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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only) | 
| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
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as of 7/31/2010 10:11 CDT details
New (16) Used (2) from $729.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 215
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Display Size: 3
Maximum Resolution: 14.6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9
MPN: K-7
Model: K-7
UPC: 027075155145
EAN: 0027075155145
ASIN: B0028N7442
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body | | • | Body only; lenses sold separately | | • | 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
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera FeaturesThe PENTAX K-7 features a rugged, yet compact body design, a NEW 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture,100% Field of View, 5.2 FPS, and a 3 inch LCD Screen with Live View. Still compatible with every PENTAX lens ever made, the K-7 offers an abundance of long- anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool. Key Features - Compact, magnesium alloy body is lightweight and durable.
- New high resolution 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor is ideal for large, detailed prints and cropping flexibility.
- Beautiful 3 inch, 921,000 dot LCD features autofocus and face detection Live View.
- Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14° F, -10° C) design is at home indoors and out, in most any environment.
- Fast 5.2 FPS shooting is possible with the PRIME II processing engine's 4 channel output. Ideal for fast action photography!
- A top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest subject.
- Highly sensitive 77 segment metering system quickly and accurately determines exposure in even the most complex lighting.
- High quality pentaprism viewfinder provides 100% field of view with 0.92X magnification to achieve complete composition accuracy.
- Movie capture in HD 720p video at 30 FPS, movie Shake Reduction, and built-in mono audio or external 3.5mm stereo microphone terminal.
- HDMI interface can output high resolution images and 1080i, 720p, or 480p video to HDTV's. NTSC video is also available.
- Responsive and accurate autofocus is possible with the 11 point SAFOX VIII+ autofocus system. SAFOX VIII+ features 9 cross sensors, 2 wide angle sensors, and a dedicated AF assist lamp.
- The PENTAX original Shake Reduction system provides stabilized images in low lighting, and now features rotational compensation. Compatible with 25+ million PENTAX 35mm lense
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 51
Review after 9 months of use July 28, 2010
Erik Pettee (Salt Lake City, UT)
Before the K7 I owned a K20D for many months, so the K7 is not my first Pentax body. I replaced the K20D with this K7 for one, main reason - size and shape. The K7 fits amazingly well in your hands. I am so confident carrying it that I almost never use a strap. I even walk up to a mile or two around my neighborhood holding they camera with one hand without any concern for dropping it. I loved the K20D, but the size of the K7 called to me. This is the main reason I like Pentax bodies and glass - high quality, but physically smaller than the other guys. I don't want to carry around a 5D Mark II with L glass. It's ridiculous.
So beyond size and form factor, the following things are important to me when considering my everyday use of the K7.
1) The K7 has a 100% viewfinder (vs. typical 96%). I can't believe models more than twice it's price don't have the same 100% offering.
2) Secondary small LCD screen on top of the camera. This is a must have for any serious-amateur-slash-semi-pro photographer.
3) Build quality and size - my K7 is smaller than any camera in it's prosumer class. It's built of a single piece of magnesium alloy and has 72 water/wind/dust-proofing seals. I can shoot in a downpour without worry. Many of the Pentax lenses I use are also coated with a weatherproofing agent.
4) Dedicated ISO, white balance and exposure compensation buttons are also on par with other prosumer cameras in its class.
5) Fast frame rates - my K7 is 5.3 fps I believe - helps capture the right image when shooting candids, etc. People's expressions change a lot in the course of a second.
6) 920,000 dot back LCD screen for high quality on-screen viewing of photos.
7) Finally, this is nit-picky, but I like the little locking mechanism on the mode dial on my K7. It keeps the mode from changing accidentally.
These are the reasons why I like the K7. I wish and hope Pentax will develop a full frame camera. That will be my next move up from the K7.
Pentax K-7 July 23, 2010
WilleyP (Atlanta GA)
I have owned a pentax for years and when my IST D broke while on a vacation trip I had the K-7 shipped overnight to a rural area. It arrived the next day and was everything I expected. I had no issues with my lenses for the IST D being compatible with the K-7. This is a good camera and I could recommend it.
 Almost 5 Stars July 16, 2010
Kurt L. Schwacke (Minneapolis, MN)
I will first note that my first DSLR was a Pentax 200D purchased only 6 months ago. I rarely buy something and upgrade that quickly but in this case it made sense for my situation which includes getting serious about actually being more of a professional. That said I have had the K-7 for 2 weeks now and am quite pleased with just a few exceptions which is why I gave 4 stars. As so many other reviews note, what you get for the money in comparison to Canikon is amazing. The thing is built like a tank. It is hard to imagine needing more for any reason. It is unfortunate that Pentax does not get more attention especially by those who are not professionals or professionals with a limited budget. The one thing that has not been mentioned much in other reviews is the more limited availablity of lenses and accessories which probably the biggest reason Pentax does not get more attention by professionals. It is near impossible to rent a Pentax lens and the variety offered by Pentax is limited compared to Canon and Nikon. What they do make though typically gets very good reviews and I have been very happy with all the Pentax glass I have purchased. Just know that the world does revolve around Canon and Nikon before committing. I have no regrets about being a Pentaxian. It makes you feel a bit rebellious!
So here are my thoughts after 2 weeks of use:
PROS:
* Excellent build
* Feels great in your hand.
* Menus are user friendly (but also see the Cons)
* Faster auto focus than the 200D and better in low light
* 100% viewfinder (I really appreciate seeing what I am getting)
* Settings you are most likely to change on the fly can be done mechanically
CONS
* My biggest disappointment so far is that the exposure sensor does not seem to do a good job of handling situations with strong light contrast. For a camera at this level of sophistication, I would expect the
sensor to be smart enough to do a better job of correctly exposing the subject even if the subject is in shadows and there is stronger light in the background.
I have found that by overexposing, I can correct that but still... I would like to compare a Canon or Nikon in the same situation. I need to do some more experimenting.
* Something nobody else has mentioned is the need to push a button on the program dial before you can move it. To me that is overkill and a bit of a pain. The 200D did not have it
and not once did I accidentally change the setting.
* Pentax threw in the kitchen sink in terms of the cameras capabilities, and therein lies the problem. While more can be good, it isn't always. There is so much available that to me would not be used by folks
buying a camera at this price point,,,,for instance all the in camera editing you can do. The capability is nice, but will I use it? No. I shoot everything in RAW and upload to a computer to do all the editing. So
in my opinion the menus would be more easily navigated if what was included made sense for this level of camera. I would have preferred they kept some of the auto exposure modes instead but in the end it is not a big deal.
For the price, the camera is stellar.
great camera July 16, 2010
yunzhe
this is a great camera, compared with canon and nikon's same level product, it has lower price but same quality, the control panel is easy to use, the volume of the whole body is small, so it is very convenient to carry, the image shot by the camera is fantastic.
Outstanding Value July 12, 2010
Jerry M. Nichols (Manhattan Beach, CA United States)
As a previous Canon (S3 IS superzoom) and Nikon (SLR) owner, I wanted to upgrade to a DSLR. I did have a Pentax ME Super years ago, but I had the impression that Pentax was fading as a competitive brand. So I did a lot of research and, for the money I had budgeted, it all pointed to the K-7. I was a little hesitant about plunking down this much money on an unconventional choice (thinking market share here) like this, but I went ahead anyway, and now I'm very pleased with the K-7. The customization it allows and the build quality are excellent, and so far the picture quality and effectiveness of some of the many options are just great! Equivalent cameras from big name manufacturers are also good, but the K-7 deserves a look by anyone considering a high end DSLR who doesn't have an unlimited budget. There's no reason in my view to automatically go for a Canon or a Nikon when you have this alternative to consider.
A big plus here is the relatively small size of the K-7 compared to its closest competitors. I really like the way this camera feels and also the layout of the controls. One thing I especially like is the use of mechanical controls for some of the most frequently used options. I don't like hunting through menus in the heat of battle. The K-7 has easily reached mechanical settings for exposure metering, autofocus, ISO, and exposure compensation. The weather resistant design is also a plus.
My only negative would be an almost bewildering selection of options and settings as well as in some cases the varying routes to get to them. As in bloatware, sometimes additional features can have diminishing returns (although some of what I consider bloat could just be my technicall inexperience). The camera has quite a learning curve, but then again, like a feature heavy word processing program, you'll probably hone in on the relatively few features that you'll be using most of the time, so in my book this is a relatively minor complaint.
Highly recommended.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 51
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