Pentax K-7 - Digital camera - SLR - 14.6 MP - APS-C - body only - black

Pentax K-7 - digital camera - body only

Key Features and Benefits: Durable and functional body, smaller than any other in its class The K-7 is built exceptional solid and durable, as its chassis is made of high-rigidity stainless-steel alloy and its housing is made of durable but lightweight magnesium-steel alloy. Thanks to 77 special seals applied to the body, it also features a dustproof, weather- and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation even under harsh conditions and at a temperature as low as -10������C. It also features a newly designed shutter unit providing a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and the outstanding durability to withstand 100,000 shutter releases. Optical viewfinder showing nearly 100% field of view The K-7's glass prism finder offers an approximately 100% field of view and an approximately 92% magnification to facilitate focusing and framing operations. It also features a Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to improve focusing accuracy during manual-focus operation. High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 5.2 images per second The K-7's high-speed continuous shooting mode captures as many as 40 images (in JPEG recording format) at a maximum speed of approximately 5.2 images per second, allowing the photographer to follow the movement of an active subject or preserve a sequence of the subject's expressions. DR II mechanism to minimize dust spots The K-7 comes equipped with the newly developed DR II mechanism, designed to effectively minimize annoying dust spots on recorded images, even after changing lenses in dust-prone outdoor settings. By shifting the low-pass filter located in front of the CMOS image sensor at supersonic speed using a piezoelectric element, it shakes the dust off the low-pass filter as effectively and efficiently as any other dust removal device. The K-7's unique dust-alert system also lets the user check for dust adhering to the low-pass filter prior to actual shooting. Approximately 14.6 effective megapixels for true-to-life image reproduction The K-7 incorporates a newly developed CMOS image sensor measuring 23.4mm by 15.6mm and featuring a high-speed, four-channel image data readout. With approximately 14.6 effective megapixels, this image sensor can faithfully and accurately reproduce fine-detailed, gradation-rich images. With the adverse effects of digital noise greatly reduced, the sensitivity can be increased from ISO 100 up to the highest level of ISO 6400 (via a custom function) without worry. High-performance, high-speed PRIME II imaging engine The K-7 features the newly developed PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II, an upgrade of the original PRIME, as its imaging engine. This imaging engine offers greater data-processing speed and produces better-quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. It also offers high-speed movie data transmission. 77-segment multi-pattern metering Newly developed for the K-7, a sophisticated 77-segment multi-pattern metering system greatly improves light-metering accuracy. By accurately analyzing various types of data (such as the image's composition and format between upright and horizontal, and the subject's distance and magnification) transmitted from the sensors in the camera body, this system greatly improves the accuracy of exposure control. SR mechanism for improved shake-reduction effect The K-7 features the Pentax-developed SR mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by approximately 2.5 to four shutter steps, assuring sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions. This innovative mechanism is compatible with all Pentax interchangeable lenses' even most of the lenses designed for film-format cameras. Live View real-time, on-display image confirmation with face recognition AF and high-speed continuous shooting modes The K-7 features the live view function, which allows the user to view the image on the LCD monitor during shooting. You can take advantage of this convenient function not only in the Contrast AF mode, which optimizes the focus based on the subject's contrast, but also in the Face Recognition AF mode, which automatically and accurately focuses on the subject's face. Thanks to the newly developed diaphragm-control mechanism, the Live View function can also be used in the continuous shooting mode with the mirror at lock-up position. High-quality still image recording at 1280 x 720 pixels; 30-frames-per-second movie recording at HD-television proportions The K-7 adds a movie recording function, extending the benefits of SLR photography to the world of movie shooting: For instance, reduce the depth of field to make the subject stand out, or use different lenses to create distinctive visual effects. The K-7 is also equipped with an HVMI terminal and an external microphone input terminal. 11-point wide-frame AF sensor The K-7's SAFOX VIII+ wide-frame autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle). By adding a light source type to its data range, and driven by a greatly improved algorithm, this AF system assures reliable, responsive autofocus operation superior in speed and accuracy to the previous system. The K-7 also incorporates an AF-assisting spotbeam projector in its built-in flash unit to improve auto focusing accuracy in the dark. What's Included: Pentax K-7 Pentax D-Li90 Battery Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable, shoe cap, audio / video cable