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Pentax K10D + DA 18 - 55 mm, 10.2 MP, 3872 x 2592 pixels, CCD, 710 g, Black

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Pentax K10D + DA 18 - 55 mm. Megapixel (approx.): 10.2 MP, Sensor type: CCD, Maximum image resolution: 3872 x 2592 pixels. Display diagonal: 6.35 cm (2.5"). PictBridge. Weight: 710 g. Product colour: Black

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Reviews
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2011-07-31 05:56:20
Uk has collected 64 expert reviews for Pentax K10D + DA 18 - 55 mm 10.2 MP CCD 3872 x 2592 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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digitalversus.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:36
With a lot of help from technology and marketing (sensor with 10 million pixels, mechanical stabilization, anti-dust system, weather proof, and high performance autofocus) Pentax attempts to break into the world of semi-pro numeric reflex, largely domi...
Good Mechanical stabilization, Antidust system, Nice construction and all weather casing...
Bad 1855 mm lens, which is disappointing on the K10D, Automatic white balance, Menu ergonomics should be improved...
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professionalphotographer.co.uk
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2011-07-31 05:55:36
On paper the K10D looks the business, but how does it perform in use?Pentax Wasn’t exactly A latecomer to the digital SLR scene, but its progress since the *istD back in 2003 has been steady rather than spectacular, concentrating on entry-level and ent...
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practicalphotography.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:37
The K10D represents a change of direction for Pentax. It's the first Pentax D-SLR that breaks away from the beginner market and tries to cater for the more advanced enthusiasts. The K10D is the best Pentax D-SLR to date and offers plenty to the enthu...
Bottom line Enthusiast users can breath a sigh of relief that Pentax has finally come up with a camera that suits their needs. The K10D is still not perfect but it´s a damn sight better than the last four Pentax releases. While those cameras were mostly priced a...
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-07-31 05:55:45
Pentaxs flagship digital SLR has been available for a few months, but recent price reductions have motivated us to take a closer look. Its fairly heavy at 710g but feels sturdy and comfortable to hold, and is well protected from the elements with...
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EISA.eu
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2011-07-31 05:55:47
The Pentax K10D is an ideal camera for enthusiast and advanced users. Offering an effective resolution of 10MP and a sensor-based shake-reduction system, it delivers crisp, sharp photographs, even at slow shutter speeds. The new integrated 22bit A/D c...
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Photoradar.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:06
The last Pentax SLR we reviewed, the K100D, was pleasing enough but disappointing in certain respects.The main issue was that it's cosmetically and technically hard to distinguish from all the Pentax cameras that have gone before, even down to the now...
Bottom line The last Pentax SLR we reviewed, the K100D, was pleasing enough but disappointing in certain respects.The main issue was that it's cosmetically and technically hard to distinguish from all the Pentax cameras that have gone before, even down to the now...
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techradar.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:08
Lenses can't match the camera's quality, Verdict, The Pentax K10D is quite a surprise. Its performance matches anything its rivals can do...
Good Excellent image quality, Good anti-shake, Dual-RAW modes, Useful features...
Bad Lenses cant match the cameras quality...
Bottom line The last Pentax SLR we reviewed, the K100D, was pleasing enough but disappointing in certain respects. The main issue was that its cosmetically and technically hard to distinguish from all the Pentax cameras that have gone before, even down to the now...
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pocket-lint.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:10
Pentax challenge Nikon, Canon and Sony with its latest model...
Good Good image quality, plenty of detail, excellent range (and some unique to Pentax) of exposure controls, body integral Anti-Shake, anti-dust system, build and environment protection, RAW+JPEG mode, good value for money...
Bad Slightly soft JPEG images "out of the camera", slight loss of highlight detail...
Bottom line Pentax’s flagship DSLR is pitched squarely at the high-end or advanced amateur user and boasts an excellent specification and unique-to-Pentax technologies...
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pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-05 16:49:30
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...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2011-11-05 16:49:33
Pentax is a company that slipped a little off the SLR radar in recent times, taking a back seat to old hats Canon and Nikon, as well as new entries from companies like Olympus and Sony. However, with the K10D, they have firmly re-established themselves...
Good Great image quality, Dust protection, Image stabilisation, Awesome design...
Bad 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...
Bottom line 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.
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dpexpert.com.au
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2011-11-05 16:49:48
This 10.2 megapixel camera is Pentax’s entry into the market segment currently held by Nikon’s D200 and Canon’s 30D. The Pentax is considerably cheaper than the competition and has a greater feature set than either. The body is high impact plastic o...
Good 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...
Bad The mirror/shutter slap is not as sweet as it might be.
Bottom line 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...
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gadgetguy.com.au
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2011-11-05 16:49:53
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.
Good Internal shake reduction system. Internal RAW to JPEG conversion.
Bad A touch on the heavy side.
Bottom line 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.
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stuff.tv
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2014-03-20 05:16:45
Different body, different sensor, different target user – it seems that Pentax has shaken things up a bit. Competitors’ cams, such as the Canon EOS 400D and the Olympus E-410 have dust-removal systems that give the sensor a good old shake when...
Good Good image quality. Tiny price tag. Small size and discrete looks.
Bad Heavy and bulky compared to rivals. Controls not designed for beginners...
Bottom line Big, tough and supremely well-specced, but if you don’t know what you’re doing it’ll scare you stiff...
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avhub.com.au
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2014-05-31 02:46:22
Pentax really gets down to business with its first enthusiast-level D-SLR throwing out a huge challenge to its rivals and providing a realistic alternative for anybody in search of a ‘serious' camera. Paul Burrows tries out the K10D.Way back at the 2000 P...
Bottom line 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...
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asiaone.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:37
THE K10D shows whats available if you dont just head straight for the latest big-name models.The 2006 10.2-megapixel K10D was Pentaxs first advanced DSLR. With its dust and weather resistant seals, this camera doesnt need tender loving care.The K10...
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photo.net
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2011-07-31 05:55:38
The Pentax K10D single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera is currently the smallest, most inexpensive camera body on the market that has extensive weather and dust seals. The Pentax K10D competes with similarly priced cameras from Canon and Nikon by offe...
Bottom line The Pentax K10D is a high-quality camera with some innovative features not seen on other bodies in its price range. The K10D is the lightest smallest body that has extensive weather and dust sealing. Its backwards compatibility gives a photographer acc...
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trustedreviews.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:40
It's over eight months since I reviewed the Samsung GX-10 digital SLR, basically a licence-built copy of today's review camera, the Pentax K10D. As I remarked at the time, it was unusual for me to review the copy before the original, but I was fully expec...
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:42
The 10-megapixel K10D is the first viable prosumer body released by Pentax, marking a departure from the simplified 6-megapixel mold that characterized the manufacturer’s previous efforts. At the camera’s core are an APS-C-sized CCD chip and P...
Good Design and feature set built logically around photographers’ needs Dedicated RAW button Mechanical image stabilization (Shake Reduction) Dust Reduction Sensitivity Priority, Aperture and Shutter Priority mode Program Line is clever and practical Cam...
Bad Autofocus system is loud, noisy, and at times, just irritating Autofocus isn’t as accurate as we had hoped AF assist illuminator built into the pop-up flash (not on camera body) LCD is not as sharp as competing models; displayed colors are oversatur...
Bottom line Priced at $799 and available online for $599 during the holiday push, the K10D supplies a prosumer feature set at an entry-level price point. The feature-laden K10D introduces Sensitivity Priority, adds a dedicated RAW button near the lens mount, captu...
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stuff.tv
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2011-07-31 05:55:44
Different body, different sensor, different target user – it seems that Pentax has shaken things up a bit. Competitors’ cams, such as the Canon EOS 400D and the Olympus E-410 have dust-removal systems that give the sensor a good old shake when...
Good Good image quality. Tiny price tag. Small size and discrete looks.
Bad Heavy and bulky compared to rivals. Controls not designed for beginners...
Bottom line Big, tough and supremely well-specced, but if you don’t know what you’re doing it’ll scare you stiff...
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shutterbug.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:45
The camera’s shutter is designed to withstand 100,000 releases and is especially quiet, something wedding photographers will appreciate. It has a top speed of 1/4000 sec and a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 sec. The K10D offers continuous shoo...
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maclife.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:46
The K10D has a built-in dust-removal system to keep the CCD speck-free. Canon and Nikon currently rule the roost when it comes to digital SLR cameras, but lots of other SLR manufacturers are knocking at the henhouse door, and Pentax may be pounding...
Good Superb build. Excellent images. Very low noise at high ISOs.Three-way shake reduction. Dust removal for CCD sensor.
Bad Flash must be raised manually. Lens hood must be removed when using flash to avoid shadows. SD card not included.
Bottom line If theres anything major not to like about the Pentax K10D, we couldnt find it. Its a good-looking, superb performer thatll more than satisfy even the pickiest photographer...
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tipa.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:46
Awarded by TIPA Association.
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photographyblog.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:47
The Pentax K10D is one of the more interesting SLR cameras currently on the market. Pentax has obviously put a lot of thought into its flagship model, adding a number of features that set it apart from its competitors, cameras such as the Canon EOS 3...
Bottom line The Pentax K10D is an excellent mid-range digital SLR camera that manages to achieve the difficult task of being intuitive to use whilst offering a lot of complex functionality. Pentax have included a number of genuinely useful innovations that help t...
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imaging-resource.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:48
Pentax K10D Overview by Shawn Barnett with Siegfried Weidelichand Mike TomkinsReview posted: 04/05/2007 The Pentax K10D is based around an APS-C sized CCD imager with an effective resolution of 10.2 megapixels. It uses a 22-bit Analog-to-digital conver...
Good Compatible with an extensive list of Pentax K lenses Responsive with a good shutter lag time, very good shot-to-shot speed Good color accuracy Easy white balance adjustment Bright, powerful built-in flash Good quality in kit lens Fairly quick Continuou...
Bad Very warm color balance in low-lighting and warm outdoors Auto white balance had a hard time with household incandescent lighting Shadow detail lacking in JPEG images Slightly high contrast, especially outdoors in full sun Phantom pixels with contrasty...
Bottom line The Pentax K10D is unique. Its easily Pentaxs most capable SLR yet. But its not for everyone. Tuned for the advanced photographer, or anyone wanting to discover Photographys basics, the K10D has no true "easy" mode. You have to understand...
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cameralabs.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:51
The Pentax K10D is a 10 Megapixel mid-range Digital SLR with built-in image stabilisation to combat camera shake. Announced in September 2006, the K10D is Pentax’s top of the range DSLR and boasts a number of impressive features, several of which ar...
Good Built-in Shake Reduction system, Dust and weather-resistant seals, Unique shooting modes and RAW options, Switches for metering and focus areas...
Bad Default JPEG settings lack impact, Basic metering and tendency to underexpose, No dedicated buttons for ISO or WB, Tough rivals like the Nikon D80 and Canon 30D...
Bottom line One thing should be clear from our comments so far: the K10D is not the greatest performer using its default settings. If you want a camera that takes great-looking JPEGs straight out the box, then look elsewhere. Shooting alongside the K10D with a Ni...
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digitalcamerareview.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:55
Pentax's flagship dSLR is up against some pretty stiff competition from ’s EOS 30D and ’s , but for many users the K10D may actually be the best deal in the mid-level dSLR class. K10D features include 10 Megapixel resolution, image stabilization, v...
Good Solid buildquality with dust/weather/moisture seals, excellent image quality, digital and analog depth of field preview, Image stabilization with every lens, and automatic dust reduction/removal system...
Bad Battery life is a bit below average...
Bottom line Canon and Nikon currently dominate the semi-pro dSLR market, but all any camera maker has to do to unseat the sales leaders is to offer a better product at a lower price. The introduction of the Pentax K10D is a big step in that direction. The K10D...
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steves-digicams.com
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2011-07-31 05:55:56
The Pentax K10D digital SLR camera has 10.2 effective megapixels and a host of advanced technologies including a Pentax-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system and a weather-resistant body. It was designed to deliver high-quality digital images and respo...
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letsgodigital.org
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2011-07-31 05:55:58
When DSLRs became popular a few years ago, it looked as if Pentax was going to miss the boat. Although it was a big name amongst camera manufacturers, Pentax was one of the last ones to join the digital adventure. First, it brought out models with unpr...
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dcresource.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:00
The K10D is the flagship camera in Pentaxs digital SLR lineup. It arguably has more bang for the buck than any other camera in its class, with a 10 Megapixel CCD, optical image stabilization, dust removal system, support for two RAW formats, and a...
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photographyreview.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:04
Pentax K10D Digital Camera Pro Review by Laurence Chen The Pentax K10D is a weather-sealed digital SLR with a 10-megapixel sensor, built-in Shake Reduction technology, and a sensor dust removal system. Pentax K10D Studio Test ImagesISO 100 Sample >> IS...
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tech2.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:06
The Pentax K10D aims to be the perfect semi-pro D-SLR with some of its great features like a water and dust resistant body, easy to use and straightforward controls, and the best part is that its extremely simple to get a hang of especially if you hav...
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Digitaltrends.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:08
This is a much-anticipated digital SLR. Not only does this new Pentax have a 10.2-megapixel CCD, it also has built-in Shake Reduction and a cleaning system to keep dust off the imaging device (and your prints). It’s also built to take a bit of beati...
Good Very responsive Good overall image quality Built-in Shake Reduction Rugged weather-resistant construction...
Bad No convenient Program AE settings (macro, portrait and so on) Supplied software is weak Supplied lens could be better...
Bottom line Any first-time D-SLR buyer should put the Pentax K10D high on the list—it’s a very good 10MP camera offering lots of room to grow as you spread your photographic wings. And its combination of good image quality, built-in Shake Reduction and st...
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Neocamera.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:10
Review Introduction With the K10D, Pentax has the most feature-rich 10 megapixels DSLR currently available. This digital SLR camera boasts built-in stabilization, dust-reduction, weather-sealing, unlimited continuous shooting, the largest viewfinder am...
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Megapixel.net
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2011-07-31 05:56:12
But for now, the K10D still bears only the Pentax name, embossed in white across the front of the flash housing. The K10Ds body is made of a black, lightly flecked polycarbonate, and all the dials, buttons and body joints are splash- and dust-resistan...
Good 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...
Bad Spot Metering cannot be linked to AF point, Documentation occasionally obscure on some critical points...
Bottom line 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...
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luminous-landscape.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:16
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...
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dpreview.com
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2011-07-31 05:56:18
Announced on September 14th 2006, just in time for Photokina 2006 the new K10D is Pentaxs first foray into the serious-amateur digital SLR market. Its bigger, tougher and more feature rich than any Pentax digital SLR before it and it certainly carr...
Good 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...
Bad 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...
Bottom line 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...
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