Pentax K-7 User Manual

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Appendix
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When [37. Using Aperture Ring] in the
[A Custom Setting 6] menu is set to
[Permitted], the shutter can be released
even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or
A lens is not set to the s (Auto) position or a
lens without an s position is attached.
However, the features will be restricted as
shown below.
Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s
Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]
Lens Used Exposure Mode Restriction
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens
only or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)
c (Aperture
Priority)
The aperture remains open regardless
of the aperture ring position. The
shutter speed changes in relation to the
open aperture but an exposure error
may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--]
appears for the aperture indicator.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm
accessories such as
extension tube K)
c (Aperture
Priority)
Pictures can be taken with the
specified aperture value but an
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
aperture indicator.
Manual diaphragm lens
such as reflex lens (lens
only)
c (Aperture
Priority)
FA, F SOFT 85mm FA
SOFT 28mm (lens only)
c (Aperture
Priority)
Pictures can be taken with the
specified aperture value in the manual
aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--]
appears for the aperture indicator.
When depth of field is checked (Optical
Preview), exposure metering starts.
Exposure check is possible.
All lenses
a (Hyper-
manual)
Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed. In
the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
aperture indicator.
When depth of field is checked (Optical
Preview), exposure metering starts.
Exposure check is possible.
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
B, e, K, b or L when the aperture is set to the position other than s.
37.
1
2
Using Aperture Ring
Prohibited
Permitted
Shutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position

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