My First Test Shots With The K-7...

My First Test Shots With The K-7... · 07:16 PM

I'm so pleased to be the new owner of the K-7 ;-) I also purchased the battery grip and an extra battery as well as the new SMC Pentax-DA 50-200mm ED WR lens which I used for these test shots.

So..stepping up from the K200D..a slight learning curve ahead of me and learning how to get the best out of the K-7 and this lens, but the learning is fun fun fun ;-)

These images are not as sharp as I would like, but I was also a little shaky from being so excited..I'm like a little kid in candy store...

Pentax_XTC · 08-08-2009, 08:57 PM

They all look good to me! I can't wait to get my K7 later this month.

K-9 · 08-08-2009, 08:58 PM

They look pretty sharp here. Great color on that first flower.

juanraortiz · 08-09-2009, 12:08 AM

Nice and colourful series. What about the AF speed? And noise?

PentaxFan · 08-09-2009, 07:06 AM

Thanks for looking and commenting ;-)

Originally posted by juanraortiz

Nice and colourful series. What about the AF speed? And noise?

The AF speed is certainly faster...very much improved!

Noise...perhaps not a whole lot of improvement there..but I honestly haven't done a lot of shooting yet at ISO 1600, 3200 or 6400, but ISO 800 & 1600 look usable thus far.

I'll report back when I use the higher levels! I've only had the camera for two days so far!

aleonx3 · 08-09-2009, 07:22 AM

Very nice indeed... the color and the details in the first one is exceptional.

I am also thinking about getting the k7 as an upgrade to my k10D as well. Hopefully the price will come down a bit toward yearend. Did you get your k7 from the local store? I am thinking about Prodigital2000 as their price tend to be lower....

Thanks for sharing.

vievetrick · 08-09-2009, 07:24 AM

Great shots and congrats on the new toy. I think 1 &2 are pretty sharp.

PentaxFan · 08-09-2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks kindly ;-)

Originally posted by aleonx3

Did you get your k7 from the local store? I am thinking about Prodigital2000 as their price tend to be lower....

Yes..the camera, lens, grip and extra battery were purchased at Henry's. My family and I have done a lot of business with them over the years and that reaps the benefit of customer loyalty discounts!

Otherwise..ProDigital is cheaper if you can't get a store level discount. And even then..don't be afraid to ask for one!

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08-08-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
Pentax_XTC Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 365	They all look good to me! I can't wait to get my K7 later this month.

08-08-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	They look pretty sharp here. Great color on that first flower.

08-09-2009, 12:08 AM	#4
juanraortiz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Nice and colourful series. What about the AF speed? And noise?

08-09-2009, 07:06 AM	#5
PentaxFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 257 Original Poster	Thanks for looking and commenting ;-) Originally posted by juanraortiz Nice and colourful series. What about the AF speed? And noise? The AF speed is certainly faster...very much improved! Noise...perhaps not a whole lot of improvement there..but I honestly haven't done a lot of shooting yet at ISO 1600, 3200 or 6400, but ISO 800 & 1600 look usable thus far. I'll report back when I use the higher levels! I've only had the camera for two days so far!

08-09-2009, 07:22 AM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Very nice indeed... the color and the details in the first one is exceptional. I am also thinking about getting the k7 as an upgrade to my k10D as well. Hopefully the price will come down a bit toward yearend. Did you get your k7 from the local store? I am thinking about Prodigital2000 as their price tend to be lower.... Thanks for sharing.

08-09-2009, 07:24 AM	#7
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Great shots and congrats on the new toy. I think 1 &2 are pretty sharp.

08-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#8
PentaxFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 257 Original Poster	Thanks kindly ;-) Originally posted by aleonx3 Did you get your k7 from the local store? I am thinking about Prodigital2000 as their price tend to be lower.... Yes..the camera, lens, grip and extra battery were purchased at Henry's. My family and I have done a lot of business with them over the years and that reaps the benefit of customer loyalty discounts! Otherwise..ProDigital is cheaper if you can't get a store level discount. And even then..don't be afraid to ask for one!