Pentax K-7 User Manual

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Using the Flash
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Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for
details.
(z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available)
*1 Available only when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units or a combination of an AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.
Flash
Camera function
Built-in
flash
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash zz z
Automatic flash discharge zz z
After the flash is fully charged, the camera
automatically switches to the flash sync
speed.
zz z
Aperture is automatically set in e and b
modes.
zz z
Auto check in the viewfinder ×× ×
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
ISO 100 to 3200)
z
*1
z
*1
z
*1
Slow-speed Sync zz z
Flash exposure compensation zz z
AF Assist Light of the external flash × z ×
Trailing Curtain Sync
*2
zz ×
Contrast-control-sync flash mode #
*3
z #
*4
Slave flash × z ×
Multiple flash ×× ×
High-speed flash sync × z ×
Wireless flash #
*4
z
*5
×
Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash.

Pentax K-7 Specifications

General

Megapixel	15 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Digital zoom	0 x
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	Yes
Minimum processor	P4
Camera shutter speed	1/8000 - 30 s
Minimum storage drive space	1024 MB
Compatible operating systems	Win Vista/XP Mac X10.3-10.5
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	centre weighted auto focus, continuous auto focus, selective auto focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, manual, shutter priority AE
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.92 x
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Scene modes	self-portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	crop, resizing, rotating
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playback	single image, slide show, thumbnails
Battery type	D-LI90
Battery life (max)	7.3 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)	1000 shots
HD type	Not supported
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Compatible memory cards	sd, sdhc
Storage temperature (T-T)	4672 x 3104 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	72.5 mm
Width	130.5 mm
Height	96.5 mm
Weight	670 g