Pentax K-7 digital SLR on sale

Warehouse Express  829.00  Camerabox limited  869.99  Pixmania.co.uk  878.00  UK Digital Cameras  1149.99          Compare prices

Pentax's new expert SLR is now available in the shops. It seems that the manufacturer has put cutting prices behind it for now: although the prices on several models fell as soon as they became available, the K-7 is on sale at the originally advertised price.

The new K-7 isn't a direct replacement for the K20D--it's a little more advanced than that. It's smaller, and very dense. It boasts a screen that shows the whole scene, a burst mode that reach five frames per second and video with support for an external mic.  The exposure and focusing systems have both also received some small updates.

Another change has been the kit lenses, for those who prefer that option. They now offer better weather protection, meaning that the camera body and the lenses that are supplied with it are protected from water and dust. Of course, some users will prefer to buy the K-7 by itself and then make their own choice of lens.

We'll be bringing you a full test soon.

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