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: What a great camera for the photographer!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a new DSLR for quite a while after letting go my first one, my superb Nikon D50. I though I was going to become locked in the Nikon system, at least for a while, when I accidentally came across a web review about Pentax's new come back to the prosumer DSLR scenario with the highly appraised Pentax K10d.
I must say it was a very though decision, but after actually having the K10d in my hands for the first time and feeling it's healthy heft, I realised was in front of a serious camera, a product in a league of it's own. For this price there's no other way you could get a weather sealed 10 MP DSLR with polycarbonate covered stainless steel chassis, on-body shake reduction, dust reduction, 2.5 inch LCD monitor, gorgeous big and luminous pentaprism viewfinder, unique exposure modes, two RAW formats, compatible with every Pentax lens ever made.
The K10d is one of those cameras that just feels right and makes you believe no corners were cut during it's development. You have all the critical adjustments at the tip of your fingers
Even though, I believe the K10d isn't for everybody. It's not that I'm a snob. I just think the K10d was made for people who want to WORK with photography in a similar way they did with film. Meaning you probably like to shoot everything in RAW and enjoying making large prints of your work. If you are looking for something really straightforward out of the box probably, this is not the best place to look for. For example the K10d's metering firmware is set to preserve highlights. Some might confuse this with underexposure under high contrast lighting situations. Use your flash to fill in instead! The K10d is for people searching for a more photographical approach, as for example, the hobbyist would want.
Some commonly cited cons about the K10d are regarding to auto white balance performance under incandescent light. Personally, I can't think of a most horrible light to work with or a DSLR that handles it correctly. If you are forced to shoot under incandescent light, use your flash and/or shoot RAW. Also some people think the K10d gives dull, not very sharp images. If you want sharp saturated, sharp JPEG's just set the camera to "Bright mode." It doesn't give you much post-processing freedom though, but that's basically your call.
After all you probably realised photographers with the photographer in mind designed the K10d. Using the K10d it's an empowering experience, one that pushes you to further unleash your creativity.
Digital camera Review: When it came out it was a bargain - now it's an amazing bargain
Summary: 5 Stars
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
-Easier definition of picture style
-"Live" view (sort of)
I've had it for two years and only qualm I have is that it's larger and heavier than my *istD
Digital camera Review: Wonderful Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
As a previous Pentax owner, this was my most logical choice. Even if I didn't have compatable lenses, this camera has all the features and benefits an advanced amatuer could want or need. Highly recommended.Digital camera Review: awsome camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this digital camera for my husband. This fit the bill. You are able to do so many different projects with this camera. This camera is enterchangeable with all his lens that he had already aquired for an automatic/manual Pentax camera. He is so pleased with this camera and everthing that it can do.Digital camera Review: pain of 1 year with Pentax K10D
Summary: 1 Stars
I owned this for an year. You cannot say it is a very good camera. It is just a below average camera.I bought it for close to 1000 $
I could have taken maximum of 2000 pictures with it.
Also recently it suddenly started showing battery depleted symbol. Contacted pentax, they suggested to send to a third party who does the repair (Note:- All pentax official repair will be done by third party shop)
Currently the third party repair shope is saying, it is not the problem with battery it is the problem with reflex mirror, stuck in the apperture...etc. They are asking for close 300$ for repair.
Now I realize that with my experiances with Nikon, Canon etc..Overall...Pentax was not worth for the money I spend.
Please spend wisely..