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Camera model
Pentax K-7
Overview
Typedigital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
LensInterchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode.
Sensor/medium
SensorAPS-C (1.54×) CMOS active pixel sensor with a primary color filter
Maximum resolution14.6 megapixels
Film speedISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, boosted: 6400
Recording mediumSD, SDHC; SDXC with firmware update 1.12 or later
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesHyper Program, Hyper Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter-Speed and Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Green (Auto)
Exposure meteringTTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 77-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Flash
FlashOnboard pop-up flash with high-speed sync, P-TTL external flashes via hotshoe, PC socket external flash, 1/180 s X-sync speed
Shutter
Shutter speed range1/8000 s – 30 s, Bulb
Continuous shooting5.2 frames/s up to 40 JPEG images or 15 RAW images
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism, near-100% coverage, 0.92× magnification
General
LCD screen3″, 640×480 (VGA)
BatteryRechargeable D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, optional AC adapter
Weight670 g (body only), 750 g (with battery)

The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on 20 May 2009. This is the first new flagship model released by Pentax since its merger with Hoya Corporation on 31 March 2008. It was discontinued late in 2010 in favour of the K-5.

Features

The Pentax K-7 was announced on 20 May 2009 and shipping began as of the first week of July 2009. The K-7 has the same pixel count as its predecessor, the K20D, but offers a significantly expanded feature set in a smaller body. New features include:

  • body is still weather resistant like the K20D; however, it is now made of magnesium alloy, and it is now also low temperature resistant
  • a high-definition video recording function (30 frames per second at 1536×1024 resolution or HDTV (cropped))
  • TAv exposure mode: Time/Aperture Value: photographer sets his own desired shutter speed/aperture, while the camera adjusts the ISO accordingly to compensate exposure
  • in-camera high dynamic range imaging function to create one composite image from three images with different exposures
  • dedicated AF-assist lamp
  • in-camera electronic level that works with Earth's gravity, usable in total darkness too (a 1st by Pentax in any camera model from any brand)
  • automatic horizon correction
  • a new shutter rated for 100,000 actuations and capable of shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second
  • continuous shooting speed of up to 5.2 frames per second
  • a viewfinder with 100% field coverage
  • a new Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
  • a new autofocus module
  • a 77-segment light meter
  • a newly developed DR II dust removal system
  • a 3″ LCD monitor with a wide angle IPS panel with approximately 921k dots
  • Face recognition in live view mode
  • a new-generation Shake Reduction mechanism which can compensate for rotational movement
  • lighter weight: the K-7 body weighs 55 g (7.5%) less than the K20D
  • very quiet shutter

References

  1. Richard Butler (2009-05-20). "Pentax K-7 Hands-on Preview". DPReview. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  2. "Preview on dpreview.com".
  3. "Official Pentax Imaging Web Site K-7 Highlights". Archived from the original on 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
  4. Mike Johnston (2009-05-20). "New Pentax Flagship, the K-7 (an early user review)". Retrieved 2009-05-20.

External links

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Pentax digital interchangeable lens camera timeline
Type Sensor Class 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
DSLR MF Professional 645D 645Z
FF K-1 K-1 II
APS-C High-end K-3 II K-3 III
K-3
Advanced K-7 K-5 K-5 II / K-5 IIs
*ist D K10D K20D KP
Midrange K100D 100DS K200D K-30 K-50 K-70 KF
Entry-level *ist DS *ist DS2 K-r K-500 K-S2
*ist DL DL2 K110D K-m/K2000 K-x K-S1
MILC APS-C K-mount K-01
1/1.7" Q-mount Q7
Q-S1
1/2.3" Q Q10
DSLR Prototypes
Type Sensor Class
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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