Compact. Excellent grip. Great button-location ergonomics. Huge LCD monitor. Low noise at high ISOs. HD-video capabilities and HDMI output for viewing on a TV or monitor.
Mode changes can be slowed by lock button on dial. HD movie mode could use more manual controls. Doesn't shoot 1080p video.
The K-7 is a great DSLR. Its video mode would benefit from better controls and 1080p resolution, but for still photography, it offers plenty to get excited about.K-7...
Pentax continues to improve their K-series line of dSLR models, and the new K-7 is no exception. Holding the "top of the line" spot, the K-7 is a powerful camera that is geared towards the enthusiast or photo professional that needs a versatile, yet to...
Excellent image quality, Fastest Pentax camera to date, Terrific incamera editing tools,
Incamera editing slows down performance, Unacceptably slow live view AF, Short grip surface,
The is indeed the most revolutionary camera Pentax has produced to date. The speed, features, and build quality help this camera stand above previous Pentax offerings, and if you're in the market for a or can't afford a D300S then this camera might m...
Abstract: Pentax does not have an equally big marketing budget as that of Canon or Nikon. That is why the brand remains somewhat inconspicuous, due to all the attention that is claimed by the other brands. However, Pentax certainly is a brand that deserves atten...
It's not often we give 5 stars in every category, but the K-7 deserves them. This camera brings pro quality and performance within reach of the rest of us. You can easily spend this much on a mid-range camera from the competition, and still not have as...
At base ISO detailed output that makes good use of the camera's 14.6 megapixel resolution, Good JPEG and RAW resolution, Semi-pro features and build quality in a compact body, Magnesium/steel body with environmental seals, Good selection of external c...
Measurably and visibly more noise than competition at high ISOs (JPEG), More RAW noise than predecessor (but in line with competition), AF speed not quite up with the fastest in class, Less dynamic range than direct competitors, No 'interactive' s...
While the Pentax K-7's predecessor, the K20D, was clearly a competent camera it was never quite up there, either in terms of performance nor from a specification point of view, with the established semi-pro models such as the Canon EOS 40/50D or the N...
Very good photo quality (though see issues below), Compact, very well built, weathersealed body, Great value for the money, Sensorshift image stabilization, even works for rotational motion, Dust reduction system, Super high resolution 3inch LCD display...
Camera tends to underexpose; images are soft straight out of the camera, Slow contrast detect AF in live view mode; manual focus image enlargement not very sharp, Archaic menu system, Movie mode issues: huge file sizes, limited recording time, no continuo...
The Pentax K-7 isn't just an excellent midrange digital SLR -- it's also an incredible value. It may not have the fastest burst rate or lowest noise in its class, but it offers more features per dollar than anything else out there. It has very goo...
Great feature set with several significant imaging innovations; tough, rugged, and comfortable lightweight build; quick and reliable autofocus; HD video feature lets you use Shake Reduction and control aperture; time-saving HDR shooting mode.
Images were noisy at ISO 3200; JPEGS look slightly oversaturated; wobbly Jell-O effect in HD recording.
The Pentax K-7 is one of most pleasant surprises of the year, offering impressive functionality with over half a dozen stand-out features including HDR recording; an electronic level function; a decent HD movie mode; copyright image embedding; and a t...
Abstract: Pentax K7 Hands-On Pentax has become the Henny Youngman of the camera industry. It just doesn't get the respect that it wants, and often deserves. Nikon and Canon are the industry's dominant players in both the pro and prosumer segments, and everyone ...
Tight, no-nonsense design and construction, Compact body packed with features, Weather resistant, Dust resistant, Cold resistant to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Magnesium body, Good grip, AF illumination lamp, Enhanced Live View mode, Infrared Remote Control...
Complicated interface, easy to get lost, Some trouble focusing in low light, AF-assist lamp didnt always come on when it should have, Camera strap D-rings make noise, Noticeable JPEG compression artifacts at all but the highest quality setting, JPEG a...
Pentax vaults to center stage with their introduction of the K-7. A few of the former shortcomings have been stripped out of the new camera, and the parts that were right -- the quality build, smart design, and image quality -- have been improved. Pent...
