pentax k7

305 posts
21 years
Sydney,
Australia

Posted 12/03/2010 - 23:57 Link

I went from the K20D to the K-7 and couldn't be happier. I love the smaller camera and slightly better build quality of the K-7, plus the better user interface of the menu system and the 100% VF. There are slioght speed advantages too. I also just sold me K20D, so the upgrade cost was not too painful

Cameras:K-7/K20D/*ist D/K10D
Lenses:DA14 f2.8, A16 f2.8, FA20 f2.8, FA31 f1.8, DA35 f2.8 macro, FA43 f1.9, FA50 f1.4, A50 f1.4, A50 f1.2, FA50 f2.8 macro, DA*55 f1.4, FA77 f1.8, DFA100 f2.8 macro, A100 f2.8, DA*300 f4, FA*300 f4.5, DA10-17 FE, DA12-24 f4, DA*16-50 f2.8, DA17-70 f4, FA*28-70 f2.8, DA*50-135 f2.8, DA*60-250 f4, FA*80-200 f2.8.
Flashes:AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ

Unlocker Unlocker

3062 posts
18 years
Aylesbury,
Bucks.

Posted 13/03/2010 - 01:30 Link

Fiona insisted that she was perfectly happy with my old K20, and couldn't see the point of the K-7 no matter how nice it was. So I bought her one a month ago, our 1st wedding anniversary, and she loves it.

Picked up the K20 this week for a quick play, and the first thought was 'oh'. Asked Fiona if she fancied swapping the K-7 for the K20, and that answer is unrepeatable here!

Upshot is that the K20 is now for sale with grip and 2x extra batteries (£450 the lot if anyone wants it, perfect nick!), as we have decided that if we decide on getting another backup body, it will be a K-7 or nothing!

Is it worth it? Yes. Emphatically.

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Hyram Hyram

2812 posts
19 years
Deepest Hampshire,
England

Posted 13/03/2010 - 08:07 Link

pentaxanne wrote:

Hyram wrote:

pentaxanne wrote:
hi all im lookin at buying a k7 and just wondered who has taken the step from a k20 up to the k7 and i it was worth it, i have a k200d but i did have a k20d witch i had to sell(needed the money).

I bought another K20D instead of a K7.

if you dont mind me asking why is that.

None of the K7's features seemed to be a benefit to me + I wanted matched bodies that handle exactly the same way.

I don't feel the need to constantly upgrade to the latest thing - hence the big gap in time between my Super A and the K10D.

Hyram

Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T

Chrism8 Chrism8

2126 posts
16 years
St Austell,
Cornwall

Posted 13/03/2010 - 08:25 Link

I added a K7 to go with the K10 and the low light focus lock, the faster AF is well worth it, plus the shutter is sooooooooo much smoother and quieter.

Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM

david1 david1

27 posts
16 years
Eastbourne,
East Sussex.

Posted 13/03/2010 - 19:16 Link

I upgraded my K10 to the K7 back in January and really happy I did. The extra features on the K7 is great and the video mode is very good. But I would recommend to buy an external mic. as it makes such an improvement to sound quality.

K5mk.IIs with 17-70mm DA and Sigma 70-300mm DA lenses. Before digital I used the P30T when using Fujichrome Velvia.

Anvh Anvh

10412 posts
18 years
Dordrecht,
the Netherlands

Posted 13/03/2010 - 19:38 Link

Not fully of topic but what is the best price you can get the K7?
I've already seen that SRS is 10% cheaper then any shop here

Stefan

K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ

Edited by Anvh: 13/03/2010 - 19:39

pentaxanne pentaxanne

559 posts
16 years

Posted 13/03/2010 - 19:49 Link

srs seems to be the cheapest i can find by £50

Anvh Anvh

10412 posts
18 years
Dordrecht,
the Netherlands

Posted 13/03/2010 - 19:53 Link

Okay then the prices are basicly the same because we got 2% more BTW
I had hoped it would have dropped a bit in price more

I know that the K20D had a very good price after a year or so, many bought a K20D then, they almost go for the same price second-hand now.

Stefan

K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ

Edited by Anvh: 13/03/2010 - 19:53

bretti_kivi bretti_kivi

1470 posts
17 years
Work: Helsinki; Home: Lahti

Posted 13/03/2010 - 20:10 Link

UK camera prices: http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod1136.html

my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.

pentaxanne pentaxanne

559 posts
16 years

Posted 13/03/2010 - 20:58 Link

bretti_kivi wrote:
UK camera prices: http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod1136.html

srs still the cheapest at £899 twin lens kit.

paulgee20 paulgee20

802 posts
17 years
Sat in Chair

Posted 13/03/2010 - 22:22 Link

Now reading this guys, and me just thinking of going for a K7.......

Votes needed, (presently have 2 K10d bodies). As you can get the K7 body for less than £700 it seems more sensible. But is it??

Paul

K5's (2)both gripped, K10d gripped, Pentax 28-90 f3.5, Sigma 18-250mm, Sigma 150-500mm. Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, Sigma 10-20 f.4-5.6.EX DC, Hoya 135 f2.8, Take on 28mm f2.8 Pentax AF360 flash, 2 fill in slaves. 30 metre remote release, Rt angle viewfinder, Giotto NOT 3261B Tripod with Manfrotto 808Rd4 ball head, Manfroto 4861RC2 monopoly, shoulder stock, various filters etc, Panasonic SET HBS HD Video cam, Tamrac Explorer 8x backpack and a sore back.....
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Photography is an index for measuring futility and pride.......

Paul

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Edited by paulgee20: 13/03/2010 - 22:23

paulgee20 paulgee20

802 posts
17 years
Sat in Chair

Posted 13/03/2010 - 22:29 Link

Also is there more scope with the K7 to 'match' the lenses to the body?
Have heard you can do this with the 'cheat' Russian ware.
Is this correct, and i so any assistance in how woud be helpful in the decision. The two main lenses I use are both Sigma, one the 18-250 and the other the 150-500.

Regards

Paul

Anvh Anvh

10412 posts
18 years
Dordrecht,
the Netherlands

Posted 13/03/2010 - 22:34 Link

paulgee20 wrote:
Also is there more scope with the K7 to 'match' the lenses to the body?
Have heard you can do this with the 'cheat' Russian ware.
Is this correct, and i so any assistance in how woud be helpful in the decision. The two main lenses I use are both Sigma, one the 18-250 and the other the 150-500.

You mean adjust the auto focus?

With the K10D you could only do that with a Russian hack that put your camera in debug mode and then you could adjust your AF.
With the K20D and the K7 you can do that out of the box without any hack, you can even adjust your AF just for a lens and it remembers the adjustment for up to 20 lenses I believe.

Stefan

K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ

Edited by Anvh: 13/03/2010 - 22:53

paulgee20 paulgee20

802 posts
17 years
Sat in Chair

Posted 13/03/2010 - 22:46 Link

Cheers Stefan

By the way guys see this link: -

http://www.b4utele.com/products/all/all/35000657.htm

K7 body only £686.99 inc delivery.......

Aint found one cheaper anywhere

Paul

Mike-P Mike-P

13627 posts
18 years
Hythe,
Hampshire UK

Posted 13/03/2010 - 23:30 Link

paulgee20 wrote:
Cheers Stefan

By the way guys see this link: -

http://www.b4utele.com/products/all/all/35000657.htm

K7 body only £686.99 inc delivery.......

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