[soccerjoe5]

The D3 most probably has a low speed continuous shooting mode. I mean that camera's got a lot of features.

Man that's shutter's quiet

[Edvinas]

Just found this video review of the K-7 (in German, I believe). At 0:54 there is an excellent sound clip of the K-7 shutter firing at what sounds like a pretty good clip (though maybe not quite 5.2 FPS).

That's swedish, not German You, guys overseas, better learn some foreign languages

[joakimfors]

That's swedish, not German You, guys overseas, better learn some foreign languages

Yeah! If nothing else, the domain name should have been a hint.

[cbaytan]

I can't believe you people discussing K-7's sound here, unless is everybody planning to shoot in theater or opera, no offense here. But I found Official Japan Pentax sample images IQs are terrible, not even up to istD. Hope they are not best samples of K-7.

K-7?????????????PENTAX

Best wishes to all.

[Ash]

I'm not so sure those sample images are exemplary of K-7's performance.
There are so many variables in getting sharpness and good exposures, who knows if these are 'properly' captured...

[cbaytan]

I'm not so sure those sample images are exemplary of K-7's performance.
There are so many variables in getting sharpness and good exposures, who knows if these are 'properly' captured...

I want to agree with you, whats so scary is; the site address is pentax.jp
Have you seen the womans face? It's full of softness and pixelation. Where is the K20D IQ competing with Canon 1D DS MarkIII?

I am scared about that I will have to try finding a second hand K20D due to all stores supplies out, instead of buying a brand new K-7 around this Christmas.

Best wishes

[Ash]

I'd hazard to guess Pentax will iron out much of the big problems of their new camera before it gets out into consumer's hands.

Then there's firmware updates...

[soccerjoe5]

I can't believe you people discussing K-7's sound here, unless is everybody planning to shoot in theater or opera, no offense here. But I found Official Japan Pentax sample images IQs are terrible, not even up to istD. Hope they are not best samples of K-7.

K-7?????????????PENTAX

Best wishes to all.

I like quieter shutters. I don't need an opera to appreciate it.

Back to topic?

[Alcazar]

I measured the rate of the cameras in this video (not with a stopwatch but by opening the video in a sound editing app)

the Nikon has a rate of 4.97 fps, while the Pentax has a rate of 4.22 fps in the first run and 4.00 fps in the last run.

[cbaytan]

I like quieter shutters. I don't need an opera to appreciate it.

Back to topic?

I see no opera LINK.

Best wishes.

[Yohan Pamudji]

I love that the K-7 is quiet, but comparing it to a D3 is like comparing any car to a humvee and marveling at how small it is in comparison

[soccerjoe5]

I see no opera LINK.

Best wishes.

I don't get what you're trying to say, but it might be the language barrier

Basically, what's your point? Or what are you trying to say?

[cbaytan]

I don't get what you're trying to say, but it might be the language barrier

Basically, what's your point? Or what are you trying to say?

There is a some kind of barrier for sure, but I doubt it if it's language, I meant no opera but some kind of concerts you shoot sometime, I thought it would explain why are you into quiet shutters. And it was a joke. Should I explain more?

[soccerjoe5]

There is a some kind of barrier for sure, but I doubt it if it's language, I meant no opera but some kind of concerts you shoot sometime, I thought it would explain why are you into quiet shutters. And it was a joke. Should I explain more?

I see. That was my aunt's concert, and the only concert I shot. No need to explain, sometimes it's hard to tell if someone's joking or being sarcastic in international communities

I think I like quiet shutters basically not to attract people's attention in all cases. Like when shooting my dad while he's reading the morning paper, or my dog taking a nap, or some bird outside the window. Now that I think about it, I like quieter things. Less noise, less stress for my ears. Just like how I had my whole car "soundproofed" with sound deadening/dampening material. I was quite into car audio and aimed for sound quality, not the boom boom.

[Robert S Donovan]

That's swedish, not German You, guys overseas, better learn some foreign languages

Sorry. I was in a hurry and didn't pay much attention to the site in question.

IMO a quiet shutter is a major benefit. I shoot a lot during presentations and other crowded places where the shutter sound often draws unwanted attention. If you have ever watched a White House press conference then you know how distracting a D3 or 1D can be clacking away in the background. Maybe the K-7 will become the new de facto choice for news photogs