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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Pentax
Part number: 19091
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CNET editors' review
Pentax K10D (body only)
price range: $899.99
A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"do not trust CNET reviews for dSLR cameras"
by jjjfff on September 1, 2007
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by okipedro on April 29, 2007
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"World-beating camera at bargain price"
by jbarnhart on March 4, 2007
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by benjikan on March 4, 2007
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"Outstanding camera - everything one could desire for under $1000"
by tom10i on December 7, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pentax
- Part Number: 19091
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 1.6 lbs
- Width 5.6 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 4 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 100
- Special effects Slim, Black & White, Sepia
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Sensor Features Special Protect (SP) coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
- Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, ISO priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Shutter & aperture priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight
- Still Image Format JPEG, RAW
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Exposure Range EV 1-21.5 ( ISO 200 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 16
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 3008 x 2000, JPEG 1824 x 1216, RAW 3872 x 2592, JPEG 3872 x 2592
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Lens System
- Lens System Mounting Pentax KAF2
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button, DPOF support, PictBridge support, AE lock, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, AF lock, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PRINT Image Matching
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, P-TTL, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.95x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5
- Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information Flash charge completion, Metering system, Aperture, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, AE lock, Shutter speed
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 210,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyecup
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating system MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Software
- Type Drivers & Utilities
Product series
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Pentax K10D (with 18mm-55mm lens)
Price: $999.00 - $1,049.99
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Price: $899.99
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Pentax
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- Address: Pentax Imaging Company, Englewood, CO.
- Phone: 1-800-877-0155
- Fax: 303-799-9213
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