Pentax K-7

Pentax K-7 (DSLR Camera): 5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Pentax have just announced their latest DSLR – the Pentax K7 a significant update to their previously released K20D. The Pentax K7 is pitched at the middle range of DSLR owners – certainly not an entry level camera but not quite at the Pro level either this will suit enthusiasts. The Pentax K7’s features include: […]

Review posted 2/1/2010Quick TakeProsDurable weather, dust and cold resistant body; Speedy performance in normal shooting modes; Produced pleasing photos in a wide variety of conditions; Great ISO performance up to ISO 3200; Awesome 3.0-inch LCD; Capable movie mode with aperture control; Cool in-camera

Pentax is a name that will evoke fond memories for the many photographers whose first SLR experience was with a Spotmatic, KM, K1000 or ME Super. Although the company's market position isn't as well entrenched as it was during its halcyon days in the analog era, it continues to attract a devoted following of enthusiasts. And that following isn't just based on nostalgia - Pentax is alone in having developed a comprehensive range of prime lenses for the APS-C format that dominates modern DSLR photography, while most of its competitors concentrate on offering a selection of zooms.

The new Pentax K-7 digital SLR camera is one of the big surprises of 2009, offering a multitude of desirable features in a compact, weatherproof body. The K7 is the latest DSLR to feature a HD movie recording mode, in addition to its 14.6 megapixel still images. Other highlights include a dedicated HDR mode, improved 11-point auto-focus, high-res 3 inch LCD screen and optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage. Can the Pentax K-7 take on and beat the likes of the Nikon D300 and Canon EOS 50D? Read our in-depth review with test shots, JPEGS, RAW files and movie to find out...

Canon EOS 550D and the Pentax K7 through their paces in a head to head comparison test.

Pentax has become theRodney Dangerfieldof 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 else are also-rans, if not in product quality, then at least in market share. This is as it [Read More]

A sophisticated DSLR camera with controls and functions for knowledgeable photo enthusiasts.The K7 enters the Pentax range as a high-end model targeted at photo enthusiasts because its complexity makes it most suitable for experienced SLR photographers. Featuring a solid metal body, weatherproof sealing and a wide range of user-adjustable controls, it also supports high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5.2 frames/second and HD video recording at 30 frames/second. Pentax has also improved many of the components and functions that made earlier models attractive buys.

This camera is highly recommended to anyone who is serious about photography.

Matt Grayson saw the new Pentax K-7 DSLR. But is it any better than the K20D?

This is another fine DSLR from Pentax - highly recommended to anyone who is serious about photography.

Pentax K-7 review, find out how the K-7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax K-7 Features, Capabilities and Suitability.

Pentax K-7 is a 15.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-7 review to find its pros and cons.