If you’ve been in the market for an advanced camera that’s both rugged and weatherproof, Pentax might have what you’re looking for. Today, the company announced the release of its K-7 D-SLR, the first high-end camera that is both splashproof and capable of recording HD video.
The magnesium-alloy body has been constructed with 77 seals for aid in resisting weather, dust, and cold–the camera is rated for operating at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. But measuring only 3.8 by 5.1 by 2.9 inches (HWD), the camera is still compact, up to 25 percent smaller than other cameras in its class.
The K7’s 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor has been rebuilt from
scratch to minimize noise and has four-channel output for speedy image
capture. In high-speed continuous shooting mode, the camera can take as many as 40 JPEG pictures at a maximum speed of about 5.2 images per second. Among the cameras new features are mechanisms allow for reducing shake by approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter stops and minimizing dust spots.
For shooting video, the K-7 defaults to 1,280-by-720-pixel resolution at a 16:9 aspect ratio–720p. (You can also shoot in 1,536-by-1,024 or 640-by-416 resolution,
both at 3:2 aspect ratios, if you really want.) All video is shot at a rate of 30 frames
per second (fps). An HDMI port with selectable output resolution makes
it easy to display photos and play back video on widescreen HDTVs.
The K-7 will ship in July for $1,299.95 (body only). New weather-resistant lenses will also be available at that time, for prices ranging from $199.95 (for 18mm-55mm) or to $249.95 (for 50mm-200mm).
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