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K7 arrival

Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

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There are reports about poor image quality from any camera on the market. The K-7 is no exception.

I've seen some excellent photos taken with the K-7, so it's apparently possible. That's what I need to know. Should I decide to buy this, it will be with some Limiteds anyway. A big lens like the 55mm doesn't really suit my needs for a compact travel camera. The exception might be the 50-135mm f/2.8. Excellent image quality, reasonable price and compact size considering what it does.
 
nostatic

nostatic

New member
The 55* has gotten mixed "official" reviews but there are plenty of real users who are happy. The SDM focus is not the fastest though - the screw drive on the older lenses is faster.

The 50-135* is an amazing lens. I don't like zooms, but that lens is one of the reasons I still own Pentax. The other reasons are 31/1.8, 43/1.9 and 77/1.8 :D

As for hi iso, it really depends on the individual. It is about the same as the K20d which I find to be perfectly acceptable at iso 1600. And this is with 24x36 prints. The measurebators will never be satisfied, and the K7 has gotten a bad rap because it didn't "improve" the iq of the K20d. The reality is that the iq of the K20d is as good or better than any other APS-C camera. The K7 was a focus on improved AF, better AWB, smaller size and video. If you want a good, small, APS-C weather sealed body, the K7 is almost impossible to beat.

I miss my K7, but if I get another one I will get some DA ltd primes to put on it. The K7 with 15/4, 40/2.8, and 70/2.4 would be hard to beat as a small travel setup.
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

Subscriber Member
nostatic said:
I miss my K7, but if I get another one I will get some DA ltd primes to put on it. The K7 with 15/4, 40/2.8, and 70/2.4 would be hard to beat as a small travel setup.
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Exactly my thought, except I would choose the 43/1.9. That extra stop can be rather useful, and it's a very compact lens as well.
 
bcf

bcf

Member
Is there a good Pentax 28mm f/2 or f/2.8 AF lens? 40-43mm is too long for me, I almost never use a 60mm equivalent focal length. Even the 31/1.8 is too long: it gives a 47mm or so in 35mm terms - I would like a 40mm equivalent.

-- Bernard
 
nostatic

nostatic

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*sigh* I'm close to selling the E-P1 and getting a K7 to go along with (rather than replace) the K20d. I actually really like the E-P1 images a lot, but the size/shape is not quite a p&s, not quite a dSLR. Since I can't pocket the E-P1, I figure I might as well use the K7 and one or two primes as a street/travel setup (15 and 70 unless the 77 looks better on the replacement K7, I already have the 43). The shutter on the K7 is quieter than the E-P1 as well. I'll keep the K20d for using weather-sealed zooms. Or I'll sell it all and get a Holga.

Bah! I hate being OCD...
 
Lili

Lili

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nostatic said:
*sigh* I'm close to selling the E-P1 and getting a K7 to go along with (rather than replace) the K20d. I actually really like the E-P1 images a lot, but the size/shape is not quite a p&s, not quite a dSLR. Since I can't pocket the E-P1, I figure I might as well use the K7 and one or two primes as a street/travel setup (15 and 70 unless the 77 looks better on the replacement K7, I already have the 43). The shutter on the K7 is quieter than the E-P1 as well. I'll keep the K20d for using weather-sealed zooms. Or I'll sell it all and get a Holga.

Bah! I hate being OCD...
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LOL join the club! Actually knowing the K7 is quieter than the EP-1 is of great interest....
 
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wbrandsma

Guest
I tried the K7 today with the very small DA 40mm limited lens. And I was totally impressed with how the camera handled and how quiet the shutter was. And as small sensor camera user with mostly 28 and 35mm focal lengths it was a real challenge to try a completely different focal length. It made all perfect sense to me.

Here some photographs from a former shipyard in Amsterdam which is transformed in a giant artists workshop.









 
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thinkfloyd

Guest
I'm thinking of getting the K-7 as well, but I really have no use for video. I'm waiting for the K-m replacement, if it's weathersealed, I'm sold, if not, I hope by then the K-7 drops in price. Though I'm on the fence selling my DA* 16-50 and 50-135 and get me them limiteds instead. The 16-50 is too versatile, the 50-135, too great a performer... I loaned my two zooms in exchange for a 31ltd, 43ltd and FA*85/1.4... and boy, did I fall in love with the 31 and 85!!! It's hard being a struggling artist...
 
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coolfotog

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thinkfloyd said:
I'm thinking of getting the K-7 as well, but I really have no use for video. I'm waiting for the K-m replacement, if it's weathersealed, I'm sold, if not, I hope by then the K-7 drops in price. Though I'm on the fence selling my DA* 16-50 and 50-135 and get me them limiteds instead. The 16-50 is too versatile, the 50-135, too great a performer... I loaned my two zooms in exchange for a 31ltd, 43ltd and FA*85/1.4... and boy, did I fall in love with the 31 and 85!!! It's hard being a struggling artist...
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struggling artist? buy a 1966 mustang coupe instead. i'll sell you one and throw in an 85.
 
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thinkfloyd

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sell it to me for the same price as the one offered me, and you've got yourself a deal :D
 
nostatic

nostatic

New member
thinkfloyd said:
I'm thinking of getting the K-7 as well, but I really have no use for video. I'm waiting for the K-m replacement, if it's weathersealed, I'm sold, if not, I hope by then the K-7 drops in price. Though I'm on the fence selling my DA* 16-50 and 50-135 and get me them limiteds instead. The 16-50 is too versatile, the 50-135, too great a performer... I loaned my two zooms in exchange for a 31ltd, 43ltd and FA*85/1.4... and boy, did I fall in love with the 31 and 85!!! It's hard being a struggling artist...
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The Kx (Km replacement) is supposed to be announced tomorrow (or today in Japan - depends on your time zone). Rumors are no weather sealing but a bunch of other nice features. I sold all my Pentax gear and bought a 5D2, 24-105, 70-200/4 and 50/1.4 setup. I also sold the E-P1 so I need a small cam for street and light travel. Was thinking GF-1, as K7 w/40 would be a fair chunk of money. Kx w/40 might be viable though...
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

Subscriber Member
A blue one with a silver 43mm?



And a red with the 15mm...



The specs look surprisingly good. Will probably be a very handy camera.
 
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meilicke

Guest
I like all of the space for your thumb on the Kx pictures. That is my biggest gripe with smaller cameras - how to hold them!

Scott
 
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thinkfloyd

Guest
@nostatic: really? You sold it all after getting a K-7? :) I'd love to do the same, but then, a 5DmkII is too expensive... really disappointed with the K-x, wanted WS so bad. Oh well. Guess I'll have to wait more and stick with my K100 til it dies on me...
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

Subscriber Member
thinkfloyd said:
@nostatic: really? You sold it all after getting a K-7? :) I'd love to do the same, but then, a 5DmkII is too expensive... really disappointed with the K-x, wanted WS so bad. Oh well. Guess I'll have to wait more and stick with my K100 til it dies on me...
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The rumour is one more camera this year. K300? K3.5?
 
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