Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens | 
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| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $999.99
Buy New: $999.95
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Rating:  127 reviews
Sales Rank: 8436
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4 x 2.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 19092
Model: 19092
UPC: 027075121508
EAN: 0027075121508
ASIN: B000IHN89A
Release Date: November 18, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch LCD display; kit includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens | | • | In-camera Shake Reduction (SR) and Dust Reduction (DR) systems; dust-proof, weather-resistant body | | • | Continuous shooting at approximately three images per second | | • | Stores images on SD or SDHC memory cards; powered by lithium-ion battey D-LI50 (battery and charger included |
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Product Description
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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PENTAX K10D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH SHAKE REDUCTION AND 18-55mm LENS. January 5, 2009
Robert Caselnova (Brookfield, CT, USA)
Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Last year, when on assignment in Switzerland, I used several models of digital still cameras. I carried along the K10D, carefully testing the
first "shake reduction" I was ever to try.
Usually, I am a stickler for steadiness. Since my first days as a working
professional, it was always a must to employ the use of a tripod - not
only for longer exposures - but also for general shooting. Humans holding
cameras can almost never be quite as steady as a tripod or other camera stand. Think about it, our heartbeat causing pulse and cafeine shake in
our hands is nonexistent in a tripod. People do not always stand steadily
and firm.
My tests included handheld images with the shake reduction, tripodded
images without the shake reduction, and even handheld images without the
shake reduction, all cases using manual exposure settings ranging from
1/60th to 1/1000th sec., making notes as the images were casted on the
23.5x15.7mm CCD.
There is not enough room here to detail the hundreds of exposures made
during the three-days testing. Therefore, it shall suffice to say that
the K10D with its CCD-shifting shake reduction system allowed me to make
sharper pistures with three different lenses. Comparing the images made
on the tripod with those handheld using shake reduction there is not any
notable difference at 16X. Of course, one 6MP camera I tested, which did not have image-stabilization was used solely on the tripod, and images from it were as sharp as the handheld 10MP camera (not deploying shake
reduction and in similar lighting with auto-exposure.)
Other characteristics observed: The AF points on the viewfinder are red
and illuminated for easy visibility. The LCD display is large and sharp
and visible from a wide viewing angle. The DUST REMOVAL syatem is quite
effective. It actually shakes the CCD for dust removal.
The menu is not difficult to understand. The controls are splash and dust resistant and the cabinet parts and retractable seem to be nicely fitted
together.
The K10D had a good feel in my hands. The dials and buttons are all just
about exactly where they should be for ergonomic placement.
In the final analysis, the camera, in my judgement deserves five stars.
Robert Caselnova, photographer and owner of Cas Photo Studio & Camera Shop
Great DSLR w/ weathersealing and nearly perfect ergonomics January 1, 2009
K. Yee (Boston, MA United States)
This was my first DSLR and it's been a great experience. It uses the same Sony sensor as the Nikon D80/D200 and if you shoot RAW, you get effectively the same results for much less cost.
On top of that, you get weathersealing so you can use it in the rain or snow or dust w/o issues.
The body feels solid unlike the plasticky XTi/XSi/D40/D60, and even the D80 to some degree.
Only nits are I wish it had a faster flash sync speed and predictive AF (the AF-C is really AF-S run continously).
Great camera..highly rated November 24, 2008
W. Hoover (Poinciana Florida)
I have had this camera for over one year and each day learn more about the power of this camera. Recently took photo course and many in class had high powered Nikons and Canon DSLR's. My camera kept right up and in many cases had features their cameras did not, such as built in image stablization, and raw button. Just saw new DXO website that ranks K10D above many DSLR's and higher than some more expensive DSLR's. This is a great camera but not for the novice.
When it came out it was a bargain - now it's an amazing bargain October 21, 2008
L. Levy (Dallas)
When this model was initially introduced, it was the best bang for the buck:
-Takes all Pentax lenses (including screw mounts with an adaptor) and adds its anti-shake mechanism to each
-Picture quality great
-V - e - r - y sturdy feel
-All the unique Pentax options (especially hyper) plus driving the ISO
Note - some of the quibbles have been fixed with the later, 40% more megapixel, K20D:
-Picture quality at higher ISO
-Easier definition of picture style
-"Live" view (sort of)
I've had it for two years and only qualm I have is that it's larger and heavier than my *istD
Unbelievable features for this price. October 20, 2008
M. Smith (New York, Ny)
An amazing well built camera with a great set of features. Well worth the price.
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