Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens
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Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens

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2008-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Good DSLR

I bought this DSLR in Belgium, but it's really good! I just would say this is a very good DSLR for the price. Just to answer the first review: indeed, when you shot for 30 seconds, he will take a second pic of 30" (shutter closed) for the noise reduction. It is possible to turn this option off...

Antoine H.

2008-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very GOOD DSLR

I bought this DSLR in Belgium, but i like it! To answer the first review, the time taken for a 30" shoot is because of the noise reduction: The K10D takes a second 30" pic to withdraw it from the first. You can turn this function off in the Menu > C

Antoine H.

2008-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A really good SLR

A profesional SLR (quality, features, ...) without a profesional SLR price. The only con is that the post treatment of a long exposure picture takes too long (about 30 seconds for a 30 seconds exposed picture). I think it's immediate with Canon SLR (but I'm not sure).

philippewang.info

2007-08-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best camera I've owned!

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 features that are only available from other brands in cameras that cost hundreds of dollars more, and some that aren't even available in any other brand. The accessories can be a bit hard to find locally, but hey, adorama has them all. The camera is built like a tank and weather sealed, this really builds my confidence to go out and actually use the thing the way it was intended to be used. The K10D is not a camera for those who do not want to learn photography, yes it has a very good full auto mode, but to get the most out of this camera you've got to set it to your liking first and use the manual functions. Once you've done that you can truly appreciate the work of art that this camera really is. If you're currently trying to decide on a DSLR, give the K10D some very serious consideration, or open up your wallet and pay for a more expensive camera from one of the other brands, you'll have to do it to get as much camera as you have right here.

SLC F.

2007-07-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent set of features, top quality!

Very well built, with well designed controls. Though, it takes some time to switch from *ist Ds, due to some new buttons and slightly different controls layout of K10D.I like the weight of the camera, it feells solid and comfortable in hands. The environmental sealing is also a nice addition to the features list.The AF operation was improved a lot compared to the earlier *ist Ds model.I am happy that the Hyper-Program and Hyper-Manual modes are back in their new reincarnation. I was missing those a lot after I have put my Z-1p on shelf.The 18-55 kit lens is very good. The latest software revisions allow built-in flash of K10D to act as a wireless controler. This is cool, since you do not need an aditional hot-shoe mounted flash for wireless operation.What Pentax should look at:1. The shutter release buttom. It takes almost no efforts to press it half-way. Too "soft" for me. Not to say it is a big drawback, but I prefer the feeling of the one in my *ist Ds.2. Menu interface requires revision to add "user-friendlieness" to it.3. When you shoot in PEF, the actual number of remaining shots is not displayed correctly. The camera is giving VERY pessimistic forecast. In practice, however, you can get c.a. 30% more shots. This has not been fixed in the firmware v 1.30 yet.But still, it is great and very capable camera!

Dr Z.

2007-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax comes up with a winner!

I purchased this camera right here at [...] and I absolutely love it. I haven't been able to put it down since it arrived. Excellent design, sturdy construction and I like not having to delve into several levels of menu to change settings. Buy this camera, you won't regret it!

Jeeper

2006-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

THe camera is just fantastic and really easy to use even in manual mode -

Nathan

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Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens Specifications

  • Type

    Auto-exposure digital SLR still camera with TTL auto focus, built-in retractableP-TTL auto flash, and CCD shift shake reduction and dust reduction

  • Effective Pixels

    10.2 mp

  • Lens Mount

    Type: PENTAX KAF2 mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses;
    Power zoom function: Available; K-mount lenses - Usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - Usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - Usable with adapter and restrictions

  • Sensor

    Type: Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter (23.5 x 15.7mm);

  • Recorded Pixels

    Total Pixels: 10.75 megapixels; Color Depth 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) x 3 colors; Shake Reduction CCD Image Sensor Shift;

  • Sensitivity

    ISO Auto, Manual, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600;

  • File Formats

    Still: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III

  • Storage Media

    SD memory card, SDHC memory card;

  • Color Composition

    Color Depth: 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) x 3 colors;
    Shake Reduction CCD Image Sensor Shift;
    Digital Filter: Black & White (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Color (18 types), Soft (3 levels), Slim (+/- 8 levels), Brightness (during playback)

  • White Balance

    TTL Auto, Pre-set, Custom white balance; Available Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual

  • LCD Monitor

    2.5 inch TFT color LCD with adjustable brightness; LCD Resolution - Approx. 210,000 pixels; Angle of View - Approx. 140 degrees

  • Video Output

    Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats

  • Interfaces

    Type - USB 2.0 hi-speed
    PictBridge: One image print, All image print, DPOF, Paper size, Paper type, Paper quality, Border

  • Exposure Modes

    Exposure Control Method: Green, Program AE, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, X-Sync, Bulb;

  • Shutter

    Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter; Shutter Speed:1/4000 - 30 seconds and Bulb;

  • Viewfinder

    Optical Viewfinder: Pentaprism with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen; Viewfinder Coverage - 95%; Viewfinder Magnification - 0.95x (with 50mm F1.4 lens, -1m-1); Diopter Adjustment - -2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1; LCD

  • Exposure Meter

    Light Metering Method - TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter; Metering Range EV1 - EV21.5 (At ISO 200 with 50mm F1.4 lens);

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-3 EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps);

  • Auto Bracketing

    3 frames +/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps)

  • AE Lock

    Auto Exposure Lock: Available
    Depth of Field Preview: Via viewfinder or LCD;

  • Drive Modes

    Single-shot, Continuous 3fps to card capacity (JPEG), 9 frames (RAW), Self-timer (12sec, 2sec), Auto bracketing, Extended bracketing, Remote Control (0sec, 3sec), Multi-exposure

  • Autofocus

    Focus System: Type - TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
    Autofocus Modes: AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual

  • Built-in Flash

    Flash - Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash; Operation Modes: flash on, redeye, leading curtain sync, leading curtain + redeye, trailing curtain sync; Guide Number: 15.6 (at ISO 200/m); Angle of View Coverage: 28mm (equivalent to 35mm) Flash Exposure Compensation - +1 to -2 (1/2 steps)

  • Synchronization

    With RTF and via hot shoe; Synchronization Speed: 1/180 sec, P-TTL high speed sync and wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash

  • Self-timer

    12sec, 2sec

  • Remote Control

    Yes, 0 sec, 3 sec

  • Preview

    Playback Specifications: Playback View Modes - Single, Index (nine image); Magnification Up to 20X enlargement; LCD Function - Image rotation, Folder view, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning; Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All

  • Power Source

    Rechargeable D-LI50 Lithium-ion battery, Optional AC adapter

  • Battery Life

    Battery allows approximately 500 shots per charge under normal conditions

  • Dimensions

    WxHxD: 5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8" (141.5mm x 101mm x 70mm)

  • Weight

    25.0 oz. (710g) without battery and SD memory card
    28.0 oz. (790g) loaded and ready

  • Computer System Requirements

    Mac Requirements: USB: MacOS 10.2 or later, standard equipped USB port Software: MacOS 10.2+, PowerPC G4 (G5 or Intel CORE rec.), 512MB RAM (1GB rec.),1024x768+ graphics, 250MB+ HDD (500MB rec.)
    Windows Requirements: USB: Windows 2000/XP, standard equipped USB port, Software: Windows 2000/XP, Pentium 4+ (2GHz rec.), 512MB RAM (1GB rec.), 1024x768+ graphics, 250MB+ HDD (500MB rec.)

  • Other

    Dust Reduction: Image sensor vibration and SP coating
    Time: Modes - dd/mm/yy, mm/dd/yy, yy/mm/dd; World Time - Displays the time in 71 cities (28 time zones)
    Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Netherlandish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Portuguese, Japanese

  • UPC Code

    027075121508

9 Accessories for Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens

  • All Accessories (9)
  • Filter and Filter Kits (1)
  • Filters (2)
  • Batteries & Power Supply (1)
  • Cable Release (1)
  • Cables & Adapters (1)
  • Bounce & Diffusers (1)
  • Eyepieces & Accessories (1)
  • Camera Flash Brackets (1)
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About Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens

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Great Camera

By Nathan

THe camera is just fantastic and really easy to use even in manual mode -

The best camera I've owned!

By SLC F.

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 features that are only available from other brands in cameras that cost hundreds of dollars more, and some that aren't even available in any other brand. The accessories can be a bit hard to find lo...

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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 ShakeReduction (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 PentaXReal 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.

Pentax K10D Digital SLR 10.2 MP Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens Features

  • High-precision SAFOX VIII 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) system withsingle and continuous AF
  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.1 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY Pentax lens produced
  • Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600 with an auto mode that takes advantageof 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 and20 time zoom
  • Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings

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What's in the box:

  • K10D Body
  • DA 18-55mm Lens
  • USB Cable I-USB17 (39233)
  • Video Cable I-VC28 (39262)
  • Strap O-ST53 (39323)
  • Hot Shoe Cover FK (31040)
  • Eyecup FP (30184)
  • Body Mount Cover (31016)
  • Finder Cap for ME (31011)
  • D-LI50 Lithium-ion Battery (39581)
  • Software (CD-ROM) S-SW55
  • Pentax Warranty