Source:-
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20100909_392685.html
(in Japanese)
It can be seen the K-r is considerably larger than the K-x, the side-by-side comparison photos are self-explanatory. Just look at:-
Besides, I can simply see that this "lens hood" is utter stupid, as it blocks the image view and the lego is shown in the taken picture! Effect? :-o
Now, we can know well what type of companies which Hoya is now trying/intended to sell Pentax! Guess what? Toy companies, such as the giants in the field like Bandai, Sanrio or just Lego, etc.!!
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david · 757 weeks ago
So is it silly to incorporate block toys into your camera design? Absolutely, but with what seems like a billion PS cameras out there, you have to set yourself apart. If this causes parents to buy this for their kids instead of a Powershot or CoolPix, or some trendy person want something kitchy, then anything to get them onboard the Pentax train, its all good.
I wish the Kr was closer to the Kx in size, and I am not sure the square pentabox works on this camera, aestetically
ArcticExposure 45p · 757 weeks ago
If they don't announce anything else before or at Photokina, I will be buying one eventually as I'm after a second body, and was going to buy a second K-x later anyway.
Andrew · 757 weeks ago
Therefore the camera size needs to increase.
The KX is a good size. I also like the feel of my K20. Has anyone seen a size comparision between the KR and K7 or K10/20?
ArcticExposure 45p · 757 weeks ago
It will be interesting to see how the new AF-system works compared to the old one (SAFOX IX vs. VIII).
Mike H · 757 weeks ago
(at 2:13) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaD3E2FtkJo
frank d · 757 weeks ago
Joe Gray · 757 weeks ago
Glad you're being so positive about the new Pentax gear! -.-'
1. I think the nano blocks tie-in isn't a problem, just a different faceplate. I kinda like the "looking through a tunnel" look of the photo with that "lens hood"... Goofy.
2. I think, with the use of the same sensor but some minor tweaks, the K-r would have been better named the K-x Super. Not that, that would be a problem, the K-x is a fantastic little camera. I guess Pentax is giving it a new designation to try to show they're moving forward?
3. While recent Pentax launches have been a little lackluster (K-7 was a little disappointing, etc), I think there's still plenty to be happy about with the K20D, K-x and potentially the K-5 (since it has a new sensor!).
~Joe
PS. You're a HK guy right, RichHigh? Any idea if it's still possible to get a FA35mm in HK? I've noticed over the past year and a bit that Man/Wing Shing have been trying to shift all their Pentax lenses without replacing them (despite the huge Pentax sign out the front!). I used to enjoy heading in there and pawing at the glass, but now there's very little to drool over!