Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video

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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video

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.

Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video

Technical Details 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)

Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video user reviews

"I bought the Pentax k10 right after it came out and was very happy with everything about it - so much so that when it and all my camera equipment was stolen I immediately bought another one. I didn't feel the K20 offered enough in the way of improvements to replace my K10, but when I read the specs on the new K7 I knew I had to have one. Well, it has proven to be everything I had hoped for and then some. It is such a delight to shoot with - it grips in one hand quite firmly and all the controls are easy to find. Scrolling thru the menu is a snap as each page is complete with no scrolling down, you just go to the next page and keep going until you find your topic. I shot a hummingbird at ISO 2000 and the noise level was not unacceptable. One of the features I like is the burst mode when using the remote shutter. I think Pentax is doing a great job building cameras for photographers."

--- J. W. Lester rated: 5

"I've had my K-7 for a week now, and something about it has pleasantly surprised me pretty much everyday. The camera feels excellent; much more compact and the build quality is very high (especially compared to comparably or even slightly higher priced Canikon offerings). Autofocus is much improved, fast and more decisive. And the pictures looks fantastic! Shooting RAW with both my FA 77 f/1.8 or my DA Ltd 40mm f/2.8, the photos are great.

As for the video, it isn't perfect, but that is more a function of the SLR form. The output looks pretty good when moved to my computer. The stereo microphone input is a big plus for me - I can carry a small stereo mic in my camera bag and get quality looking and sounding short videos (it won't replace my XH-A1 but I think it will replace my HF100)."

--- C. M. Sauer rated: 5

"I will keep this short and sweet because that is how I feel about this camera. Many reviewers will cover the handling and technical aspects of this DSLR so I will boil mine down to a simple opinion poll. I own both the K100d Super and the K10d; in a nutshell, this is the camera I wanted both of those to be. Do not mistake me - I love both of those cameras, quite literally and each for different reasons. I have only been using the K-7 for about a week and the more I use it the more I appreciate the refinements. Pentax has taken the strengths of their previous offerings, bundled them together, strengthened them further and added a many more with even further user customizations available. "

--- Kevin P. Rosinbum rated: 5

"I went back and forth about whether to buy the K7 for a long time because I already own the K20D. My biggest gripe about the K20D is the slow autofocus which too easily fails at low light levels. The promise of a better autofocus system led me to buy the K7. I've had it for just a few hours and have found that the autofocus is indeed much superior to the K20D - nearly instantaneous in most cases. It works at low light levels, too. The other thing that one notices early on is the superior resolution of the LCD monitor over the K20D. On these two points alone, I'm happy with the purchase. Now I get to play for a few days testing out the other new features and improvements that other reviewers and previewers have talked about."

--- JimD rated: 5

"This is an upgrade from the k20d for me and so far (I've only had it for a day) it seems any failings from Pentax have been addressed. White balance is bang on, and it is very fast for both focus and processing. Shake reduction seems better as well. New Pentax prime and the Sumsung sensor, which was already one of the best in this price area is improved.

I've owned both Canon and Pentax and at this stage at this price point I'd have to put Pentax ahead slightly. "

--- Steve rated: 5

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