I am currently the owner of a K20d and K10d, now I dont know if this is a slight tough of upgradeitus,
but considering part ex on both and upgrading to the K7. Is it worth doing? what are the benefits or advantages.
Well firstly the price is now at a point where I believe the K-7 is a bit of a steal.
I really liked my K20D but since I moved to the K-7 I've never looked back.
Handling is different, easy to get used to the new button layout and I prefer it. The K20D was nice too but the K-7 is a step up in build if that were at all possible. In general use it feels much more reactive to user inputs than the K20D, a more snappy positive feel to the operation of the camera.
I use mine gripped most of the time as I tend to have my DA* lenses fitted but also removed when using primes it becomes a very low key unobtrusive package.
Feature wise it's absolutely packed (in no particular order, positives compared to K20D):
*100% view finder
*More comprehensive VF and top screen display
*Electronic horizon and auto correction if desired
*Composition adjustment
*Auto DA and DA* lens correction in Jpeg (I think the latest firmware adds
FA primes too). Also works in RAW if you use the supplied *Pentax RAW converter software.
*Built in HDR function that is very effective
*More comprehensive high light and shadow control
*Live view that is now a serious feature, great for macro work
*High resolution 3” screen
*Mirror lock up with or without remote
*Faster focussing with all lenses although SDM lenses still are a bit pedestrian
*5.2 fps continuous shooting
*AF illumination light
*More accurate metering
*Quieter shutter, with up to 1/8000 sec capability
*Grip can use AA batteries as well the standard battery
*Improved sensor dust removal system (ultrasonic low pass filter shake like Oly)
*HD video if you want it (it's actually pretty good)
*Very similar image quality to the K20D but IMO easier to deal with higher ISO noise in RAW files
A few negative observations:
*The memory card door is a little fiddly
*Shame that the grip can't also hold the remote
Can't really think of anything else