Processing

• Playback Mode Palette Setting Items
• Playback Menu Setting Items

• Multi-image Display Screen
• Displaying Images by Folder
• Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)
• Comparing Images
• Joining Multiple Images (Index)

• Setting the Slideshow Display
• Starting the Slideshow

• Deleting Selected Images
• Deleting a Folder
• Deleting All Images

• Protecting a Single Image
• Protecting All Images

• Sending and Receiving Image Data via Infrared Transmission
• Playing a Dueling Game using Your Images (Dueling Images)

• Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)
• Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)

• Applying the Digital Filter
• Recreating Filter Effects
• Searching for the Original Image

• Developing One RAW Image
• Developing Multiple RAW Images
• Specifying the Parameters

• Setting the Beep
• Changing the Date and Time Display
• Setting the World Time
• Setting the Display Language

• Setting the Text Size
• Setting the Guide Display Time
• Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed
• Setting the Status Screen Display
• Setting the Display for Instant Review
• Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
• Adjusting the Color of the Monitor

• Changing the Naming System of the Folder
• Creating New Folders
• Selecting the File Number Setting

• Setting the Auto Power Off Function
• Setting the Battery Type

• Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer

• Setting the USB Connection Mode
• Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer

• Installing the Software
• Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4

• Default Settings

• Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus
• Resetting the Custom Menu

• Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)
• Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)
• Removing Dust with a Blower

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Pentax K-r specifications

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The Pentax K-r is a 12.4-megapixel SLR camera body, designed for capturing high-quality images. Equipped with a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor, this camera offers excellent image resolution options, including 1728 x 1152, 3072 x 2048, 3936 x 2624, and 4288 x 2416 pixels. One of the key features of the Pentax K-r is its image stabilizer, which helps reduce blurriness caused by camera shake. This ensures that your photos come out sharp and clear even when shooting in challenging conditions. The camera supports JPG image formats, allowing for easy compatibility and sharing of your photos. In terms of focus, the Pentax K-r utilizes TTL (through-the-lens) technology, providing accurate and precise focus. It offers various auto-focusing modes, including Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, and Single Auto Focus. This gives photographers flexibility in choosing the desired focus mode to suit their shooting needs. With its durable construction and reliable performance, the Pentax K-r is a camera that can withstand the test of time. In summary, the Pentax K-r is a feature-rich SLR camera body with a 12.4-megapixel sensor. It offers various image resolution options and incorporates an image stabilizer for steady shots. The camera supports JPG image formats and provides different auto-focusing modes for optimal focus control. With its reliable performance and durable build, the Pentax K-r is a reliable tool for capturing high-quality photographs.