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