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Pentax K-7 review

The latest Pentax DSLR is aimed fairly and squarely at the enthusiast photographer

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2009-07-03July 3rd 2009

Price at launch £1,230.00
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
Battery Size Supported Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution 1536 x 1024
Effective Camera Resolution 14.6 Megapixel
USB Yes
Wide Angle No
Product Family K
Image Stabilization Optical
Brand Name Pentax
Screen Size 7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats Motion JPEG (AVI)
Viewfinder Type SLR
Weight (Approximate) 670.0 g
Maximum Image Resolution 4672 x 3104
Maximum Frame Rate 30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported 1
Display Screen Type LCD
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Total Camera Resolution 15.1 Megapixel
HDMI Yes
Camera Assembly Body Only
Memory Card Supported Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height 96.5 mm
Width 131.0 mm
Depth 72.5 mm
Autofocus Points 11
Product Series K
Image Formats RAW, JPEG
Focus Modes Auto
Manufacturer PENTAX Imaging Company
Product Model K-7
Product Name K-7 Digital SLR Camera
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Manufacturer Part Number 17531
Manufacturer Website Address www.pentax.com
Marketing Information

The PENTAX K-7 lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. Despite its compact, lightweight body, this new model brings together a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features with outstanding reliability and operability. This makes it possible to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with great ease.

Display Resolution 921000 Pixel
Standard Warranty 1 Year

Product Summary

K-7

Pentax K-7

Price at launch

£1,230.00

For

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Great handling

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Good clean images

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Lots of features

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HDR is a nice inclusion

Against

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Expensive

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