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Reviewed:
Oct 2009
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The K-7 is Pentax's latest enthusiast/semi-pro grade DSLR. It the first Pentax DSLR to have a magnesium-alloy body making it smaller than the K20D it replaces, while still offering reassuring build quality. The body is weather sealed (though not weather proof) and features a 920,000 dot LCD and 100% viewfinder and the ability to shoot 720p HD movies. Like the models before it, the K-7 has image stabilization built into the body, stabilizing all lenses. It offers the high level of exterior control you'd expect on a camera at this level and its operation can be customized to a high degree.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery | Forum |
| Announced: | May 20, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3936 x 2592, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 14.6 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 15.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Prime II | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 8 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (3) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Premium, Good, Better, Best | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT color LCD with AR coating | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.92× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | No | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 13 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (5.2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3, 5 frames at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/MMC | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Water and dust resistant) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion D-LI90 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 980 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | ? |
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