Posts Tagged ‘Pentax K-7’

30th July
2009
written by norbs

If you are one of the many early adopters of the Pentax K-7, they have just released a new firmware for it. Note, the web site is being hammered, so be patient.

More about it here…..Pentax posts K-7 firmware v1.01.

24th June
2009
written by norbs

For those of you who want the manual (what man ever reads them?) before the actual camera is in your grubby hands, check it out here in all its glory. Big ups to Ben Hughes on Twitter.

K-7 User Manual

21st May
2009
written by norbs

chasing light…: Initial Impressions of the Pentax K7.

Another blog post re. the new Pentax K-7. Looks terrific.

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20th May
2009
written by norbs

B&H photos have them listed on their website for $1199.95! That seems awfully cheap for a camera with those features.

Pentax | K-7 SLR Digital Camera | B&H Photo Video.

Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera

Imaging

Resolution
Effective: 15.07, Recorded: 14.6MP
Sensor
23.4 x 15.6mm CMOS
Bit Depth
12-Bit
File Formats
RAW, JPEG, AVI
File Size
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Color Spaces
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Image Stabilization
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5x
Optics

Lens
N/A
Zoom
N/A
Lens Mount
Pentax K Mount
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Range
N/A
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
N/A
Shooting Controls

Sensitivity
ISO: 100-3200 (expandable to 6400)
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 – 30 sec, bulb
Metering
77 Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (4 Settings), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual
Mirror Lock-Up
Yes
Burst Capability
High-speed continuous: 5.2fps, Low-speed continuous: 3.3fps
Self Timer
12 seconds or 2 seconds
Interval Recording
No
Remote Control
Yes: Pentax Cable Switch 205, Remote Control F
Flash

Built-in Flash
Yes
Effective Flash Range
Up to 42′ (13 m)
External Flash Connection
Hotshoe, PC terminal
Dedicated Flash System
Pentax P-TTL series
Max Sync Speed
1/180 second
Memory

Built-in Memory
No
Memory Card Type
SD/SDHC
Still Images per GB
RAW: 40
JPEG: High Res:73 – Low Res:2518
A/V Recording

Video Recording
Video with Audio, HD & NTSC Output
Video Resolution
1536 x 1024 @ 30fps, 1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640 x 416 @ 30fps
Video Clip Length
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Audio Recording
Audio with Video only
Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type
Eye-level Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage
100%
Display
3″ LCD
Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity
USB 2.0, A/V Out, HDMI (Type C), 3.5mm Stereo Mini Input
System & Software Requirements
Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later)
Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature: 14-104°F/-10-40°C
Weatherproofing
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Durability
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Power

Battery Type
D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Power Adapter
D-AC50 AC Adapter Kit (optional)
Physical

Dimensions
5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9″ (129.5 x 96.5 x 73.7mm)
Weight
22.9 oz (649g) body only

Exciting times to be a photographer.