Pentax K10D
Digital Camera Review
Dec 12, 2007
- By Alex Burack
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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 PRIME image processor, capable of 22-bit A/D conversion. Eleven-point autofocus (with 9 cross-type), mechanical image stabilization (Shake Reduction), dust removal, and weatherproofing are integral portions of the design. However, impressive as the K10D’s components may be, the camera earns its distinction through the practical subtleties woven throughout its design. For $599 (with rebate) during the holiday push, the K10D is one of the strongest values on the market.
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Pentax K10D Specs
Type
Digital SLR
Price
799.00
Length
5.60
Width
2.80
Height
4.00
Weight
28.00
Mega Pixels
10.75
Effective Pixels
10.20
Sensor Type
23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD
Image Size
3872 x 2592
Color Filter System
Primary Color Filter
IR Cut Low Pass Filter
Yes
Image Format
RAW (PEF and DNG), JPEG
File Size
10 MP (highest res)
Lens Mount
KAF2 bayonet
Compatible Lenses
KAF2, KAF, KA, K, S, 67/645
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Diopter Adjustment
yes 2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1
Frame Coverage
95
Magnification
0.95
LCD
2.5 inch TFT color LCD
Auto Focus Type
TTL
Focusing Modes
single, continuous, manual
Focusing Points
11
Metering Modes
multi-segment, spot, center-weighted
Metering Range
EV1 - EV21.5 (At ISO 200 with 50mm F1.4 lens)
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed
1/4000 - 30 seconds
Self Timer
2 or 12 sec
Modes
Green, Program AE, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, X-Sync, Bulb
Speed
Yes
Burst
Yes
Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)
Built in Flash
flash on, redeye, leading curtain sync, leading curtain + redeye, trailing curtain sync
Flash Range
15.6 (at ISO 200/m)
Sync Contact
hot shoe
Flash Metering
P-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation
+1 to -2 in 1/2 steps
Resolution
3872 x 2592
ISO Sensitivity
100 to 1600 in full-, 1/2-, and 1/3-EV steps
Direct Printing
Yes
Video Output
No
Software
CD ROM
Zoom Wide
0
Zoom Tele
0
fstop Max
0.00
fstop Min
0.00
Zoom Digital
0.00
LCD Pixels
210000
Resolution Maximum
3872 x 2592
Resolution Minimum
1824 x 1216
Ratings
Raw
Weight
Color
7.73
3
Resolution
5.85
3
Noise Auto ISO
6.62
1.15
Noise Manual ISO
10.13
3
Low Light
9.01
3
Dynamic Range
7.60
3
Size Portability
7.50
1
Model Design Appearance
8.75
1.3
Handling
8.25
2
Control Button Positioning Size
8.50
1.85
Front
9.00
0.65
Back
7.00
0.75
Left
7.50
0.5
Right
7.25
0.5
Top
8.25
0.75
Bottom
7.25
0.5
Menu
7.25
1.65
Auto Mode
9.50
1.05
Auto Focus
8.50
3
Focus
8.25
1.5
ISO
7.75
2
White Balance
3.93
2.5
Exposure
9.25
1.75
Meterng
8.00
2
Shutter Speed
7.50
1.75
Aperture
0.00
0
Custom Image Presets
0.00
0.5
Drive Mode
6.00
2.5
Picture Quality Options
9.50
1.25
Picture Effects Mode
9.50
2.15
Playback Mode
9.25
1.5
Movie Mode
0.00
0
Viewfinder
8.75
2
LCD Screen
6.50
1.75
Flash
6.50
1.75
Lens Mount
8.75
1.75
Memory
3.50
0.5
Battery
6.75
1.95
Startup 1st Shot
9.70
3
Shot Shot
9.70
3
Shutter Shot
9.00
3
Software
8.00
1.25
Jacks / Ports / Plugs
6.75
1
Direct Print Options
7.50
0.4
Ease of Use
6.75
0.75
Other Features
7.50
0.75
Value
9.00
2.5
Processing Speed
7.00
3
Total (weighted)
638.04
