9.2 out of 10

Pentax K-7

 

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  • User Score (387)
    9.4 9.4 from 387 reviewers
  • Expert Score (29)
    8.8 8.8 from 29 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    9.0 9.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    9.5 9.5 from 16 reviewers
  • Features (7)
    9.6 9.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    9.1 9.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Performance (18)
    7.5 7.5 from 18 reviewers
  • Picture quality (22)
    7.9 7.9 from 22 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (16)
    9.2 9.2 from 16 reviewers
  • Construction (4)
    9.7 9.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Video quality (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (17)
    8.9 8.9 from 17 reviewers
  • Build quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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7-8
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DPexpert

    7 July 2011

    This is another fine DSLR from Pentax. We liked the lens for its optical qualities and also for its smooth mechanical feel. The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring. Images are consistently well exposed, although default saturation is a little high. The RAW files are produced in Adobe’s universal DNG format which means you don’t need any conversion utility other than Adobe Camera Raw, which is free. Highly recommended to anyone serious about photography. Read more

    • The in-camera HDR processing works by taking three exposures at widely space exposure values and then merging them into a single jpeg. Of course it can really only wor...
    • Auto white balance is not brilliant, but white balance compensation is so easy to fix via a button on the body that we shouldn’t complain. Getting the SD memory card o...

  2. PhotoReview

    8.5/10
    23 August 2009

    The K7 enters the Pentax range as a high-end model targeted at photo enthusiasts because its complexity makes it most suitable for experienced SLR photographers. Featuring a solid metal body, weatherproof sealing and a wide range of user-adjustable controls, it also supports high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5.2 frames/second and HD video recording at 30 frames/second. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. MyShopping.com.au

    MyShopping.com.au
    6.7/10
    Reviewer: MyShopping.com.au
    27 July 2009

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    • PRIME processor, quality picture, easy-to-use, HDR
    • No full HD video

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Compact, magnesium alloy body - One of the smallest
  • 14.6 megapixels - The redesigned 14.6 megapixel
  • 3 inch LCD - The 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dot resolution is perfect for detailed image or movie capture and review and is ideal for the Live View function.
  • Weather, dust and cold resistant - The K-7 is weather, dust and cold resistant (to 14° F or -10° C), making it ideal for use in any environment.
  • New PRIME II Image processing engine - Fast 5.2 frame-per-seco…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Sensor:
    Type - CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size - 23.4 x 15.6mm ; Color depth - 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels - 14.6 MP; Total pixels: 15.07 MP; Recorded resolutions - Still: 14M 4672x3104 , 10M 3936x2624 , 6M 3072x2048 , 2M 1728x1152 ; Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p30 , 1536x1024p30 , 640x416p30 ; Quality levels: **** Premium, *** Best, ** Better, * Good; Dust Removal - Supersonic vibration to low pass filter

Release Date

  • First seen
    20 January 2008

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