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Pentax K-7

2009 APS-C digital single-lens reflex camera

Summary

2009 APS-C digital single-lens reflex camera

Field	Value
model	Pentax K-7
image	PentaxK7_1.jpg
image_size	300px
kind	digital single-lens reflex camera
sensor	APS-C (1.54×) CMOS active pixel sensor with a primary color filter
res	14.6 megapixels
lens	Interchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode.
shutterRange	1/8000 s – 30 s, Bulb
speedRange	ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, boosted: 6400
metering	TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 77-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
cont	5.2 frames/s up to 40 JPEG images or 15 RAW images
rearLCD	3″, 640×480 (VGA)
recording_medium	SD, SDHC; SDXC with firmware update 1.12 or later
emode	Hyper Program, Hyper Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter-Speed and Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Green (Auto)
flash	Onboard pop-up flash with high-speed sync, P-TTL external flashes via hotshoe, PC socket external flash, 1/180 s X-sync speed
battery	Rechargeable D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, optional AC adapter
viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism, near-100% coverage, 0.92× magnification
weight	670 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

Gallery

File:PentaxK7 3.jpg|back side with display File:PentaxK7 2.jpg|body with zoom lens File:PentaxK7 5.jpg|view from above File:Pentax K7.jpg|Pentax K7

References

Richard Butler. (2009-05-20). "Pentax K-7 Hands-on Preview". [[DPReview]].
"Preview on dpreview.com".
"Official Pentax Imaging Web Site K-7 Highlights".
Mike Johnston. (2009-05-20). "New Pentax Flagship, the K-7 (an early user review)".

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