Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only) by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Almost Professional
Summary: 4 Stars
This is generally a great camera with a few things missing--a PC terminal for studio flash, the ability to make TIFF files in the camera (which the *istD did), and a really good finder. I frequently shoot both slides and digital at the same time, and every time I use my 20 year old Pentax LX bodies I am reminded of just how bad most of the digital slr viewfinders really are--I haven't seen anything better from Canon or Nikon at this price range either.
In other respects, I have been quite pleased with it--image quality is good, controls seem fairly logical to me, and my large collection of older Pentax lenses works well with it.
Digital camera Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the K10d as an upgrade from my 8ist DL. I have to say that this camera impresses me everytime I take it out shooting.
I went shooting in -13 degree Farenheit weather for four hours and only drained 1/4 of the batter power. After getting it home and letting it warm up the battery registered full.
Also, it seems to do a better job of metering than the *ist DL. My images are more vivid, sharper and I find myself not doing much to my RAW images.
the shake reduction works great. I recently shot at 1/2 second and got a sharp image. This is not likely to happen all the time, but still, impressive.
The camera's Noise reduction feature works awesome. It makes taking star trails a breeze, no hot pixels and no noise.
So far i can't find a thing i don't like about this camera other than i didn't buy it sooner.
Digital camera Review: BILL`S BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Pentax K10D digital SLR about four weeks ago, and am very happy with this camera and the two lenses--18-55mm and 50-200mm. With the shake reduction and anti-dust features, You can`t go wrong. If you went with Canon or Nikon, you would pay through the nose for their lenses. The construction is very solid with seals that help prevent dust and water entering the camera.The features of the K10D make it a joy to use. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone moving up to a digital SLR. I am age 81, so it`s never too late to move up the ladder. W.C.RHYNEDigital camera Review: Best Camera in Its Class
Summary: 5 Stars
Great camera designed for serious amateurs. It's a great camera, and is definitely not a camera for beginners.
Digital camera Review: Best Purchase In Decades
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't belabor my review with all the superlatives already praising this amazing camera. What I will tell you is if you are currently a Pentax film camera owner looking into getting into Digital SLR, then look no further. I personally have several M42 (thread mount manual) lenses which are in mint condition and work perfectly with my Spotmatic II film camera. BUT, they also work PERFECTLY with the K10D (using simple manual settings and an inexpensive K mount adapter). So, for the price of a Digital SLR body, and affordable at that, I can start capturing hi-res digital images immediately.
I could not be happier with my purchase, despite all the rumors about the pending K20D. I find it humorous that the 'semi-pros' can't be satisfied with this camera, after all it was the best thing that happened to them since sliced cheese (less than 2 years ago) ;)