Official BASH the K7 thread

RMabo · 05-20-2009, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by dave sz

I'm not bashing the camera based on it's specs. I'm just a bit disappointed that most of the hype was, well, over hyped.
5.2 FPS JPEG
That is sad. Why is this camera $1500? Is the grip included?

5.2 fps JPEG *or* RAW. So, yes 5.2 fps with RAW.
Why it is 1500 USD? Because it has a 100% optical viewfinder (very expensive), magnesium alloy body (also very expensive), movie mode and more expensive version of the sensor, plus it is truly weather sealed.

Vaikis_ · 05-20-2009, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by RMabo

5.2 fps JPEG *or* RAW. So, yes 5.2 fps with RAW.
Why it is 1500 USD? Because it has a 100% optical viewfinder (very expensive), magnesium alloy body (also very expensive), movie mode and more expensive version of the sensor, plus it is truly weather sealed.

but economic in all countries down, people buy only food ! So price should be ~ 1200 USD and no more.

RMabo · 05-20-2009, 05:27 AM

I am of course very dissapointed. A black camera with the brand name in white?
Now, that was just darn silly. Pentax should be in *red*!
Because of the wrong colour used for the brand name, the K-7 is doomed and won't sell.

jct us101 · 05-20-2009, 05:38 AM

I see many other Pentax DSLRs in the marketplace in the future, because the K-7 is so awesome. That's my only complaint.

and · 05-20-2009, 05:39 AM

1/180! not only is it slow but it isnt a valid value on my lightmeter so I have to use 1/160 instead to measure.

Its still a great camera its just annoying that the missed that one thing and it was something importatnt to me as well. and strange they improved the max speed and fps and not xsync.

also.. mjpeg.

jct us101 · 05-20-2009, 05:40 AM

I do not like this thread.

Entropy · 05-20-2009, 08:22 AM

Two things I don't like:

Battery incompatibility with previous models. I now have a total of four D-LI50-compatible batteries, and batteries were easy to come by since they were identical for Minolta models (And I think an Olympus model too?)

It retains the slow shutter speed noise reduction problem that the K20D introduced, specifically the fact that *you cannot turn it off*! SSNR never provided any visible benefit to me for fireworks shooting over turning it off on the K10D, but turning it off allowed me to catch a LOT more good shots during fireworks shows.

With the K20D (and apparently also the K7), the SSNR function locks out the camera for as long as whatever your last bulb exposure was.

junyo · 05-20-2009, 08:55 AM

My only real gripe is the change to the AF point selection setup. It's going to be a PITA to have to hit okay every time before I can select a point. Or maybe auto point selection will actually work worth a damn now.

That is all.

PiratStian · 05-20-2009, 09:25 AM

I just wanted to complain about the specs, the price and the looks of the k-7..

The specs vs the introduction price is simply too good, now there is no way I can make up an excuse not to get this camera. And it looks way too cool.. They should have crippled it, made it way more expensive or simply made it butt-ugly if you ask me.

Also, without a grip it will be like my k-m, with the grip it will completely replace my k10d - effectively making both of my dslrs obsolete (except for taking pictures of the new k-7 - unless I can rig up some sort of mirror-system allowing it to take pictures of itself).

To sum up: it sucks.. that's all, thank you..

(*Runs off to stand in line waiting outside the store..*)

**EsBee** · 05-20-2009, 09:30 AM

But seriously, here's a clip of the incorrectly aligned specs.

pcarfan · 05-20-2009, 01:38 PM

How can Pentax offer so many features for only $1,300 ?, something is fishy....

lpfonseca · 05-20-2009, 02:33 PM

Have to wait until July!!!

What was Hoya thing in showing us this camera and not let us buy it right away.

Then again, maybe they wanted to make it available for my birthday (in July)

Regards,
Luis

offertonhatter · 05-20-2009, 03:27 PM

What are Pentax thinking? It has everything, yet one thing that is most important is not in the specs so I am disappointed!

Where is the Jedi Mind control for portrait shoots!!!!!! This I think is most important. Pentax you are lacking!

Ratmagiclady · 05-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

How can Pentax offer so many features for only $1,300 ?, something is fishy....

Ha. They're all *stolen!*

ewalk · 05-20-2009, 03:33 PM

My dilemma? Buy the 31 LTD or the K7 in a few months time. Damn.

05-20-2009, 09:30 AM	#100
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Can we all get along? But seriously, here's a clip of the incorrectly aligned specs. Attached Images

05-20-2009, 01:38 PM	#101
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Price dumping? How can Pentax offer so many features for only $1,300 ?, something is fishy....

05-20-2009, 02:33 PM	#102
lpfonseca Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lisbon Posts: 143	my turn on bashing Have to wait until July!!! What was Hoya thing in showing us this camera and not let us buy it right away. Then again, maybe they wanted to make it available for my birthday (in July) Regards, Luis

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05-20-2009, 05:22 AM	#91
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Originally posted by dave sz I'm not bashing the camera based on it's specs. I'm just a bit disappointed that most of the hype was, well, over hyped. 5.2 FPS JPEG That is sad. Why is this camera $1500? Is the grip included? 5.2 fps JPEG or RAW. So, yes 5.2 fps with RAW. Why it is 1500 USD? Because it has a 100% optical viewfinder (very expensive), magnesium alloy body (also very expensive), movie mode and more expensive version of the sensor, plus it is truly weather sealed.

05-20-2009, 05:25 AM	#92
Vaikis_ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 213	Originally posted by RMabo 5.2 fps JPEG or RAW. So, yes 5.2 fps with RAW. Why it is 1500 USD? Because it has a 100% optical viewfinder (very expensive), magnesium alloy body (also very expensive), movie mode and more expensive version of the sensor, plus it is truly weather sealed. but economic in all countries down, people buy only food ! So price should be ~ 1200 USD and no more.

05-20-2009, 05:27 AM	#93
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	I am of course very dissapointed. A black camera with the brand name in white? Now, that was just darn silly. Pentax should be in red! Because of the wrong colour used for the brand name, the K-7 is doomed and won't sell.

05-20-2009, 05:38 AM	#94
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I see many other Pentax DSLRs in the marketplace in the future, because the K-7 is so awesome. That's my only complaint.

05-20-2009, 05:39 AM	#95
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	1/180! not only is it slow but it isnt a valid value on my lightmeter so I have to use 1/160 instead to measure. Its still a great camera its just annoying that the missed that one thing and it was something importatnt to me as well. and strange they improved the max speed and fps and not xsync. also.. mjpeg.

05-20-2009, 05:40 AM	#96
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I do not like this thread.

05-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#97
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Two things I don't like: Battery incompatibility with previous models. I now have a total of four D-LI50-compatible batteries, and batteries were easy to come by since they were identical for Minolta models (And I think an Olympus model too?) It retains the slow shutter speed noise reduction problem that the K20D introduced, specifically the fact that you cannot turn it off! SSNR never provided any visible benefit to me for fireworks shooting over turning it off on the K10D, but turning it off allowed me to catch a LOT more good shots during fireworks shows. With the K20D (and apparently also the K7), the SSNR function locks out the camera for as long as whatever your last bulb exposure was.

05-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#98
junyo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 418	My only real gripe is the change to the AF point selection setup. It's going to be a PITA to have to hit okay every time before I can select a point. Or maybe auto point selection will actually work worth a damn now. That is all.

05-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#99
PiratStian Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	I just wanted to complain about the specs, the price and the looks of the k-7.. The specs vs the introduction price is simply too good, now there is no way I can make up an excuse not to get this camera. And it looks way too cool.. They should have crippled it, made it way more expensive or simply made it butt-ugly if you ask me. Also, without a grip it will be like my k-m, with the grip it will completely replace my k10d - effectively making both of my dslrs obsolete (except for taking pictures of the new k-7 - unless I can rig up some sort of mirror-system allowing it to take pictures of itself). To sum up: it sucks.. that's all, thank you.. (Runs off to stand in line waiting outside the store..)

05-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#103
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	What are Pentax thinking? It has everything, yet one thing that is most important is not in the specs so I am disappointed! Where is the Jedi Mind control for portrait shoots!!!!!! This I think is most important. Pentax you are lacking!

05-20-2009, 03:30 PM	#104
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by pcarfan How can Pentax offer so many features for only $1,300 ?, something is fishy.... Ha. They're all stolen!

05-20-2009, 03:33 PM	#105
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	My dilemma? Buy the 31 LTD or the K7 in a few months time. Damn.