Things to watch for in K-7 purchase...

djc737 · 06-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Since entering the Pentax world, one can not help but learn of some weaknesses in the system. I actually waited till the stain issue died out and the firmware release for the FF issue was out before buying my K-5. My body is great. I wanted a prime system so that bypassed the DA* motor issues since my lineup is all DA and FA versions.
Was not around when the K-7 was released so do not know of any hiccups that it had on release or any things that plague the model. So not wanting to diss anyone's gear, but is there anything I need to ask specifically about a K-7 body before buying one. I will be using it as a second body along with my K-5.

Thanks, Dave

Macario · 06-11-2011, 12:35 PM

a comon thing with the K-7 (and other K-bodies) is that the E-dial can malfunction. But if you send it to Pentax Theys should fix it within a week (had mine back within 2 weeks, that includes the sending of the package).
And as far as I know, that is all

violini · 06-11-2011, 01:04 PM

I bought the K-7 when it was available here in the local store. I don't have any problem so far (3,600 actuations). I'll wait to up-grade to K-3.

Mike.P® · 06-11-2011, 01:29 PM

As mentioned. e-dial malfunction. This also happens with the K-5 so was not fixed with the new model.

I recently bought a used K-7 as a backup and use it a lot more than the K-5 which is only needed when I require the high ISO/dynamic range.

v5planet · 06-11-2011, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

As mentioned. e-dial malfunction. This also happens with the K-5 so was not fixed with the new model.

I recently bought a used K-7 as a backup and use it a lot more than the K-5 which is only needed when I require the high ISO/dynamic range.

I'm not sure I understand why you would use the K-7 more than the K-5, since they are ergonomically the same camera and the K-5 has the better sensor. Is there something the K-7 excels at more?

Mike.P® · 06-11-2011, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

I'm not sure I understand why you would use the K-7 more than the K-5, since they are ergonomically the same camera and the K-5 has the better sensor. Is there something the K-7 excels at more?

Nope, the K-5 is better in every respect but most of the time the K-7 is fine for what I am shooting. Why put extra shots on the K-5 when I don't need to,

liukaitc · 06-11-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Nope, the K-5 is better in every respect but most of the time the K-7 is fine for what I am shooting. Why put extra shots on the K-5 when I don't need to,

I can see u really cherish your k-5..

Last edited by liukaitc; 06-11-2011 at 03:09 PM.

hcc · 06-11-2011, 03:47 PM

The K-7 has been one of the most reliable Pentax dSLR released in last few years.

The K-x had power & battery issues.
The K-x has had some FF issues.
The K-5 had mirror stain issues and FF issues.

Nothing for the K-7.

Some users reported some pb with the edials but this has not been widespread.

Hope that the comment will help.

djc737 · 06-11-2011, 04:09 PM

Thanks everyone. Off to market we go for a nice K-7. Dave

**Ex Finn.** · 06-11-2011, 04:18 PM

The green paint on the mode selector dial wears out, even if you do not use the "green" mode

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Mike Cash · 06-11-2011, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by Macario

a comon thing with the K-7 (and other K-bodies) is that the E-dial can malfunction. But if you send it to Pentax Theys should fix it within a week (had mine back within 2 weeks, that includes the sending of the package).
And as far as I know, that is all

Just to show how very little I use the front dial....I've had the camera since January and it was only last night that I discovered this problem existed.

Time to hunt up my warranty and recharge the batteries for the K20D. I'm glad I didn't sell it.

aleonx3 · 06-11-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by hcc

The K-7 has been one of the most reliable Pentax dSLR released in last few years.

The K-x had power & battery issues.
The K-x has had some FF issues.
The K-5 had mirror stain issues and FF issues.

Nothing for the K-7.

Some users reported some pb with the edials but this has not been widespread.

Hope that the comment will help.

I thought Falk has found the shutter induced blur in K-7 at around 1/100-108. However, I am not able confirm nor negate that since I usually use that shutter speed when using flash and don't really see that a problem (at least consistently). It is a very solid camera.

pop4 · 06-11-2011, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by hcc

Nothing for the K-7.

Seems like everyone's forgotten about the green line issue, which was a really big thing back then, but that was resolved with a firmware upgrade. And as long as you run your K-7 with the latest firmware, it's now not an issue.

06-11-2011, 12:23 PM	#1
djc737 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South jersey outside of Philly Posts: 281	Things to watch for in K-7 purchase... Since entering the Pentax world, one can not help but learn of some weaknesses in the system. I actually waited till the stain issue died out and the firmware release for the FF issue was out before buying my K-5. My body is great. I wanted a prime system so that bypassed the DA* motor issues since my lineup is all DA and FA versions. Was not around when the K-7 was released so do not know of any hiccups that it had on release or any things that plague the model. So not wanting to diss anyone's gear, but is there anything I need to ask specifically about a K-7 body before buying one. I will be using it as a second body along with my K-5. Thanks, Dave

06-11-2011, 03:47 PM	#8
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,001	The K-7 has been one of the most reliable Pentax dSLR released in last few years. The K-x had power & battery issues. The K-x has had some FF issues. The K-5 had mirror stain issues and FF issues. Nothing for the K-7. Some users reported some pb with the edials but this has not been widespread. Hope that the comment will help. Last edited by hcc; 06-11-2011 at 04:43 PM.

06-11-2011, 04:09 PM	#9
djc737 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South jersey outside of Philly Posts: 281 Original Poster	Onward Thanks everyone. Off to market we go for a nice K-7. Dave

06-11-2011, 04:18 PM	#10
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	The green paint on the mode selector dial wears out, even if you do not use the "green" mode.

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06-11-2011, 12:35 PM	#2
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	a comon thing with the K-7 (and other K-bodies) is that the E-dial can malfunction. But if you send it to Pentax Theys should fix it within a week (had mine back within 2 weeks, that includes the sending of the package). And as far as I know, that is all

06-11-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	I bought the K-7 when it was available here in the local store. I don't have any problem so far (3,600 actuations). I'll wait to up-grade to K-3.

06-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#4
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	As mentioned. e-dial malfunction. This also happens with the K-5 so was not fixed with the new model. I recently bought a used K-7 as a backup and use it a lot more than the K-5 which is only needed when I require the high ISO/dynamic range.

06-11-2011, 01:31 PM	#5
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Mike.P® As mentioned. e-dial malfunction. This also happens with the K-5 so was not fixed with the new model. I recently bought a used K-7 as a backup and use it a lot more than the K-5 which is only needed when I require the high ISO/dynamic range. I'm not sure I understand why you would use the K-7 more than the K-5, since they are ergonomically the same camera and the K-5 has the better sensor. Is there something the K-7 excels at more?

06-11-2011, 01:45 PM	#6
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by v5planet I'm not sure I understand why you would use the K-7 more than the K-5, since they are ergonomically the same camera and the K-5 has the better sensor. Is there something the K-7 excels at more? Nope, the K-5 is better in every respect but most of the time the K-7 is fine for what I am shooting. Why put extra shots on the K-5 when I don't need to,

06-11-2011, 02:55 PM	#7
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	Originally posted by Mike.P® Nope, the K-5 is better in every respect but most of the time the K-7 is fine for what I am shooting. Why put extra shots on the K-5 when I don't need to, I can see u really cherish your k-5.. Last edited by liukaitc; 06-11-2011 at 03:09 PM.

06-11-2011, 05:46 PM	#11
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Macario a comon thing with the K-7 (and other K-bodies) is that the E-dial can malfunction. But if you send it to Pentax Theys should fix it within a week (had mine back within 2 weeks, that includes the sending of the package). And as far as I know, that is all Just to show how very little I use the front dial....I've had the camera since January and it was only last night that I discovered this problem existed. Time to hunt up my warranty and recharge the batteries for the K20D. I'm glad I didn't sell it.

06-11-2011, 06:07 PM	#12
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by hcc The K-7 has been one of the most reliable Pentax dSLR released in last few years. The K-x had power & battery issues. The K-x has had some FF issues. The K-5 had mirror stain issues and FF issues. Nothing for the K-7. Some users reported some pb with the edials but this has not been widespread. Hope that the comment will help. I thought Falk has found the shutter induced blur in K-7 at around 1/100-108. However, I am not able confirm nor negate that since I usually use that shutter speed when using flash and don't really see that a problem (at least consistently). It is a very solid camera.

06-11-2011, 06:26 PM	#13
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by hcc Nothing for the K-7. Seems like everyone's forgotten about the green line issue, which was a really big thing back then, but that was resolved with a firmware upgrade. And as long as you run your K-7 with the latest firmware, it's now not an issue.

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