aaron80
Senior Member
K7 is a pro body and is selling for such a low price. Coupled it with the twin WR dual kit lenses and you are covered for any situations. I will say if u got the budget, go for K7.:thumbsup:
Pentax Luna New Year Promotion - K-7 for $13xx, Twin WR Kit Lenses for $439SGD!
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Birmingham
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it depends on ur budget.
Budget OK. But fear on the pro functions for K7. So far have not touch DSLR yet. Presently using G10/lx3. Afraid that after buying get itimidated by all the buttons and features. May not fully utilised the potential of K7 to it fullest. so may waste money for nothing. Fingers itchy though on the so good price for k7.
Hmm at least you have not a make decision, i make mine last week, but have to wait for the K-7 Lens WR to come in, which is in next week.
( The feel of having made the decision already and yet can't get it.. ARGH ) Frankly, which choice, it has to be decide yourself, maybe go down to the shops to have a feel of the camera? For K-7, the promotion is only lasting till CNY Eve (Feb 13th 2010). Limited quantity only. (SLR revo still have stocks for k-7, lens all have to wait next week, but how much lens they stock in, i do not know.) Whether the price would increase back to usual or a remain or drop further is unknown.
From what i read in the forum, k-x price is set to stay with the recent drop of price. For lightweight and Better ISO, using Rechargable AA battery and choice of colours is for k-x.
Below are some of the comments make by others, which i just copy and paste for easier reference, if you want somemore details to decide,
By woefulwabbit:
The K7 is at the in the same prosumer class of the Canon 7D and the Nikon D300s, basically they all have these prosumer features on top of the mid-range features:
1. Weather resistance
2. 100% view finder (although the 7D has been proven to 'cheat' a bit on that)
3. Electronic level
4. AF assist lamp
By pineholecam:
Honestly, imho its a mixed bag.
I like the K7 for the lower ISO range (100), the faster access to settings via the numerous buttons, the tighter AF confirm for manual lenses, electronic level indicator, higher build standard. However, Kx is cheaper and better in high ISO JPEG noise reduction.
So depends on what you want. End of the day, I wouldn't regret getting either.
By Elavan:
the k7 ISO performance breaks apart at 6400, acceptable up to 1600. 6400 can still be very good if effort is put in for post processing/noise reduction.
at base ISOs k-7 has unparalleled level of detail, 7D, D300s do not come close.
jpeg colours out-of-camera from Pentax are always very pleasing, more so than C/N. sony's jpegs are most juicy, but not suitable for every types of shooting.
don't let high ISO problem stop you from getting k7, you can work around this weakness pretty easily, it's really up to you.
of course naysayers will dissuade you with all sorts of excuses, but for the price (especially now with this red hot deal), and a little work on the computer, you can have the best of both high and low ISO.
Especially if you have an existing PP workflow, a few more clicks will not hurt, instead can bring you much benefit.
beats spending $1000 or more on a C or N..sorry for OT...
If really can't decide, buy the k-7 with the bundle WR lens and buy a k-x body only. Best of 2 worlds. (This is just my personal comment) ;p
woefulwabbit
New Member
Just because a camera has 'pro-functions' doesn't mean you have to be a pro to use it. All the 'noob-functions' (aka FULL AUTO) are still available on the K-7, so you can start off shooting in green mode, auto AF points and center weighted metering, then slowly play around with Av/Tv, center AF point and center AE point...
zoom3
New Member
The beauty of the K7 is that you can use it as an automatic camera first and then as you become more familiar with it and more adventurous in pic taking, can start using the more advanced functions. The buttons provide direct access to the camera functions/features and actually makes the camera much easier to use.
It is important to have a feel of both cameras and see which one suits you better. However, at the end of the day, since the K7 is within your budget, I will have to say the K7 is the one to go for. I can almost gaurantee that if you buy the K-x now, you will always be thinking "Sh**, should have bought the k7 !
My 2 cents...
It is important to have a feel of both cameras and see which one suits you better. However, at the end of the day, since the K7 is within your budget, I will have to say the K7 is the one to go for. I can almost gaurantee that if you buy the K-x now, you will always be thinking "Sh**, should have bought the k7 !
My 2 cents...
eagle star
New Member
Retired old man. Never touch a camera before. Last week bought the K7. Reading up on photography and the K7 manual. Quite simple actually. Should not be to difficult to handle the function/feature for K7 once you have the hang of it.
Go for K7
Go for K7
banana0ne
New Member
hi Eagle Star! Nice to have you here.
The good thing about K-7 is ease of use as well as the semi pro qualities. mind you everytime you mess your exposure, there's always the green button to help...
For those still thinking about K7.... So, how good is K7? Well, I'm using a FF camera now and have to say that K7 is not far behind (imo). In fact K7 has some useful features which you cannot find in FF camera....
Can't comment on K-x... no experience.
Just go and get it....
Can't comment on K-x... no experience.
Just go and get it....
sircam
New Member
I'm sure a good number of us here are interested in your expanding upon this briefly. But maybe its best to start another dedicated thread on this interesting comparison!! This one already has reached 23 pages in length and the price drop is not being discussed anymore. Its high time the moderators closed it.
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fengwei
New Member
I'd like to keep this thread running so more people would know about the price drop. Hope you guys understand
If you don't wanna discuss about this further, just stop replying.
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banana0ne
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scorpioh
Senior Member
Wah. I am jealous... Can anyone stop me from getting a k7 this wekend?!!!That's why I have both.
zoom3
New Member
No one want to & no one can! Including yourself !!! :bsmilie:
The K7 is truly a much improved & better camera than the K10D.
For me, the K7 does these 3 basic things so much better
1) Accurate exposure
2) Accurate white balance
3) Fast & accurate focusing
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K7 will be a good match for your DA and FA Limiteds (2 set?). :devil:
I thought you wanted to get it last weekend? I thought that is what you say so...?:dunno:
banana0ne
New Member
Comparing K-x and K-7? Say, K-7 still got the big W:bigeyes:W from me. ;p
felixcat8888
Senior Member
It is futile to resist. Join the Rebels! ;p
creampuff
Senior Member
Oi... what about you? Why are you still resisting?
