Pentax is moving backwards when the other digital SLR kingdom is proceeding forward. The newest version of Pentax mid-level DSLR is the K-5; the earlier release is the
Pentax K-7. It does not sound right . Why isn't it a higher number than the previous one? Go figure.
Even more essential than the name are definitely the upgrades. Is this brand new camera worthy of your interest? And, by the way, which one has the higher user rating? Additional on that later.
Pentax is stating that the K-5 is really a "refinement" of the K-7. We usually think in terms of upgrade. Another Pentax anomaly. Whatever.
The upgrades... OK, refinements, are in some expected areas.
1. First, the CMOS sensor has increased from 14.6-megapixels to 16.3-megapixels.
2. There's an boost in the continuous shooting rate from 5.2 frames per second to 7 frames per second.
3. ISO has been refined to go all the way up to 51,200 instead of a paltry 6400.
4. There has also been an improve from the 12-bit RAW bit depth to 14-bit.
5. Video recording has also been improved to full 1920x1080p at 25 fps as opposed to 1536x1024p (they had been the only ones with that size video which was rather unusual).??
Lots of cameras are such as in-camera HDR now. But the Pentax people today have somehow added automatic image alignment so that it is possible to shoot although hand-holding your camera.
You will find other advantages that are frequent to both cameras that are well worth mentioning.
* Having a camera that is weather resistant is critical whenever you are out inside the elements. The Pentax models both sport a magnesium alloy body over a stainless steel frame, and they're weather-sealed for that needed protection. So go ahead and jump into the snow or surf with either.
* Another fantastic feature of Pentax DSLRs is the image stabilization which is built into the body rather than being dependent upon the lens IS.
* Also, every lens made for a Pentax SLR is compatible with the newest models. This is really a enormous benefit for those that are old Pentax owners.
The Pentax folks have not participated in the advertising wars to promote their cameras. On the other hand they depend on high quality and user satisfaction for product promotion.
