The Pentax brand brings to mind a lot of memories for many photographers, enthusiasts or semi-pro, who began with a K1000, KM, Spotmatic, or ME Super. Pentax’s position in the market is not as good as it was during the prime of 35mm film. But it continues to draw a loyal following of photography enthusiasts.

We now have the latest Pentax K-7, the company’s latest semi-pro/ enthusiast level DSLR. This attractive DSLR camera’s pared down and sleek elegance is a replacement for the Pentax K20D’s rather plump utilitarianism. The Pentax K-7 price is competitive at $1,299.95.

Read on for the Pentax K-7 review.

Many photographers will include the Pentax K-7 on their wish list. Here are some of the most important features of the Pentax K-7: improved sensor with a 4-channel readout, 3-inch VGA LCD screen (920,000 dot), 720p/1080i HD recording, and more compact magnesium alloy/steel alloy.

The camera also has a revised viewfinder (greater coverage but less magnified) and a new shutter mechanism with 1/8000th shutter speed. The camera also features faster continuous shooting of up to 5.3 fps as well as AF illumination lamp. What is more, this camera features 77 segment exposure metering sensor and a new dust removal system.

These are just the bigger features; their implications are almost as important as the evident effects of these changes. This DSLR camera now has faster videos and frame rates. In addition, the improved 4-channel sensor yields less noise than the Pentax K20D version.

Moreover, the Pentax K-7 has many more subtle upgrades and additions that reveal just how fundamental a change the camera is from its predecessors. It has an improved ISO button, three-shot built-in HDR capture, and distortion and chromatic and aberration correction for DA and DFA also found in RAW conversion. It is a good idea to buy Pentax K-7.

It also features a dynamic range highlight and a shadow correction that you can adjust. About composition adjustment, the camera uses the SR system to change the sensor position and to adjust the composition. In general, Pentax K-7 DSLR camera is a great investment.