Pentax K10D [Review Incl]

[IanD]

The features of the Pentax K10D are sure to amaze Pentax lovers, and the photo world in general. Since abandoning the *ist nomenclature on its DLSRs, Pentax has slowly but surely built more features and functions into the K line of DSLRs. The 10-megapixel K10D ($899 estimated street, body only) features a sensor-based stabilization system that provides up to four extra stops of image stabilization with any Pentax lens, dust reduction at start-up or on-demand, a metal chassis and gasketing that provide strength and weatherproofing and the ability to shoot RAW, JPEG, or RAW+JPEG. Pentax has seriously raised the bar with the K10D.

Slowest Shutter Speed: 30

Fastest Shutter Speed: 4000

Built-In Flash: Yes

Continuous Shooting: 3 images/sec

Flash Sync Speed: 1/180

Lens Mount: Pentax K

Screen Size: 2.5 in

Screen Resolution: 210,000

Screen Type: LCD

Maximum ISO: 1600

Max Continuous JPG: 3

Max Continuous RAW: 12

Media Type: Secure Digital

Battery: Rechargeable D-LI50 Lithium-ion battery

Width: 5.6 in

Height: 4 in

Depth: 2.7 in

Weight: 27.9 oz

Release Date: September 2006

Source: PopPhoto.com

- This camera looks awesome and I can say (because I bought one) Nikon and Cannon have some competition now. The Maximum ISO can be a pain in the ass, but with the cache speed on this camera, you can take pretty much unlimited continuous pictures if you have a 20x or faster SD card. I mainly bought this camera because I have older Pentax lenses (from the SLR days) and could use them on this camera, and I was pleasantly surprised.

-Ian

[1759]

I so wanted the k10d, but since it was out my price range, I bought a k100d instead, but I think Pentax still has good build quality for the price, and allows me to use my m42 lenses.

[teriba]

I love the K10D, it's a great body. It's too bad Pentax has such a limiting lens selection though. They have hardly any pro-level glass. It's a fantastic travel system though, nice and small body with lots of great consumer lenses.

[+StevoFC MVC]

Slowest Shutter Speed: 30

hmm, I highly doubt that...unless that means 30 seconds.

[teriba]

hmm, I highly doubt that...unless that means 30 seconds.

Yeah it's 1/4000s - 30s. Anything longer than 30s is done using bulb.