I have a few more days to decide whether to buy the Pentax K-7 and the nearer the deadline is, the more I read online trying to find out what exactly is this magnesium-alloy-bodied K-7 is capable of.
In the absense of definitive reviews among my top and trusted camera review sites — I’m sure they are working on it right now but I just can’t wait a few weeks more, or else I may end up spending the money on something else — I can only rely on forum and reviews posted by K-7 owners and reviews by other sites.
There is a general issue about the K-7′s images being noisy above ISO 800 while others mention about “vertical line” problem, which somewhat dampens my enthusiasm towards the camera. Most users, however, are all praise for the camera, giving me reason enough to choose the higher-priced K-7 over two entry level models — the EOS 500D and Nikon D5000.
This morning, I went over at PentaxForum and found that a SLR photographer of 30 years and point and shoot user for many years had posed a dilemma which pretty much sums up my own — to K-7 or not to K-7.
He said he recently stumbled upon a comparison of shots taken with the K-7 and the Nikon D3x and said he was surprised at how well the K-7 held up against the more expensive D3x.
“Is the K7 a best-kept secret?” he asked. I’m asking that same question.
I can already see myself holding the camera. Even now, I am contemplating the possibility of buying a Lensbaby Composer for Pentax K mount Digital SLR Cameras
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Pentax K-7 even holds up against D300 and 50D.
See
http://forums.steves-digicams.com/pentax-samsung-dslr/158464-very-positive-k7-review.html
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Swedish photo magazine, Foto, holds a very positive review on the K7. I won’t give you any link, but if you want to learn Swedish, send me a PM.
The reviewer starts right off by stating that it’s a “pro quality camera”. Continues by telling that it “offers an incredible number of features, where the main part are actually useful and not just gimmicks”. In the technical test part it’s put up against the Nikon D300 and Canon 50D. Autofocus speed: faster than D300!, but neither the Pentax or Nikon can match the Canon. Resolution: all three pretty equal, but the Pentax being the best on the edge!
In the pros and cons list he lists 12 pros and 4 cons.
He summarises his enthusiastic review: “Pentax K7 is one of this year’s most interesting and competent cameras. It is utterly well built and has an enormous quantity of features, still costing only 13 000 SEK. No doubt that is very priceworthy!”
Hope for more reviews like this.
Kjell
Hi Jaxon,
I think you would be happy with the K7 or the K20D. I’ve used Pentax DSLR’s for some time now and have been very happy with the results. Certain systems are stronger in certain areas so ultimately it’s whether or not it fits your needs. I use Pentax for event, nature, wildlife and travel image work. I also do a fair bit of macro work with Pentax too…
Regards,
Marc
Marc Langille Photography – Adventure, Nature, Travel & Wildlife Images
SatriaK, thanks for the info. I’ve decided to place an order for the camera. It should be in by this week.
Marc, I think I would be happy with it too. I’ve visited your site several times during my research for Pentax cameras; I think someone posted a link to your site from a forum. Great pictures, wish I were the one who shot them