http://www.pentax.jp/japan/support/download/digital/k7_s.html
(in Japanese, English Translation by Google Here)
New Features:-
1. New video editing function for clip splitting and deletion of spilt clip(s);
2. New real-time electronic level display on LCD monitor (like that one in the 645D);
3. Resolved the display conflict between the level meter display and the exposure/metering indication in M and X exposure modes;
4. New Custom Image "Reversal Film" is added (645D has that);
5. (CD)AF can now be engaged under LiveView mode with the shutter release button. And, the AF speed is improved (N.B. which is needed to be verified and confirmed anyway).
Update (7-29): There is a bug report about the Electronic Level's display (in)consistency, see:-
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036&thread=35910251
It is reported that whilst the viewfinder and top monochrome LCD both shows the same thing, the back LCD could be different! :-0 So, the 1.11 firmware is coming soon! ;->
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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David · 763 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 763 weeks ago
Besides, the 645D has no LiveView nor video recording anyway.
Tudor · 763 weeks ago
good thing...regarding the other improvements...i virtually don't care...but af speed got betteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.
regards,
Tudor
RiceHigh 110p · 763 weeks ago
Btw, is the focus located fast and *smooth*, i.e., no/little overshoot and hunting?
Tudor · 763 weeks ago
well - it wasn't a very scientific testing :-)...but:
1. focus locked pretty quick with 16-50 and 50-135 and there were LESS micro adjustments
2. the old firmware (50-135), compared to canon 500d 70-200 f4 was a bit slower (but not that much - due to the micros - the canon guy aslo confirmed this...); i'll ask him to repeat the test again using the new pentax firmware
but...
I was quite negatively impressed by the K7 - that Canon 500d + above lens had better detail than my combo had; we've tested it during a fashion show with still models and flashes (metz 48 for pentax, canon 430 speedlite for him) and the eyebrows of the girls were better shaped on the Canon pics...now...I know again, this test wasn't scientific either :-)...but we focused on the same spot, had the same level of sharpening and so on...:-). plus, i was supposed to have better sharpness since i've stopped down my lens to f4 :-)...and he left his canon wide open...:-)
time will tell if the pentax system will get better ;-)
regards,
Tudor
David · 763 weeks ago
Ok, so we have:
1. Pentax K7, 50-135 DA* 2.8, Metz 48 AF-1 flash
2. Canon 500 (TL1), 70-200 USM F4 (was it IS or not), Canon 430 Speedlite
Ok, so I was wondering about the Metz, but the reviews I found said the only negative they found was that the interface is horrid (always wonder about third party equipment compatibility, esp. since Pentax doesn't get great support, but it seems fine). But I wonder what the output was for the flash, does it list distance of the fire? Were the photos dark?
Ok, so I wonder when you say you thought you should have better sharpness, do you actually mean a larger depth of field, since you dropped to F4. Of course the lens should be similar to the Canon, since you then would be both shooting F4. If it wasn't that, are you messing with the K7's sharpness fine tuning that came in the previous firmware. It seemed like the best setting was the highest sharpness setting.
So what were you both shooting? I am guessing you were both in manual mode, so what was the focusing distance? If it was 135, I wonder if the 50-135 is soft at the far end, like the Sigma 70-200 2.8? It would be great to see the examples to get a better understanding of your test.......
Timothy Gray · 763 weeks ago
The sample images were shot with a K-7 and 35mm f/2.8 DA Macro Limited.
Enjoy!
Tim
RiceHigh 110p · 762 weeks ago