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

Best price Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)

Best Pentax to DateBy E. J TastadPros: Rugged, full weather seals. Rain, snow, or dust won't slow it down. Compact Size with a magnesium alloy shell of stainless steel chassis. Selection of lenses designed for the APS-C imaging sensor Shake reduction with every lens Ergonomics External Mic in video mode Very quiet shutter Industry first Composition Adjustment and horizon level (separate features)Cons: Battery life in Live View/Video mode. Not a beginners camera unless you have a strong desire to learn about photography High ISO performance could be a bit betterWhat previous Pentax users will notice: Refinement, refinement, refinement Low light autofocus is fast and accurate (inline with the competition now) AF-Continuous is fast, but not class leading. Ergonomics different from previous K10d and K20d (maybe good, maybe bad depending on your position) Insignificant change in image quality from K20d Can disable long shutter noise reduction for shots 30 seconds or less Excellent sensor dust removalWho should buy the K-7? Anyone looking for a prosumer dSLR (Nikon d300, d300s, Canon 50d, etc) that they want to take anywhere. This thing is for serious adventurers, with its full weather sealing and wide array of weather sealed lenses (DA* or WR series lenses). Going on a trip to Alaska? Hiking in the back country? Canoeing down the Colorado? Or even if you just want a smaller dSLR with all the features of the big boys from Canon or Nikon. This camera steps up the competition.What new to Pentax users should be aware of? The camera makes slight noises when you pick it up or turn it on. The sensor is free to shift in its mount due to the shake reduction system. This is totally normal, but scares some first time users where they think something might be broken.Detailed review:I have tested out the weather seals in a driving rain, where I shot video using my DA* 60-250mm lens. The seals held up well and the camera still works, so all is good. Having used previous Pentax cameras, I have had minimal trouble with batteries dying in the cold like some friends with Nikon's and Canon's have. I had my K20d out in -30 F weather for 1.5 hours once. The camera had frosted over.The camera is diminutive, but feels like a little tank. It is sturdily built and feels great in the hand despite the compact size. Without the grip I only have 3 fingers on the grip, but this is the same way I held my much larger Canon 5d when I had it. The K-7 is comfortable for me to hold for long periods, I support the camera with my pinky finger.Pentax has a stellar selection of lenses for APS-C cameras with a wide array of fixed focal length lenses (primes) for best image quality, or large aperture zooms (f/2.8), medium aperture zooms (f/4), or "consumer" zooms (f/3.5-5.6). To find a list of Pentax lenses, visit Pentax Imaging USA's Website. If you want weather sealed remember to buy WR or DA* lenses, non of the others are weather sealed.It is important to note that shake reduction works with every lens for the Pentax system, usually around 2 or 3 ... »» Read more about Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only).

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