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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
EAN: 0027075155145
Item Dimensions: 290510250380
Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Maximum Resolution: 14.6 MP
Model: K-7
MPN: K-7
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax
Features:- High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body
- Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14 degrees F, -10 degrees C)
- Fast 5.2 fps shooting with the new PRIME II Image processing engine; top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings
- 3-inch LCD; Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Product Description:
The Pentax K-7 features a rugged, yet compact new body design, a new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture and new, unique-to-Pentax camera controls. Compatible with every Pentax lens ever made, the high-end K-7 features an abundance of long-anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool.
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Over the past three years I've worked my way up through the hierarchy of Pentax DSLR's. Starting with the K-100 then the K-10 to the K-20 and now to the K-7. I still have and use the K-10 and K-20 and have been very satisfied with the picture quality from both of them. The picture quality of the K-7 is noticeably softer than either of these two. I've done numerous comparison tests with the three cameras using the same settings and the same lenses on tripod and in all tests the K-7 images are inferior or, at best, sometimes equal to the other two cameras. In an album the K-7 pictures always stand out as just not being as sharp as the other pictures from the other cameras.
I've been in touch with the Pentax service people by email and all they could offer is that I make sure the camera is set on factory default settings for best results.
Noise is also greater with this camera than in the other two but for some reason that does not disappoint me as much as the image softness. The images are definitely fuzzier than with the older cameras.
I love the construction of this camera and the smaller size is a plus for me. But all in all I wish I had not purchased it and at the full opening day price, too.
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Love it! I bought this camera through Amazon and saved around $350. I got it for $1020, free shipping, no sales tax. I ordered it and received it within 5 days. The camera is a must see. Much nicer when you receive it than looking online. And, I am amazed at how easy it is to use. Worth every penny! Buy Amazon!
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I took time researching between a Nikon D300S and a Canon 7D. Tried to get as much data as possible to compare it from the two D300S and 7d but I found the K7 at an advantage in certain aspects such as; in camera editing which really makes you feel you have a photo software editing the pics. Secondly the video I find better in quality though I would admit the 300S has auto focus function that almost got me deciding for it. Thirdly the frustrating concept with Nikon and Canon having their point and shoot with functions to have image stabilization and would not have the concept of putting it in their DSLR. I know for a fact it is a big lost for them loosisng VR and IS add on on the price of their lenses.
That is where Pentax shines having that ability to have image stabilization function not only on still shots but also on video mode which I don't think either Canon or Nikon could do with their DSLR. Pentax lenses are great also got a 16-55mm f2.8 and 50-135mm f2.8 that would probably cost me atleast more than twice the values in a Canon or Nikon lens. With the VR2 lenses coming out they don't seem to have any plans of considering image stabilization in their DSLR. If that would be the case with Nion and Canon I would rather invest my money in other aspects of digital photography.
I did have some initial doubts if the K7 could truely be as good as it compares to 7D and 300S. As to my suprise I am really impressed eventhough I had other DSLR of Nikon I was so amazed with what this camera has in the menu, ability to control editing of pics, the size and weight that could be a plus to small hands but with a battery grip I don't have any problem at all. Even impressed with actual battery grip which has very good feel and ability to store card and where I have the covers of receptor also in the grip. Wish the remote could fit inside but not possible.
Not to mention weatherproofing the DSLR. I haven't have to put it to try but I know my K7 could stand it. All in all it's a great DSLR getting it for $1200 JUST TOPS IT ALL. I feel I get to enjoy my photography hobby more practically with a great degree of potential to grow with this camera's ability.
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AFTER OWNING NIKON D80, THE MOMENT I HELD K-7, I FELT ONCE AGAIN THE PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WHICH I HAD LOST IN MY FILM TO DIGITAL TRANSITION.
K-7 IS COMPACT, WELL ENGINEERED AND FEELS SOLID (LIKE MY OLD F2S FILM NIKON) UNLIKE MANY PLASTIC FEELING DIGITALS. K-7 PERFORMS VERY WELL, QUIET SHUTTER, SHARP IMAGES AND TRUE COLOR.
I COULD AFFORD A FULL FRAME CANON 5D MARK II AND RENTED ONE FOR FOR FEW DAYS, NICE BUT TOO MUCH BULK.
WITH THE AWARD WINNING COMPACT PENTAX 14MM 2.8 (21MM DIGITAL), K-7 IS A JOY TO CARRY AROUND AND RESTART MY LOST HOBBY OF LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY.
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After inordinate amounts of research, I ordered and used the K7 on a shoot and was greatly disappointed, primarily because of the qc and the sensor's obvious malfunction.
So I guess I got a bad one, but that doesn't excuse anything, nor does it relate to some of the other issues.
It would overheat all the time, resulting in video shut down, more noise in the images, and lines through the stills. Bad sensor.
The Pentax is built well, one of the most solid constructed slrs available, but so what? For this price it should be solid and that is really the only impressive thing about it.
It takes very neutral pictures, which can be good. It has some nice tweaker features, in camera control of many parameters, but in the age of photoshop, who cares, give me a nice clean neautral photo, I'll tweak it later.
It's video is almost useless. The 720p is functional, but like I said the sensor overheats very easily, and unpredictably. It also is a moire pattern beast. Stay away from roof tops, patterned clothing or window screens, lest you want moire hell. The full frame video has horrible interlace jaggies, so don't even bother. You have to be in paranoid mode to make use of it, meaning, only plan on shooting ten seconds-twenty seconds max, or you might have a shut down in mid shot.
The stills are nothing special, no matter what your setting. Honestly my nearly three year old Sony 350 takes just as good stills and that cost $600. That extra money cannot be justified by limited video capabilities.
I guess I was somewhat biased by my partner who was shooting with a Canon T1, which cost $700 less and had a crappy kit lens yet it put the Pentax to shame in lowlight. And come on, the ability to shoot in available light is really what makes a digital camera. A $200 point and shoot can shoot good pictures in sunlight. Yes the larger sensors and lens choice are just as important...but my Sony cost $600 not $1500.
Slrs need to be able to produce good pictures in low light and the Pentax has no excuses.
We kidded that the t1 is an x-ray camera. It shot in near complete darkness, with a fast shutter and virtually no noise. The results looked like it was shot at magic hour.
On the same exact settings, the equivalent on the Pentax, mine were dark, extremely grainy, out of focus and embarrassing. And I have a faster lens.
Oh and the t1 shoots better video.
The Pentax also has the worst auto mode for those get-it-fast-or-it's-gone situations.
So if the Pentax cannot even stand up to a camera costing $700 (what am I getting for that money, better build?) than forget it.
Pentax is basically the turtle in the SLR race, but here slow, steady, and more expensive doesn't win the race.
If you are going to take pictures of still life or landscapes (daytime) and have time to adjust, tweak, fine tune etc, because honestly what dslr works the same way as a film camera, and you want a tank on your tripod, then get the Pentax, otherwise looks elsewhere.
Canon and less so Nikon have rightfully left Pentax in the dust of the digital realm.
check out the finished video from the shoot and see for yourself.
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