The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel

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, announced on 20 May 2009. This is the first new flagship model released by

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since its merger with

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on 31 March 2008. It was discontinued late in 2010 in favour of the K-5.

Features

The Pentax K-7 was announced on 20 May 2009 and shipping began as of the first week of July 2009. The K-7 has the same

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count as its predecessor, the K20D, but offers a significantly expanded feature set in a smaller body. New features include: * body is still weather resistant like the K20D; however, it is now made of magnesium alloy, and it is now also low temperature resistant * a

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recording function (30 frames per second at 1536×1024 resolution or HDTV (cropped)) * TAv exposure mode: Time/Aperture Value: photographer sets his own desired shutter speed/aperture, while the camera adjusts the ISO accordingly to compensate exposure * in-camera

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function to create one composite image from three images with different exposures * dedicated AF-assist lamp * in-camera electronic level that works with Earth's gravity, usable in total darkness too (a 1st by Pentax in any camera model from any brand) * automatic horizon correction * a new shutter rated for 100,000 actuations and capable of shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second * continuous shooting speed of up to 5.2 frames per second * a

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with 100% field coverage * a new Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen * a new

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module * a 77-segment

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* a newly developed DR II dust removal system * a 3″ LCD monitor with a wide angle IPS panel with approximately 921k dots *

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mode * a new-generation Shake Reduction mechanism which can compensate for rotational movement * lighter weight: the K-7 body weighs 55 g (7.5%) less than the K20D * very quiet shutter

References

External links

Official web page for the K-7
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