K-7 initial user review.

skypacker · 23rd May 2009

Seems like the AF is really much improved.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...1934516&page=1

baolong · 23rd May 2009

If it matches or close to nikon d700 low light focusing, i will definitely get one

dnaxe · 23rd May 2009

zomg. Sigh. WHY is it so good. WHY!!!!

airconvent · 23rd May 2009

wow....all the features I want less the WB is there.
I would have liked a WB button for quick adjustment because I find I needed to adjust that the most for my K200D. But of coursde, if the new auto WB is accurate enough, then that button is moot.
There are 2 cures for my BBB virus..buying the camera and its price.
I prefer not to spend more than $1.3K but from the looks of it, my prediction is the local pricing would be in the range of $1.8K with the 18-55 WR kit lens.

by the way dnaxe, you still straddling on the fence? Forget the neighbours! pentax's grass is green enough!

creampuff · 23rd May 2009

Originally Posted by dnaxe

zomg. Sigh. WHY is it so good. WHY!!!!

Good things come to those who wait...

fengwei · 23rd May 2009

Now who's gonna take my K20D? You'll sure get the best deal in town

dnaxe · 23rd May 2009

Originally Posted by airconvent

wow....all the features I want less the WB is there.
I would have liked a WB button for quick adjustment because I find I needed to adjust that the most for my K200D.

Shoot RAW

Quote:

There are 2 cures for my BBB virus..buying the camera and its price.
I prefer not to spend more than $1.3K but from the looks of it, my prediction is the local pricing would be in the range of $1.8K with the 18-55 WR kit lens.

1.8 is optimistic i suspect

Quote:

by the way dnaxe, you still straddling on the fence? Forget the neighbours! pentax's grass is green enough!

Decided that a D700 kit was too expensive and heavy...

dnaxe · 23rd May 2009

Originally Posted by creampuff

Good things come to those who wait...

Sigh. Now to make myself wait more! Must wait a generation! I resisted the K10D!

forward83 · 23rd May 2009

things sure do look good...hope K-7 will help Pentax win more followers...

Originally Posted by fengwei

Now who's gonna take my K20D? You'll sure get the best deal in town

sure? don't bluff children...give me a best deal guarantee and I'll grab...lol

woefulwabbit · 23rd May 2009

I was waiting for the K-7 to come out so that I can buy cheap K20D that people will sell... now end up I feel tempted to buy K-7 also...

scorpioh · 23rd May 2009

Originally Posted by woefulwabbit

I was waiting for the K-7 to come out so that I can buy cheap K20D that people will sell... now end up I feel tempted to buy K-7 also...

No pentaxian is spared from this temptation.

xylestesins · 23rd May 2009

Certainly a good year for Pentax in Singapore!

New and HIGHLY improved specs,
New and much more active distributor who does it's homework!

Zenten · 23rd May 2009

The TS in DPreview only hinted that the Af on K7 was more responsive. But how accurate the AF-C, stilll remains to be seen ........

fengwei · 23rd May 2009

Originally Posted by forward83

sure? don't bluff children...give me a best deal guarantee and I'll grab...lol

I'll let you know when I'm ready to let it go

night86mare · 24th May 2009

strong poison......

creampuff · 24th May 2009

Originally Posted by night86mare

strong poison......

If It Doesn't Kill You It Will Make You Stronger...

P3ntx · 24th May 2009

I got some poisoned but NOT about getting K7D but fustrated with what K20D compare to K7D ..

LancerEX · 24th May 2009

Originally Posted by dnaxe

Decided that a D700 kit was too expensive and heavy...

agreed, looking forward to K7D ... is there any comparsion/review vs D300.

le petit prince · 24th May 2009

Originally Posted by P3ntx

I got some poisoned but NOT about getting K7D but fustrated with what K20D compare to K7D ..

Originally Posted by LancerEX

agreed, looking forward to K7D ... is there any comparsion/review vs D300.

Guys, guys, guys.. don't mean to be pedantic, but it is the Pentax K-7.

With hyphen, no "D".

Anyway, I'm sure there will be reviews (esp at dpreview) comparing it to the D300 and 50D and others in same bracket. (Hey, without the "D", it does seem even more different from the numerous confusing "D" models of C & N, haha!)

airconvent · 24th May 2009

Fellas...you are getting this waaaaaaaay wrong!
The K7 is not poison...it is the antidote! Like the flu jab, everyone should get it to fight the BBB virus!

The K7 kit is selling for US$1299 in the US, hence there is still hope it will sell for around S$1600-$1800..while above my budget, should satisfy most K20D upgraders...

btw, one of the retailers on Amazon claims to have 2 units in stock...pretty amazing if they are still available judging from the pent-up demand from dpreview.

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skypacker Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 786	K-7 initial user review. Seems like the AF is really much improved. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...1934516&page=1 __________________ --- K20D, DA16-50, DA50-135, DA 55-300.

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baolong Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 184	Re: K-7 initial user review. If it matches or close to nikon d700 low light focusing, i will definitely get one

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dnaxe Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,214	Re: K-7 initial user review. zomg. Sigh. WHY is it so good. WHY!!!!

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airconvent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,115	Re: K-7 initial user review. wow....all the features I want less the WB is there. I would have liked a WB button for quick adjustment because I find I needed to adjust that the most for my K200D. But of coursde, if the new auto WB is accurate enough, then that button is moot. There are 2 cures for my BBB virus..buying the camera and its price. I prefer not to spend more than $1.3K but from the looks of it, my prediction is the local pricing would be in the range of $1.8K with the 18-55 WR kit lens. by the way dnaxe, you still straddling on the fence? Forget the neighbours! pentax's grass is green enough! __________________ Pentax:Kx,K1000,18250,DA21,40,70, FA50f1.4+f1.7,AF360,Sigma600f8, Fuji F200EXR

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xylestesins Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 393	Re: K-7 initial user review. Certainly a good year for Pentax in Singapore! New and HIGHLY improved specs, New and much more active distributor who does it's homework!

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Zenten Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,206	Re: K-7 initial user review. The TS in DPreview only hinted that the Af on K7 was more responsive. But how accurate the AF-C, stilll remains to be seen ........ __________________ Nikomi Canpen Zenten :eek: Not exactly 100% Natural but definitely the closest you can get to it

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airconvent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,115	Re: K-7 initial user review. Fellas...you are getting this waaaaaaaay wrong! The K7 is not poison...it is the antidote! Like the flu jab, everyone should get it to fight the BBB virus! The K7 kit is selling for US$1299 in the US, hence there is still hope it will sell for around S$1600-$1800..while above my budget, should satisfy most K20D upgraders... btw, one of the retailers on Amazon claims to have 2 units in stock...pretty amazing if they are still available judging from the pent-up demand from dpreview. __________________ Pentax:Kx,K1000,18250,DA21,40,70, FA50f1.4+f1.7,AF360,Sigma600f8, Fuji F200EXR Last edited by airconvent; 24th May 2009 at 12:02 PM.