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Pentax K-7
The PENTAX K-7 lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. Despite its compact, lightweight body, this new model brings together a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features with outstanding reliability and operability. This makes it possible to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with great ease.
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Pentax K-7 vs....?
If you were in the market for a DSLR at the K-7 level and had no company bias or loyalty, which other models would you be looking at with the K-7? The D90, the equivalent Sony, the Canon 500D, 450D.
Forum: Digital cameras
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and links. I'll do a bit more digging. By the way, does anyone have a link to a Cobra website that currently works? I can't find one that carries any info about flashguns or has a viable Contact Us facility. Regards, Milo:)
Forum: Digital cameras
Canon 50D vs Pentax K-7.
I'm still using a K10D and more than happy with it. As strawman says why constantly refresh your camera? Unless you have a bottomless money pit you'd be better off upgrading lenses and other equipment, and if you do have a bottomless money pit why not go all out and get a Hasselblad?
Forum: Digital cameras
K7 Pentax
What no Phase 1 digital back Matt how could you.:D Compare on price, yes fair point. Talking about reviewers getting accused of bias, I read another site (where they bicker on every nuance of spec and review) their D3S review. They would appear to have complaints from Nikon, Canon etc users each complaining about a bias for/against Nikon in the review. The bit that impressed me the mo...
Forum: Pentax Cameras
Pentax K-X or Nikon D3100?
....but the principle remains the same... "While anyone contemplating buying a camera and not already "tied in" to a particular brand may be interested in the opinions of other users, I think we do have to caution against placing too much significance on those opinions. The fact of the matter is that most of the products by most of the major manufacturers are now so good that there is ver...
Forum: Digital cameras
Pentax K-5 vs. Panasonic GH2
Long-time lurker, first time poster.... I've been shooting a Pentax K20d alongside my wife's Pentax K-x. I needed an upgrade in both still shooting (AF performance in particular) and video (manual controls, IQ). The Pentax K-5 and Panasonic GH2 were the finalists. They each have different strengths obviously, but I decided that I needed improved video before I needed improved stills. So the ...
Forum: Digital cameras
Hi gpwalton. Thanks again for pointing me to the Pentaxuser site. There's lot's of info on all things Pentax. Just what I was looking for :) Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and all the best for 2010. JD
Forum: Digital cameras
What is wrong with Pentax?
The K10d is indeed fabulous, I love mine. I bought it after much deliberation about 15 months ago, and I haven't been disappointed. That said I've not invested in any lenses as my dad has plenty of (old) K-mount glass I can borrow, and now I find myself wondering if this wouldn't be a good time to jump ship, with no lens investment to protect. I look at Nikon and see a huge array of Ni...
Forum: Pentax Cameras
Pentax Asahi K-1000
Ok there is an SMC K-mount zoom lens that I've seen at a local camera shop. I'll find out and ask your opinions soon. Thank you for the wonderful feed back. Sam Ash
Forum: Taking photos
Why not Pentax ?
The Pentax lens range is definitely lacking in tele lenses and, as you say, a lot of the third party manufacturers don't offer the K-mount. But I'd guess that Pentax have upgraded their focus system in the new model. It's worth checking on that though because Canon didn't upgrade their AF when it introduced the 5DII leading to a lot of complaints.
Forum: Digital cameras
Pentax 35mm SLRs
Thanks for that jimbot - a pdf of the manual to m.wells@extraspace-storage.com would be really helpful. Many thanks indeed, Matt
Forum: Film cameras
Just a slightly different view: Given the understandable constraints upon your budget, think about going for either the entry level Nikon or Canon and retaining the remainder of your cash for essential accessories (e.g. a tripod), perhaps an additional lens, and an ND/ND Grad filter kit. That way you will be getting more "photography power" for your available money. Good luck.
Forum: Digital cameras
My new Pentax K5
Have just got mine......well about 3 hours ago. Started my Pentax use with the K110D then the K200D and now the K5; can't wait for the battery to be fully charged so I can start playing with it!!
Forum: Digital cameras
Chinon / pentax/M42 fit?
I have alot of film my wife bought me but the speed is 400, there is speed for the film on my camera , is it pretty useless? or can i still use it on a diffrent setting , thanx alot by the way for the B info
Forum: Film cameras
Need advice on camera choices
I would also like to add Rebbeca that as you want to photograph wildlife the Olympus can use the Olympus Zuiko 70-300 which in converted terms is a massive 140-600 and costs mere £300. Pentax, Nikon and Canon (OK I'll include Sony) users can only dream of such focal lengths at that price!
Forum: Beginner Photographers
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Tell us your best Pentax story and you could be the proud owner of a Pentax K-7.

A Mid-Range Digital SLR Camera equipped with sophisticated features for top-quality digital photography.

An entry-class digital SLR camera with sophisticated features.

Pentax have released a new mirrorless camera which you can use the entire range of Pentax lenses on.

Pentax K-5 has a host of advanced photographic tools.

Buy one get one free offer on School of Photography 1-2-1 training when you buy a K-7.

ePHOTOzine get the first full review of the new Pentax DSLR

An easy-to-operate, entry-class digital SLR camera

For the first time in Europe the K-x from Pentax is available in eight new colours.


A lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera featuring innovative shake reduction system and a host of advanced technologies for high-quality, user-friendly Digital SLR photography.

The world's smallest, lightest digital SLR camera with 6.1 effective megapixels
Reviews

When you're choosing a mid-level DSLR, should you go for the practical Canon EOS 50D or the fun Pentax K-7? With £120 price difference, is it worth the money to get all those features or is picture quality all you need?

Matt Grayson saw the new Pentax K-7 DSLR. But is it any better than the K20D?

John Riley reviews Pentax' new flagship DSLR, the K-5, with a new sensor, better AF capabilities and improved low light performance.

See the first full review of the K-x, the new DSLR from Pentax.

Matt Grayson tests the K-m from Pentax. The newest entry class DSLR to hit the streets.

Duncan Evans puts the Nikon D90, Canon EOS 550D and the Pentax K-7 through their paces in a head to head comparison test.

A compact super-telephoto lens with a silent focusing motor, full time manual focus override, weather sealing and a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture.

A standard zoom for Pentax digital SLR cameras providing a wide angle view equivalent to 24mm on a 35mm camera and a constant f/4 maximum aperture.

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at how the latest standard kit lens offering from Pentax performs.

An all purpose superzoom for use on Pentax digital SLR cameras that covers a range equivalent to 27 – 375mm on a 35mm camera.

Does this wide aperture short telephoto lens for Pentax DSLRs justify the high price tag? Gary Wolstenholme investigates.

It's tiring trudging around shops and trying to find cameras navigating that pesky search option. So we've compiled the best DSLRs in the mid-range and put them here.
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