Is the pentax k r good for beginners?

I think the Pentax K-r is a sensible first camera, with one caveat: it was announced in 2010, so it's an older body. It's a DSLR with a 12.4-megapixel APS-C sensor and stabilisation built into the body, which helps with handheld shots in dim rooms. Check how it feels in your hands before you buy.

The lens matters more than the body here. For an everyday kit, I'd start with:

• Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR for general walking-around shots
• Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE if you want a slightly newer zoom
• Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 for softer backgrounds in portraits

Since every camera from a major brand is a good choice, the handling and the lens range should decide it. You can also save money by buying used. For more on this, see your first camera.

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