Shutter speed settings on Pentax K7?

I am considering getting the new Pentax K7 in a few months. I've used Pentax cameras for over 30 years and all my old lenses will work on the new camera. I read a review, however, that says the shutter speed can't be set on the K7 and I can't find any mention of this in any other articles or specifications of the camera I've read. Does anyone know if this is true? It seems kind of ridiculous to produce a camera that you couldn't set the shutter speed on...maybe a cheap one...but not one costing over $1000.

2009-12-04T13:00:24Z

First, thanks to the first two people who answered my question, although you didn't really answer it...at least you took the time...I do appreciate that.

Jim A - you sound like you work for Adorama. I've already looked at all the specs for the camera. They don't clarify the actual question I asked. And I don't want to change brands. Did you miss the part about being able to use my old Pentax lenses with the new camera? I have at least $2,500 invested in lenses and don't want to start over.

fhotoace - No, I don't trust the review...that's why I'm asking. I've already read the review you suggested, as well, (along with many others) and as much as I'd like to go to a local camera store to check out the camera, I have yet to find a store in my area that has one.

What I really need is for someone who actually owns one of these cameras to let me know if there is a completely manual setting for the shutter speed.

greglovern2009-12-05T21:56:19Z

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Hi Joe,

The reviewer would have been talking about video mode. It's true that you can't set the shutter speed for shooting video. I'm not sure whether other DSLRs that shoot video allow you to set the shutter speed for video.

As you would probably expect, the K-7 allows setting the shutter speed -- for still photos -- in manual exposure mode and shutter-priority exposure mode.

You can also set it directly in TAv (shutter and aperture priority) mode, in which you set the aperture and shutter speed, and the camera sets the ISO for correct exposure.

You can also set it directly in Sv (sensitivity priority) mode, if you configure that mode in the menu to also allow you to set shutter speed with the other dial, so that you're setting ISO and shutter speed, and the camera sets the aperture for correct exposure.

You can also set the shutter speed in hyper-program mode (also known as program-shift), in which the camera sets the aperture and shutter speed, and you turn a dial to move one down and the other up or vice versa.

And of course, you also have Bulb mode, in which the shutter remains open as long as you hold down the shutter release, presumably by cable on a tripod.

I think that about covers it as far as setting the shutter speed on the K-7.

BTW you can confirm all this in the manual:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/images/temp/63391109412222249881268K7_MANUAL_FINAL_101409.pdf

BTW -- don't you hate it that you can't just visit a camera store to see for yourself? It's all but impossible to find Pentax DSLRs in camera stores anymore. Last I checked, the Fry's Electronics in my area did have one, but it was just the entry-level model.


Good luck and have fun!

Greg

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Anonymous2017-01-10T03:05:47Z

inspect image shops that purchase and sell equipment. Why use a mechanical digicam at present? Shutter and aperture settings are built-in interior a digital version too different than for much less placed on and tear from moving components. besides, it is likewise a good way of know-how how the digicam works and it will coach you the type to attend to mild.

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?2016-12-11T09:32:38Z

Pentax K7 Manual

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Jim A2009-12-04T08:22:47Z

My first suggestion would be to go here for specs:
http://www.adorama.com/IPXK7K1.html?emailquote=Y&sid=1259943628160438

If you don't find out exactly, and I do mean exactly, what you want to know you may want to consider changing brands.

I was a Fuji guy for many years and earlier this year bought my first Canon and I couldn't be happier with that decision. Just a thought.

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?2015-03-29T21:09:55Z

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