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Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 15:23
johnriley wrote:
That's a fantastic price, unless of course our "street price" turns out to be lower than expected!
Good luck with the new cameras and let's see some pictures soon?
Thank you, John.That's a fantastic price, unless of course our "street price" turns out to be lower than expected!
Good luck with the new cameras and let's see some pictures soon?
I will try to get the photos asap!
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 15:20
Unlocker wrote:
Now you're just making me Jealous Lance!
On a positive note, it's good to see you guys down under getting them so soon.
Thank you, Danny.Now you're just making me Jealous Lance!
On a positive note, it's good to see you guys down under getting them so soon.
I think you'll be even more jealous of the price we pay.... about AU$1,550 which is about GBP750-760. That should get your blood boiling. How many do you want me to send over?
Remove our 10% GST and add your vat and freight and I think it would still be cheaper!
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 10:34
Mike-P wrote:
Congrats, bring on the pics
Thank you, Mike. I hope to get into the "test" photo phase soon as I get on top of a few things. It is winter here Down under, so the days are short! Congrats, bring on the pics
Preliminary IQ results look promising. Nothing of note, just shots of table tops and dirty clothes baskets and the like purley for "testing" purposes.
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 09:05
pnjmcc wrote:
Very cool Lance,
Looking forward to seeing the pictures when you get a chance to post them
Regards
PaulM
Thank you, Paul.Very cool Lance,
Looking forward to seeing the pictures when you get a chance to post them
Regards
PaulM
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 05:25
[quote:3496ace15f="Clarky"]Well done Lance, look forward to seeing some pics.
I should have mine tomorrow from DCW, at thier advertised price.[/QUOTE]
Great to hear!
I should have mine tomorrow from DCW, at thier advertised price.[/QUOTE]
Great to hear!
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BTW, were you able to get a spare battery from Kennedy's, It appears there are none to be had in Aust unless you buy 2 cameras and you can't get any grips either, to utilise it with AA's a little odd, and DCW told me they have no idea when these accessories will become available.
I have my spare batteries and battery grip and ML-60 focus screen on order from CRK, but they have no idea when they will arrive. BTW, were you able to get a spare battery from Kennedy's, It appears there are none to be had in Aust unless you buy 2 cameras and you can't get any grips either, to utilise it with AA's a little odd, and DCW told me they have no idea when these accessories will become available.
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 05:25
Just picked up my K7 this morning.
As some may have read in my other thread, I did previously have a play with one at Sydney's PMA, so I am no stranger to the feel and handling of the K7, but the response of the AF and shutter is better than I remember at the show, probably due to the fact I was indoors but also I was more enamoured with the build quality, overall feel, and getting used to the different button layout etc.
The AF is quite a bit faster and very noticeable, although having said that this is on a bright sunny day. I will need to do further testing later after the battery charges up and when it gets darker.
The build quality is beautiful and feels very solid and dense in the hands. As other's have commented, the new control layout will need some getting used to, but the buttons are all nicely laid out and easy to use.
The selector "wheel" of previous Pentax DSLR's has been replaced with for buttons at north, south, east and west, which is much easier to use due to it being bigger than the previous "wheel" set up.
The VF is very nice! Big clear and easy to use.
Haven't been home to process any photos as I do have other issues to contend with at the moment, so the ubiquitous "first photos" post will have to wait.
That's all for now.
As some may have read in my other thread, I did previously have a play with one at Sydney's PMA, so I am no stranger to the feel and handling of the K7, but the response of the AF and shutter is better than I remember at the show, probably due to the fact I was indoors but also I was more enamoured with the build quality, overall feel, and getting used to the different button layout etc.
The AF is quite a bit faster and very noticeable, although having said that this is on a bright sunny day. I will need to do further testing later after the battery charges up and when it gets darker.
The build quality is beautiful and feels very solid and dense in the hands. As other's have commented, the new control layout will need some getting used to, but the buttons are all nicely laid out and easy to use.
The selector "wheel" of previous Pentax DSLR's has been replaced with for buttons at north, south, east and west, which is much easier to use due to it being bigger than the previous "wheel" set up.
The VF is very nice! Big clear and easy to use.
Haven't been home to process any photos as I do have other issues to contend with at the moment, so the ubiquitous "first photos" post will have to wait.
That's all for now.
Comment by Lance B posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 03:28
Mannesty wrote:
Thanks Lance, your sig shows you have the DA*50-125mm version. I prefer the longer one .
Thanks Lance, your sig shows you have the DA*50-125mm version. I prefer the longer one .
I am such an idiot. It sure pays to proof read.
Comment by Lance B posted on Still dithering over the DA* 50-135mm ? at 02/07/2009 - 14:04
Absolutely stunning!! I think I like the first one better.
Comment by Lance B posted on Sunset Rose Shot at 02/07/2009 - 14:03
I like it!! The juxtaposition of the deer heads is perfect!
Comment by Lance B posted on Axis Deer! at 02/07/2009 - 03:01
Wow Lance congratulations, the first 'full production' K-7 user from this forum and a very keen price too.
Interesting to hear the grip and spare batteries are in short supply at the moment, I wonder if we'll have the same situation in the UK.
Looking forward to your photos and observations