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Votesh · 09-13-2009, 07:08 AM

I got mine the first day it was shipped her in the US and the first thing I did was wait the 6 hours it took to charge the battery

. Then I believe I threw the A* 85mm on it and took a few shots indoors and tried out video. The next day I took it out and shot some macro with the A* 200mm. That is when it really showed how great it was with metering and white balance.

**Digitalis** · 09-13-2009, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

That sounds like a good combo. What are you shooting with the FA77? How much faster do you feel the AF is with this lens, on the K-7 I mean?

It's a well known fact that the focus throw of the FA77 limited is a bit long. However, the AF is a bit zippier with the smaller adjustments on the K-7 and the thing i'm really stoked with is that my K-7 nails the focus with the FA77 right out of the box, with no AF adjustment required. The low light AF illumination is an excellent addition and I approve of the aesthetically pleasing green light which is better than the Nikon and Canon AF assist beams. though the REAL AF Test for my new K-7 will be the Pentax FA*600mm f/4 that I have borrowed from my uncle.

**Digitalis** · 09-13-2009, 07:47 AM

and if you're really into birding, AF-C has vastly improved since the K10D. even though FPS is limited to 3fps but I understand why pentax did that and I find it is a reasonable compromise. Of course nothing is stopping you from using AF-S and trap focus... that way you get 5 FPS - the AF 540FGZ is able to strobe at 3 FPS on the K-7 though you need a fast lens to do that, I tested it with my Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 - Additionally, I have tested HSS functionality and I haven't had a problem with it..but I always use flash in manual mode.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-13-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Votesh

I got mine the first day it was shipped her in the US and the first thing I did was wait the 6 hours it took to charge the battery

. Then I believe I threw the A* 85mm on it and took a few shots indoors and tried out video. The next day I took it out and shot some macro with the A* 200mm. That is when it really showed how great it was with metering and white balance.

Sounds really promissing. I suppose I've have to try out the video with my A* lenses too.

Originally posted by Digitalis

It's a well known fact that the focus throw of the FA77 limited is a bit long. However, the AF is a bit zippier with the smaller adjustments on the K-7 and the thing i'm really stoked with is that my K-7 nails the focus with the FA77 right out of the box, with no AF adjustment required. The low light AF illumination is an excellent addition and I approve of the aesthetically pleasing green light which is better than the Nikon and Canon AF assist beams. though the REAL AF Test for my new K-7 will be the Pentax FA*600mm f/4 that I have borrowed from my uncle.

Also sounds very good.
Envy you the possibility to shoot with the FA*600.

Originally posted by Digitalis

and if you're really into birding, AF-C has vastly improved since the K10D. even though FPS is limited to 3fps but I understand why pentax did that and I find it is a reasonable compromise. Of course nothing is stopping you from using AF-S and trap focus... that way you get 5 FPS - the AF 540FGZ is able to strobe at 3 FPS on the K-7 though you need a fast lens to do that, I tested it with my Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 - Additionally, I have tested HSS functionality and I haven't had a problem with it..but I always use flash in manual mode.

Nice shot! The 600?

**Digitalis** · 09-13-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Sounds really promissing. I suppose I've have to try out the video with my A* lenses too.

you should try doing some video with a f/1.2 lens....

and no, that wasn't shot with the FA*600mm that was a shot from today with my sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG APO

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-16-2009, 12:37 AM

Perkele!
Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week!

knoxploration · 09-16-2009, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Perkele!
Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week!

Ouch!

I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of mine today, so I can imagine exactly what it'd feel like if they suddenly told me to wait a week. Hope it arrives soon!

Interestingly, the 50-200mm WR lens has gone on backorder here though - so I'll only be receiving the body, 18-55 WR, portrait grip and remote. No indication yet of how long the backorder wait will be...

emr · 09-16-2009, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Perkele!

I agree that no Swedish swear word is strong enough for delayed boys' toys!

mindglow · 09-16-2009, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Perkele!
Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week!

Where are you ordering from? I'm getting a K7 in a few weeks time but I haven't decided where to order it from.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-17-2009, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by emr

I agree that no Swedish swear word is strong enough for delayed boys' toys!

Well, I'm using it with the right of someone who has lived in Finland for more than a year, and because I was looking for a non-English word that would not be filtered by the forum-server.

Originally posted by mindglow

Where are you ordering from? I'm getting a K7 in a few weeks time but I haven't decided where to order it from.

Dustin, just because they had the best price I could find in Sweden.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-29-2009, 01:07 PM

Wow, it is sooo small! I first thought they packed a K-m by misstake!
And it feels so solid.
Then I turned it on...thought it was broken and didn't work...but it is just sooo silent!

knoxploration · 09-29-2009, 02:33 PM

Congrats Douglas, glad to hear your wait has been well rewarded!

09-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#18
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	and if you're really into birding, AF-C has vastly improved since the K10D. even though FPS is limited to 3fps but I understand why pentax did that and I find it is a reasonable compromise. Of course nothing is stopping you from using AF-S and trap focus... that way you get 5 FPS - the AF 540FGZ is able to strobe at 3 FPS on the K-7 though you need a fast lens to do that, I tested it with my Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 - Additionally, I have tested HSS functionality and I haven't had a problem with it..but I always use flash in manual mode. Last edited by Digitalis; 08-31-2010 at 05:22 PM.

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09-13-2009, 07:08 AM	#16
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I got mine the first day it was shipped her in the US and the first thing I did was wait the 6 hours it took to charge the battery . Then I believe I threw the A* 85mm on it and took a few shots indoors and tried out video. The next day I took it out and shot some macro with the A* 200mm. That is when it really showed how great it was with metering and white balance.

09-13-2009, 07:31 AM	#17
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden That sounds like a good combo. What are you shooting with the FA77? How much faster do you feel the AF is with this lens, on the K-7 I mean? It's a well known fact that the focus throw of the FA77 limited is a bit long. However, the AF is a bit zippier with the smaller adjustments on the K-7 and the thing i'm really stoked with is that my K-7 nails the focus with the FA77 right out of the box, with no AF adjustment required. The low light AF illumination is an excellent addition and I approve of the aesthetically pleasing green light which is better than the Nikon and Canon AF assist beams. though the REAL AF Test for my new K-7 will be the Pentax FA*600mm f/4 that I have borrowed from my uncle.

09-13-2009, 08:08 AM	#19
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by Votesh I got mine the first day it was shipped her in the US and the first thing I did was wait the 6 hours it took to charge the battery . Then I believe I threw the A* 85mm on it and took a few shots indoors and tried out video. The next day I took it out and shot some macro with the A* 200mm. That is when it really showed how great it was with metering and white balance. Sounds really promissing. I suppose I've have to try out the video with my A* lenses too. Originally posted by Digitalis It's a well known fact that the focus throw of the FA77 limited is a bit long. However, the AF is a bit zippier with the smaller adjustments on the K-7 and the thing i'm really stoked with is that my K-7 nails the focus with the FA77 right out of the box, with no AF adjustment required. The low light AF illumination is an excellent addition and I approve of the aesthetically pleasing green light which is better than the Nikon and Canon AF assist beams. though the REAL AF Test for my new K-7 will be the Pentax FA600mm f/4 that I have borrowed from my uncle. Also sounds very good. Envy you the possibility to shoot with the FA600. Originally posted by Digitalis and if you're really into birding, AF-C has vastly improved since the K10D. even though FPS is limited to 3fps but I understand why pentax did that and I find it is a reasonable compromise. Of course nothing is stopping you from using AF-S and trap focus... that way you get 5 FPS - the AF 540FGZ is able to strobe at 3 FPS on the K-7 though you need a fast lens to do that, I tested it with my Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 - Additionally, I have tested HSS functionality and I haven't had a problem with it..but I always use flash in manual mode. Nice shot! The 600?

09-13-2009, 08:17 AM	#20
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Sounds really promissing. I suppose I've have to try out the video with my A* lenses too. you should try doing some video with a f/1.2 lens.... and no, that wasn't shot with the FA*600mm that was a shot from today with my sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG APO

09-16-2009, 12:37 AM	#21
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Perkele! Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week!

09-16-2009, 06:23 AM	#22
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Perkele! Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week! Ouch! I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of mine today, so I can imagine exactly what it'd feel like if they suddenly told me to wait a week. Hope it arrives soon! Interestingly, the 50-200mm WR lens has gone on backorder here though - so I'll only be receiving the body, 18-55 WR, portrait grip and remote. No indication yet of how long the backorder wait will be...

09-16-2009, 11:17 AM	#23
emr Guest	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Perkele! I agree that no Swedish swear word is strong enough for delayed boys' toys!

09-16-2009, 11:41 AM	#24
mindglow Closed Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 22	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Perkele! Now they have postponed the delivery of my K-7 by one more week! Where are you ordering from? I'm getting a K7 in a few weeks time but I haven't decided where to order it from.

09-17-2009, 05:26 AM	#25
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by emr I agree that no Swedish swear word is strong enough for delayed boys' toys! Well, I'm using it with the right of someone who has lived in Finland for more than a year, and because I was looking for a non-English word that would not be filtered by the forum-server. Originally posted by mindglow Where are you ordering from? I'm getting a K7 in a few weeks time but I haven't decided where to order it from. Dustin, just because they had the best price I could find in Sweden.

09-29-2009, 01:07 PM	#26
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Wow, it is sooo small! I first thought they packed a K-m by misstake! And it feels so solid. Then I turned it on...thought it was broken and didn't work...but it is just sooo silent!

09-29-2009, 02:33 PM	#27
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Congrats Douglas, glad to hear your wait has been well rewarded!

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