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Old 05-18-2009, 09:10 PM
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Default K-7, The New Pentax

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I know that most of the Pentax users here are also active over on Pentax Forums where this is old news, but for the rest of you, exciting week this week. The K-7 is going to be announced, and it looks impressive as advertised. For those of you who haven't been keeping up, the main thrust of the K-7 appears to be a slightly smaller, better built camera with enough bells and whistles to threaten the big boys. In particular, the AF is supposed to be better and faster, it's a metal shell instead of plastic, while still being lighter and more comfortable. A somewhat more controversial feature is the HD video which is alleged to be better than the bodies with video now.

Almost equally large is the announcement that the inexpensive kit lens will be weather resistant, motivating many people who buy the K-7 to jump for the kit option even if they have lenses already.

I know I'm about ready to start saving my nickles and dimes, but I sure wish I knew what the price was.
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