LTD ED K-7 Silver

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-7 Limited Silver digital SLR camera. To be marketed in a limited quantity of 1,000 sets, this special-edition model comes with several features that distinguish it from the original black-colored PENTAX K-7 (launched in summer 2009), including a silver-colored body and a “golden section ratio” focusing screen.

Major Features of PENTAX K-7 Limited Silver

1. In response to the enthusiastic requests from many devoted PENTAX lovers, the camera body is finished in silver. It is identical with the color of the high-performance FA Limited interchangeable lens series, a family of lenses designed for the highest level of image description. Because of this, the K-7 Limited Silver is the perfect stylistic match for any FA Limited-series lens. Set in lower area of the camera body, the SR (Shake Reduction) lettering is in a special gold color that stands out proudly against the subdued black-colored, leather-like finish.
2. The K-7 Limited Silver comes equipped with an exclusive “golden section ratio” focusing screen. Since the guiding lines and points are curved on the screen, the photographer can swiftly and effortlessly compose a perfectly balanced image in keeping with this classic design concept.
3. The LCD monitor on the camera’s back panel is protected with a reinforced glass plate, which is highly shock- and scratch-resistant. This protective plate makes the K-7 Limited Silver even more durable and dependable than the original K-7, especially under demanding shooting conditions. Thanks to this extra protection, the photographer can concentrate on picture-taking in challenging outdoor assignments.
4. The camera firmware has been upgraded to the latest version (Ver. 1.03) to make the camera’s lens compensation function operable with the FA Limited-series lenses.
5. The latest version (Ver. 4.10) of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 image processing software is included in the camera package.

It looks nice with the matching lens.

I wonder if the screen will be available separately?

I will resist and wait and wait and wait until the K7's replacement arrives and then decide if that itself is worth buying.

Regards

Looks like my old "DS!"......

I'll freely admit that looks gorgeous , much nicer than the coloured K-xs.

It looks really retro. I still prefer black.

It's nice certainly but I prefer my vanilla version

Wow that looks better then I thought, why did they make it a limited edition
Btw it looks like it's tested in the Netherlands

I thought it might look better with a brown grip but I don't know, I think I prefer black... what do you think?
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I think it looks great with black or brown. Can't imagine many will find their way over here though unfortunately.

That is camera porn! They've released dslrs in silver before but this is the first that really looks good in it. Silver plastic is naff, shiny metal is awesome!

I think you have made an improvement there Stefan. Yes I think the brown grip looks better than black. Nice work

If a silver and brown one was available here that would go on the credit card immediately. Sod the expense, thats the first thing ive seen for years that makes me think I must have that regardless of any other concerns.

What are the diagonal lines and little circles on the screen for? Bit OTT, innit?

It does look more classy though and not so "Canon" like, hopefully they are watching this thread.
A brown grip might also suit some K-X colours, sad they didn't give us that options. The Japanese could chose around 8 grip colours or so

Yeah they are indeed strange...
The little circles are the focus points (not AF) according the rule of thirds together with one in the centre.

I want that focus screen for my K20D...
Is it available for the K20D or are the focus screens the same for the K-7 and K20D?

No and no.