Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only)

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  • B&H # PEK7
  • Mfr# 17811

Product Highlights

  • 14.6 Megapixels
  • 3" High Resolution LCD
  • HD Video Recording
  • 3.5mm Stereo Input
  • 100% Viewfinder Coverage
  • Advanced Shake Reduction System
  • Dust Reduction System
  • 11-point AF System
  • Compatible with All Pentax Lenses
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 6400)

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Packed with features, the Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) 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. Fortified with the 11-point SAFOX VIII+ Autofocus System and Advanced Shake Reduction Technology, the K-7 keeps all of your subjects in sharp focus, even in low-light.

High Definition Video Capture, perhaps the most sought after feature in SLR Digital Cameras, comes to the Pentax System in big way. Smooth 30-frames-per-second 1024p and 720p video are as easy as point and shoot. HDMI output from the body makes sharing your photos and movies on an HDTV possible with a single plug. An onboard internal mono microphone allows you to capture spontaneous audio with video, and the 3.5mm stereo input offers higher quality options for professional applications. From family vacations to professional wedding video, the Pentax K-7 offers everything you need to capture next-generation photos and video!

14.6 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
The K-7 Digital SLR uses a low-power, low-heat 14.6 megapixel CMOS Image Sensor, which yields less image noise and longer battery life. CMOS technology also allows a higher density of circuitry at the pixel level allowing for greater sensitivity, higher tonal range, and superior image quality.
Tough, Rugged Body
Lightweight and highly durable, the Pentax K-7 is weather resistant, dust-proof, and can even operate in extreme cold environments (14°F / -10°C). The stainless steel chassis provides a tough, protective frame while the magnesium alloy shell blocks outside interference--ensuring consistent signal processing for high-quality, low-noise images.
Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses
Over the last 60 years, Pentax has manufactured over 25 million lenses. The K-7 can use them all. The camera provides backward compatibility with K, KA, KAF and KAF2 mount lenses directly and is also compatible with screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and Pentax 645 and 67 system lenses with optional adapters. Whichever lens you choose, be assured that your photos will show the warmth, style, and beauty of the Pentax optical system.
Advanced Shake Reduction Technology
The Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) System is an electromagnetically controlled stabilizer built into the body to ensure shake-free photos with any lens. Unlike traditional two-way stabilization systems, SR compensates for movement in three directions--horizontal, vertical, and rotational. By detecting handheld camera shake, sharpness is dramatically increased when using telephoto lenses, working under low light conditions or in any instance where unwanted shake may affect a photograph.
HD Video Recording
The K-7 is the first Pentax SLR to feature full HD recording capability. 1024p or 720p videos are captured at a smooth 30 frames-per-second with sound. Attach an external microphone or wireless receiver for more professional audio options. Full HD playback on your HDTV is easy using an optional HDMI cable.
Live View Mode
Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display, allows you to quickly compose your images without having to position your eye against the viewfinder.
Electronic Level Indicator
Finding the perfect horizon is fast and easy using the K-7's built-in Electronic Level Indicator. From dramatic portraiture to wide landscape photography, the level indicator is truly an indispensable tool for hand-held and tripod photography.
SAFOX VIII+ Autofocus System
Nine cross-type sensors, 2 wide angle sensors, and a dedicated AF assist lamp combine for fast one-shot autofocus, as well as AF tracking. From close-ups of flowers to a fast play on the court, you can rest assured that your images will be tight, sharp, and always in focus.
Camera Type 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 Yes
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 Up to 4GB (23 minutes @ 1280 x 720) 1
Please Note:

Clip Lengths for 1536 x 1024 and 640 x 416 are not specified by the manufacturer.

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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 Dust and weather resistant seals
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

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Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only)
 
4.7

(based on 96 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (70)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (23)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good image quality (70)
  • Large clear LCD (69)
  • Easy to use (60)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (59)
  • Image stabilization (58)

Cons

  • Noisy at high ISO (27)
  • Poor in low light (11)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (67)
  • Travel (62)
  • Wildlife (50)
  • Sports/action (42)
  • Weddings (31)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (41), Semi-pro photographer (22), Pro photographer (9), Casual photographer (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (24), Yes (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great offering from Pentax

This is my first experience with the Pentax system. I actually made the switch over from Nikon to Pentax. In this review I will be comparing the K7 with my previous camera body which ...Read complete review

This is my first experience with the Pentax system. I actually made the switch over from Nikon to Pentax. In this review I will be comparing the K7 with my previous camera body which was a Nikon D700. I know there is a huge difference in price and maybe target consumer, but it's what I am basing the review on.

Size: This is one area of reason that I made the switch over to Pentax, the D700 was just too hefty and I wanted something that felt more mobile. The K7 achieved this. It is a great sized body. I was also drawn to the fact that it has a magnesium body which the D700 has. The K7 does not feel as solid as the Nikon, but it is much more solid then Pentaxs' other offerings IE the K100 which I picked up as a spare when I got the K7. Overall great body.

Image quality: The K7 is not as great in the image department as the D700, but it is not expected to be. The image quality is great for this level of body and sensor. Noise is noticable starting at around 800 ISO. At 3200 ISO the noise is at a point where I personally would not want to shoot an image.

Buttons: Everything is laid out well and is intutive. I prefer the ease of menu access on the Pentax over the D700. Pentax really knows how to increase the ease of using the camera. Although some of the buttons and switches do feel a bit plasticky for my tastes.

Rear LCD: This is as beautiful a screen as the one on the D700, right now I don't think you can find a better screen.

Menus and Options: Here is where the Pentax really shines compared to Nikon. Thier options nagivation is by far easier to figure out and work your way though. I partically like the screen you can access from the info button which allows swift changing of common options. Pentax has created a very intuitive system and it is a pleasure to use.

Overall this is a great camera. I gave it four stars because of the ISO performace. My expectations might be too high coming from the full frame D700, but still I wish high ISO noise was better managed.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Good camera but problems.

I was happy with the camera but in the year and a half I have owned it I sent it in because it was draining batteries in about 3 days while turned off(under warrantee)...Read complete review

I was happy with the camera but in the year and a half I have owned it I sent it in because it was draining batteries in about 3 days while turned off(under warrantee). Now it's in for electronic level off level, verticle white lines through all my photos, raw button falls off and suddenly not accepting the SD card that is already in the camera and has photos on it. Fortunately when I got it it came with a free two year extended warrantee. I'm just glad I only bought 2 lenses.

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5.0

Love, love, love it!

By agmaz

from Fredericton, NB, Canada

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Macro Photography
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

    Absolutely loving it!!! Very user friendly, pictures are crystal clear. Use it for macro photography too and the shake reduction really helps to keep the images sharp. Shutter speed is fast. Accepts all my lenses from my old SLR. Even tried the video capabilities and those turned out great too.

    A little heavier than I expected and a little bigger than the old SLR but you get used to that quickly.

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 9
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

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    5.0

    Satisfied

    By Amateur

    from Ottawa Canada

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Image Quality
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

        I am using the camera for family and travel photography and purchased it because of backward compatibility with Pentax lenses, a good experience with the K-x model and because I wanted a robustly built camera that was weatherproof. It is easy to handle, a nice compact size for a DSLR and appears to be well made. Like all DSLRs it takes a while to learn how to use it properly and is complex.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        a good camera

        By Dok

        from Chugiak, AK

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

          Primary uses of the camera are landscape and wildlife photography. Favorite lenses are the Pentax 35-80 and 70-300 zoom lenses. The camera responds well to contasts such as snowfields and lower slopes, and does well in low light conditions.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 9
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Best camera I have ever owned

          By Matt

          from Springfield, Ohio

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
          • Fast Shutter Speed
          • Good Image Quality
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Quiet

          Cons

          • Battery Grip Overpriced
          • Can't use AA batteries

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

          I have been using Pentax digital cameras for 5 years now. I have own and use a Pentax *ist DL, K-x, two K-200D's and now a K-7. I have enjoyed every Pentax camera I have, but the K-7 is truly an artist's camera. Removed of superfluous gimmicks, the K-7 is incredibly versatile and with configurable options and architecture for getting exactly the shot you want. The pictures, especially compared to Canon and Nikon are much sharper, are accepted and edited will in Aperture in RAW format and produce excellent prints and other digital media. The video is excellent and in many ways surpasses other DSLR video I have seen. As with many, it is less than idea in very low light, but does competitively well. The battery grip by Pentax is overpriced in my opinion but still a good option and makes the camera much more ergonomic for the grip. Consider a third party battery grip of good quality. Haven't found anything that is remotely a functional or performance deal breaker with this camera. Great quality build and body, great functionality and superior images. instantly my favorite camera to use.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 9
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Great things come in small packages

          By Merry

          from Vermont

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
          • Fast Shutter Speed
          • Good Image Quality
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • High ISO Performance
          • Large Clear LCD

          Cons

          • Poor In Low Light

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

          Though the learning curve was higher than I had anticipated, the many it has been well worth the effort to learn about all the great features of this camera. After getting accustomed to all the possibilities, it is easy and fun to use.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 5
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Love both K-7 & K-5

          By CALLAS

          from NYC

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Fast Shutter Speed
          • Good Image Quality
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Quiet
          • Weatherproof Body
          • Well built quality

          Cons

          • Noisy At High ISO
          • Slow autofocus

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Travel

          Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

          It's been a year I used this excellent camera! I've only used Canon DSLRs for jobs but I wanted to have one that's small and compact yet built with professional quality(mainly for travel). I was totally new to Pentax DSLR cameras and lenses...but geez...they are just amazing!!! I'm highly impressed with Pentax DSLRs and lenses, which insists me to get another Pentax DSLR recently; K-5! I agree that K-7 has somewhat high noise compare to other competitive models but strangely I'm enjoying its "film like" noise/grain! (It's not that smudging noise it more like crisp film grain like noise) Setting ISO at around 1250-1600 and make them BW image gives that nostalgic BW ISO 400 film images! As K-7 and K-5 use totally different sensors, it's like having two complete different cameras. Sure K-5 has better Dynamic Range with better ISO. However like I said, K-7 and K-5 is rather a different camera not just an upgrade and this is the reason why I'm keep both K-7 and K-5. I love them both! One thing that's for sure...is that at the current price of K-7...you can't go wrong, it's the best choice.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 10
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Pentax K-7 DSLR Review

          By Zak

          from Salt Lake City, Utah

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Battery Life
          • Easy To Use
          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
          • Fast Shutter Speed
          • Good Image Quality
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • High ISO Performance
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Menu System
          • Quiet
          • Top LCD

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife photos

            Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

            This is a great camera! It's size is fantastic, not to big, not too small, and with the optional battery grip is quite a camera! It's weather sealed magnesium body feels very solid, the buttons and wheels are very intuitive and easy to use. The menu system is far easier to understand than any of the other major brands, and there are so many options for the user to explore that I have not found myself even once wishing for another feature. It works fantastic with all of my legacy Pentax lenses, some over 40 years old! And with Pentax's in camera image stabilization, all lenses are stabilized! The top LCD and big viewfinder are both very useful, and LiveView is available as well. Battery life is quite acceptable. I have gone up to ISO 800 with no noticeable noise in the photos, and the video, while not 1080p, is still very usable at 720p. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a pro level APS-C camera for a more than reasonable price.

            • Ease of Operation:
            • 10
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Loved it from the moment I touched it!

            By pj98rider

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
            • Fast Shutter Speed
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Quiet

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Travel
              • Wildlife photos

              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

              I bought just the body and used my lenses from my K10d. Hung my Sigma 17-70 on it and am thoroughly pleased. Pics are sharp and I'm pleased. Like the feel. Lighter than the K10d and as easy to use. Only thing I won't use is the live view. Just don't like using it on any camera. Give me the view finder.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 9
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              3.0

              Good camera but problems.

              By Daniel

              from Valdosta, Ga

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
              • Fast Shutter Speed
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • Noisy At High ISO

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Travel

              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

              I was happy with the camera but in the year and a half I have owned it I sent it in because it was draining batteries in about 3 days while turned off(under warrantee). Now it's in for electronic level off level, verticle white lines through all my photos, raw button falls off and suddenly not accepting the SD card that is already in the camera and has photos on it. Fortunately when I got it it came with a free two year extended warrantee. I'm just glad I only bought 2 lenses.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 8
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              Beautiful Gift

              By Eileen

              from Woodinville, WA

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Good Image Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Family Photos
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Travel
                • Wildlife photos

                Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                I bought the camera as a gift--I didn't think to ensure there was a memory card in it. A little disappointed that he couldn't use it right away.

                Even so, the gift had it's desired effect--he was pretty emotional at receiving it.

                He has since sent me some beautiful pictures:-)

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

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                5.0

                Good camera for nature photography

                By bugmugger

                from cedar rapids ia

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                • Fast Shutter Speed
                • Good Image Quality
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Quiet

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Wildlife photos

                  Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                  For nature photography

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 8
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  2.0

                  Puzzling Features

                  By Trigger

                  from Anchorage Alaska

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Difficult to use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                      This camera is way more complex than necessary. There are so many features that access to them becomes overly complicated and laborious. Primary functions such as manually setting shutter speed or aperature should not require having to surf through various interdependant lists and pages and committing the process to memory. I miss my Ricoh KR-5! If only they would build a simple camera like it with a large digital sensor. I have the feeling that I paid a lot of money for a lot of features that I could never possibly use. Is the camera malfunctioning or did I mix up some setting somewhere way back on one of those pages that I can't remember how to get back to?

                      • Ease of Operation:
                      • 1
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great camera, great price

                      By Bill W.

                      from Washington DC

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Ergonomic
                      • Good Image Quality
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • Large Clear LCD

                      Cons

                      • Live View

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                      The camera is feature rich, ergonomically dreamy, the LCD screen is exceptionally vivid, and the shake reduction particularly effective. What sold me on this camera is the Pentax Hyper Program Mode, which I had thoroughly enjoyed on my old PZ1P. The quality and power of the pop up flash is an unexpected surprise. Only drawback I can see is the clunky, fiddly Live View mode, which is not a problem since I use the excellent viewfinder instead.

                      • Ease of Operation:
                      • 9
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      4.0

                      Excellent!

                      By Gerrie

                      from SA

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                      • Good Image Quality
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • High ISO Performance
                      • Large Clear LCD
                      • Quiet

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Travel
                        • Weddings/Events
                        • Wildlife photos

                        Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                        Excellent camera, huge improvement from the K10D and K20D - keep it up Pentax, you're the best!

                        • Ease of Operation:
                        • 9
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Best camera I've ever known

                        By Bill

                        from Hattiesburg, MS

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                        • Fast Shutter Speed
                        • Good Image Quality
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • High ISO Performance
                        • Large Clear LCD
                        • Quiet

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Indoors/Low Light
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Sports/Action
                          • Travel
                          • Video
                          • Weddings/Events
                          • Wildlife photos

                          Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                          I love this camera. It's built solid and produces a high quality image. I can't say enough good things about it.

                          • Ease of Operation:
                          • 9
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Decent quality for the price.

                          By Nats

                          from Pittsburgh, PA

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                          • Quiet

                          Cons

                          • Noisy At High ISO
                          • Poor In Low Light

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                            I recently purchased the K-7 to replace my K200 that was a few years old. While a big improvement over my old camera body, images are still noisy at high ISO. Other than that, I feel that this is a good product for the price. Other improvements include faster auto-focusing and a better image quality. LOVE the rechargeable battery that comes with it but I would recommend getting a back up battery just in case.

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Excellent buy. It has got everything.

                            By Robo

                            from Johannesburg

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                            • Fast Shutter Speed
                            • Good Image Stabilization
                            • High ISO Performance
                            • Large Clear LCD

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos
                              • Sports/Action
                              • Wildlife photos

                              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                              I am a outdoor photographer the K7 is fantastic it offers most of what more expensive cameras would. It is really a gem to use and the features are out of this world.

                              • Ease of Operation:
                              • 8
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              FANTASTIC

                              By mzimba

                              from aguas da prata - brasil

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                              Pros

                              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                              • Fast Shutter Speed
                              • Good Image Quality
                              • High ISO Performance
                              • Large Clear LCD

                              Cons

                              • Grip smaller than k-10

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Sports/Action
                              • Travel
                              • Wildlife photos

                              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                              almost 30 years ago I use Pentax equipment. I changed my k-10 by k-7
                              I wanted a machine that works with HDR
                              She gave addition to HDR, film in 720 and live view

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                              5.0

                              Lovin it!!!

                              By Milo

                              from Chandler Az

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                              • Fast Shutter Speed
                              • Good Image Quality
                              • Good Image Stabilization
                              • Large Clear LCD
                              • Quiet
                              • Tilt /Swivel LCD

                              Cons

                              • Noisy At High ISO

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos
                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Travel
                              • Wildlife photos

                              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                              I am a photography hobbiest with average DSLR knowlede. I love all the menu options and an still learning.

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                              5.0

                              K7 with older lens options

                              By heinz

                              from Northern California

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Backward compatible
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Excellent manual options
                              • Good Image Quality
                              • Large Clear LCD
                              • Quiet

                              Cons

                              • Noisy At High ISO
                              • Short Battery Life

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos
                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Sports/Action
                              • Travel
                              • Weddings/Events
                              • Wildlife photos

                              Comments about Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only):

                              I purchased the K7 for studio and copy work and am very satisfied with the results the camera delivers in RAW work. The option to use older lenses also is a great plus with Pentax.
                              My initial review after some studio work; I am very happy with the camera, it's features and general handling. Love the liveview function, e-level for copy work, ease of getting into the camera functions and larger LCD.

                              As I had a chance to compare it to a similar Canon option hands on, I must say the Pentax does very well and is well worth every dollar!! A great value package for different levels of operation. It all seems to come down again to good lens options as the sensor race is reaching some saturation and for that the option to work with many film area lenses is a solid added feature to a fine IQ system.

                              I was worried about the small size of the body as I have full size hands, but it fit like a glove and handles very well. Hope to add the grip for added handling comfort.
                              It complements my older P 67 equipment and will be a fine camera choice until the next generation camera can raise the IQ factor to increased professional applications and in the meanwhile I can add good glass to my set up, to use for a long time to come, w/o having to change systems or gear set at every turn of technological developments. Pentax does well by providing equipment continuity over many camera generations and I always have been impressed by the solid gear one can push to levels of performance above the consumer level.

                              I used Pentax gear all my life and ever since the P6x7 or LX, one can expect to gain rock solid gear for rock bottom pricing, capable to be pushed for excellent results in photography - at any operator level.

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                              Lenses

                              Required item: A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.

                              Pentax -  SMCP-DA 17-70mm f/4 AL (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR
                              • Price: $599.95
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                              Memory Cards

                              Required item: Memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

                              SanDisk -  4 GB Extreme SDHC Memory Card
                              • Price: $12.62
                               

                              Batteries & Power

                              Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

                              Pentax -  D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh)
                              • Price: $34.17
                               
                              Pearstone -  D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1700mAh)
                              • Price: $19.95
                               

                              Flash & Accessories

                              Get a flash to add light to your picture.

                              Pentax -  AF-360 FGZ P-TTL Shoe Mount Flash
                              • Price: $339.95
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                              Bags & Cases

                              Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                              Lowepro -  Rezo TLZ 20 Compact Holster-Style Bag (Black)
                              • Price: $34.95
                               

                              Battery Grips

                              Get a better grip for vertical shots and add battery life.

                              Pentax -  D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 & K-5
                              • Price: $199.95
                               

                              Underwater Housings

                              Capture great-looking photos underwater.

                              Aquapac -  SLR Camera Case (5.75 x 5.0 x 2.8", Cool Gray)
                              • Price: $126.25
                               
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                              What's in the Box

                              Pentax K-7 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only)
                              • D-LI90 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
                              • D-BC90 Battery Charge Cradle
                              • AC Plug Cord
                              • I-USB7 USB Cable
                              • I-AVC7 A/V Cable
                              • MF-60 Matte Focusing Screen (installed)
                              • Body Mount Cover
                              • Finder Cap
                              • Eyecup FR
                              • Hotshoe Cover FK
                              • PC Socket Cap
                              • Bottom Cap
                              • O-ST53 Shoulder Strap
                              • Software CD-ROM
                              • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                               
                               
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