The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on 20 May 2009. This is the first new flagship model released by Pentax since its merger with Hoya Corporation on 31 March 2008. It was discontinued late in 2010 in favour of the K-5.
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 pixel 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 resistanta high-definition video 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 exposurein-camera high dynamic range imaging function to create one composite image from three images with different exposuresdedicated AF-assist lampin-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 correctiona new shutter rated for 100,000 actuations and capable of shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 secondcontinuous shooting speed of up to 5.2 frames per seconda viewfinder with 100% field coveragea new Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screena new autofocus modulea 77-segment light metera newly developed DR II dust removal systema 3″ LCD monitor with a wide angle IPS panel with approximately 921k dotsFace recognition in live view modea new-generation Shake Reduction mechanism which can compensate for rotational movementlighter weight: the K-7 body weighs 55 g (7.5%) less than the K20Dvery quiet shutter
