Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction

Technical Details

* High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body
* Body only; lenses sold separately
* Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14 degrees F, -10 degrees C)
* Fast 5.2 fps shooting with the new PRIME II Image processing engine; top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings
* 3-inch LCD; Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

From the Manufacturer

The Pentax K-7 features a rugged, yet compact new body design, a new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture and new, unique-to-Pentax camera controls. Compatible with every Pentax lens ever made, the high-end K-7 features an abundance of long-anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool.

The most significant features of the Pentax K-7 that have never been offered before in any K series digital camera, and in some cases any camera, include:

* A compact, magnesium alloy body that is one of the smallest in the advanced photo enthusiast category to reduce bulk and allow users to travel light while maintaining durability and build quality (seven percent smaller than the K20D and up to 25 percent smaller than other cameras in the same class).
* A new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up to minimize noise, adds four channel output for fast image capture, and the ability to capture HD quality movies. It is the ideal combination of resolution and file size, allowing very large (poster size and larger) prints and cropping flexibility.
* A new 77-segment metering system quickly and accurately determines exposure for even the most complex and dynamic lighting situations.
* HD Movie capture features adjustable quality and resolution settings, aperture control, as well as mechanical Shake Reduction, and an external microphone terminal for recording stereo sound.* The K-7 will capture video at the default standard of 1280x720 resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio (equivalent to 720p), 1536x1024 resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, or 640x416 resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio (equivalent to VGA quality), all shot at 30 frames per second.
* An HDMI port with selectable output resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, and auto) offers high resolution playback of images and video on modern high definition TV’s.
* A Dedicated AF-assist lamp further improves autofocus response and accuracy in low light conditions.
* An Electronic Level function ensures that images have truly level horizons to minimize post-capture editing.
* An innovative in-camera Lens Correction function that electronically adjusts for Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations to maximize image quality with DA series lenses.
* A dedicated Mirror Lock-up function eliminates image blur due to mirror movement during long exposures.
* A High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode captures three images then combines them in camera to widen the exposure gamut to bring out detail in all exposure areas of images.
* A composition adjustment feature in Live View allows minor shifts in the framing and composition of images using the Shake Reduction mechanism without having to physically move the camera. This feature is ideal for tripod use.
* A programmable embedded copyright function preserves artistic integrity and image ownership during capture via a keypad that may record ownership in metatag data.

Additional features :

* HDR (high dynamic range) function to create one composite image with an extra-wide gradation range from three images with different exposures
* Dynamic-range expansion function to compensate for both white-washed (overexposed) and blacked-out (underexposed) areas
* Digital level function for easy checking of the image’s levels
* Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available only with DA- and DFA-series lenses)
* White balance control, featuring a new CTE mode to emphasize the color components of sunset scenes and a new incandescent-tinted fluorescent light mode
* Multi-exposure function, with a superimposition of already-recorded images on the LCD monitor for at-a-glance comparison
* Attachment of copyright credits on recorded images
* RAW button for single-action switching of image file format
* 16 digital filters to add a range of visual effects; a new function to record an overwritten history also available
* Color-specific control buttons/dials for easy recognition and quick access, based on the universal color design
* Pentax Digital Camera Utility 4 software package, including a RAW-data processing application (based on the popular
* SILKYPIX RAW-data processing engine developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) and a browser application

Product Description

The Pentax K-7 features a rugged, yet compact new body design, a new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture and new, unique-to-Pentax camera controls. Compatible with every Pentax lens ever made, the high-end K-7 features an abundance of long-anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool.

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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)