Item Includes
Pentax K-7 Camera Body - Li-ion Battery D-LI90 - Software CD-ROM S-SW90 - USB Cable I-USB7 - AV Cable I-AVC7 - Battery Charge Cradle D-BC90 - AC Plug Cord - Strap O-ST53 - Hotshoe Cover FK - Eyecup FR - Body Mount Cover - Finder Cap for ME - Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte - Bottom Cap - PC Socket Cap - Pentax 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Description
| The Pentax K-7 features a rugged, yet compact body design with a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up. Packed with advanced features such as HD Movie Capture, 100% Field of View, 5.2 FPS and a 3 inch LCD Screen with Live View. The Pentax K-7 is compatible with every PENTAX lens ever made, the K-7 offers an abundance of long- anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool. |
Features
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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. |
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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 prints and cropping flexibility. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Extended battery life: New high capacity battery offers considerably longer life. Ideal for travel photography or video work. |
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Electronic level function: Electronic level function ensures your pictures have level horizons, minimizing post-capture editing. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Dedicated PC socket: Dedicated PC socket for studio flash offers convenience for the studio photographer without adding hotshoe adapters. |
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Mirror Lock-up function: A dedicated Mirror Lock-up function eliminates image blur due to mirror movement during long exposures. |
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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. |
Specifications
| Sensor Type | CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system |
| Sensor Size | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Color depth | 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW |
| Effective pixels | 14.6 MP |
| Total pixels | 15.07 MP |
| Recorded resolutions - Still | 14M 4672x3104, 10M 3936x2624, 6M 3072x2048, 2M 1728x1152 |
| Recorded resolutions - Movie | 1280x720p30, 1536x1024p30, 640x416p30 (resolution/FPS) |
| Dust Removal | Supersonic vibration to low pass filter |
| Lens Type/construction | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount |
| Usable lenses | PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF and KA (K mount, 35mm screw mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions) |
| SDM function | Yes |
| Power zoom function | Yes |
| Focus Type | TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+) |
| Focus modes | AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual |
| Focus point adjustment | AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual |
| AF assist | Yes, via dedicated AF assist lamp with SAFOX VIII+ system |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism |
| Coverage (field of view) | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.92X (w/ 50mm F1.4 at infinity) |
| Standard focusing screen | Natural-Bright-Matte III |
| Diopter adjustment | -2.5 to 1.5 |
| Depth of field preview | Optical (diaphragm stop down), Digital |
| LCD Type | 3.0" TFT IPS (In Plane Switching) color LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots |
| Wide angle viewable | Yes |
| Live View Type | TTL by CMOS image sensor |
| Field Of View | 100% |
| Display Modes | Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), grid pattern overlay |
| Autofocus | Yes, contrast w/ face detection, contrast, phase difference |
| Built-in Flash Type | Retractable P-TTL popup flash |
| Guide number | 13 (100/m) |
| Coverage | 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm) |
| Flash modes | On, redeye, slow sync, slow sync + redeye, trailing curtain sync, wireless |
| Flash exposure compensation | -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps |
| External Flash | Hotshoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-sync socket |
| Synchronization speed | 1/180 sec |
| Removable memory | SD, SDHC |
| Ports | USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone |
| Video out | HD (1080i30, 720p30, 480p30), NTSC, PAL |
| Power source | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries |
| Recordable images | Approx 980 (approx 740 w/ 50% flash, CIPA) |
| Playback time | Approx 440 min |
| AC adapter available | Yes (optional) |
| Image Stabilization Type | Sensor-shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max) |
| Electronic level function | Yes, verification via viewfinder and top LCD panel |
| Metering System Type | TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering |
| Sensitivity range | EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) |
| Multi-segment | Yes, 77 segments |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Spot | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) |
| Exposure lock | Yes |
| Exposure bracketing | Yes, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) |
| ISO Sensitivity: Auto | ISO 100-3200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range available to ISO 6400, auto ISO range selectable |
| ISO Sensitivity: Manual | ISO 100-3200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range available to ISO 6400 |
| White Balance: Auto preset modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
| White Balance: Manual mode(s) | Yes, manual and 3 color temperature selections available * WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec, bulb |
| Mode selection | Green, Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER, Movie |
| Green simplified mode available | Yes |
| P/A/S/M/B | P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv) |
| Digital filters (capture) - A | Custom Image Function includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Muted modes, each with gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). |
| Digital filters (capture) - B | Monochrome mode includes adjustment for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), high/low key, contrast and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Other capture filters include Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft Focus, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom Filter. |
| Data record | Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright |
| Mode selection | Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror Lockup (standard, remote), HDR Capture, Multi-Exposure, Interval |
| Continuous FPS | 5.2 FPS (40 JPG Continuous Hi, 15 RAW PEF, 14 RAW DNG)
3.3 FPS (unlimited JPG Continuous Lo, 17 RAW PEF/DNG) |
| Self-timer | Yes (12s, 2s) |
| Remote control | Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous) and cable switch |
| Playback Mode selection | One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 32, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification, Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data) |
| Mode pallet | Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect, DPOF |
| Magnification | Up to 32X, scrollable |
| Digital filters (playback) | Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Retro, Color (6), High Contrast, Soft Focus, Extract Color (6), Starburst, Water Color, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Base Parameter Adj, Custom Filter |
| File Format: Still | RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III |
| File Format: Movie (compression) | AVI (Motion JPG) |
| Custom Functions available | 37 |
| System Requirements: Windows | Windows XP/Vista, USB 2.0 port |
| System Requirements: Mac | Mac OS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port |
| Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Construction material(s) | Magnesium alloy shell over stainless steel chassis |
| Operating temperature | 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C) |
| Body dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9" |
| Body weight | Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz
Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz |
| Warranty | Pentax 1 year limited warranty |
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