First report of photographer handling a K-7

vitalsax · 05-16-2009, 05:27 AM

As anticipated by Asahiflex, here is a report from Mr. Smith (name changed by editor), a photographer handling a real K-7. I believe it is a first of its kind. Mr. Smith prefers to remain anonymous. Mr. Smith has handled a K-7 but may not have been able to actually shoot own images with it, or even to turn it on.

In the words close to those of Mr. Smith:
--

On a PC, I compared images taken with it to the K10D and the K20D. Better noise performance by far, but it seemed too buttery, like it was heavily processed. I could not tell if the sensor performs better or the processing algorithm is improved that much. I guess a little bit of both.

I saw a video which played back on a PC at 720p and it was a Pentax demo. So, it wasn't actually shot with the K-7 unit I handled. Quality was breathtaking, but again it was a Pentax demo - I expected quality like this. The video was in AVCHD - but it was processed. It was edited with music over it so no sounds of the camera were audible.

I learned that (with current firmware) the camera would not output live video feed through the HDMI port. (Editorial comment: The 5Dmk2 cannot do it either)

It was not that small in my hands (Editorial comment: the hands are a large man's hands which are used to a K10D/K20D). The difference in size is more obvious in pictures than in actual use. It seemed to me heavier than the K20D - although I learned that they're about the same weight.

I learned that it is far more waterproof, like you can drop it entirely in water with no problem.

The material of the K-7 didn't feel like metal to me.

I learned that AF works in video and that it is better than any other AF system Pentax has made so far.

If the video I saw was the real quality of the camera, then it is worth buying for this alone."

--
/// Nouveau Noir Photography /// Nouveau Noir photography ///

Mike.P® · 05-16-2009, 05:32 AM

Sigh ... already posted yesterday

farfisa · 05-16-2009, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Sigh ... already posted yesterday

How could anyone have missed post #2848?

Shame!

vitalsax · 05-16-2009, 07:49 AM

do i have to ready the big phat thread?

nosnoop · 05-16-2009, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by vitalsax

do i have to ready the big phat thread?

Yep.

Mike.P® · 05-16-2009, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by vitalsax

do i have to ready the big phat thread?

We all have to .. why shouldn't you

**robgo2** · 05-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by farfisa

How could anyone have missed post #2848?

Shame!

That's the problem with mega-threads. They become too big to be useful to anyone who is not following them devotedly.

Rob

a a i b · 05-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by vitalsax

If the video I saw was the real quality of the camera, then it is worth buying for this alone."

interesting

GLXLR · 05-16-2009, 10:47 AM

Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal...

jsherman999 · 05-16-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by farfisa

How could anyone have missed post #2848?

Shame!

ROFL

Hey, post #2848 was a classic, but not as great as the Good Old Days of posts 1700-1824. People really knew how to treat people in that stretch.

Darren M · 05-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by GLXLR

Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal...

Could be magnesium, that isn't particularly metal feeling.

Ratmagiclady · 05-16-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by GLXLR

Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal...

I'm suspecting here that if that's in doubt, it'll do.

**robgo2** · 05-16-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

ROFL

Hey, post #2848 was a classic, but not as great as the Good Old Days of posts 1700-1824. People really knew how to treat people in that stretch.

Ah, yes, I remember it well. Why can't new posts be like the old ones?

Rob

jct us101 · 05-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Hey, I was around back in post 500 when people respected their elders. Damn whippersnappers!

falconeye · 05-16-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by vitalsax

As anticipated by Asahiflex, here is a report from Mr. Smith

Originally posted by vitalsax

do i have to ready the big phat thread?

@vitalsax, you are pasting my own post. If I would have wanted a new thread to be created for it, woudn't I have done it myself then?

No, you don't have to read the mega thread -- except before posting K-7 "news".

Originally posted by GLXLR

Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal...

Discussed already. It is metal.

05-16-2009, 05:27 AM	#1
vitalsax Senior Member	First report of photographer handling a K-7 As anticipated by Asahiflex, here is a report from Mr. Smith (name changed by editor), a photographer handling a real K-7. I believe it is a first of its kind. Mr. Smith prefers to remain anonymous. Mr. Smith has handled a K-7 but may not have been able to actually shoot own images with it, or even to turn it on. In the words close to those of Mr. Smith: -- On a PC, I compared images taken with it to the K10D and the K20D. Better noise performance by far, but it seemed too buttery, like it was heavily processed. I could not tell if the sensor performs better or the processing algorithm is improved that much. I guess a little bit of both. I saw a video which played back on a PC at 720p and it was a Pentax demo. So, it wasn't actually shot with the K-7 unit I handled. Quality was breathtaking, but again it was a Pentax demo - I expected quality like this. The video was in AVCHD - but it was processed. It was edited with music over it so no sounds of the camera were audible. I learned that (with current firmware) the camera would not output live video feed through the HDMI port. (Editorial comment: The 5Dmk2 cannot do it either) It was not that small in my hands (Editorial comment: the hands are a large man's hands which are used to a K10D/K20D). The difference in size is more obvious in pictures than in actual use. It seemed to me heavier than the K20D - although I learned that they're about the same weight. I learned that it is far more waterproof, like you can drop it entirely in water with no problem. The material of the K-7 didn't feel like metal to me. I learned that AF works in video and that it is better than any other AF system Pentax has made so far. If the video I saw was the real quality of the camera, then it is worth buying for this alone." -- /// Nouveau Noir Photography /// Nouveau Noir photography ///

05-16-2009, 07:49 AM	#4
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05-16-2009, 05:32 AM	#2
Mike.P® Pentaxian	Sigh ... already posted yesterday

05-16-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
farfisa Pentaxian	Originally posted by Mike.P® Sigh ... already posted yesterday How could anyone have missed post #2848? Shame!

05-16-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
nosnoop Pentaxian	Originally posted by vitalsax do i have to ready the big phat thread? Yep.

05-16-2009, 08:59 AM	#6
Mike.P® Pentaxian	Originally posted by vitalsax do i have to ready the big phat thread? We all have to .. why shouldn't you

05-16-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
robgo2 Site Supporter	Originally posted by farfisa How could anyone have missed post #2848? Shame! That's the problem with mega-threads. They become too big to be useful to anyone who is not following them devotedly. Rob

05-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#8
a a i b Veteran Member	Originally posted by vitalsax If the video I saw was the real quality of the camera, then it is worth buying for this alone." interesting

05-16-2009, 10:47 AM	#9
GLXLR Veteran Member	Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal...

05-16-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
jsherman999 Pentaxian	Originally posted by farfisa How could anyone have missed post #2848? Shame! ROFL Hey, post #2848 was a classic, but not as great as the Good Old Days of posts 1700-1824. People really knew how to treat people in that stretch.

05-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
Darren M Senior Member	Originally posted by GLXLR Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal... Could be magnesium, that isn't particularly metal feeling.

05-16-2009, 10:59 AM	#12
Ratmagiclady Pentaxian	Originally posted by GLXLR Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal... I'm suspecting here that if that's in doubt, it'll do.

05-16-2009, 12:22 PM	#13
robgo2 Site Supporter	Originally posted by jsherman999 ROFL Hey, post #2848 was a classic, but not as great as the Good Old Days of posts 1700-1824. People really knew how to treat people in that stretch. Ah, yes, I remember it well. Why can't new posts be like the old ones? Rob

05-16-2009, 01:03 PM	#14
jct us101 Pentaxian	Hey, I was around back in post 500 when people respected their elders. Damn whippersnappers!

05-16-2009, 05:33 PM	#15
falconeye Pentaxian	Originally posted by vitalsax As anticipated by Asahiflex, here is a report from Mr. Smith Originally posted by vitalsax do i have to ready the big phat thread? @vitalsax, you are pasting my own post. If I would have wanted a new thread to be created for it, woudn't I have done it myself then? No, you don't have to read the mega thread -- except before posting K-7 "news". Originally posted by GLXLR Kinda disappointed it (most likely according to this guy) isn't made out of metal... Discussed already. It is metal.