Pentax K10D Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax K10D digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax K10D accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax K10D manual and always important Pentax K10D lens which makes the Pentax K10D digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax K10D accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax K10D kit or bundle, is the Pentax K10D leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax K10D body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax K10D Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number K10D
Camera Format SLR
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $899.95
Street Price $999.44
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-11-30
Remote Control Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 790 g
27.6 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 142 x 101 x 68 mm
5.6 x 4.0 x 2.7 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3872x2592, 3008x2000, 1824x1216
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 10.75
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio No
Quality Levels 3
Lens Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Manual Focus Yes
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism
Optical VF Accuracy 95%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 210000
Max Playback Zoom 20.00
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO Rating Max 1600
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 30
Shortest Shutter Time 1/4000
Exp Adj Range 3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 12
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters) 16
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 15.6
Flash Range Description 15.6 (at ISO 200/m)
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Other Memory Types SDHC
Uncompressed Format RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 3.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary D-LI50
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only, and comes bundled with an 18mm - 55mm F3.5 – F5.6 DA series smc PENTAX zoom lens.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax K10D review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax K10D power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax K10D digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax K10D even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Pentax K10D Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax K10D rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax K10D accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax K10D wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax K10D, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax K10D camera or Pentax K10D lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Pentax K10D camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax K10D digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax K10D powergrip digital camera.

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