Pentax K-7

Pentax K-7
Overview
Typedigital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
LensInterchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode.
Sensor/medium
SensorAPS-C (1.54×) CMOS active pixel sensor with a primary color filter
Maximum resolution14.6 megapixels
Film speedISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, boosted: 6400
Recording mediumSD, SDHC; SDXC with firmware update 1.12 or later
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesHyper Program, Hyper Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter-Speed and Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Green (Auto)
Exposure meteringTTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 77-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Flash
FlashOnboard pop-up flash with high-speed sync, P-TTL external flashes via hotshoe, PC socket external flash, 1/180 s X-sync speed
Shutter
Shutter speed range1/8000 s – 30 s, Bulb
Continuous shooting5.2 frames/s up to 40 JPEG images or 15 RAW images
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism, near-100% coverage, 0.92× magnification
General
LCD screen3″, 640×480 (VGA)
BatteryRechargeable D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, optional AC adapter
Weight670 g (body only), 750 g (with battery)

The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on 20 May 2009. This is the first new flagship model released by Pentax since its merger with Hoya Corporation on 31 March 2008. It was discontinued late in 2010 in favour of the K-5.