1.What are the actual improvements in live view mode with the K7 over the K20D?
For example, will we be able to check depth of field?

2. Has any one read any review yet which appraises the new 77 point metering system?

I cannot help but feel that it is this second point which for me is potentially the most significant improvement, coupled with the improved autofocus system.

Neil

Pentax announced a year ago that they were introducing their own branded converters.

Any wonder Pentax remain in the shadows of the big two?
Neil

And one more thing to get it off my chest.........
Why should Mattmatic have to produce a brilliant user guide to compensate for a crappy flash system?
I can only fume with frustration.
My mate uses his Nikon flash system intuitively with great results.


There- I feel better now.

Neil

What infuriates me is the extremely long run in between a product announcement and its eventual appearance-
I refer specifically to the teleconverter which I guess was first announced almost a year ago.
This is, in my opinion, very poor strategy as it must only add to the general suspicion that all is not well.
I do not in fact know whether Pentax UK actually bothers to monitor this forum- if they do, then they need to be a lot more pro-active with their marketing to convince me that Pentax cameras are worth continued financial investment by the consumer.
It os over a year now since the K20D was introduced and given the competition, is now overdue for replacement. Each and every review criticises Pentax for its below par focusing and below average light metering. SURELY Pentax need to address this- so what are we waiting for? In my humble opinion, all is not quite right and I for one need to be convinced pretty quickly.

No doubt this will stir up some redsponses, but I would like a response from the people that count.....Pentax!

Happy Easter

Neil

Hi Matt,

I've just coughed up-now turn me into David Bailey!!

I wish you a speedy recovery
best wishes
Neil

So it is now the end of November.
Where is the Pentax ring flash????

Neil

My main reason for using ring flash is that when photographing teeth, I am standing directly and close up to the subject, casting my own shadow on the subject. If the teeth are are at the back of the mouth, the problem is compounded. Using ring flash and front surface mirrors intra-orally, the problem goes away-Voila!

Neil

I use the K10D 100mm macro and K140F ring flash for dental close-up photography.

I also use it for leisure.

Neil

Matt,
I read that you have ordered a K20D.
It may be a good idea for you to get to grips with the flash on that and then incorporate the K20D into your your forthcoming e-tome,
Count me in as well.
Good luck with the project.

Neil

Thank you ChrisA, you diagnosed that one spot on.

Neil