My K-7 alpha test report and blog

Class A · 07-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the answers regarding the metering zones.

Originally posted by falconeye

I've seen more than 1 stop difference in metering between LV and prism.

Perhaps the LV metering is less conservative because it has a better picture of when highlights may get blown.

Kcjacoby · 07-08-2009, 05:06 AM

Falcon, sorry to bring this up, but a stupid question. What about the shutter sound? Is the K-7 any quieter than the K10 / K20?

shutterbob · 07-08-2009, 08:29 AM

Hi KC. I'm not Falconeye, but after playing with my K-7 for 3 days now, I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced. There is no "click" and no "clack". Best way I can describe it is akin to a soft "swish"; a bit reminsicent of the sound of a small point n' shoot (with no feaux electronic shtter sound employed). I keep wondering how they did that given the mirror mechanics. Internal dampening and a full metal enclosure helps, but there must be something else involved here that Pentax can be proud of in terms of the audible aesthetic. No more distracting clicks in weddings or other sound sensitive circumstances.

Cheers,
Shutterbob

Kcjacoby · 07-08-2009, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by shutterbob

Hi KC. I'm not Falconeye, but after playing with my K-7 for 3 days now, I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced. There is no "click" and no "clack". Best way I can describe it is akin to a soft "swish"; a bit reminsicent of the sound of a small point n' shoot (with no feaux electronic shtter sound employed). I keep wondering how they did that given the mirror mechanics. Internal dampening and a full metal enclosure helps, but there must be something else involved here that Pentax can be proud of in terms of the audible aesthetic. No more distracting clicks in weddings or other sound sensitive circumstances.

Cheers,
Shutterbob

Thank you very much for the info shutterbob... I was having issues with being in a church and then being VERY noticed when my K10D was firing away. It always left me something to be desired out of the next Pentax. Thanks once again for the info!

falconeye · 07-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by shutterbob

I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced.

+1

The new quiet shutter sound is indeed creating addiction.

And engaging LV makes the camera even quieter (1/2 mirror slap only at beginning and end of LV, not for individual exposures anymore).

Class A · 07-08-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

The new quiet shutter sound is indeed creating addiction.

So how is your cold turkey after the K-7 is gone?
How urgently will you be looking to replace your K20D, or do you have no intentions to do so?

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07-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#181
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Thanks for the answers regarding the metering zones. Originally posted by falconeye I've seen more than 1 stop difference in metering between LV and prism. Perhaps the LV metering is less conservative because it has a better picture of when highlights may get blown.

07-08-2009, 05:06 AM	#182
Kcjacoby Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Falcon, sorry to bring this up, but a stupid question. What about the shutter sound? Is the K-7 any quieter than the K10 / K20?

07-08-2009, 08:29 AM	#183
shutterbob Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	Hi KC. I'm not Falconeye, but after playing with my K-7 for 3 days now, I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced. There is no "click" and no "clack". Best way I can describe it is akin to a soft "swish"; a bit reminsicent of the sound of a small point n' shoot (with no feaux electronic shtter sound employed). I keep wondering how they did that given the mirror mechanics. Internal dampening and a full metal enclosure helps, but there must be something else involved here that Pentax can be proud of in terms of the audible aesthetic. No more distracting clicks in weddings or other sound sensitive circumstances. Cheers, Shutterbob

07-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#184
Kcjacoby Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Originally posted by shutterbob Hi KC. I'm not Falconeye, but after playing with my K-7 for 3 days now, I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced. There is no "click" and no "clack". Best way I can describe it is akin to a soft "swish"; a bit reminsicent of the sound of a small point n' shoot (with no feaux electronic shtter sound employed). I keep wondering how they did that given the mirror mechanics. Internal dampening and a full metal enclosure helps, but there must be something else involved here that Pentax can be proud of in terms of the audible aesthetic. No more distracting clicks in weddings or other sound sensitive circumstances. Cheers, Shutterbob Thank you very much for the info shutterbob... I was having issues with being in a church and then being VERY noticed when my K10D was firing away. It always left me something to be desired out of the next Pentax. Thanks once again for the info!

07-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#185
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871 Original Poster	Originally posted by shutterbob I can fully assure you that the shutter on the K-7 is the quietest I've ever experienced. +1 The new quiet shutter sound is indeed creating addiction. And engaging LV makes the camera even quieter (1/2 mirror slap only at beginning and end of LV, not for individual exposures anymore).

07-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#186
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by falconeye The new quiet shutter sound is indeed creating addiction. So how is your cold turkey after the K-7 is gone? How urgently will you be looking to replace your K20D, or do you have no intentions to do so?