Pentax K10D

Résumé : The $1,000 DSLR space is a real heavyweight, boxing ring. Pentax enters the fray with a camera that quietly redefines the fight. How? By assembling a compelling mix of features and capabilities that work like photographers think. The Pentax K10D ...

Points forts : In-body Shake Reduction technology, Hyper-manual "Green button" exposure metering, Dedicated RAW/JPEG button, ISO 800 very good, ISO1600 acceptable, Sensitivity Priority shooting mode, Auto ISO mode is user definable, Relatively bright and large ...

Points faibles : JPEGs are relatively soft, edges not crisp, Need to shoot RAW for maximum sharpness, Maximum sharpness falls short of best-in-class, Occasional chromatic aberrations (purple-fringing), Non-dedicated flash x-sync at 1/180th

Conclusion : For me, the most compelling features of the K10D are its unique exposure modes. These new modes enable you to choose the priority of the camera's automation based on your shooting style and situational requirements. These subtle changes to the basic ...

Résumé : With an excellent dust-proof, weather-resistant, ergonomic design and stability, the dSLR K10D (released in September 2006) is not a point and shoot camera: there are a lot custom settings, and you will have to find the ones that are the most ...

Résumé : The last Pentax SLR we reviewed, the K100D, is pleasing enough but disappointing in certain respects. The main issue is that it's cosmetically and technically hard to distinguish from all the Pentax cameras that have gone before

Points forts : Excellent image quality, Good anti-shake, Dual-RAW modes, Useful features

Points faibles : Lenses can't match the camera's quality

Conclusion : The Pentax K10D is quite a surprise. Its performance matches anything its rivals can do

Résumé : The Semi-pro digital SLR that has it all!

Points forts : Excellent build, User-friendly controls, Inovative image stabilization, Brilliant 10 megapixel sensor, Perfect colors

Points faibles : Expensive for a Semi-Pro D-SLR

Conclusion : The overall performance of the camera was, in all, outstanding. Its simple enough for even your grandma to shoot in the camera's auto mode and there are feature-a-plenty to keep even a veteran photographer trigger-happy.Besides that, it's also a ...

Résumé : With a solid feel, Pentax has got the build spot on

Points forts : Excellent image quality, Good anti-shake, Dual-RAW modes, Useful features

Points faibles : Lenses can't match the camera's quality

Conclusion : You can shoot standard Pentax RAW (PEF) files and convert them using the bundled Pentax Photo Laboratory software, or you can shoot Adobe DNG files and open them in many different RAW converters, without having to wait for a camera-specific update