PENTAX K-7 Introduction

[YoonNyeanLiew]

Hi All, a friend of mine has a K10D and has tried shooting under water in a swimming pool. He dip it in and took a shot and pull it out of the water - the camera has no issue of water getting inside. Off course he used the WR lens which has a rubber seal at the base of the mount. Btw, he is also a camera tech so if anything goes wrong he would be able to fix it. :-)

So with the K7 , shud be no problem getting wet with the WR lens.

[MrPlaystationboy]

how much is the crop factor ?

[pentaxian1]

@MrPlaystationboy 1.5

[aartist9]

Nice intro but....outfit it with a fullframe sensor and i'm convinced.

[BlinkPhotoGalleries]

Really enjoyed watching your video. I subscribed to your channel. If you get the chance, please do the same to mine. Thanks!

[sasktank]

wow--very nice camera

[AETrainingDavid97]

I'm trying to find a balance on what camera to decide on, and I hope someone can help:

I've been looking at the T2i, T1i, 60d, D3100, all of them, and still can't decide; but I think I shouldn't let any Pentax camera leave the possibilities.

I would like full HD, but I would also like a strong body, and frankly the 7D is a tad too expensive at the moment.

The K-7 seems great, but I just don't know what matters most, full HD or construction :\

[pentaxian1]

@AETrainingDavid97 Yes, the K-7 is extremely well built, great image quality, weather seals, etc., but has 720p video. The 7D is also a great camera, but also very, very expensive. There is also the option of the new PENTAX K-5, which should be shipping soon. It’s built on the K-7 conceptually, but highly refined, incredible noise performance, higher resolution, new autofocus, and more… and it has 1080p video! But it’s also more expensive (e.g. $1599 body vs the $1699 body 7D).

[pentaxian1]

@AETrainingDavid97 I would say unless you work extensively with video and have very specific requirements for 1080p, Blu-Ray disc creation or similar video-sharing requirements (or the disposable income), the K-7 is going to be an outstanding cost-performance ratio that’s tough to beat.

[AETrainingDavid97]

@pentaxian1 Sounds like it suits me greatly ;)

[Rohhaut]

@AETrainingDavid97 Right now I am totally in love with my Lumix G2 - but next year I will purchase a new camera. After looking at soooo many cameras and comparing prices and features it will be a Pentax, maybe K7 or K5. 'kay, if the 60D will become cheaper I'll think of a Canon. But the sealing of the Pentax is unique...

[aniruddh02]

I have to buy a pro camera. I was planning for D300s as I have used D90 before. I really like it.

After watching this video I am very much impressed with Pentax k-7. I really want to use it but dont know if I will like it or not.

Do you have any other information that will help me make a decision.

Thanks.

[pentaxian1]

@aniruddh02 The K-7 has weather sealing and a magnesium alloy body, shake reduction built into the body which works with any Pentax lens.

[seriousslyseriouss]

@pentaxian1 Does the shake reduction work with non-pentax lenses? I'm intending to get a sigma lens that has a pentax mount. Do you think the shake reduction will work?

[pentaxian1]

@seriousslyseriouss

It will work.

[pentaxian1]

@SuperXU1 Keep in mind that the D90 is a very old camera. The K-7 has really good image quality, and I’m sure the D90 does as well. However, if you want to get a camera that is “the one” for a good while, you might want to invest on the forefront of technology. We also just introduced a brand new camera, the K-5, which has 14 bit RAW files, deep ISO range, and should be an OUTSTANDING performer for image quality. Should be available later in October . Check it out. =)

[pentaxian1]

@SuperXU1 Keep in mind that the D90 is a very old camera. The K-7 has really good image quality, and I’m sure the D90 does as well. However, if you want to get a camera that is “the one” for a good while, you might want to invest on the forefront of technology. We also just introduced a brand new camera, the K-5, which has 14 bit RAW files, deep ISO range, and should be an OUTSTANDING performer for image quality. Should be available later in October. Check it out. =)

[sanchopanza123]

Hi, how long can hd video recording go for...? I guess it depends on the memory cards... thks

[pentaxian1]

@sanchopanza123 30 minutes at a time. This is also card dependent. A faster speed, higher capacity card will do the best job. 

[sasktank]

WOW---Im a canon shooter --but im impressed with this camera--it's really packed with features

[SpeedFreakNO]

This camera would probably do well way beyond -10 Celsius. I've used my old K10D in much colder weather, and my new K-x down to about -30 Celsius for several hours without any problems, and the K-x isn't even weather sealed, and has a inferior build quality compared to the K10D/K20D and the K-7.

[PPWarrior]

Well.... I thnik I found my new upgrade. I got a k100 but i'm tired of it's poor image quality and flexibility.

[Polybun]

well, this may get me to retire my KX

[terynn]

yeah!!! just got one yesterday!

[dbkfrogkaty]

Looks like another fine camera from Pentax. I'd love to get one as my main camera. I would throw in the new battery grip too just to add that extra functionality. I'd keep my K10D as backup.

What a camera!

[jimmymacd1888]

Got one....best DSLR i've ever had.

[BoobaKuba09]

what other cameras have you used? Is this camera better then the cannon and the nikon camera? I'm looking to buy my first dslr camera

[Sonlider]

hi this camera realy waterproof or just airproof:):)???

i waiting honestyl answer waterproof or no pls

[pentaxian1]

The K-7 is weather resistant. Pentax has never claimed waterproof. This means the camera will withstand rain, snow, fog and dust. However, you cannot submerge the camera.

[allterrainvideo]

Waterproof. Not submersible. Good to go in a typhoon.

[salvadorhzmj23]

or the center of a tornado lol

[dvamateur]

Fantastic! More features than any other camera in its range, or even higher range. I have an Alpha 900, which I would consider higher range than the K7, however, the A900 doesn't have that many features. I am especially amazed with combining one picture with three exposures (HDR). I mean, you don't need gradient filters anymore. Even Pentax K-x can do that. I don't think that the flagship Sony can do that... And then you have the lens distortion correcton, this is really amazing!

[jujujuto]

Awesome Camera, sure would like to swap my K10D for it.

[illustriousimagery]

I need this camera. my K20D is superb but this takes everything to the next level

[sevenboarder]

Ok, I'm drooling...

[Curtiss]

I want this camera. But i gotta save up or i could just sell my Nikon D200 but i like that camera still so im just gonna save up :) ..Does anyone know if the ISO is automatic when taking a video or are you able to set it to what you want? Thanks

[photographyisfun]

Can battery for k 10d be used in k-7??

[Curtiss]

I want this camera!!! :]

[Foxx1981]

I am AMAZED at this camera! The d90 can consider itself usurped!

[EdOscuro]

The layout of the controls doesn't look terribly different from my system; would be a fun camera to use sometime. Thanks for the vid!

[SFCRafa]

Go Pentax, Go!

[shawnthesh33p]

Can't wait.. Anyone want to buy my Canon 50D. I owned Pentax 644AF and loved it. As soon as I sell my 50D I'm buying IT!

[TheBob0416]

@shawnthesh33p did you get to buy it? is it good?

[elijahdomingo]

this is a great camera!

[koko199333]

How long of video can be put on 8gb card in HD resolution (720p) best quality?

Thank you for reply.

[EdOscuro]

The Canon T1i can record up to 18 minutes of 720p. There's a 4GB limit per clip on that camera you can't record any longer than that in one take on the T1i.

The web claims that the Pentax K-7 will record "just under 20 minutes" of 720p on an 8GB card...possibly Pentax has the same restriction (I can't imagine their files would be double the size, the T1i uses standard H.264 compression).

[SpeedFreakNO]

Is this microphone 3:52 from Pentax?

[pentaxian1]

No. It is the Rode Stereo VideoMic.

[SpeedFreakNO]

Yes, I saw it on blog of Ned Bunnell :) Thank you for the reply still :) Really looking forward to this camera!

[fula6]

I take it the K10D/K20D batteries and grip are not interchangeable with the K-7?

[SpeedFreakNO]

Probably not since the K-7 has a smaller base, and different buttons on its battery grip. I'm glad though, the K-7 grip has a bigger grip, which is something I miss on my K10D grip where it's very slim.

[pentaxian1]

It a different battery and grip. The camera is a different size, so not the same grip, and the battery has a higher capacity than that for the K20D and K10D.

[kingskid96]

Could someone please buy this for me! $1300 for the body alone is a bit much for me right now.

[madcarrot2007]

Personally I don't like too many buttons..

[eseavey7]

That definitely does seem like a very nice camera.

I would like to see Pentax grow in popularity, and the k-7 hopefully will help that.

I have two k10d cameras and am a little stuck with a mindset that I should use them till they fall apart = 10 years. Is that an unusual mind set? How long do most people keep their DSLR before buying another?

[GLXLR]

Sell em and get a K-7 :D

[nulla2au]

Dont forget as well those 3 x FA limited primes.

I have 2 of them, the FA 77 and FA 31, the FA 31 is said to be one of the best 3 lenses ever made and I truly feel that the FA 77 is better.

Pentax's DA 16-50 and DA 50-135 are stellar zooms

[pusfarm]

Awesome!! I though about getting a K20D and using my K10D as a backup, but this is now what I'm getting.

[pelican232]

This camera has a chance to be a real hit but....let's wait and see

don't jump out of your bed, yet...

[BastianLende]

Grossartige Kamera! Die sicherlich z.Z. beste Reflex für unter 1.500,- Euro.

[demvin]

this looks great...I am currently shooting with an Oly E-330 and since olympus is unable to make a normal size camera with a decent viewfinder and video mode, the K-7 looks very attractive...if only the glass could be Zuiko quality !

[GLXLR]

It is... -_-

Limited lenses

DA*

FA*

What else do you possibly need? I am sure that Pentax offers similar lenses that Olympus offers

[LTF85199]

Great Product Love the innovations especially: The in-camera body image stabilization, unlike this cam I had to buy the bulky and expensive Nikon IS equipped lenses. Wonder how effective this IS compared with the Nikon or Canon's. Love the "Custom Image processing" software. Love the in-camera distortion correction. Only thing I wish this camera had was a Swivel LCD like the new Nikon D5000's.

[martinsgoncars2]

Pentax have shake reduction with all lenses that can moun on it

[armandraoul]

Sweet! :D

[user9552663674746352]

Wow! Maybe this is the best review seen on youtube!

[user9552663674746352]

I'd like to see some hd footage of this camera.

[SpeedFreakNO]

This looks really good. I am really looking forward to getting this camera. Just fantastic features and I hope the image qualty and ISO performance is good also.

[SpeedFreakNO]

I will own this!

[taiabati]

now I am in love!

[StylusEcho18]

I own a Nikon D80, and this looks awesome.

[nycool22]

Wow can't wait!

[wnickelson]

Pennies will be pinched even more. I've got to get one before hockey season comes back around.

[whitey1350]

AVCHD is the newer format, but Motion JPEG is a lot easier and quicker to edit. We'll have to wait to see what the real-world difference is when it comes to the final files though...

[general24]

AVCHD deteriorates images while panning and shooting fast moving objects. MJPEG is a best alternative. But i look forward to see some samples as well

[fortsonre]

The video is 30 fps for 720p or 1081i video

• 1280 x 720 (16:9 720p)

• 1536 x 1024 (3:2 1080i)

• 640 x 416 (3:2)

[whitey1350]

Video data write rate: 8.1 MB/s (65 Mbit/s, twice the speed of Canon 5Dmkii H.264)

[AFUMCBill]

Yes, but the codec is totally different, so the bitrates are in no way directly comparable.

Canon is AVCHD.

Pentax is Motion JPEG.

AVCHD is far, far more efficient.

[general24]

MJPEG Keeps image quality, AVCHD deteriorates it, when you edit you have to decode to encode again. More deteriorationy...

[videonevin]

looks pretty nice, any numbers on the bitrate for video capture mode? it would be nice if it did 24fps too.

[someguy6481]

i bet Canikon bias magazines (which is nearly all of them) will give this camera a average review, even though this camera is going to be awesome.

[pentaxian1]

Actually, the media at large loves to see competition. The worst thing for them is number of manufacturers decreasing as there is less innovation. Much of this kind of criticism is in the mind of the beholder.

[AFUMCBill]

What would have really rocked is if the infomercial had been shot with the K-7.

That's called missing a really, really obvious opportunity to market the camera.

By the way, I've owned a Pentax KM (Film), K1000 (Film), ZX-5, and *istDL. I have K Mount lenses from ancient manual to DA. I am really interested in the video capabilities of this camera. Care to cover them in detail? Please?

[pentaxian1]

We considered shooting with the new camera, but were up against a time crunch, and not having final quality samples.

[kestystas]

I love pentax! :) k10d, k20d served me well and helped me to capture amazing pictures, and i believe k-7 will simplify things even more.. i'll buy one as soon as it show up in my country!

[general24]

Definitely a big plus for pentax, i bought a K20D as soon as it got out and i am still stunned on the IQ, great sensor. This K-7 will sure among other things bring some sports photographers back to pentax. But im stunned with the price, great job pentax!!!!!

[jogibajr]

Ordered my K-7 this morning from Pentax USA :)

[riffraff9000]

Nice.

Hmmmmm...  Anyone want to buy my K10D? :-)

[someguy6481]

the current price is US$1299 (body only), the price will go down by Christmas and hopefully Pentax will release a K-7 kit.

if Canon, Nikon, Sony or Olympus released a camera like this it would cost 2 or maybe 3 times as much. Pentax seems to mean business and looks like the Pentax R&D department really got their act together.

[offertonhatter]

dont forget any K mount lens ever made :-) My takumar 135mm F2.5 is a stunner and only £40! And how can we forget the 85mm FA* F1.4, 35mm F2, 24mm F2 etc etc. Can Canon match any lens for the last 40 years, and all with SR?

[Sampten]

Impressive. I've been very pleased with Pentax's products and can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

[hballben]

Great informational video from Pentax!

[verbme]

GREAT JOB!

[qtonic]

GREAT JOB PENTAX!!!

I'm so excited. Been waiting for a camera like this for a long time.

[xmeda]

what problem? get life. Actual lenses: DA10-17fisheye DA12-24 DA14/2.8 DA15/4 pancake DA16-45 DA*16-50/2.8 DA17-70/4 DA18-250 FAJ18-35 DA18-55 DA18-55II DA-L 18-55 FA20-35/4 DA21 pancake FAJ28-80

[xmeda]

FA28-105 FA31/1.8Ltd DA35/2.8 Macro FA35/2 DA40/2.8 pancake FA43/1.9Ltd FA50/1.4 DFA50/2.8 macro DA50-200 DA-L50-200 DA*50-135/2.8

[xmeda]

DA*55/1.4 DA55-300 DA*60-250/4 DA70/2.8 pancake FAJ75-300 FA77/1.8Ltd DFA100 macro DA*200 DA*300 +DA18-55 WR +DA50-200 WR all stabilised autofocus lenses, DA* and WR lenses are sealed

[nanocus]

what do you mean? Pentax has the smallest primes in the market, that fit this camera like a globe. They also have sealed DA* lenses (though these are bigger and in my opinion wouldn't be well balanced in this camera) and a very good, digital optimized lens range.

[torphoto]

What problems? other than the 16-50 I have had less problems with Pentax lenses than Canon or Nikon.

[Phrish]

Not really... Pentax has some really really great lenses. Limited primes with some of the best image quality available, weather resistant, great optics...

[bh69videa]

maybe primes (I have to look on their range, prices and availability) but what about zooms ? tell me ekvivalents for Canon 17-55/2.8IS, 70-200/4L IS or 100/2.8 macro ?

[xmeda]

DA*16-50/2.8 , DA*60-250/4, DFA100/2.8

now tell me canon equivalent to stabilised 55/1.4 or 10-17 zoom fisheye, or stabilised 55-300.....

[torphoto]

I'll give you the 16-50 vs 17-55 F2.8is, it's not the best lens but it does match up to it's price with other lenses from Nikon and the canon 17-35 F4. Now for the 70-200 while thats a damn good lens I would put the 60-250 F4 up against it, as for the 100mm macro Pentaxes 100mm macro is as good.

The one lens that canon does have with out equal is the 135mm F2 and while my 50-135 can match it from F4 an on having that super sharp from F2 and on is the only canon lens I would want on Pentax.

[offertonhatter]

Fixes all the niggles of my K10D and K20D, I want one.

[Cardinall]

Awesome!

[hermanlee37]

Well done presentation. More over kudos to Pentax!

This sounds like K-7 will be the best prosumer camera of 2009!

[ryans109]

Great presentation, well done sir!

Favorited and 5 Star-rated :D

[TheRealAutodidact]

Pentax, please include an option in the firmware/menu to make the directional buttons default to selecting AF-point rather than giving direct access to less frequently used functions.

Vote to support. 8o)

[sadbeet]

Do want!

[kshiga]

Oh! Cool!!!

I like PENTAX.

[scarman1998]

Great camera!

Please upload this video in HD:)

[dkkkk1974]

Very good!!!!

[Diasfu]

Helll YEA I enjoyed this!!! CoooooooL!!!

Go Pentax!!!!

[ftpaddict]

Moving the sensor? Holy crap!

[spikemaster23]

wow, sounds very nice!

a camera made for photographers!

[beShur]

hooray!!

Thank you :)

Pentax forever)

[goutane]

coooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sarasane01]

good job!!!

[iPeg]

Consider selling my K10D now ^^

[herouxb]

me too! i hope they will offer some rebate for us, customer ;)

[dopeytree]

Ace!

[PachiTube86]

AMAZING!

[youdie81]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[pitonggani]

Yehey!