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having not handled a camera for more than 20 years, I took delivery of a Pentax K-7 in July, a birthday present from my lovely wife (who knew that when I was younger, I'd had a brief flirtation with photography in terms of a scholarship at a US art college). I can honestly say that it's re-awakened my passion.
The K-7 is Pentax' top model, the reason that I chose it was a Wired website review that came out roundabout that time praising its sturdiness (weather seal etc) and it's other features.
I'm pretty lucky because my day job involves websites and photoshop so the post processing side is somewhat second nature to me already. That said I do have a lot of skills still to acquire but I'm rather looking forward to it .
So about the K-7 - my opinion
These are really the main points I'd say in terms of an old bugger like me getting back into photography.
In terms of downsides - I have not really come across any. As a UI guy myself I find the in-camera menu system a bit archaic but then so are all the others
I hope this helps someone. Thumbs up for the Pentax K-7
having not handled a camera for more than 20 years, I took delivery of a Pentax K-7 in July, a birthday present from my lovely wife (who knew that when I was younger, I'd had a brief flirtation with photography in terms of a scholarship at a US art college). I can honestly say that it's re-awakened my passion.
The K-7 is Pentax' top model, the reason that I chose it was a Wired website review that came out roundabout that time praising its sturdiness (weather seal etc) and it's other features.
I'm pretty lucky because my day job involves websites and photoshop so the post processing side is somewhat second nature to me already. That said I do have a lot of skills still to acquire but I'm rather looking forward to it .
So about the K-7 - my opinion
- I used to have a Nikon FE2 back in the day and I always liked its feel and performance. Back then I just couldn't afford the Pentax LX which I wanted, so a few years later on I'm lucky enough to have a second shot at the Pentax top model. The K-7 feels very much like that FE2 insofar that the thing is solid as a brick (ie made of metal, no plastic) and not huge like many of today's Nikon and Canon SLRs seem to be.
- I have 2 kids and the high shooting rate is very helpful. Means I can take a load of shots and some may actually be decent.
- The video feature is great fun and means thankfully I only have to carry one thing around rather than a camera and vid recorder.
- Pentax has full backward lens compatibility so I've gone and bought a heap of amazing f stop 20 year old primes, for between £5 and £30, and I've got unbelievable coverage now. I don't much like the quality of zooms.
- The shake reduction system is on the body rather than the lenses so all the old lenses use shake reduction. Which is great.
These are really the main points I'd say in terms of an old bugger like me getting back into photography.
In terms of downsides - I have not really come across any. As a UI guy myself I find the in-camera menu system a bit archaic but then so are all the others
I hope this helps someone. Thumbs up for the Pentax K-7
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