Pentax K-r 12.4 MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black): High-resolution photography made easy Review

I bought this camera based on some nice features and Consumer Reports buy recommendation. My first use was to capture both photos and videos of my dad's 100th birthday party. I have effortlessly created a wonderful collection of photos of four generations of a family that I probably would not have been able to capture without a number of features of a good SLR. Pentax meets my expectations in every respect. It's a very handy camera, but it also has a fantastic array of customizable features…

I've been using the Pentax K1000 for many years and I love it! So I decided to try the "newer" version and wanted to be able to use all my lenses. My only complaint is that I didn't bring a 55-300 telephoto lens to take advantage of the autofocus feature, which produces great photos with minimal effort. The "digital age” offers SO many opportunities to "learn” that it can be overwhelming at times. Getting the little icons in the right shooting mode, like anything new, takes a bit of getting…

Back to photography, I bought a Nikon D3100 and a Cannon T2i. What frustrated me about both of them is the camera's lack of attractive digital filters. I stumbled across a few photos online showing built-in Pentax filters and was intrigued. Also, my first camera was the Pentax K1000 and I thought I might check out the Pentax brand. The K-7 and K-5 didn't impress me, and after doing some research on Kr I decided to take a chance and order Kr. First let me say that I love the shape and style of…

See update at end. My initial excitement turned to disappointment. First a few comments on other reviews on other sites. One reviewer claims it lacks visible AF points. It's just not right. The AF points are not only visible in the viewfinder, you can also adjust the AF point. The reviewer goes on to say that the AA battery adapter is expensive. This may be true as the ability to use lithium or AA (a big plus) is relative, but you can buy a cheap battery for less than $10. This reviewer also…