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Pentax K10D Digital Camera

Pentax K10D Digital Camera
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Product Description: Pentax K10D

The PENTAX K10D digital SLR features an array of PENTAX innovations including 10.2 effective megapixels and a PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system that effectively offers a 2.5 to 4 stop advantage for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings without a flash. Also featured is...
The PENTAX K10D digital SLR features an array of PENTAX innovations including 10.2 effective megapixels and a PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system that effectively offers a 2.5 to 4 stop advantage for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings without a flash. Also featured is a newly developed Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras to produce well-balanced, true-to-life images. PENTAX also incorporated a new high performance 22-bit A/D converter to quickly transfer images with accurate color tones and richer gradation from the CCD to the imaging engine. The new Dust Removal (DR) system incorporating PENTAX-original Special Protect (SP) coating helps keep the CCD surface dust-free, and adds a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD. All this is housed in a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body construction featuring 72 seals throughout the camera to allow photographers to continue shooting even in dusty or rainy environments.
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Product Specification: Pentax K10D

Megapixels:10.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom:3 X
Lens System:PENTAX-DA 18-55mm lens
LCD Screen Size:2.5 in
Recording Method:SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Camera Type:SLR
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User Reviews: Pentax K10D

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    This camera is fantastic

    By Dolan  Dec 12, 2006 | 31 out of 32 found this Pentax K10D review helpful

    Pros: Effective in-body SR, lens compatability, build, speed, viewfinder, ergonomics

    Cons: So-so included software, weight, noisy AF

    If you're starting out from scratch with no major lens investments, it's hard to beat the K10D for sheer value. The body is fantastic with good controls and a fantastic viewfinder, speedy operation, and weather sealing. Neither the D80, the S...ony A100, nor the Canon Rebel XTi can claim all those things. But what really is the icing on the cake is an effective in-body stabilization system that works well (I've used it down to 4 stops under), that stabilizes *every* lens put on the camera. This can't be overstated in terms of usefulness -- I can shoot with fast lenses like a 50/1.4 at four stops under, which means near darkness. The camera's image quality is quite good, at least on par with its contemporaries or a little better (this is very subjective). Low light performance is decent -- better than the Sony Alpha, not quite up to the Canon, and about on par with the D80. However, due to the in-body SR, you can often shoot at lower ISOs than the others and take advantage of those wonderful Pentax prime lenses. There are too many good things to write in such a short space, but needless to say, I am really happy with my K10D (I switched from Canon). Try one out and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Read more Less

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    Amazing Value, Serious Camera

    By matt  Jan 15, 2007 | 19 out of 19 found this Pentax K10D review helpful

    Pros: Weather Sealing, in-body Shake Reduction, unique and useful exposure modes, image quality, lens compatibility, bargain price, selectable auto-ISO

    Cons: Auto White Balance only really good for sun, no dedicated ISO (except in TAv mode), autofocus is sometimes a little slow, default JPG settings should be tweaked for best results

    After a LOT of research, I chose this camera from the entire set of sub-$1,500 DSLR options. The K10D has an impressive set of USEFUL features. To name a few of the big ones: weather sealing (only camera of its class to have this!), in-body Shake Re...duction that works for 3 stops or so, compatibility with virtually ALL Pentax lenses ever made, customizable auto-ISO (you select min and max range for camera to choose from), not to mention several Pentax-unique exposure modes: -hyper-manual and hyper-program: basically a easy switch to Tv or Av within those modes -TAv: a great mode where you set shutter and aperature with the dials and watch what ISO the camera selects... thus you can easily change all three variables at once! -Sv: sensitivity priority, which I personally haven't used but can imagine being nice for quick shots where a certain sensitivity matters. DPReview complained a little about the default JPGs being soft, but many users have noticed that putting the camera in "bright" mode (really more like a "vivid" mode on other cameras) and turning sharpness up 1 or 2 notches makes the JPGs just as sharp and detailed as the competition, without obvious sharpening artifacts. RAW is just as good either way. I do wish the Automatic white balance was more reliable, or at least that manual white balance was more quickly accessible. Most of the presets work okay (except fluorescent seems to not work in many situations), but manual is what I most often use indoors. I also would ideally like to have had a dedicated ISO display in the viewfinder/top panel. But in TAv mode (which I use a lot, instead of manual) it is there in place of the shots remaining. In the other modes just hit the "OK" button to see it. All in all, the minor complaints don't affect the usability or picture quality much. This camera is top-tier, at a mid-range price. A very good deal. Read more Less

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Pro Reviews: Pentax K10D

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    Pentax K10D

    The Pentax K10D is an excellent midrange digital SLR. It offers a solid, well-designed body, rocket-fast performance, and superb photo quality if you get away from the default settings. It may not be a great choice for those used to live-view and scene modes, but if you're ready to dive into more serious photography, the K10D is a great choice. It earns my highest recommendation. Read more

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    Pentax K10D (with 18mm-55mm lens)

    A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders. Read more

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