Pentax K-7 (with 18-55mm lens)
Posts about the Pentax K-7 (with 18-55mm lens)
Pentax releasing limited edition K-7 Silver DSLR with minor upgrades
Pentax is unleashing a thousand copies of their new special edition of the K-7 digital SLR camera. With its new silvery exterior and a few noticeable tweaks here and there, perhaps they should...
Reviews
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 366 reviews of Pentax K-7 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 126138 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 79/100 = Good.
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alphamountworld.com
Review Summary: I decided to go ahead and publish the Pentax K7 review in the same style format as the K-x review which is a sort of review diary format in which it will be updated frequently to add new sections. I have a lot written on the K7 but not all of it has...
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digitalslrphoto.com
Review Summary: Pentax has a history of producing popular 35mm SLRs, but it's fair to say that its digital SLRs have yet to steal a significant market share from Canon, Nikon and Sony. That could change with the K-7, an enthusiast-level model that looks similar to the...
The Verdict: There is no no doubt that the Pentax K-7 is one of the best DSLRs released with enthusiasts in mind. It's a very enjoyable camera to use, with excellent build quality and fantastic handling. It's heavier and larger than entry-level models, but its...
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alphamountworld.com
Review Summary: Why did I chose the A700 to pit against the Pentax K7 for comparison/review? Currently, A700 body only prices are as close as possible to what you can get a new K7 body only for, and for?a dollar/features competition?this is the closet camera that Sony...
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dcresource.com
Review Summary: ($1299), at least in my opinion
The Verdict: Despite a few flaws -- most of them being easy to work-around -- the Pentax K-7 is an excellent digital SLR, offering features normally found on cameras two or three times its price. Heck, some of the K-7's features won't be found on any other camera....
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maclife.com
Review Summary: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can keep the new14.6MP Pentax K-7 down--tight weather seals and low noise at high ISOsensure that if you have the chops, this camera will deliver no matterwhat the conditions. The K-7 retains much of...
The Verdict: The K-7 is a great DSLR. Its video mode would benefit from better controls and 1080p resolution, but for still photography, it offers plenty to get excited about.
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steves-digicams.com
Review Summary: Pentax has created a versatile dSLR model that is sure to please a wide range of photographers. With a durable weather, dust, and cold resistant shell, the K-7 is ready for action no matter what the environment may be.
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: A compelling mix of performance, handling, features and build quality. Enthusiasts and semi-pros should check it out.
The Verdict: As with most cameras, there are limitations when operating in the video mode, for example, you can’t adjust the aperture once recording has started. Despite all the options available – and we've not even scratched the surface when it comes to digital...
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photocrati.com
Review Summary: Peter Burian tests this rugged, well-sealed 14.5MP camera with pro caliber versatility and extras such as Movie mode and in-camera HDRThe flagship of the Pentax DLSR series, the K-7 is an unusually rugged semi-professional 14.5 MP camera that's built...
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digitalcamerareview.com
Review Summary: The Pentax K-7 is a surprisingly affordable DSLR that rivals the performance and features of the Canon 7D and the Nikon D300S for a fraction of the price.
The Verdict: Image quality at all ISO settings seems noticeably superior to the K10D or K20D in terms of color accuracy, and image noise is better at ISO 800 and below. If you already own a K20D you might not see much improvement in terms of ISO noise at 1600 and...
Price Range: $1199.99 - $1199.99
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General
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Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording
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Enclosure ColorBlack
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Resolution14.6 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels15,070,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution14,600,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size15.6 x 23.4mm
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Sensor Dust ReductionYes
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Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
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Image ProcessorPRIME II
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Image StabilizerOptical (image sensor shift mechanism)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast and phase detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty11
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 6400, ISO 100-3200, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure Metering Zones77
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Exposure ModesISO priority, Program, Bulb, Shutter-priority, Manual, Aperture-priority
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Special EffectsWater Colour, Miniature, Color Extract, Starburst, High contrast, Toy camera, Soft, Monochrome, Retro, Pastel, Slim
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Tungsten light, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (warm white), Fluorescent light (cool white), Flash
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Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed30 sec
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Exposure Compensation±5 EV range
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X-sync Speed1/180 sec
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Exposure RangeEV 0-22 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
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Type3.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DA AL WR Pentax KAF
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera27 - 82.5 mm
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Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
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Min Focus Range9.8 in
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Max View Angle76 degrees
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Zoom AdjustmentManual
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Lens Construction8 groups / 11 elements
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Filter Size52 mm
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Lens System MountingPentax KAF2
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FeaturesAspherical lens, Weatherproof
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashPop-up flash
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100)13
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Flash ModesRear curtain sync, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode
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FeaturesFlash +/- compensation, AF illuminator
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed3.3 frames per second, 5.2 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 12 sec
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Flash TerminalPC terminal, Hot shoe
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Mirror lock, Resizing an image, Cropping an image, 720p HD movie recording, AF lock, DPOF support, Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE), Face detection, RGB primary color filter, AE lock, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeOptical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
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Field Coverage100%
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Magnification0.92x
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Dioptric Correction Range-2.5 to +1.5
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5, MS Windows Vista
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Microsoft CertificationsCertified for Windows Vista
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, Carrying strap, USB cable, Lens cap, Dust cap, Body cap, Lens hood, Shoe cap, Audio / video cable
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Body MaterialMagnesium-steel alloy, Stainless steel
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ProtectionDust resistant, Freezeproof, Weatherproof
Software
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SoftwareDrivers & Utilities
Battery
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Supported BatteryPentax D-Li90
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
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Internal StorageNone
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Image StorageRAW 4672 x 3104, JPEG 4672 x 3104, JPEG 3936 x 2624, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 1728 x 1152
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Video CaptureAVI - 1536 x 1024, AVI - 1280 x 720, AVI - 640 x 480
Dimensions & Weight
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Width5.2 in
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Depth2.8 in
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Height3.8 in
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Weight1.5 lbs
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature14 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
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