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Review posted for Pentax K-r!
Source: Imaging Resource - 07 July 2011

When we reviewed Pentax's K-x consumer SLR last year, we were wowed by its rich feature set and impressive noise performance, but questioned the wisdom of several design choices likely made in the interests of achieving its affordable price tag. With the debut of its followup Pentax K-r, the company has shown that it was listening by answering our biggest criticisms ...

Just posted: Pentax K-r full review
Source: dpreview.com - 11 March 2011

Just Posted: Our full review of the Pentax K-r upper entry-level DSLR. When we reviewed the Pentax K-x in December 2009 we thought it was a little cracker. The K-r builds on this by adding visible AF points, a higher ISO range and faster continuous shooting to the K-x's already successful feature mix but the competition has not been standing still. Click on the link t...

Pentax K-x, K-7 officially discontinued
Source: Photo Radar - 02 March 2011

Camera news: Pentax adds popular models to list of discontinued cameras for the first time read more…...

Pentax releases firmware updates for K-7 and K-x DSLRs
Source: dpreview.com - 17 January 2011

Pentax has released firmware updates for its K-7 and K-x digital SLRs. Similar to recent updates for the K-5, K-r and 645D cameras, they extend support to SDXC memory cards offering the format's greater capacity but not speed. Version 1.11 for the K-7 and v1.02 for the K-x are available for immediate download from the company's website....

Pentax releases K-x and K-7 firmware updates
Source: DCVIEWS - 13 January 2011

Pentax releases firmware update version 1.02 for the K-x digital SLR. This new update fixes a compatibility issue with SDXC memory cards. Pentax also releases firmware update version 1.11 for the K-7 digital SLR, which fixes the same problem......

Test shots posted for Pentax K-r!
Source: Imaging Resource - 07 January 2011

We've just posted a complete set of test shots from the Pentax K-r digital SLR, straight from the lab! The K-r includes a couple of firsts for Pentax's digital SLR lineup, as well as a number of important features that set it above the K-x, alongside which it will continue to be sold for the time being. Perhaps the most noteworthy upgrade in the Pentax K-r is its vie...

Pentax K-r Review
Source: DigitalCameraReview - 10 December 2010

Pentax attempts to capitalize on the K-x's success with a step-up alternative in the new K-r DSLR. It adds higher performance features like 6 fps burst shooting to the basic features of its little brother. Is it a worthwhile consideration for first-time camera buyers? Check out the full review....

DxO Labs announces DxO Optics Pro v6.5
Source: dpreview.com - 20 October 2010

DxO Labs has updated its DxO Optics Pro raw converter to version 6.5 for Windows and Mac. It offers a number of key improvements to Raw processing and noise reduction, and a new Single Shot HDR processing feature that corrects exposure in high contrast images with minimal noise. Version 6.5 extends Raw support to 5 additional cameras including the Canon EOS 60D, P...

Pentax K-x
Source: RegisterHardware - 10 September 2010

Review One truly exceptional feature of the K-x is its kit lens. Anyone who’s used a few kit lenses will know that they tend not to be the best – worrying build quality and adequate optical performance mean they’re typically the first thing you’ll upgrade. However, the Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens that comes with the K-x kit is excellent.…...

Pentax K-r: twelve megapixel, 6 fps digital SLR
Source: Imaging Resource - 09 September 2010

Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced its latest digital SLR model, and a sibling for its existing entry-level K-x and flagship K-7 digital cameras -- the Pentax K-r. The K-r includes a couple of firsts for Pentax's digital SLR lineup, as well as a number of important features that set it above the K-x, alongside which it will continue to be sold for the time being...

Pentax K-r gets faster, goes wireless
Source: DigitalCameraReview - 09 September 2010

Pentax unveils the K-r entry-level DSLR today. As a step-up to the K-x, the new DSLR will offer higher burst shooting rates and infrared data transmission....

Pentax K-r mid-level DSLR announced with brief hands-on
Source: dpreview.com - 09 September 2010

Pre-Photokina 2010: Pentax has announced the K-r, its latest mid-level DSLR. Initially sitting above the K-x in the range it offers more angular, K-7-esque styling. It offers 6 fps continuous shooting and HD movie recording and regains AF-point illumination in the viewfinder. It also features a high-res 920k dot (VGA) LCD display and the ability to shoot at up to ISO ...

Pentax USA: New K-x body colors
Source: Imaging Resource - 12 August 2010

Pentax Imaging Co. has announced the addition of four new body colors for its K-x single-lens reflex digital camera, increasing the number of available body colors in the US market to twelve. Announced in September 2009, the Pentax K-x replaced the K2000 in the company's lineup. The K-x takes some of the features of the the company's prosumer K-7 model, and places th...

First American Pentax Shop Opens Inside Willoughby's Camera Of New York
Source: Imaging Resource - 24 June 2010

NEW YORK (June 23, 2010)PENTAX Imaging Company proudly opened the doors of the first PENTAX camera boutique this evening within the Willoughbys Camera, New York Citys oldest photographic emporium. Designed to highlight both the serious and fun sides of the PENTAX product line, the new shop-in-shop puts visitors within easy reach of the award winning K-7 SLR, premium ...

TIPA Names Pentax K-x Camera Best Entry Level DSLR
Source: Imaging Resource - 13 May 2010

GOLDEN, CO (May 12, 2010)PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX K-x digital SLR camera, first launched in October 2009, received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for Best DSLR Entry Level in Europe 2010. The award attributes the cameras well-balanced combination of advanced features and exceptional basic specifications in a compact, lightwei...