Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)

Overview

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. Power Source – Rechargeable D-LI50 Lithium-ion battery, Optional AC adapter System Requirements – Mac OS 10.2 or later, PowerPC G4 minimum, Windows 2000, XP, Pentium 4, 2 GHz recommended, 512MB RAM, 1024×768 graphics, 250MB hard drive, standard equipped USB port Dimensions – 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 inches (141.5x 101 x 70mm) Weight – 25.0 ounces (710 grams)

Product Specifications

Brand:Pentax
Model : 19091
EAN Code :0027075121492

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10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2.5-inch LCD display; body only--no lens included
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

Reviews

>Reviews of the Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only) at Amazon.com
Average Rating: 5.0
K. Yee Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Great DSLR w/ weathersealing and nearly perfect ergonomics
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 cont .... Read more

W. Hoover Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Great camera..highly rated
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. .... Read more

L. Levy Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
When it came out it was a bargain - now it's an amazing bargain
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 .... Read more

M. Smith Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Unbelievable features for this price.
An amazing well built camera with a great set of features. Well worth the price. .... Read more

Y. Li Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Good DSLR
K10d is a really good camera. I tried Canon xt and xti before but both are small and don't fit my big hand. the size of K10d is alright! and it provided powerful manual adjustment for your catching pictures. The kit lens is also very good as basic lens.
The Body SR function makes every lens perform very well when you hold it with shaky hands. I hate Canon and Nikon because they refuse to add Shake reduction function on the camera body so that they can sell SR lens at higher price.
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