Table of contents and Foreword
Chapter 4 “The Pentax System” is dedicated to the Pentax System. Pentax is truly
the only manufacturer with 100% backward compatibility. It includes all lenses ever
manufactured by Pentax, both 35mm and medium formats. There are about twenty
four million genuine Pentax lenses out there. There are probably that many more
lenses manufactured by companies such as Tamron ™, Sigma ™, Tokina ™ and
other brands. Currently available accessories are also covered and explained in this
chapter.
Chapter 5 “Photography Techniques” is full of techniques and example pictures
along with some suggestions on what to take pictures of.
Chapter 6 “HD Video recording” is dedicated to the new HD video capabilities of
the K-7. This new generation of DSLRs with still pictures and HD video capabilities
is changing the digital photography landscape. It opens up new possibilities. It is go-
ing to be very popular for documenting and photojournalistic approach to your un-
dertakings.
Appendix section includes menu setting tables, factory default tables, lens compati-
bility chart, mount types, and an index to guide you through this book.
Addendum is comprised of additional K-7 functions, last minute changes, revisions
to software or firmware and any additional information found to be useful.
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