New Pentax K-7 smallest in its class

Claimed to be the smallest DSLR in its class, the new Pentax K-7 features a range of new and improved features in a compact and lightweight body.

The K-7 offers significant improvements on its predecessor - the K20D; notably increased shutter speed (max 1/8000th), movie recording capabilities, 3.0” VGA LCD monitor, improved viewfinder, reduced noise reduction, weather-proofed casing and HDMI output.
 

Key features
• Durable body, smaller than any other in its class
• Optical viewfinder showing nearly 100% field of view
• High-speed continuous shooting – 40 images in under 8 seconds
• Unique dust-alert and removal system
• 14.6 effective megapixels
• High-performance, high-speed imaging engine
• New 77-segment multi-pattern metering for highly accurate exposure
• New-generation SR mechanism for improved shake-reduction effect
• Live View real-time shooting in continuous mode
• High-quality movie recording at HD-television proportion
• New 11-point wide-frame AF sensor

Availability
July 2009

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