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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only) | 
| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,460.75
Buy Refurbished: $399.95
You Save: $1060.80 (73%)
Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 739
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4 x 2.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 19091
Model: 19091
UPC: 027075121492
EAN: 0027075121492
ASIN: B000IHN8AO
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
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, 1024x768 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)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 119 more reviews...
When it came out it was a bargain - now it's an amazing bargain October 21, 2008
L. Levy (Dallas)
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
Unbelievable features for this price. October 20, 2008
M. Smith (New York, Ny)
An amazing well built camera with a great set of features. Well worth the price.
 Good DSLR October 20, 2008
Y. Li (Gainesville, FL)
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.
The only drawbacks low light performance is not as good as C and N. Focus speed is a little bid slow. Also the auto WB is not perfect. But you can adjust to get it right manually.
Overall, it is a good DSLR.
Fantastic! July 16, 2008
P. W. Sheehan (Puyallup, WA USA)
I've had mine about 7 months now and have used it for family, outdoors and night sky pictures. Shake reduction works even with my old prime M series lenses. I have two autofocus D lenses (18-55 and 50-200) and use these most often, I like taking pictures with older manual focus lenses when I have the time. I'm still learning and appreciating more and more every time I use the camera. The battery life is much better than expected. For Pentax accessories, I have a second battery and the wired remote and I'm very satisfied with that so far. Pictures are great.
Semi-pro! May 31, 2008
T. E. Walker (Missouri, USA)
With the proper lens this camera can do everything that the big boys like Nikon and Canon can do! It has so many features sometimes I have to get the manual out to remember how to use them! Its fast, sturdy, waterproof and takes great shots! I've printed out some photos so far up to 8x10 size and they are as crisp as you can get and that is using the stock 18-55mm lens that came with the camera. I have yet to purchase a quality prime lens to test but if the stock lens does this good, I have no worries. Since I already owned a previous Pentax SLR some of the lenses I already had worked with this camera so that is a bonus feature and part of the reason I went with this camera. This camera will function as a point and shoot but I would not recommend this to a complete amateur.
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