Okay, I'm sold. I've been trying to talk myself out of it, but the
list won't let me:-)
Paul
On May 20, 2009, at 3:27 PM, William Robb wrote:
----- 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
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