I'm happy to say that after two weeks of having a K-7 I am very pleased with it. I am overall confident that it will expose the scene correctly when in matrix-mode metering, except in those very difficult lighting situations where I expect to dial in adjustment. It also seems to be somewhat faster at AF. This is using a Pentax DA 18-250, Pentax DA 14, Pentax FA 31 LTD, and Pentax FA 100 macro.
Things I particularly like (as opposed to other Pentax DSLR's) after two weeks and two glasses of wine: 1. Exposure accuracy. 2. 100% viewfinder, wow what a great thing! Doesn't it just make sense that WYSIWYG? Now things I want in frame are out instead of vice-versa. :-) 3. Level meter, wow... you all know I'm a bubble off-center. 4. Dedicated ISO button. 5. Overall throughput when rapid firing which I do little of... but sometimes. 6. I personally like the status display on the rear LCD. It sort of subliminally communicates with me. 7. The grip and ability to use AA's if needed. Things I don't like: 1. I find the EV adjustment button and the dial to adjust to be a little too close together. I'm getting used to it, but it's slightly awkward. 2. I'd prefer not to have to push a button in order to rotate the mode dial (Hyper to other shooting modes). Both the negs are minor things I'll grow accustomed. Overall, "Well done Pentax". Tom -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
