Pentax stellt für seine Pentax K-7 eine neue Firmware zum downloaden bereit. Mit der Firmware 1.02 werden einige kleinere Probleme mit dem Battergriff sowie mit der internen Bildbearbeitung behoben.
Changelog:
- Added [Fine Sharpness 2] which makes image outlines even sharper than [Fine Sharpness] to the Sharpness setting of Custom Image. How to select [Fine Sharpness 2], Click Here
- Improved total image processing performance at the particular shooting condition or setting such as preview image quality at the “Water Color & Pastel” of Digital Filter mode.
- Improved stability for general performance such as with Battery Grip D-BG4, the rear e-dial may rarely become unstable in particular shooting condition.
Quelle: pentax.jp
Samsung wird vorraussichtlich am 7. Juli die GX-30 in Süd Korea offiziell vorstellen. Die Kamera wird wahrscheinlich ähnliche Spezifikationen wie die erst kürzlich vorgestellte Pentax K-7 haben.
Quelle: photorumors.com
Gestern hat Pentax offiziell die K-7 vorgestellt. Die K-7 wird aber Juli für 1299.95$ erhältlich sein. Ein optionaler Batteriegeriff wird für 229.95$ erhältlich sein. Zusätzlich zu der K-7, stellte Pentax zwei neue Objektive vor. Das PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL WR (199.95$) sowie das PENTAX-DA 50-200mm F4-5.6ED WR (249.95$) sind beide Wettergeschützt.
Dpreview hat schonmal ein Hands-on Preview veröffentlicht.
Endlich sind ein paar vernünftige Bilder über die Pentax K-7 aufgetaucht. Zusätzlich zu den neuen Bildern sind nun auch die finalen Spezifikationen aufgetaucht: Mehr…
Einem Kommentar auf der Seite Pentaxforums.com zufolge, soll die neue Pentax wasserdicht sein.
On a PC, I compared images taken with it to the K10D and the K20D. Better noise performance by far, but it seemed too buttery, like it was heavily processed. I could not tell if the sensor performs better or the processing algorithm is improved that much. I guess a little bit of both.
I saw a video which played back on a PC at 720p and it was a Pentax demo. So, it wasn’t actually shot with the K-7 unit I handled. Quality was breathtaking, but again it was a Pentax demo – I expected quality like this. The video was in AVCHD – but it was processed. It was edited with music over it so no sounds of the camera were audible.
I learned that (with current firmware) the camera would not output live video feed through the HDMI port. (Editorial comment: The 5Dmk2 cannot do it either)
It was not that small in my hands (Editorial comment: the hands are a large man’s hands which are used to a K10D/K20D). The difference in size is more obvious in pictures than in actual use. It seemed to me heavier than the K20D – although I learned that they’re about the same weight.
I learned that it is far more waterproof, like you can drop it entirely in water with no problem.
The material of the K-7 didn’t feel like metal to me.
I learned that AF works in video and that it is better than any other AF system Pentax has made so far.
If the video I saw was the real quality of the camera, then it is worth buying for this alone.
Sehr schwer zu glauben das die K-7 wirklich wasserdicht sein soll. Mal abwarten.
Auf RiceHigh’s Blog sind neue Infos über die Pentax K-7 (doch nicht K-7D) aufgetaucht. Darunter sind auch einige neue Bilder, sowie neue Spezifikationen:
| Camera Name: |
Pentax K-7 (It is “K Hyphen Seven” – *No* “D” Letter and *With* the Hyphen) |
| Kit Lens: |
DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Water/eather Resistant)
(WOW! HOYA/Pentax have taken my Advice!! That is, a Weather-sealed Kit Lens for a Weather-sealed Body. It seems that they do read my Blog and accepted my “repeated” “Bashes”!!) |
| Dimensions (by Measurement, Not Factory Specs): |
96mm (H) x 130mm (W) x D1-D3*
*D1 = 66mm, from Flange to Grip Rear
*D2 = 74mm, from Grip Front to Grip Rear
*D3 = 76mm, from RTF Front to Grip Rear
Remark: Neck Strap Buckles, Eyecup, Hotshoe and Rubber Covers are All Ignored
Amazingly Truly Compact! Especially for an Upper Grade DSLR Body! (RTF is Far Less Protruding Than Previous Models, Too) |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C, Aspect Ratio: 3:2 |
| Mount: |
Pentax KAF2 (Crippled K-mount, Support Both Body Driven “Screw-Type” AF KAF and SDM KAF2/KAF3 Lenses) |
| Viewfinder Coverage and Magnification: |
>95% and/or >0.95X ( by my Best Measurement and Estimation – It could be 100% *and* 1.0X ! Actually, I’ve measured that result but just can’t believe it myself !! ) |
| RTF: |
Yes, Manual Pop-up |
| Live View: |
Yes, Activated by One-touch Dedicated “LV” button at the Thumb Position |
| Movie/Video Recording: |
Movie/Video with Mono-Audio Recording |
| Top Monochrome Status LCD: |
Yes |
| Rear Colour LCD: |
3.0″ |
| e-Wheels Control: |
Front and Rear Wheels |
| Green Button: |
Yes, Directly Under the Rear Wheel |
| Exposure Modes: |
Green Mode, P, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B, X, User and Movie |
| Focusing Modes: |
AF-S, AF-C, MF |
| Dedicated AF Button: |
Yes |
| Dedicated AF Point Selector: |
Yes: Central, Auto and User Select |
| Built-in AF Assist Light: |
Yes, Bright Type (Not Near IR) |
| Dedicated Metering Mode Selector: |
Yes: Evaluative, Centre-Weighted Average, Spot |
| Controls Around Shutter Release: |
Optical/Digital Preview; Two Separate Buttons for ISO Speed Selection and +/- EV Compensation / Top LCD Panel Backlight/Illumination |
| Other Direct Controls: |
With the Four Ways / “OK” Buttons: WB, Flash, Drive and Colour Mode / AF Point Selection Activation |
| Standard Controls: |
Play/Delete (at Upper Left), INFO/MENU (at Lower Right) |
| RAW Button: |
Yes |
| “Fn” (Function) Button: |
No (Not Needed with New Direct Controls Design) |
| Shake Reduction Switch: |
No (to be Enabled and Disabled via System Menu) |
| PC Sync Socket: |
Yes |
| IR Remote Control: |
Yes, Front and Rear Receivers |
| I/O Ports: |
Left: DC IN, PC/AV, HDMI, MIC IN (Stereo? Very Possibly, I think); Right: Cable Switch Connector |
| Accessory: |
Vertical Battery Grip D-BG4 |
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