Pentax is one of the few brand names that bring to mind fond memories for a lot of photographers who had their first SLR experience with a KM, Spotmatic, ME Super, or K1000. Pentax’s position in the market is not as good as it was during the prime of 35mm film. But still, Pentax continues to attract a legion of photography enthusiasts.

We now have the latest Pentax K-7, the company’s latest semi-pro/ enthusiast level DSLR. This attractive DSLR camera’s pared down and sleek elegance is a replacement for the Pentax K20D’s rather plump utilitarianism. Pentax K-7 price: $1,299.95.

Read on for the Pentax K-7 review.

The Pentax K-7 manages to look like the wish list of many enthusiast photographers. Here are some of the most important features of the Pentax K-7: improved sensor with a 4-channel readout, 3-inch VGA LCD screen (920,000 dot), 720p/1080i HD video recording, and more compact magnesium alloy/steel alloy.

The camera also has a revised viewfinder (greater coverage but less magnified) and a new shutter mechanism with 1/8000th shutter speed. The camera also features faster continuous shooting of up to 5.3 fps as well as AF illumination lamp. It also features new dust removal system and a 77 segment exposure metering sensor.

These are just the biggest stuff; their implications are nearly as significant as the obvious effects of these changes. The Pentax K-7 now allows faster video and frame rates. As well, the reworked, 4-channel sensor generates less noise compared to the version employed in the Pentax K20D.

In addition, the Pentax K-7 DSLR has many other subtle additions and updates, showing just how essential a change this device is from its precursors. It has an improved ISO button, three-shot built-in HDR capture, and distortion and chromatic and aberration correction for DA and DFA also found in RAW conversion. It is a great idea to buy Pentax K-7.

It also features a dynamic range highlight and a shadow correction that you can adjust. As with composition adjustment, it uses the SR system in repositioning the sensor to fine-tune the composition. However you look at this baby, it is a well-specified DSLR.

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A good news for enthusiasts or semi-pro photographers: Pentax is set to release the K-7 lens-interchangeable DSLR camera next month. Here are reviews of some Pentax K-7 accessories. The Pentax K-7 price is all worth it, selling for $1,299.95.

Improved lenses

For great lenses, get the Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL. The improved optical design, minimized lens elements, and improved resolution suit the latest high resolution image sensors very well. The Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL works well with Pentax DSLR cameras.

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

A large-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery juices the Pentax K-7. It can capture about 980 images when fully charged.

4GB SD card

The SanDisk 4GB Ultra II Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card has a minimum of 10MB per second read speed and least 9MB per second write speed. This memory card is ideal for the most difficult photo shoots like photojournalism and events, sports, fashion, and nature photography.

Versatile flash

The Pentax AF-360 FGZ is perhaps the best flash for Pentax cameras. It works just fine with the 645N & MZ-S, MZ-SD or Digital *ist series cameras as well as the original 67-system lenses.

Upgraded tripod

Building on the success of the 3001 series, the Bogen/Manfrotto 190XB Tripod Legs w/ 484RC2 Mini Ballhead is a great tripod for your camera. It has undergone several improvements to offer better ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and improved quick-action leg locks.

Infrared remote control

One of the basic Pentax K-7 accessories is the Pentax Remote Control F infrared remote control. The Remote Control F is ideal for shooting self-portraits, for taking pictures of hard-to-capture subjects, or for reducing vibration for close-ups and time exposure.

Bag

The black Pentax DSLR Gadget Bag is a nice carrying bag for your Pentax K-7. This cool bag is made of nylon and is specifically designed to carry your camera and selection of memory cards, lenses, flash, and other DSLR camera accessories. It sports a foam padding on the major compartment and interior adjustable dividers for case customization.

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