Pentax K-7

The K-7 has been developed as a high-end model of the PENTAX K digital SLR camera series. True to its series concept, it was designed not only to assure outstanding image quality, but also to provide exceptional ease and comfort of operation and the utmost satisfaction to photo enthusiasts of all levels, including advanced amateurs. After making a thorough review of all essential digital SLR camera components and functions, PENTAX has revised and upgraded many of them, including viewfinder, shutter unit, continuous-shooting capacity, and exposure and autofocus systems. Protected by a durable, high-quality metallic body, but the K-7 is designed to be extremely compact and functional — just like all other K-series models — for enhanced portability and maneuverability. In addition, it has added several user-friendly features, including video recording, high dynamic range (HDR), and automatic horizon correction. All of these make the K-7 a tremendous photographic tool, perfect for all discerning digital SLR photographers.

Compact, magnesium alloy body

One of the smallest DSLRs in its class, the K-7's compact, magnesium alloy body lets you travel light while still maintaining durability and build quality.

14.6 megapixels

The redesigned 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers improved noise control, four channel output for faster image capture and movie capture capabilities. Plus the new sensor offers the ideal combination of resolution and file size, allowing for large (poster size and larger) prints and cropping flexibility.

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-second shooting with the powerful new PRIME II Image processing engine, which features fast circuitry and low noise image processing. Ideal for sporting events or any fast-action situation.

High top shutter speed

A top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action and gives creative control over apertures in well-lit settings.

New 77-segment metering system

A new 77-segment metering system quickly and accurately determines exposure, even in the most complex and dynamic lighting situations.

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.

100% field-of-view viewfinder

A 100% field-of-view viewfinder (with 0.92X magnification) and bright focusing screens are ideal for accurate image composition and focus.

HD Movie Capture

Widescreen HD Movie Capture features adjustable quality settings and aperture control, as well as Shake Reduction, and an external microphone terminal for recording stereo sound.

High resolution playback

HDMI port with selectable output resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, and auto) offers high resolution playback of images and video on high definition TVs.

Multiple exposure settings

Multiple exposure settings, including Green, Program, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, Bulb, X-sync, Movie and USER modes, provide extensive creative control over the exposure for photographers of all experience levels.

Faster, more responsive AF

The PENTAX 11-point autofocus system features improved focus algorithms over previous-generation K-series DSLR cameras, providing faster, more responsive AF. A dedicated AF-assist lamp further improves autofocus response and accuracy in low light conditions.

Shake Reduction system

The PENTAX-original Shake Reduction system now compensates for rotational sensor movement, improving the sharpness of your images at the moment of capture.

Dust-free image capture

The K-7's Dust Reduction system, improved over previous K-series cameras, features a piezo-ceramic vibration action to the sensor's low-pass filter for dust-free image capture.

Advanced white balance settings

Advanced white balance settings include highly customizable white balance fine tuning, color temperature adjustment, and post image capture manual white balance selection for perfect pictures, even in the most difficult lighting.

Extended battery life

New high capacity battery offers considerably longer life. Ideal for travel photography or video work.

Electronic level function

Electronic level function ensures your pictures have level horizons, minimizing post-capture editing.

Advanced image capture settings

Advanced image capture settings, digital filters, and aspect ratio provide outstanding flexibility and creativity while minimizing the need for computer image manipulation.

Custom Image modes

Custom Image modes with advanced parameter settings including new Key adjustment, allow you to customize your processing mode to your creative style.

Dynamic Range setting

A Dynamic Range function with highlight and adjustable shadow correction brings out hidden or lost details in both highlights and shadows, even in the most contrasted dynamic lighting.

Lens Correction function

A Lens Correction function adjusts for Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations, allowing you to maximize your image quality for every digital lens.*

* Compatible with D FA, DA, DA Limited and DA Star lenses. Distortion correction is not applied to the DA 10-17mm Fisheye lens.

Dedicated PC socket

Dedicated PC socket for studio flash offers convenience for the studio photographer without adding hotshoe adapters.

Mirror Lock-up function

A dedicated Mirror Lock-up function eliminates image blur due to mirror movement during long exposures.

HDR image capture mode

An HDR image capture mode blends three separate image exposures to widen the exposure gamut, bringing out detail in all exposure areas of your images.

Creative special effects

Advanced capture options include multi exposure and interval shooting for creative special effects and time-lapse photography.

Composition adjustment feature

A composition adjustment feature allows you to make minor adjustments to the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism, without having to physically move the camera. Ideal for tripod use or macro photography.

Embedded copyright feature

Programmable embedded copyright information preserves artistic integrity and image ownership during image capture.

Quick-glance overview

Rear LCD Status Screen displays exposure and setting information for a quick-glance overview and modification of image parameters.

RAW file compatibility

PENTAX RAW or Adobe DNG file selection offers RAW file compatibility with industry standard image editing software.

Dedicated RAW button

A dedicated RAW button allows easy situational switching between RAW and JPG file formats without having to access camera file format menu settings.

Custom file name selection

Custom file name selection lets you tailor your image file names to your shooting needs.

Unparalleled customization

Advanced Custom Function settings offer unparalleled customizability, allowing you to adapt the camera to your shooting style, not vice-versa.

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Effective Pixels		approx. 14.6 megapixels
Image Sensor	Total pixels	approx. 15.07 megapixels
	Type	CMOS with a primary color filter
	Size	23.4mm x 15.6mm
Color Depth		8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW)
Recorded Pixels	Still	JPEG: [14M] 4672x3104 pixels, [10M] 3936x2624 pixels, [6M] 3072x2048 pixels, [2M] 1728x1152 pixels RAW: [14M] 4672x3104 pixels
	Movie	[0.9M] (1280x720, 16:9), [1.6M] (1536x1024, 3:2), [0.3M] (640x416, 3:2)
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)		Auto, Manual : 100-3200 (1EV steps or 1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps) can be expand to ISO6400 Bulb mode : up to ISO1600
Recording file Format	Still	RAW (Original/DNG), JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21), Conforms to DCF (Design rule of Camera File system) 2.0
	Movie	Motion JPEG (AVI) 30fps
Formats	Still	Compressed: JPEG - Baseline (: Premium , : Best , : Better, : Good) Compressed: RAW (PEF) Non compressed: RAW (DNG)
Storage Media		SD, SDHC memory card RAW+JPEG : available
White Balance		Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light ( D, N, W, L), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual setting , with WB fine adjustment
Viewfinder	Type	Pentaprism type
	Focusing screen	Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
	Field of view	approx. 100%
	Magnification	approx. 0.92x (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1)
	Diopter adjustment	approx. -2.5 - +1.5m-1
Live View	Type	TTL by Image sensor
	Field of view	approx. 100%
	Display	Enlargement (2X, 4X, 6X in case of AF mode, 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X in case of MF mode) Grid pattern
	Autofocus Mode	Contrast detection + Face detection / Contrast detection / Phase difference detection
LCD Monitor	Type	TFT color LCD monitor, brightness adjustable, Color adjustable, Wide angle view, AR Coating
	Size	3.0 inch
	Dots	approx. 921,000 dots
Preview Method		Optical preview , Digital preview
Playback		One Image, Two Images, Index (4 or 9 or 16 or 32 or 81 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 32X, scroll available), Image Rotation, Folder view, Slideshow, Histogram, Resize, Cropping, Bright/Dark area, Calendar view, Index view
Digital Filter	Recording Mode	Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Star Burst, Fish-eye, Custom
	Playback Mode	Toy Camera, Monochrome, Retro, Color, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Color, Star Burst, Water Color, Fish-eye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Base Tweaking, Custom
Focusing System	Type	TTL phase difference detection, 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+)
	Focus Mode	AF-single (with focus lock); Manual focus AF-continuous
	Focus Point	Auto, Select, Center
	AF assist lamp	available
Exposure Control	Metering System	TTL open-aperture 77-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information)
	Metering Mode	(1) Multi-segment metering, (2) Center-weighted metering, (3) Spot metering
	Exposure Range	EV 0-22 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 100 with 50mm F1.4 lens)
	Modes	(1) Green, (2) Program AE, (3) Sensitivity-Priority AE, (4) Shutter-Priority AE, (5) Aperture-Priority AE, (6) Shutter and Aperture Priority AE, (7) Metered Manual, (8) Bulb, (9) X speed
	Exposure Compensation	±5 EV
	Auto-bracketing	3 or 5 frames within range of ±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV, ±2.0EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.3EV, ±1.7EV, ±2.0EV (0.3EV steps)
	AE Lock	availiable
Shutter	Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
	Shutter Speed	1/8000 - 30 sec. and bulb
Drive Modes		Single-frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote control (0s, 3s), Remote Continuous Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Bracketing+Self-timer, Mirror Lock-up Shooting, Mirror Lock-up Shooting+Remote control
	Continuous shooting	approx. 5.2 fps, sequence : until approx. 40 frames (JPEG and continuous (Hi)), approx. 15 frames (RAW(PEF)) , approx. 14 frames (RAW(DNG)), approx. 3.3 fps, sequence : until the memory card becomes full (JPEG and continuous (Lo)) , approx. 17 frames (RAW(PEF)) , approx. 17 frames (RAW(DNG))
Built-in flash	Type	Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
	Guide number	approx. 13 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m)
	Angle of view coverage	28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm)
	Flash Exposure Compensation	-2 EV - +1EV (1/2EV steps)
Flash Synchronization		Hot shoe, X-sync socket, sync-speed: 1/180 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
Image Stabilizer	Type	Image sensor shift mechanism , Max 4 stops
Dust Removal		Image sensor cleaning function by supersonic vibration
Time	World Time	75 cities (28 time zones)
Data Folder	Folder Name	Date (100_MMDD•••), PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX•••) ,
	File Name	Standard, User customize
Power Sources		Rechargeable D-LI90 lithium-ion battery Optional AC adapter also available.
Battery Life	Number of recordable images	approx. 980 (Normal Recording)*2 , approx. 740 (50% use Flash)*1
	Playback time	approx. 440 minutes*2
Interfaces		USB2.0(Hi-Speed)/AV output, DC input , Cable switch, X-sync socket, HDMI output, Streo microphone
Video Output		Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats
Lens Mount		PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
Usable Lens		PENTAX KAF3, KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses. * Power zoom function available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions.
Dimensions		approx. 130.5(W) x 96.5(H) x 72.5(D)mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches)
Weight		approx. 670g (22.9 oz.) without battery and SD memory card. approx. 750g (26.5 oz.) loaded and ready with battery and SD memory card

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