More photos of the ikan V5600 LCD monitor installed on the Pentax K-7.

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

So many people were interested in yesterday's post about the ikan V5600 LCD monitor that I added some more pictures of it, installed on the K-7. It also work with the K20D in the Live View, but it is more useful for videos. As Kym from Australian Photography - Pentax Forum left on the comments, this is also very useful for macro photography.

Note that the image shown in the monitor is simulated as I couldn't get a good exposure of the camera and the bright screen together.
In real life, it's just as good as the LCD monitor on the K-7 but much bigger.
Thanks for stopping by,

Yvon Bourque

Do you realize how useful being able to take still photos and high definition videos with the same DSLR is?

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

With the K-7 DSLR, not only will you be able to produce superb images and high definition video, you will now be able to combine the results of both. I have been writing this blog for two years now, and this new development will change my blog forever.

Imagine going on a photo trek to the mountains on a sunny day. As of today, I would take several dozen or even several hundred of pictures. When returning home, I would download my SDHC to Lightroom, process the files, select about ten images, and post the images on my blog. I would write about my trek and explain about how the pictures were taken, etc.

Now with the K-7, it will be a completely different adventure. Imagine going on the same trek with the K-7. As I drive in my Jeep up the mountains, I can take HD video of the surroundings. When I see a picturesque scene, I can set my K-7 on my tripod and take several still pictures…but I will also scan the area with the video function so that later on when I write my blog, I can show the entire experience on video and then show the pictures I took in the same area.

The viewers will have a much better understanding of the surroundings and will be able to appreciate the still images much better. Add to that the possibility of using the HD video for explaining the camera settings, the composition, give tips or lessons as the photo is actually taken. We are so lucky to live in this high tech era.

Thank you for reading,

Yvon Bourque

Collection of Pentax K-7 videos. Enjoy.

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You have to wonder if the next video was taken by a pair of drunk guys?




I like the following video, expecially if you can hear the sound in stereo.




This next guy is trying to show that the K-7 is water resistant. I think he's more interested by the sailboat.




Next is the Official Pentax Japan video demonstration. It works very well shooting dogs with short legs!




Finally, the best introduction to the K-7 by Chris Pound of Pentax Imaging, Golden, Colorado. Great job Chris!

Here's the results of our Poll about HD Video Capability on the new Pentax K-7. Unveiling here on May 20th at 7:00 A.M California time. Be there.

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

The Poll questions was: "Do you want video capability on your next DSLR?"

The answer choices were:

1. "Yes, it's definitely needed."
2. "I think video would be a good option to use occasionally."
3. "I think a photographer is not necessarily a good videographer, and vice versa."
4. "Definitely not."

205 people participated in the Poll, 222 answers were chosen (everyone could vote for more than one answer). That's not counting the comments and emails.

90 readers or 44% chose "I think video would be a good option to use occasionally."
57 readers or 27% chose "I think a photographer is not necessarily a good videographer, and vice versa."
54 readers or 26% chose "Definitely not."

21 readers or 10% chose "Yes, it's definitely needed."

The bottom line is that 74% of you are welcoming HD Video Capability on the new K-7. We will all get to know for sure on the 20th of May.

We will have all the official details about the new DSLR, its specifications, real pictures, and invaluable information about this great camera on May 20th, right here, 7:00 A.M. California time. It's going to be great.

Thank you for reading and thank you for your support,

Yvon Bourque

Do you want HD video capability on your next Pentax DSLR, namely the K-7?

Each era has its own technological breakthrough.

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

The current trend seems to be the incorporation of HD Video Recording Capability to DSLRs. Although I view this trend as a technological breakthrough, I'm not sure it's that good of an idea. A still photographer is not necessarily a good videographer and vice versa.

It's pretty much imminent that the new Pentax K-7, or whatever its name will be, will have HD Video Recording Capability. I don't know that for sure, but judging from the photos leaked the past two weeks, why else would there be an audio input? :)

Nikon started the trend with the D90, followed by Canon with the EOS 5D Mark II, and Today, Panasonic announced the Lumix GH1. I'm surprized that Sony has not joined yet, but Sony is already making some of the best Video recording equipment. Why would they go after a market they already dominate?

On May 20th, it will be Pentax's turn to introduce their new DSLR. I'm betting it will have HD Video Recording Capability. I would like to see what Pentaxians think about that. Please join by either leaving a comment at the bottom of this blog or by voting at the top right of the screen. (Mouse over answer choices to view full answers). You can vote for more than one answer.

Thank you for reading and I hope you leave your opinion.

Yvon Bourque

16 May 2009 06.29 AM PDT:
Press Release : Panasonic Announces Pricing for Lumix GH1, a New Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera With Full-High Definition Video Recording Capability.

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 17 September 2008:
Canon announces the full frame, 21.1 Megapixel EOS 5D Mark II: the first EOS with full High Definition video capability.

MELVILLE, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2008)
Nikon Inc. today announced the D90, a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera that redefines the creative boundaries of digital photography allowing photographers to easily create stunning still images and High Definition (HD) movie clips with sound—with the same camera.