In my humbl opinion, The K7 is such an improvement on the K20D that it is almost now embarrassing to keep the K20D in the product line-up.
The press rightly criticized both the K10 and K20 for metering and hit and miss focusing. THe K7 has corrected the under-exposure bias and the focusing is now much better. The menu layout is much improved and the 3" screen is now just right for the over 50's. Live view comes into its own for the low or overhead shots and the video facility was essential in selling it to the wife!

In the quest for product development, there is little room for nostalgia!
At risk of stirring up a hornets nest, I bet that those who are using the K7 would not go back to the K20D such is the improvement in metering and ease of menu use etc.
Neil

I would NOT recommend a slingshot 300 as mine has no diagonal strap to eliminate slippage off the shoulder.
The 200 did have one-but
For comfort, buy a rucksack type bag for even weight distribution and security

Enjoy your hols- the airboat ride on the Everglades MUST BOT BE MISSED! The birdshot opportunities are super.
A good telephoto is a must and advise your boatman to keep a steady path whilst you shoot
Neil

for George's benefit (and others)-

There is no Remote Assistant bundled with my K7

Neil

Can anybody advise as to whether this software (which was bundled with the K10D and I think the K20D also) will work with the K7?
I am a little hesitant to experiment given my incredible ability to foul such things up.
Thanks in advance

Neil

How about a cruise?
The Caribbean is good that time of year and the ship entertainment crew will take the kids off your hands.
The change in scenery from day to day is varied and prices are all-in except for shore tours.

Hi,
How is the 7*11 metering and focusing systems working? Have you noticed much improvement over the K10/20D?
Neil

Now the clever thing to do is to hide the smaller boxes in the bigger boxes- that way the xyl will never find out about all those limited lenses etc!!!

Matt,
now that we know the K7 spec, are you able to speculate how the K7 might handle flash?

Neil

This question is probably aimed directly at Matt.....!
On paper, should the K7 address the problems we have seemingly been having with flash with the K10D and the K20D which necessitated your valuable tome?

Neil

I think I might not have accurately expressed myself.
My question regarding step down should be...
" can you adjust the aperture in live view and see the effect in real time?"

Actually, If I heard him correctly, according to Chris at SRS, the answer is yes.

Neil