Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit

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  • Well built / quality construction (43)
  • Comfortable controls (38)
  • Short lag time (30)
  • Bright lcd (29)
  • Quiet (18)
  • High resolution (7)
  • Nice features/settings (7)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Accurate colors (6)
  • Simple controls (5)
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  • Noisy (5)
  • Exposed lcd (2)
  • Limited lens availability (2)
  • Auto wb not always perfec (1)
  • Complex user manual (1)
  • Difficult wb somtimes (1)
  • Disappinting for 10mp (1)
  • Focus system slow~ (1)
  • Lens and flash selection (1)

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  • Art (20)
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  • Photojournalism (15)
  • Outdoors (9)
  • Portraits (8)
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Pentax K10D - Perfect for advanced photo enthusiasts!

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.

  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.1 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY Pentax lens produced
  • High-precision SAFOX VIII 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) system with single and continuous AF
  • Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600 with an auto mode that takes advantage of the entire range
  • Vibrating CCD sensor provides built-in Dust Reduction for improved image quality
  • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, wide viewing angle and 20 time zoom
  • Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings

High-quality image reproduction - The K10D features a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD with 10.2 effective megapixels as its image sensor, assuring the reproduction of true-to-life, rich-gradation images.

Pentax-original Shake Reduction mechanism for blur-free images - The K10D is equipped with the exclusive, Pentax-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for sunset scenes. This innovative mechanism shifts the position of the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by built-in sensors. It offers an outstanding compensation effect equivalent to 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses.*
* Lenses compatible with this mechanism are the Pentax K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- are 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses.

Newly developed A/D converter for truthful image data conversion - The K10D incorporates a high-performance A/D converter, which faithfully converts the analog data collected by the CCD image sensor into digital data. With the highest resolving power (22 bits, or 4.2 million gradations) among all existing digital cameras, it offers a digital-conversion capacity 1,024 times greater than conventional 12-bit, 4,096-gradation A/D converters.

Newly designed PRIME imaging engine - The K10D incorporates the new PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) as its imaging engine. Designed exclusively for Pentax digital SLR cameras, this new imaging engine produces well-balanced, true-to-life images through efficient control of CCD signals, saturation, brightness, white balance, sharpness and contrast. Its new memory (DDR2: Double Data Rate 2) also serves to enhance speedy image processing and high-speed data transfer.

Dust Removal system to help keep the CCD surface dust-free - The K10D features the new Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the CCD image sensor (or low-pass filter). Applied to the CCD surface through a vapor deposition process of a fluorine compound, the Pentax-original Special Protect (SP) coating effectively prevents dust and stains from adhering to the surface. In the next step, dust that still remains on the surface will be shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD will fall onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit, eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface.

Dust-proof, weather-resistant construction - The K10D boasts a reliable dust-proof, weather-resistant construction, with special seals applied to 72 different parts of the camera body, including the shutter release button and switches/levers/dials. This dependable body makes it possible to use the K10D in the rain or at dusty locations without worries. Original exposure system for faithful reproduction of creative intentions

Hyper Program function - The K10D''s Hyper Program function allows the user to instantly switch to the Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) mode or Aperture-Priority AE (Av) mode from the Program AE mode, with a simple turn of the electronic dials on the grip (one on the front for index-finger control, and the other on the back for thumb control). To return to the Program AE mode, simply press the green button positioned next to the shutter release button.

Hyper Manual function - When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, a single push of the green button allows the user to instantly set the proper exposure for the subject.

Sensitivity-Priority mode - The K10D features a new Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode, which is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for user-selected sensitivity. The sensitivity can be shifted instantly (in 1/2 or 1/3 steps) by turning the electronic dial. Since this mode eliminates the need to recall a menu screen for sensitivity changes, the photographer can react more quickly to changing photographic conditions.

Shutter & Aperture-Priority mode - Another exposure mode offered by the K10D is Shutter & Aperture-Priority AE (TAv) mode, which is designed to automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for a user-selected shutter-speed & aperture combination.

Bright, clear viewfinder - Featuring a glass pentaprism, the K10D''s viewfinder offers a 96-percent field of view and a 0.95-times magnification for easy viewing of the subject and effortless confirmation of focus and composition. Coupled with the acclaimed Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, it delivers a large, bright subject image.

Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600 - The K10D''s auto sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum sensitivity up to ISO 1600, based on such data as the subject''s brightness level and the lens'' focal length. Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it helps the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images. For specialized applications, the sensitivity can be set manually from ISO 100 to ISO 1600.

Continuous shooting at approximately 3 images per second - To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject''s expressions, the K10D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture a series of images at a maximum speed of approximately 3 images per second. In the JPEG recording format, the user is allowed to take as many images in succession as wished, until the capacity of an SD memory card runs out, or in RAW mode up to 9 images at 3.0 fps.

Reliable shutter unit - The K10D''s shutter unit is designed to withstand nearly 100,000 releases, while assuring high-precision operation over the entire shutter-speed range ? up to a top speed of 1/4000 second. It also features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second for more versatile flash photography.

11-point wide-frame AF - The K10D''s sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is positioned off center. The in-focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation.

Extra-large, wide-view LCD monitor - The K10D incorporates an extra-large 2.5 inch color LCD monitor on its back panel. Its wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from 140 degrees both vertically and horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position. With approximately 210,000 pixels, it also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 20 times for easy confirmation of the image''s focusing status and details.

Compatibility with supersonic motor-driven lenses - The K10D is designed to be compatible with supersonic motor-driven autofocus lenses (currently under development), which are expected to provide smoother, quieter autofocus operation than conventional lenses.

Additional features

  • Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications
  • High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
  • 32 custom functions to personalize camera operations
  • Extended bracket function to capture three images of the same subject at different contrast, saturation, sharpness or white-balance levels
  • Compatibility with conventional SD memory cards and newly introduced SDHC memory cards
  • Choice of two preview functions (digital/optical)
  • Simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG images
  • Manual fine adjustment of white balance
  • Day-by-day folders to simplify the arrangement and search of recorded images
  • Six built-in digital filters (Black-and-white, Sepia, Slim, Soft, Brightness and Color) for easy editing of recorded images

The Pentax 18-55mm smc P-DA F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

The Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 is recommended for use with digital cameras. Ideal for beginners, it provides a focal length covering a wide to moderate wide-angle range. Like all Pentax lenses, the smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens is treated with Pentax''s acclaimed smc coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing flare and ghost imaging.

Specification Description
Model 19091, K10D/1855
UPC 027075121492
Pixel Count 10 Megapixel
Resolution 10.2 Megapixels
Screen Size 2.5"
Select Camera Style Interchangeable Lens SLR's
Select Media Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure Digital High Capac
Self Timer 2 Second(s) Self timer
Shutter Speed 30 to 1 4000 Second(s)
Storage Media 1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported

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★★★★★
5.0
Every photographer's dream come true!

"I shoot weddings with my K10D and love it! It takes great pictures, but what makes it better than the K100D (also a fantastic camera) is all the switches on the body so that you can access the thousands of features it has! You can customize this camera to death!! It has 3 metering modes, 3 AF modes, large viewfinder (even better with the optional magnifier attached), bracketing button, unique multiple exposur..." Read Full Review »

Jul 14, 2007 by Proud to shoot Pentax

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3.0
"Too much whiz and not enough bang"

"I waited for this camera to be awailable, and had two lenses and previously owned a Pentax DS, and the K110. The "soft" shots produced in most situations were a huge disappointment for me, and I returned the camera. In-camera controls were not, at least to my eyes, much of an improvement, and I am now looking at the Nikon D40x, as an alternate choice. I might add, that all the favorable opinions influenced my p..." Read Full Review »

May 08, 2007 by The soccer-man

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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit Review

Every photographer's dream come true!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Travel
  • Weddings/Events
 

"I shoot weddings with my K10D and love it! It takes great pictures, but what makes it better than the K100D (also a fantastic camera) is all the switches on the body so that you can access the thousands of features it has! You can customize this camera to death!! It has 3 metering modes, 3 AF mod …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit Review

The best camera I've owned!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Controlls
  • Resolution
  • Small Lag Time
  • More »

    Cons

  • Loud

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This Camera is by far the best camera I've owned. In the past I've owned Nikon equipment and Pentax equipment; I stick with Pentax simply because the value is always there. They have a habit of over spec'ing their cameras while underpricing them. The K10D is the best example of this, there are fe …"  Read Full Review »

K10D and 50mm F1.4 lens

K10D and 50mm F1.4 lens
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K10D and 18-55 mm f3.5-5.6 lens (The kit lens)

K10D and 18-55 mm f3.5-5.6 lens (The kit lens)
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit Review

Finally, a pro Pentax digital

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Travel
  • Weddings/Events
 

"I have been using Pentax gear professionally for thirty-five years. I was a bit concerned that they'd miss the digital tsunami, but the original D lived up to my expectations.



After that, a series of lesser cameras with the same sensor seemed to be the only choice. I wouldn't give up the two co …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 9 2007
Dana G
Worcester, Massachusetts
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  • Professional
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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit Review

Excellent and exciting DSLR

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Quiet
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"The Pentax K10D is the digital SLR that finally tempted me away from using solely film SLRs and into the digital camera world. And I am very glad I got it. While I am still learning how to use the camera (having had it for less then a month), I am tickled at some of the images I have already captu …"  Read Full Review »

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purple flowers near creek

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Sep 26 2007
sholtzma
Salisbury, NC
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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit Review

Love having Anti-Shake at 50mm and 20mm

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Adobe DNG
  • Adobe RGB
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Extended Bracketing
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Advanced Learning
  • Art
  • Creativity
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I got mine with the battery grip, it's great. Love setting it up for User Mode then going back to one of the preset modes until I want to do my Photo Shoot, especially if I set the White Balance, or Saturation in Extended Bracketing. Of corse having it change to continuous and Auto ISO 400-1600 wi …"  Read Full Review »

20mm, f:2.0, 1/40 second, ISO 800

20mm, f:2.0, 1/40 second, ISO 800
  • No Flash
  • Shake Reduction On
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50mm, f:1.2, 1/3 second, ISO 100

50mm, f:1.2, 1/3 second, ISO 100
  • No Flash
  • Shake Reduction On
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 14 2007
DanJohnson
Boston Mass
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  • Advanced Amateur
  • ShutterBug for 30 years
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