Pentax K-7 Review at Let’s Go Digital: “A Joy to Work With”

So you’re looking for the best value in a prosumer level digital SLR camera. I personally suggest you start that search with the Pentax K-7. If you go purely on feature lists and then compare prices with its two likely competitors, the Nikon D300s and the Canon EOS 7D, the K-7 looks like a very good deal. It may not offer the same level of pure performance, but it does sport some solid build, compact size, HD video, and very good image quality. Lens selection is something you’ll need to investigate before purchasing, but if you tend to like prime lenses and a system that packs small, the K-7 is your camera. Feedback on the K-7 has been really solid, today’s review is via Let’s Go Digital:

There is no other camera in this class that offers the same level of control on how a picture will turn out, as the Pentax K-7. As a user, you are really in charge of the camera and of how the end result turns out. Within the limits of technology that is, because you have no control over the sensor quality. In itself, the sensor is fine, although not groundbreaking. Up to ISO 1600 can be used without a problem, at higher ISOs, however, the quality drops quickly. I have seen better on its generation buddies.

-Let’s Go Digital

They’ve got more, with image samples and tech breakdowns here.

Availability

Pentax K-7 Digital SLR Camera the Pentax K-7 Digital SLR Camera brings next-generation technology to the time-tested, world renowned family of Pentax SLRs. Compatible with every Pentax K mount lens (some 25 million are out there), the durable, magnesium alloy body houses a newly-developed 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor for rich color, sharp contrast, and the very best in image quality. The PRIME II processing engine allows for fast 5.2 frames-per-second shooting – great for wildlife, fast action sports, and adventure photography. Price: Camera body only: $1299 at B&H Photo plus $100 instant savings til 10/31 (free shipping in the USA) Price: Pentax K-7 with 18-5mm lens: $1399 at B&H Photo plus $100 instant savings til 10/31 Also available at Amazon

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   Boder says:

   January 12, 2010 at 2:49 am

   *Pentax K-7 digital-SLR* For about 6 months of using this built like a tank in compact size and the features/new innovations where pentax does NOT sliced into different models, the superb picture quality it produces and performance i’d experienced, matching with my FA 31mm F1.8 limited lens the resulting pictures are remarkbly very sharp. Once you learn the controls of this Gem then you’re ready to shoot with cleaner pixel-peep-@100%crop at 40,000 ISO. (You have to dig in to learn otherwise hire a photographer) LOL !. Best result on high-sync at 1/500s F8 using ISO-320 and larger opening for taking distance. 400 to 800 ASA are just fine for high sync flash but my choice of pixel peep in controlled light if printing large pictures are best below 400.
   …… Boder

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