Coarse and noisy autofocus; produces noisier pictures than rivals at high ISOs
The Pentax K-7 is a great camera that's packed with the kind of options you wish other makers would pick up on. But the kit lens is rough and the noisy autofocus lets it down ...
Abstract: It's been over a year since I reviewed the Pentax K20D , the company's last semi-pro digital SLR. In common with most other reviewers I was extremely impressed by its combination of rugged build quality, fast performance, excellent image quality and outst...
Good image quality with plenty of detail, excellent range of features, body integral Anti-Shake, anti-dust system, Build and environment protection, RAW (PEF or DNG) +JPEG mode, excellent screen
Slightly soft (default) JPEG images, some fiddly controls/handling issues, underpowered built-in flash, some noisy images at higher ISOs
Pentax’s new flagship DSLR offers up a host of tasty treats for the high-end or advanced amateur user it’s designed to entice. An excellent specification and massive range of compatible Pentax K-mount lenses plus new weatherproofed kit optics...
'Just a hold a Pentax' – so the advertising slogan went over 30 years ago. To be honest, it could be used to promote the K-7, its new flagship DSLR.The K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel camera body aimed at photographers of all levels, with a guide price of £1,2...
Abstract: Its weatherproof magnesium alloy shell, 5.2fps burst rate, sensitivity up to ISO6400 and Live View with HD 720p 30fps video, suggest that Pentax is aiming the K-7 at advanced enthusiasts and imaging pros, though its diminutive size is at odds with conv...
With advanced features yet user-friendly functionality and smaller form factor, the K-7 provides reams of creative potential and user-friendliness in one compelling package....
Abstract: With no full-frame D-SLR in its line-up, the Pentax K-7 represents Pentax's top-of-the-range offering, trumping the existing K20D. In terms of its build, the body of the Pentax K-7 is significantly smaller and lighter than the competition, which shou...
With features like HD video, the wealth of internal offerings and a robust build-quality that is weatherproof, the K-7 will appeal to many. The suggested retail price of £1200 (body only) is high, but as the kitted body/lens combo comes in at £1220, th...
