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.
Manufacturer:
PENTAX Imaging Company
Manufacturer Part Number:
19092
Manufacturer Website Address:
www.pentaxtech.com
Product Model:
K10D
Product Name:
K10D Digital SLR Camera
Product Type:
Digital SLR Camera
Display Screen:
2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 210 Kilopixels
Screen Size:
2.5"
Display Screen Type:
Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Screen Type:
Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Type:
Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Resolution:
210000Pixel
Effective Camera Resolution:
10.2Megapixel
Total Camera Resolution:
10.75Megapixel
Effective Resolution:
10.2 Megapixels
Camera Resolution:
10.2Megapixel Effective - 10.75Megapixel Total
Total Resolution:
10.75 Megapixels
Image Formats:
JPEG
Maximum Image Resolution:
3872 x 2592
Lens Type:
Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Focal Length: 18 - 55mm
Focal Length:
18mm to 55mm
Optical Zoom:
3x
Auto Focus Points:
11
Focus Modes:
Manual Focus
Flash Modes:
Flash ON
Viewfinder Type:
SLR
Storage Media:
1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported
Memory Card Support:
Secure Digital (SD) Card
Interfaces/Ports:
1 x DC Power In
Batteries:
1 x Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Included
Battery Include:
Yes
Battery Life:
500Shot
Dimensions:
4" Height x 5.6" Width x 2.8" Depth, 4" Height x 5.6" Width x 2.8" Depth
Weight:
28 oz, 25oz - without battery and SD memory card, 25oz - without battery and SD memory card, 28oz - loaded and ready
Package Contents:
K10D Digital SLR Camera
Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens
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First introduced in 2006, the Pentax K10D still leads all comers in the under $1000 field and most other digital SLR cameras regardless of price. The availability of "like new" lenses and very reasonable prices makes it doubly attractive. Its many features will challenge your memory.
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I love taking pictures with this camera. It is heavier than most which I like because it helps keep the pictures steady. I took a wonderful picture of a humming bird with his wings wide open the other day and it came out perfectly clear. I am very happy with the quality of the pictures and the speed of the shutter. It was well worth the money.
This camera has great picture quality and is easy to use. "read" the manual and figure out the features as they are not difficult. Then play with the camera and try everything. I have several older lenses and they work fine if they have the correct footing.
I have used Pentax cameras for about 30 years and not had a problem with their products. Other cameras with the same pixals are less expensive but this camera is worth the little extra money.
I did find it less expensive at another site but chose Overstock as I have ordered many items and not had a problem.
Overall a nice camera to work with. It has plenty of features to do most everything someone would want to do. Some things I enjoy about it:
1 - multi exposure
2 - green button (set exposure levels and then allow tweaking in manual mode)
3 - usable with all of my manual lenses
4 - fast firing compared to others I have used
I am pleased with the pictures I get from the camera. It has been stated on other sites that the images are a little soft which may be true in jpg mode. I tend to shoot exclusively in raw mode and so far the images look great. In one photo of a damsel fly, using the 70 - 200 mm lense, I could see the hairs on the leg of the fly when I zoomed into 100% level. Nothing wrong with that. I am looking forward to getting a macro lense and really get close to my subjects.
I really do not have any major complaints with the camera. If anything then it would be the required reading to figure everything out - there is a lot that this camera can do and it isnt always intuitive at first.
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