Well if that's what it takes to convince the misguided, so be it

Agreed and from what I can see here K-7 review or here EOS 7D review (referring to RAW) comparisons it doesn't look too shabby at all.
In the second review the 7D does look the best but not by a country mile and the others (K-7) included are very similar.

I do agree that Jpeg output isn't the best at higher ISOs but I'm not sure that has ever really been a Pentax strong point... which is part of the reason why I chose to shoot RAW.

I'm convinced this aurora of the K-7 having bad high ISO output is from users who chose to only shoot Jpeg.
I rest my case m'lud

Don't be, I'm afraid this may have started a 'Ltd' trend for me (it's such a lovely little work of art this DA 35 Ltd)

Yes Ken I like that, the path certainly adds a bit of interest

Or perhaps it's different but similar

Actually Jon summed it up much better than I

Well I must be the only person who doesn't feel noise is an issue with the K-7

It's similar but different to a K20D, just make the best of the exposure at high ISO and add a little noise reduction in PP and Bob is definitely your Uncle.... why all the fuss (shakes head).

Another very nice one Jack, as cliff says, lovely colour and sharp

Jon, you have a PM

Just to say a big thank you to Paul, nice to meet you earlier.
The lens is stunning, exactly as described I'm very pleased with it.

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