----- Original Message ----- From: "paul stenquist" Subject: Re: Pentax K7
> Why not? The K-7 is only a bit better speced than the K20D. Delete the > video capability, add improved autofocus and perhaps even more low light > capability. Aim it at a more serious photographer. I wouldn't be > surprised to see such a camera. I'm actually seeing some pretty major (on paper) improvements over the K20. The frame rate increase is huge, the buffer is significantly larger, the extra 2 channels of pipeline from sensor to image processor is a big step. Removing the sensor from dust removal and going to ultrasonic should make the dust removal more effective. They are giving it another stop or so of SR effectiveness, and it looks like the built in flash, as much as I hate the things, actually has enough seperation from the lens to be useful. This doesn't even start to address some of the things they've done in the menu system, such as allowing imbedded copyright data right out of the camera and the fine tuning ability that they have applied to the sensor WRT composition, though we'll see how useful this really is. Finally, a 100% viewfinder. This will be a joy after years of using innacurate viewfinders. I think the last accurate finder I used was in my Nikon F3. Even the LX isn't 100%. The K20 is a decent camera with some major weaknesses, this one looks like it should be the real deal, though I am sure some minor quibbles will show up. The only question I have is how soon can I have one delivered? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
