pentax k-7

Firmware Friday: Pentax K-7, Panasonic LX3, TZ7/ZS3, TZ6/ZS1

July 30, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Camera Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.

Pentax K-7 firmware version 1.10 – “Added Movie editing function on playback mode palette. You can divide a movie into multiple segments and erase unwanted segments from the movie. Added Electronic Level indication on the Monitor. When Mode dial is set M or X and Electronic Level is set to display, exposure meter is indicated both of them in the LCD panel and in the Viewfinder. Added [Reversal Film] mode on Custom Image function [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4] have been updated. When using Live View, auto focus activate by pressing shutter release button halfway. Also improved focus speed“ [Pentax website]

Panasonic LX3 firmware version 2.2 – “Optimization of software processing.” [Panasonic website]

Panasonic TZ7/ZS3 firmware version 1.3 – “Optimization of software processing.” [Panasonic website]

Panasonic TZ6/ZS1 firmware version 1.3 – “Optimization of software processing.” [Panasonic website]

Pentax K-7 Instant Rebate

October 4, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Pentax is offering a $100 instant rebate on the Pentax K-7 body and kits.

More details below in the press release below. [Read more…]

Pentax K-7 Now In Stock and Shipping

July 8, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Pentax K-7 is arriving on online store shelves. It appears to be in stock at Amazon and Adorama, while B&H say they’re taking orders for it.

Check availability:

Amazon.com

B&H Photo

Adorama

Pentax K-7 Review at PhotographyBLOG

June 25, 2009 By Eric Reagan

PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Pentax K-7.

Pentax are onto a winner with the K-7, especially if the sensor change in the final, final version improves the noise levels at the higher ISO speeds.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K-7 Sensor To Be Modified Prior to Release

June 23, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Amateur Photographer dropped the word today that Pentax is modifying the sensor of the Pentax K-7 prior to its production release. I guess all those “reviews” and “previews” on the topic of image quality just became moot (or, “moo” as Joey would say).

[via Photo Rumors]

Pentax K-7 Review at Wired

June 15, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Wired has posted a review of the Pentax K-7.

It’s svelte, sturdy, fairly easy to operate, has a great range of available lenses and a feature set that’s unmatched at this price. Think of it as a solid double with an RBI.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K-7 Review at Photography Press

June 5, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Photography Press has published a review of the Pentax K-7.

Colours are vivid, sharpness stunning, and overall even though this isn’t the final firmware, the performance looks set to be very good.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K-7 Hands-On Shots and Samples Gallery at Pocket-Lint

May 30, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Pocket-Lint has just posted a gallery consisting of some hands-on shots, as wells as some sample pics, of the new Pentax K-7. For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K-7 Hands-On Preview at OK Pentax

May 29, 2009 By Eric Reagan

OK Pentax has posted a hands-on preview of the Pentax K-7.

I’m happy to say that to my satisfaction the new SAFOX VIII Plus auto focusing system is now more accurate and speedy, especially indoors and with artificial light. And yes, the Face Detection feature works just as you’ve come to expect it on point-and-shoots.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K-7 Hands-On Review at Demystifying Digital

May 25, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Demystifying Digital has posted a hands-on review of the Pentax K-7.

Though I can’t pass any official judgment on the still images or the video quality because of the camera’s pre-production status, I have to say I was impressed with what I saw even from this early version of the K-7.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K-7 Reviews and Resources.