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Wheatfield · 11-24-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by tmacdon

IQ, etc, aside for a moment: What about the smaller size of the K7? Some of us like the K10 for it's size. Though heavier than some other models, it's actually easy to hold steady in large hands. The K7 seems to move back towards the light and portable point-and- shoot. Anyone else feel this way?

Pentax has been very up front that moving forwards they want to make smaller, easier to carry cameras.
How this is moving backwards is beyond me.

deadwolfbones · 11-24-2009, 10:53 AM

And if you don't like smaller/lighter, get the BG-4 grip. It's wonderful to use.

ll_coffee_lP · 11-24-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by tmacdon

IQ, etc, aside for a moment: What about the smaller size of the K7? Some of us like the K10 for it's size. Though heavier than some other models, it's actually easy to hold steady in large hands. The K7 seems to move back towards the light and portable point-and- shoot. Anyone else feel this way?

K-7 with grip is definitely smaller than K10 with grip, however I thought the K10 was perfect until I used the K-7. Ergonomically the K-7 is perfect IMO.

The only change I would make for the K-7 is to add a spot in the grip for the remote release (like the K10 grip has)...I wouldn't change a single other thing about it.

c[_]

**mtngal** · 11-24-2009, 01:53 PM

I'd definitely buy it again, no regrets what-so-ever. I've gone from a DS (sold), K100 (still use), K10 (sold), K20 (back-up and hubby-vacation camera), and now the K-7. Recently I was shooting IR with the K100 and kept wishing I had features on it that the K-7 has - it really made me appreciate the K-7 even more than I had already.

While I like the K20, I found myself occasionally struggling with its size and weight. The K-7 is far more comfortable for me to use.

pcarfan · 11-24-2009, 02:20 PM

Absolutely, yes.

**jpzk** · 11-24-2009, 03:10 PM

Ahhh ... at last I have found a thread where the K7 is appreciated for what it is and not being compared to Canikons.
I have not bought a K7 ... yet, but very, very soon!
JP

creampuff · 11-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Having gone through the K100D, K100D Super, K10D, K20D, the K-7 is indeed worth it. But I want a colored K-x too...

RBellavance · 11-24-2009, 03:43 PM

Absolutely. I upgraded from a K10D, and I have not regrets whatsoever.

snostorm · 11-24-2009, 03:44 PM

Hi Jason,

I started with Pentax DSLRs with a DS, upgraded to a K10, then K20, then K-7. I still own all of these bodies, and added a K100DS when they were being clearanced with the Ritz store closings -- couldn't resist the price. . .

I have absolutely no regrets, and would do it again, even if I would have known about the subsequent Kx introduction and its performance. I would find it hard to give up the refinement of the K-7 functionally for better high ISO performance in a lower tier model.

Scott

Arpe · 11-24-2009, 04:38 PM

Yes I would have bought it knowing what I know now.

clover · 11-24-2009, 04:51 PM

All depend of the price for my K7. Even now, knowing all we know. The K7 is a good DSLR

jptreen · 11-24-2009, 06:01 PM

It seems like this is sewn up already, but I'll add my voice to the chorus. Yes, I would buy the K-7 again. It does everything I need it to. Personal highlights below.

* Small
* Fast AF
* Excellent WB
* Video (only fun, but fun nonetheless!)
* Excellent P-TTL implementation
* Superb build

The overall reason I would go K-7 again is less scientific. It just exudes 'camera'. The interface, the build quality and style, the grip shape, for me it's a real shooter's camera. Not one for the lab, one for the wilderness.

aleonx3 · 11-24-2009, 06:27 PM

For the very reason of portability with advanced and innovative features, that is good enough reason for me to stay with Pentax for now.

Trig · 11-24-2009, 07:46 PM

I went from a *istDL to a K-7 and am very happy with it. No complaints with the K-7 whatsoever.

pop4 · 11-24-2009, 07:52 PM

Another yes.

I went from a K10D to a K-7, and I don't regret it.

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11-24-2009, 09:47 AM	#16
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by tmacdon IQ, etc, aside for a moment: What about the smaller size of the K7? Some of us like the K10 for it's size. Though heavier than some other models, it's actually easy to hold steady in large hands. The K7 seems to move back towards the light and portable point-and- shoot. Anyone else feel this way? Pentax has been very up front that moving forwards they want to make smaller, easier to carry cameras. How this is moving backwards is beyond me.

11-24-2009, 10:53 AM	#17
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	And if you don't like smaller/lighter, get the BG-4 grip. It's wonderful to use.

11-24-2009, 10:58 AM	#18
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by tmacdon IQ, etc, aside for a moment: What about the smaller size of the K7? Some of us like the K10 for it's size. Though heavier than some other models, it's actually easy to hold steady in large hands. The K7 seems to move back towards the light and portable point-and- shoot. Anyone else feel this way? K-7 with grip is definitely smaller than K10 with grip, however I thought the K10 was perfect until I used the K-7. Ergonomically the K-7 is perfect IMO. The only change I would make for the K-7 is to add a spot in the grip for the remote release (like the K10 grip has)...I wouldn't change a single other thing about it. c[_]

11-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#19
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	I'd definitely buy it again, no regrets what-so-ever. I've gone from a DS (sold), K100 (still use), K10 (sold), K20 (back-up and hubby-vacation camera), and now the K-7. Recently I was shooting IR with the K100 and kept wishing I had features on it that the K-7 has - it really made me appreciate the K-7 even more than I had already. While I like the K20, I found myself occasionally struggling with its size and weight. The K-7 is far more comfortable for me to use.

11-24-2009, 02:20 PM	#20
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Absolutely, yes.

11-24-2009, 03:10 PM	#21
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Ahhh ... at last I have found a thread where the K7 is appreciated for what it is and not being compared to Canikons. I have not bought a K7 ... yet, but very, very soon! JP

11-24-2009, 03:41 PM	#22
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Having gone through the K100D, K100D Super, K10D, K20D, the K-7 is indeed worth it. But I want a colored K-x too...

11-24-2009, 03:43 PM	#23
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Absolutely. I upgraded from a K10D, and I have not regrets whatsoever.

11-24-2009, 03:44 PM	#24
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Hi Jason, I started with Pentax DSLRs with a DS, upgraded to a K10, then K20, then K-7. I still own all of these bodies, and added a K100DS when they were being clearanced with the Ritz store closings -- couldn't resist the price. . . I have absolutely no regrets, and would do it again, even if I would have known about the subsequent Kx introduction and its performance. I would find it hard to give up the refinement of the K-7 functionally for better high ISO performance in a lower tier model. Scott

11-24-2009, 04:38 PM	#25
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Yes I would have bought it knowing what I know now.

11-24-2009, 04:51 PM	#26
clover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Paris Posts: 141	All depend of the price for my K7. Even now, knowing all we know. The K7 is a good DSLR

11-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#27
jptreen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: "around" Posts: 116	It seems like this is sewn up already, but I'll add my voice to the chorus. Yes, I would buy the K-7 again. It does everything I need it to. Personal highlights below. * Small * Fast AF * Excellent WB * Video (only fun, but fun nonetheless!) * Excellent P-TTL implementation * Superb build The overall reason I would go K-7 again is less scientific. It just exudes 'camera'. The interface, the build quality and style, the grip shape, for me it's a real shooter's camera. Not one for the lab, one for the wilderness.

11-24-2009, 06:27 PM	#28
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	For the very reason of portability with advanced and innovative features, that is good enough reason for me to stay with Pentax for now.

11-24-2009, 07:46 PM	#29
Trig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Acushnet, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	I went from a *istDL to a K-7 and am very happy with it. No complaints with the K-7 whatsoever.

11-24-2009, 07:52 PM	#30
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Another yes. I went from a K10D to a K-7, and I don't regret it.

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