Thursday, June 11, 2009
By Design: Pentax K7
This top-of-the-line, weather-resistant D-SLR has hd video and a low price
Lens CorrectionCompatible with many of Pentax’s most popular lenses, the Lens Correction function adjusts for distortion and chromatic aberrations—saving you time in Photoshop.
HD Video Capture
The K-7 can shoot 16:9 aspect-ratio HD videos at 1280x720p, plus 1536x1024 and 640x416 3:2 aspect-ratio video, all at 30 fps. You can select the aperture, use built-in shake reduction and record stereo sound via an optional external microphone. Video and still images can be played back on high-definition TVs via the K-7’s HDMI port.
In-Camera HDR Capture
Fans of high dynamic range imaging will love this feature, in which three bracketed exposures are automatically combined in-camera to maximize detail from shadows through highlights.
New 77-Segment Metering System
The K-7 introduces a new 77-segment metering system that improves speed and accuracy, especially in complex lighting.
| SPECS | |||
| Image Sensor: | 14.6-megapixel (effective) CMOS | ||
| Max. Resolution: | 4672x3104 pixels | ||
| Sensor Size: | 23.4x15.6mm (APS-C), 1.5x | ||
| AF System: | 11-point (9 cross-type) | ||
| Shutter Speeds: | 1⁄8000 to 30 sec., X-sync up to 1⁄180 sec. | ||
| ISO Settings: | 100-3200 (1⁄3 increments), expandable to 6400 | ||
| Continuous Firing Mode: | 5.2 fps | ||
| Recording Format: | JPEG, RAW (PEF and DNG) | ||
| Metering: | 77-segment, CW, spot | ||
| Storage Media: | SD, SDHC | ||
| Dimensions: | 5.1x3.8x2.9 inches | ||
| Weight: | 22.9 ounces | ||
| Power Source: | Rechargeable D-LI90 Li-Ion battery | ||
| Estimated Street Price: | $1,299 (body only) | ||
| Contact: | Pentax, (800) 877-0155, www.pentaximaging.com | ||
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