Well,
Received my replacement K-7 yesterday and the body is nice and tight (My prior unit is being returned because of clicking/flexing on the back of the body near the MENU button). Unfortunately I cannot be satisfied due to the following "potential" issues, especially considering the cost of this camera and the Limited Primes I purchased. I may be lining up a third replacement with Pentax as I bought this direct. As for the issues, here they are for your thoughts/comments:
1) Pentax assured me that the replacement would NOT be a refurbished unit and this may in fact be the case. However, I find it interesting that the UPC code on the box has a RED CIRCLE stamped onto it. My first box had no such "mark" which makes me wonder if this designates a refurbished unit. Again, not sure but absolutely makes me wonder
2)Autofocus indication points in the viewfinder. On my first unit the autofocus confirmation points that you see through the viewfinder were bright, clear, and solid red. The new replacement unit's points are dim by comparison and inconsistently lit (the bottom of the points being brighter than the faded tops.)
I really love this camera and really don's want to get another bad copy. Its got everything that I want in a camera from a technology point of view. IQ concerns are real though and if my third copy has issues I will probably initiate the "three strikes your out rule. Pentax, if your listening, please assure I'm good next round.