Weight of the K7?

NewRsoul · 05-10-2009, 03:49 AM

It's true, people believe that heavy is better... I remember the first IBM PC's and AT's, they had a thicker grade base chassis so people could feel the weight/quality.

gazonk · 05-10-2009, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by NewRsoul

It's true, people believe that heavy is better... I remember the first IBM PC's and AT's, they had a thicker grade base chassis so people could feel the weight/quality.

Hmm, I was surprised to hear that from somebody from Britain, I thought this was an american idea.

Acliffalay · 05-10-2009, 05:30 AM

I have an ibm m keyboard thats 20 years old which is incredibly heavy with a metal plate for stability. It is absolutely beautiful to type on, it feels like its built for working on and built to last.

However I don't carry it around, and with a camera, I would like it as light as possible within reason.
Up to 750g including battery and lens would be very acceptable to me. Magnesium is lighter than a steel chassis no?

sorksoft · 05-10-2009, 06:09 AM

A recent post elsewhere mentions a Magnesium alloy exterior

外装…マグネシウム合金

Steelski · 05-10-2009, 09:25 AM

It ain't heavy
Its my half plastic/metal brother.
Someone made a song about it.

PNTXFTW12 · 05-12-2009, 07:33 AM

this guy says its a metal body:

Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

and he also talks about the weight in this post:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=31814386

**Pål Jensen** · 05-12-2009, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by PNTXFTW12

this guy says its a metal body:

Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

and he also talks about the weight in this post:

Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

I think he says it has a metal chassis.

ogl · 05-12-2009, 09:47 AM

he-he
there are true answers here...

Steelski · 05-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by ogl

he-he
there are true answers here...

670grams Body only, no card or battery.

Mister Guy · 05-12-2009, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

I think he says it has a metal chassis.

Originally posted by ogl

he-he
there are true answers here...

Woah, they are bringing back the Pentax on a monopod as it's own anti-theft billy club?

Jonson PL · 05-13-2009, 04:52 AM

I think it will be 700 grams. As it likely will be metal (magnesium, not titanium), and sealed. But what is more important to me is size specifications, you can always couple it with a pancake prime and have a light package. Sounds great how it would have a somewhat large grip, but can also be very sleek with just the body.

bstein1 · 10-12-2009, 07:38 PM

Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz
Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz

Pentaxor · 10-13-2009, 10:31 PM

I prefer the K-7 light. like a fellow poster said, it gets really heavy and unbearable/tiring to hold a camera or having one strapped around your necks for longer periods. if you need an added weight, you can always put a grip and a heavy lens on it. there's your heavy gear.

knoxploration · 10-13-2009, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by bstein1

Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz
Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz

Congrats on the first post, but you do realise the question is five months old, right?

bstein1 · 10-14-2009, 08:42 AM

I never have been on any type of site like this before, so I thought I'd try it.
With helpful people like yourself this might be fun and informative.

05-10-2009, 09:25 AM	#20
Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470	It aint heavy It ain't heavy Its my half plastic/metal brother. Someone made a song about it.

05-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#24
Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470	Originally posted by ogl he-he there are true answers here... 670grams Body only, no card or battery. Last edited by Steelski; 05-12-2009 at 09:53 AM. Reason: typo

10-12-2009, 07:38 PM	#27
bstein1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Posts: 2	Pentax K7 weight Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz

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05-10-2009, 03:49 AM	#16
NewRsoul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 81	It's true, people believe that heavy is better... I remember the first IBM PC's and AT's, they had a thicker grade base chassis so people could feel the weight/quality.

05-10-2009, 04:02 AM	#17
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by NewRsoul It's true, people believe that heavy is better... I remember the first IBM PC's and AT's, they had a thicker grade base chassis so people could feel the weight/quality. Hmm, I was surprised to hear that from somebody from Britain, I thought this was an american idea.

05-10-2009, 05:30 AM	#18
Acliffalay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 80	I have an ibm m keyboard thats 20 years old which is incredibly heavy with a metal plate for stability. It is absolutely beautiful to type on, it feels like its built for working on and built to last. However I don't carry it around, and with a camera, I would like it as light as possible within reason. Up to 750g including battery and lens would be very acceptable to me. Magnesium is lighter than a steel chassis no?

05-10-2009, 06:09 AM	#19
sorksoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Malmoe, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	A recent post elsewhere mentions a Magnesium alloy exterior 外装…マグネシウム合金

05-12-2009, 07:33 AM	#21
PNTXFTW12 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 269	this guy says its a metal body: Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review and he also talks about the weight in this post: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=31814386

05-12-2009, 09:46 AM	#22
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by PNTXFTW12 this guy says its a metal body: Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review and he also talks about the weight in this post: Re: Roland: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I think he says it has a metal chassis.

05-12-2009, 09:47 AM	#23
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	he-he there are true answers here...

05-12-2009, 12:37 PM	#25
Mister Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 244	Originally posted by Pål Jensen I think he says it has a metal chassis. Originally posted by ogl he-he there are true answers here... Woah, they are bringing back the Pentax on a monopod as it's own anti-theft billy club?

05-13-2009, 04:52 AM	#26
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	I think it will be 700 grams. As it likely will be metal (magnesium, not titanium), and sealed. But what is more important to me is size specifications, you can always couple it with a pancake prime and have a light package. Sounds great how it would have a somewhat large grip, but can also be very sleek with just the body.

10-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#28
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I prefer the K-7 light. like a fellow poster said, it gets really heavy and unbearable/tiring to hold a camera or having one strapped around your necks for longer periods. if you need an added weight, you can always put a grip and a heavy lens on it. there's your heavy gear.

10-13-2009, 11:17 PM	#29
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Originally posted by bstein1 Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz Congrats on the first post, but you do realise the question is five months old, right?

10-14-2009, 08:42 AM	#30
bstein1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Posts: 2	I never have been on any type of site like this before, so I thought I'd try it. With helpful people like yourself this might be fun and informative.