Excellent image quality, Excellent range of shooting modes, Very well built, Builtin stabilization and CCD dust reduction system, RAW format, RAW button, Dual mode Depth of Field Preview/Digital Preview, Excellent ergonomic design, Excellent autonomy
Spot Metering cannot be linked to AF point, Documentation occasionally obscure on some critical points
The close of 2006 saw the introduction of one more upper-end, entry-level digital SLR, the Pentax K10D, along with the announcement that Hoya Corporation — the photographic filter and lens manufacturer — was to acquire Pentax Corporation ...
Abstract: Pentax 10D – A Hands-On Report Pentax Joins the Digital Big Leagues One of the first serious cameras that I ever owned was a Pentax Spotmatic. This was in 1965 when I was just beginning my career as a photojournalist. I couldnt afford a Nikon or a...
Smooth clean images with good color and tone, not as crisp as we would like, Robust body with dust and weather seals, high build quality, Accurate and fast auto-focus, Unique exposure modes; sensitivity, shutter/aperture priority, hyper program, Selectabl...
In-camera image processor unable to deliver crisp sharp edges, better to shoot RAW, About a third of a stop less highlight dynamic range than the competition, Slightly inconsistent continuous shooting rate (although always around 3.1 fps), Would have been...
My first impressions of the K10D were very positive, a well designed and robust body with a clearly extensive range of manual functions and a fairly logical control layout. The positive experience continued in use with the large, bright Pentaprism vie...
Not only is the K10D the best D-SLR that Pentax has ever built (and by quite a margin over the still-excellent K100D), it's the best D-SLR in its class… and is even capable of challenging the EOS 30D and the D200. If Canon and Nikon *body only have been i...
Abstract: Look at the rear of the 10-megapixel K10D and it’s clear Pentax couldn’t fit any more dials or buttons on if it tried. But if you’re looking for a camera with controls readily accessible, you won’t be disappointed.Metering a...
Great image quality, Dust protection, Image stabilisation, Awesome design
JPEG images a little soft, Noise response could be a little better The Final Word If you regularly shoot in JPEG then Pentaxs K10D may not be the best choice for you, but those who prefer to use RAW will find it to be a powerful, versatile and sturdy ...
If you regularly shoot in JPEG then Pentaxs K10D may not be the best choice for you, but those who prefer to use RAW will find it to be a powerful, versatile and sturdy camera that comes at a bargain price.
Excellent photo quality, Well-designed and solidly built body, Premium features for its price class, Nice kit lens
Occasional autofocus hunting, Shake Reduction only buys you a little over one stop
A great feature set for the price, pro-level customisation, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders. ...
The white balance fine tuning in this camera is a thing of beauty. If you take a photo, say under incandescent light, and you don’t like the look of it, simply go into white balance fine tuning immediately and you will see the last photo you have ju...
The mirror/shutter slap is not as sweet as it might be.
The Pentax K10D is a brilliant camera. At the price it is a world-beater. It will be interesting to see how it goes in the market place where, paradoxically, its low price may count against it. Can a $1900 camera/lens combination compete with a similar...
Internal shake reduction system. Internal RAW to JPEG conversion.
A touch on the heavy side.
This is a substantial camera with serious ambitions, bringing with it access to a range of excellent lenses and accessories.Try to strike a deal that delivers a body and two or more lenses.
Excellent photo quality; well-designed and solidly built body; premium features for its price class; nice kit lens.
Occasional autofocus hunting; Shake Reduction only buys you a little over one stop.
A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders.
