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Form and Function
If you’re passionate about photography, the handling of an SLR…the way
it feels and responds to your touch is just as important as all of its other
features. You want a camera that can be comfortably carried around all day.
But it has to be rugged enough to withstand whatever weather you encoun-
ter in searching for that perfect shot.
In simple terms, a great camera has that critical balance between form and
function. You should not have to compromise between advanced features
and the size, balance and weight of your SLR camera. With this in mind,
PENTAX is proud to introduce the K-7.

Camera: K-7
Lens: smc DAH 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM
 Build Quality
PENTAX has long been known for producing compact SLR bod-
ies. With the K-7, we continue that tradition by being one of the
smallest in the category. Emphasizing the outstanding build
quality of the K-7, PENTAX added several defining features that
Magnesium alloy body
set this camera apart from other cameras in the same class.
The K-7 build quality starts with a rigid stainless steel chassis,
which provides an extremely stable platform for all the compo-
nents that make up the camera. The K-7 is armored in a light-
weight, yet very durable, protective magnesium alloy shell.
With 77 weather seals in the body and 43 in the optional battery
grip, the K-7 is fully moisture, dust and cold resistant. Whether
shooting in a hot, humid forest or in freezing temperatures (down
to 14 degrees F, -10 degrees C) on a mountain top, the K-7 will
Stainless steel chasis continue to perform. Offering the highest level of weather pro-
tection in its class, the K-7 is the perfect DSLR body for use in any
environment - at home, in the studio, or when traveling where
conditions are unpredictable.

Weatherproofing seals
Viewfinder
Before you take the perfect shot, you must accurately frame your image. The viewfinder of the K-7 pro-
vides a 100% field of view with 0.92X magnification, so what you see in the viewfinder is precisely what
you get in your final image. The viewfinder also displays all the important image information: focus
point (indicated in red as an overlay), in-focus indicator, focus mode statistics, shutter speed, aperture,
exposure compensation, level, number of images remaining, ISO, and Shake Reduction status.
To further assist you in accurately framing your image, the K-7 also provides an electronic level indicator,
so you know when your shot is perfectly level to the horizon.
 Image Capture
Sensor
The 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor in the K-7 is rebuilt from the ground
up to accommodate not only high resolution images, but also decreased
image noise, fast image capture, and video. The 14.6 megapixel resolution
allows very large prints…poster size and larger….while at the same time
allowing for cropping flexibility.

Shake Reduction
The PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction system solves one of the oldest
photographic problems: blur caused by handheld camera shake. With the
K-7, handheld photography is now possible at lower shutter speeds with
long telephoto lenses or when shooting in poor lighting conditions.
Image sensor
Position support The PENTAX Shake Reduction system
ball bearing is integrated into the camera body and
is effective regardless of the lens used.
This means you can use any of the over
25 million PENTAX SLR lenses in exist-
ence and capture stabilized, blur-free
images.
PENTAX owns over 30 patents for the
Position sensor Shake Reduction system. The free floating, ball bearing mounted unit uses
four electromagnets that position the image sensor. Angular velocity sen-
Electrical magnet
sors detect camera movement and relay the precise amount of compensa-
tion necessary to ensure blur-free images at the moment of capture.
Permanent magnets
Using a body-based system allows PENTAX to improve the functionality
of the Shake Reduction technology. New to the K-7, the Shake Reduction
system will not only compensate for vertical and horizontal movement, but
also rotational movement. The natural tendency for most photographers
is to rotate the camera body slightly as they depress the shutter release.
The rotation compensation assures that even the act of pressing the shut-
ter button will not introduce unwanted wobble or blur into your images.
Composition Adjustment
New to the K-7 is the Composition Adjustment mode. There are always
circumstances where a photographer does not want to or cannot move
their tripod or camera support. The Composition Adjustment feature
allows the photographer to employ the K-7 Shake Reduction system and
Live View to slightly adjust the image composition…..up to 1mm in each
direction horizontally and vertically and 1 degree rotationally. This is ideal
for tripod shooters who cannot move their tripods, or for macro photo-
graphers locked into position on a macro focus rail.

Dust Removal
The K-7 Dust Removal system features a piezo-ceramic vibration action to
the sensor’s low pass filter. Dust flecks in your images are now a thing of
the past, along with the annoying and time consuming retouching work.
PANTONE
Process Cyan C

PANTONE
425 C
基本の地色は白 (K=80)

PANTONE
Process Cyan C

Dust Alert 地色が濃度50％以下のグレイ

PANTONE
425 C
(K=80)

Occasionally the Dust Removal system may not purge every dust parti-
PANTONE
Process Cyan C
cle. For example, shooting in very humid conditions can cause dust to
stubbornly cling to the image sensorPANTONE
more
421 C often than in drier climates.
(K=20)
For shooting in these humid or otherwise extremely dusty or dirty condi-
地色が濃度50％以上のグレイ

tions, the PENTAX Dust Alert systemProcess

will
PANTONE save you from time consuming
Cyan C

retouching. This system analyzes the sensor to determine if and where any
PANTONE
dust remains after the Dust Removal system
421 C
(K=20)
黒地の場合
is activated. The results are
displayed on the LCD screen, showing exactly where any dust remains.
Dust Alert Functions
The image is reversed allowing you to quickly and easily pinpoint these
particles for manual sensor cleaning. スミ 100％
白地の場合（モノクロ）

白ヌキ

黒地の場合（モノクロ）
PRIME II
The PRIME II (Pentax Real IMage Engine II) image processor takes
image processing to the next level. It builds upon the original
PRIME engine by adding speed and functions not found in many
cameras. PRIME II includes dedicated circuitry to quickly mod-
ify images, the ability to process compressed DNG images, and
high speed image throughput. Essentially, PRIME II speeds up
image capture and processing tasks, and allows the photographer
a great deal of flexibility to customize preset capture modes and
apply special effects filters during the capture process.

Capture Speed
The four channel output of the new 14.6 megapixel CMOS
sensor combined with the PRIME II image processing
engine allows the K-7 to achieve capture speeds faster than
any previous PENTAX DSLR to
date. The K-7’s 5.2 frame-per-
second capture rate is ideal
for sporting events or any fast
action subject.
The top shutter speed of
1/8000 second freezes even the
fastest action or gives depth of
field control in well lit environ-
ments, especially when com-
bined with fast, high-quality
PENTAX lenses designed to
gather larger amounts of light.

Custom White Balance

The advanced white balance options of the K-7 ensure your
images have outstanding color accuracy. Select from a wide
range of pre-set options, including four fluorescent
lighting presets, a manual white
balance setting, and three adjust-
able preset color temperatures.
Additionally, you can fine-tune each
preset to balance even the most
difficult lighting conditions. All
settings can be verified through
the digital preview function, and
you can even run a manual white
balance operation as a post-capture
process.
Custom Image Modes
The K-7 Custom Image modes give you superior control of how the PRIME
II processor develops images. These modes apply saturation, hue, con-
trast, sharpness and key settings to JPEG images, and give a starting point
for RAW image development. Choose from seven Custom Image process-
ing modes including:
• Bright – Increased saturation, hue, sharpness and contrast.
Adds a degree of “punch” to images, increasing their visual
appeal right out of the camera.
• Natural – No adjustment to base image parameters. This is perfect for
photographers who prefer to use computer editing applications for post
capture manipulation.
• Portrait – Decreases contrast and sharpness to give soft, natural skin
tones.
• Landscape – Increases saturation, contrast and sharpness, optimiz-
ing images of grass, trees, skylines, geographic formations, and other
apects of the natural world.
• Vibrant – Maximizes all parameters to give the brightest colors and en-
hanced sharpness for the most vivid, eye-popping scenes.
• Muted – Minimizes sharpness and contrast while giving a high key set-
ting to produce results emulating retro, faded images.
• Monochrome – Flexible and creative black and white photography,
including black and white color filter effects and toning. Monochrome
even includes an infrared filter effect for dramatic scenes.
Additionally, each of the Custom Image modes can be further modified,
within each preset, to meet your needs. All settings are clearly displayed
on the LCD screen with a radar display showing how the settings affect
each color.
HD Movie Capture
Sometimes a still image simply doesn’t capture the essence of a scene.
The K-7’s movie capture mode allows those moments to be preserved with
high resolution, widescreen video and stereo sound. Advanced features,
such as aperture control, custom image modes, and the entire arsenal of
PENTAX lenses give superior creative control over video capture.

Image Control
Just like still images, use aperture to control your movie’s depth-of-field.
Whether your vision requires a shallow depth-of-field to emphasize a sub-
ject, or deep depth-of-field to bring everything into sharp focus, the K-7
will get the job done. The K-7 has an Auto setting to take full control
based on the lighting conditions, or a Fixed setting that allows you to pre-
set the aperture for the desired results.
The K-7 automatically adjusts sensitivity to assure proper exposure for the
lighting conditions and aperture (in the fixed setting). This allows you to
concentrate on your movie’s composition and follow the subject without
worrying about the exposure settings. To give additional control during
movie capture, the AE Lock button locks the exposure as you pan across a
scene that varies in light level.
Explore creative possibilities during movie capture using the K-7’s Custom
Image modes. Select from any of the seven pre-set modes, and even
fine tune within each preset. Using the K-7’s Custom Image modes dur-
ing movie capture makes it possible to optimize your video for portraits
or landscapes, or to capture video in muted color, black and white,
infrared, or even with a sepia tone for an “old
west” look.
In the movie capture mode, white balance
can even be adjusted for any lighting con-
dition, with a great deal of fine control for
even the most complex conditions.
Movie focus can be adjusted prior to
capture with a simple press of the AF
button on the back of the K-7. Using
the camera’s contrast detection AF
system, set the focus point anywhere
in the image area, or focus manually on
a moving subject during video capture.
Recording Options
Movie Shake Reduction
Capture smooth and steady movie clips courtesy of the K-7’s Shake
Reduction system. Movies are stabilized to compensate for normal hand
movements and to give smooth panning shots. Whether you are using
a wide angle lens or a medium to long telephoto, the Shake Reduction
system compensates for movement to give steady results. Don’t worry
about what lens you use, since Movie Shake Reduction works with every
PENTAX lens!

Resolution
The K-7 offers flexibility with three video resolution settings and three
adjustable quality settings. Choose from the standard 1280x720 resolu-
tion with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio (equivalent to 720p), 1536x1024
resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, or 640x416 resolution with a 3:2 aspect
ratio (equivalent to VGA quality), all at full-speed 30 frames per second.

Audio
You can choose to record mono sound with the K-7’s built-in microphone,
or stereo sound with the standard 3.5mm stereo microphone input jack.
The built-in microphone gives compact convenience for spontaneous
movie recording, and the stereo mic port allows flexible, high quality
sound using third party microphones.

Lenses
Enjoy the flexibility of being able to use any PENTAX 35mm lens to record
your movies, without having to worry if your lens is image stabilized.
The K-7’s body-based Shake Reduction really opens up your creative lens
selection, whether wide-angle or telephoto, fixed or zoom, macro or fish-
eye. Use the DA 55mm F1.4 to tightly control your depth of field, or use
the DA 14mm F2.8 for sweeping wide-angle views. Bring the action closer
with the DA 300mm F4, or use the DA 10-17mm Fisheye lens for a truly
creative perspective unmatched by most video cameras.
In fact, use any of the 25+ million PENTAX 35mm lenses that we’ve
manufactured and sold in the past 50 years!

K-7 shown with optional smc PENTAX

DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) SDM lens and
Rode Stereo VideoMic. Each sold separately.
 Dynamic Range Adjustment
& HDR Image Capture
The Dynamic Range Adjustment controls how the K-7 captures highlight
and shadow detail allowing the photographer to determine the dynamic
range of the final image. Photographers may select Highlight Correction
and three levels of Shadow Correction to bring out hidden or lost details
in even the most contrasty, dynamic lighting.
Normal A dedicated HDR image capture function also addresses the prob-
lem of lost shadow and highlight detail by combining separate
exposures into a single blended image. HDR capture quickly snaps 3 im-
ages, including normal, under (-3 EV), and over (+3 EV) exposures, then
blends the best parts of each into a single output image.

HDR1

Lens Correction
The PRIME II image processor works
hand-in-hand with PENTAX digital
HDR2 lenses to correct for lens distortion and
lateral chromatic aberration. Due to
the optical properties of many lenses,
aberrations are sometimes unavoid-
able in certain lighting conditions, and
distortion will vary from lens to lens.
The K-7’s lens correction feature au-
tomatically corrects these conditions for any D FA, DA, DA Limited or
DA lens.*
*Distortion correction is disabled when using the DA 10-17mm Fisheye
lens, since the distortion effect of this lens is intentional.

Image capture settings

The powerful PRIME II processor gives you image control typically
only found in post capture image processing software. For example,
PRIME II allows for pre-capture creative special effects filters, color
extraction, and in-camera RAW image processing. You can also cap-
ture images in a choice of sRGB or the wide gamut Adobe RGB color
spaces depending on your output requirements. The K-7 even supports
multiple RAW image formats, including PENTAX’s own PEF RAW for-
mat as well as Adobe’s open DNG format, ensuring compatibility with
industry-standard image processing applications.
Exposure and Focusing
77-segment metering
More is better. With the K-7, PENTAX is pleased to introduce a new
77-segment metering system. By measuring the total image area in
smaller sections, and using advanced processing algorithms to analyze
the exposure data, the K-7 quickly and accurately determines the proper
exposure settings for even the most complex and dynamic lighting condi-
tions. Also available are center weighted and spot metering options for
additional creative control.

Exposure Modes
Expect the right exposures with a broad selection of image capture expo-
sure modes. The K-7 presents multiple options for automatic exposure,
including the Sv and TAv mode, which are unique to PENTAX. The Pro-
gram Automatic mode offers Hyper Program, allowing you to use the K-7’s
e-dials to instantly switch into Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority on-the-
fly, without leaving the Program mode selection. The Sensitivity Priority
(Sv) mode is designed to automatically select the optimum combination
of aperture and shutter speed for a user-selected ISO sensitivity. In the Sv
mode simply turn one of the K-7’s e-dials to adjust the ISO. The Shutter
Priority (Tv) mode gives the proper aperture with a user selected shut-
ter speed, and the Aperture Priority (Av) mode gives the proper
shutter speed with a user-selected aper-
ture. Another unique exposure mode
offered by the K-7 is Shutter &
Aperture Priority (TAv), which is
designed to automatically select
the most appropriate sensitiv-
ity for a user-selected shutter
speed and aperture combina-
tion. Additionally, the K-7 offers
Manual Exposure (M), Bulb (B),
or a USER setting that memo-
rizes preset image capture pa-
rameters. Set the exposure
modes on the K-7’s locking
mode dial, then adjust set-
tings via two ergonomi-
cally placed e-dials on
the front and the back
of the camera. Mov-
ie Capture mode
is also accessed
through the K-7’s
mode dial.
Focus
The K-7 features the significantly improved
SAFOX VIII+ 11-point autofocus system.
SAFOX VIII+ consists of 9 full cross sensors
centrally located in the focus frame, and 2
wide angle sensors on the sides to ensure
that all the action is properly focused. SAFOX
VIII+ also employs a dedi-
cated AF assist lamp for
low lighting, as well as a
secondary light sensor
that optimizes autofocus
response for any type/
color of light. The focus-
ing algorithms are also improved to provide
faster, more responsive autofocus. In auto-
matic operation (AUTO) the camera recog-
nizes which object is nearest and chooses that
object as the main focus point. For more direct
control, you may select any of the 11 points
individually. You can also limit the autofocus
to the center-most autofocus point. The K-7
supports single autofocus, continuous auto-
focus, or manual focus.

Shooting Options
The durable, high speed shutter unit of the K-7
is rated for 100,000 cycles, and allows shut-
ter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second as well as
a flash sync speed of 1/180 second. The K-7
also captures automatic exposures up to 30
seconds, and supports Bulb mode for even
longer exposures. For high speed action, the
K-7 supports up to 5.2 FPS for 40 JPEGS or 15
RAW images. An interval shooting mode can
also capture creative time lapse sequences,
while a multi exposure mode can overlap up
to nine images for extreme creative control.
 3 Inch LCD
The PENTAX K-7 incorporates a large 3.0 inch color IPS (In-Plane
Switching) LCD monitor with a wide-view design, allowing the
photographer to see the monitor image over 170
degrees vertically and horizontally.
With a total of 921,000 dot resolution, the LCD
accurately displays your images while still oper-
ating energy-efficiently. It offers digital zooming
of playback images up to 32X for easy confir-
mation of the image’s focus status and details,
and you can even compare two images side
3.0 inch by side. The large monitor allows for oversized
lettering, digits and icons on the menu screens
to facilitate readability and camera operations.
You can even review multiple image thumb-
nails or create an image collage that can be
saved for output as a JPEG image.

Live View
With the K-7’s CMOS sensor, Live View is possible on the large,
3.0 inch LCD monitor. This allows you to see the full image area
and confirm your composition. A grid, histogram, bright/dark dis-
play or a combination of all three may be engaged to perfect the
arrangement of your image.
Contrast autofocus can be activated by simply pressing the AF
button on the back of the camera, focusing the image without
interrupting Live View. The contrast AF system may be set for
normal focus, or face detection, where the camera automatically
detects and focuses on the nearest face in the scene. For more
sensitive low light photography, the K-7 also may be set to use the
phase matching 11-point AF system as well. Details can be verified
during Live View with a 4X or 8X zoom function.

LCD Status Screen

Review exposure information, sensitivity, flash mode, drive mode,
white balance, custom image mode, and more on the 3.0 inch LCD
screen prior to exposure. Information is logically displayed in
large, easy to read lettering. Additionally, access multiple camera
settings by simply pressing the INFO button. This allows for quick
changing of most of the camera settings without having to access
the menu system.
Connection Ports
The K-7 supports several types of connections. A USB 2.0 port
assures high speed data transfer. The K-7 can be connected to
a television via an included standard definition RCA cord, or via
a separate high definition HDMI port (HDMI cable not included).
When using the HDMI port, the output is user selectable at 1080i,
720p, 480p or Auto. This assures high resolution playback of still
images or video on modern TVs.
Additionally, the K-7 has an electronic cable switch port, a port
for an optional AC adapter, wireless receivers for infrared remote
triggers, and a 3.5mm port for an external stereo microphone.

PC Socket
The K-7 conveniently includes a PC socket for shooting with stu-
dio lights. The K-7 remains weather and dust sealed when the PC
socket cap is removed, and it even contains protective circuitry to
prevent damage due to the high voltages of professional studio
lighting equipment. The K-7 is at home in the studio just as much
as it is in the field.

RAW Button
The RAW button on the K-7 allows the file format to
be changed quickly while shooting, without having
to navigate through an extensive series of menus. This
button can be customized to switch to the preferred format,
whether JPG, RAW, or RAW+JPG, and to either remain at that
setting or switch back after one exposure.

High Capacity Battery

A new Lithium-ion battery in the K-7 is
designed for long days of shooting. The
battery’s high capacity will allow up to 980
images on one charge, or 440 minutes
of playback. You can even add a second
Lithium-ion battery or 6 AA batteries with
the K-7’s optional D-BG4 battery grip.
Never again find yourself without power
during your most important shoots.
Advanced Functions
Copyright
The K-7 allows the photographer to
embed custom copyright information into the
image file, preserving artistic integrity and
image ownership at the moment of capture.
The copyright information can be customized
to the photographer’s needs and is automati-
cally written to the image metadata.

Custom File Name

Overlapping file names can be a hassle, espe-
cially when shooting with multiple cameras.
The K-7 allows the file name convention to be
customized to a specific camera.

Custom Functions
The K-7 is fully customizable to meet the
shooting needs of advanced enthusiasts.
There are 37 custom options with 99 settings
to give complete control over the camera
operation. This includes the ability to repro-
gram the e-dials to accommodate a certain
shooting style or the type of preview, or even
make micro adjustments to the auto focus
system. Adapt the camera to your needs as a
photographer, not vice versa.
Digital Camera Utility 4
The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software facilitates various post-shooting operations, including
the transfer of recorded images and the filing, browsing, editing, revision, and printing of transferred
images on a Windows or Mac computer. The software offers fast image processing, simplified image
transfer operations, enhanced docketing and protect functions, a detailed image data display, and the
ability to convert files to the DNG format* if already captured as PENTAX PEF RAW.

* NOTE: While Digital Camera Utility 4 allows the conversion to Adobe’s open DNG RAW format,
the K-7 can natively capture in either PENTAX PEF or Adobe DNG.

The Digital Camera Utility software not only processes undeveloped RAW data, but also offers a
variety of image editing functions for RAW or JPEG images. Featuring SILKYPIX (developed by
ICHIKAWA SOFT LABORATORY) as its image-development engine, it assures fast data processing
speeds and also performs various image-editing and data-manipulation functions without requiring
additional retouching software.
K-7 Specifications
Designed with photographers in mind, every dial and button is carefully placed to assure superior ergonomics
and ease of use. Whether setting up the camera at the beginning of a shoot, or shifting settings on the fly, the
K-7 is designed to accommodate your changes with the minimum amount of effort.

Mode dial
Built in flash lock button

AF Assist lamp Mode dial

Shutter release Flash pop-up

button
Power switch
and DOF preview PC sync
socket
Front e-dial Raw button

Remote Focus mode switch

receiver

Lens release
button

Hot shoe mount

Diopter
Rear e-dial
Metering mode Exposure
switch lock button

Playback Remote receiver

button
Green button
External Mic
Auto focus button
port
Focus mode dial
Delete button
SD card slot
HDMI port Live view button
Drive mode button
White balance
PC/AV port
OK button

Custom Image
DC IN port mode
Flash mode button

LCD Cable release port

Information button Menu button Data processing LED

CAMERA HARDWARE IMAGE CAPTURE
SENSOR IMAGE STABILIZATION
Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction w/rotational compensation (4 stops max)
sensor movement system Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and top LCD panel
Size: 23.4 x 15.6mm
Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW METERING SYSTEM
Effective pixels: 14.6 MP Type: TTL open-aperture, 77 segment metering
Total pixels: 15.07 MP Sensitivity range: EV 0-22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
Recorded resolutions Multi-segment: YES, 77 segments
Still: 14M 4672x3104, 10M 3936x2624, 6M 3072x2048, 2M 1728x1152 Center weighted: YES
Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p30, 1536x1024p30, 640x416p30 Spot: YES
Quality levels:  Premium,  Best,  Better,  Good Exposure compensation: +/- 5EV (1/2 steps and 1/3 steps)
Dust Removal: Supersonic vibration to low pass filter Exposure lock: YES
Exposure bracketing: YES, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 5EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)
LENS MOUNT
Type/construction: Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount ISO SENSITIVITY
Usable lenses: Pentax KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screw- Auto: 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
mount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions) Manual: 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
SDM function: YES Expanded: Up to 6400 ISO
Power zoom function: YES
WHITE BALANCE*
FOCUS SYSTEM Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L),
Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+) Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Focus modes: AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual Manual mode(s): Yes, manual and 3 color temperature selections available
Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center * WB fine adjustment available in all modes
AF assist: YES, via AF Assist lamp
SHUTTER
VIEWFINDER Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter
Type: Pentaprism Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec, bulb available
Coverage (field of view): 100%
CAPTURE MODES
Magnification: 0.92X (w/ 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
Mode selection: Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aper-
Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5
ture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bulb,
Depth-of-field preview: Optical diaphragm stop-down
USER
LCD MONITOR
DRIVE MODES
Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness/color, adjustment
Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s,
and AR coating
3s, continuous), Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror Lockup (stand-
Resolution: Approx 921,000 dots
ard, remote), HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3, w/ 2 blend settings), Multi-Exposure,
Wide angle viewable: YES
Interval
LIVE VIEW Continuous FPS
Type: TTL BY CMOS IMAGE SENSOR - 5.2 FPS (40 JPG Continuous Hi, 15 RAW PEF, 14 RAW DNG)
Field of view: 100% - 3.3 FPS (unlimited JPG Continuous Lo, 17 RAW PEF/DNG)
Display modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF) grid pattern overlay Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s)
Autofocus: YES, contrast w/face detection, contrast phase difference Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous) and cable switch

BUILT-IN FLASH PLAYBACK MODES

Type: Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
Guide number: 13 (100/m)
Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)
Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV in 1/2 steps
EXTERNAL FLASH
Type: Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), Wireless with Pentax
dedicated flash, X-Sync socket. Synchronization speed: 1/180s
STORAGE MEDIA
Removable memory: SD, SDHC
INTERFACES
Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch, X-Sync socket
Video out: HD (1080i30, 720p30, 480p30), NTSC, PAL
POWER SUPPLY
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip
(optional) for second D-LI90 battery
Recordable images: Approx 980 (approx 740 with 50% flash)
Playback time: Approx 440 min
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9”
Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 22.9 oz
Loaded and ready: 26.5 oz
Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*
*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB 2.0 port
Mac: MacOS-X 10.3 - 10.5, USB 2.0 port
Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histo-
gram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 32, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip,
Folder, Magnification, Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data,
full data)
Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save
as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect,
DPOF
Magnification: Up to 32X, scrollable
Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter effects, toning),
Retro, Color (6), High Contrast, Soft Focus, Extract Color (6), Starburst, Water
Color, Fish-eye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Base Parameter Adj, Custom
Filter
FILE FORMATS
Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file
system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG)
FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 1GB MEMORY)
JPG    
(14.6M) 73 117 206 408
(10M) 102 163 289 564
(6M) 167 267 468 902
(2M) 516 805 1373 2518
RAW
(14.6M) 40
MOVIE (H:M:S)   
1280x720p30 0:02:21 0:03:20 0:04:41
1536x1024p30 0:01:51 0:02:36 0:03:40
640x416p30 0:07:59 0:11:11 0:15:29
K-7 Accessories
(Sold separately)

Battery Grip
The optional D-BG4 Battery Grip is fully weather sealed like the K-7,
and uses the same Li-Ion battery (sold separately), effectively doubling
the shooting time of the K-7… up to 1,960 shots. You can also use an
alternate battery tray (included with the grip) that will hold 6 standard AA
batteries within the grip. The D-BG4 grip features an additional shutter
release, e-dials for selecting aperture or shutter speed, a green button for
exposure reset, AF button and an ISO button. The Lithium-ion battery tray
also provides storage space for a backup memory card (storage only),
which will also be weather protected when inside the grip.

Replacement Battery
D-LI90 (K-7 only) Interchangeable power: with a pre-charged spare
battery you’ll never have to stop shooting.

Remote Control F
Shutter release without blur: With the infrared remote control you operate
the shutter from in front of or behind the camera up to 16 feet away.

Viewfinder Loupe O-ME53

With theViewfinder Loupe attached the finest details will grab your attention.
The 1.2X magnification facilitates the assessment of fine details more
accurately.

Focusing Screens
PENTAX offers three optional user-installable focusing screens for the K-7
to replace the standard screen. The AF Divided Matte screen combines
the focus area brackets with a grid to assure proper composition. The AF
Scale Matte screen provides a scale to verify subject placement for critical
applications. The AF Plain Matte screen gives an unobstructed view of the
scene through the viewfinder.

Hot Shoe
Adapter FG
AF200FG AF360FGZ AF540FGZ

Hot Shoe
Adapter F

Off Camera Shoe

Adapter F

There are numerous ways that the PENTAX flash accessory system can be integrated. Shown here is just one example.
Lenses
Unlike film, digital sensors are perfectly
flat, requiring a higher level of precision in
PENTAX lens design. As a result, PENTAX dig-
ital lenses have optimal lens curvature, par-
ticularly in the rear-most lens element located
just before the sensor.The application of multi-
ple lens coatings, such as the PENTAX original
smc coating and ghostless coatings, is neces-
sary to prevent external and internal reflection
and to capture optimal detail even in the most
difficult lighting conditions.The effects of chro-
matic and spherical aberrations are minimized
through the use of high quality ED (Extra-low
Dispersion) and aspherical glass elements.
All these technologies are combined to create
PENTAX lenses that will give the highest level
of detail with the high resolution sensors used
in PENTAX digital SLR bodies.

Flash
PENTAX offers a variety of accessory flash
units to meet the lighting needs of photogra-
phers. This includes the low power, yet com-
pact and lightweight AF200FG flash, to the
progressively more advanced and powerful
AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ flash units. A spe-
cialty dedicated macro flash, the AF160FC, is
the ideal accessory for macro photographers,
casting flat lighting while minimizing shadows
for the closest and smallest of subjects.
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Photography in New Zealand by Mr. Bungo Saito ©2009.
PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HoYA Corporation.
2009 HOYA Corporation.
All rights reserved.

6/2009 L1780