Pentax K10D

Résumé : This is a much-anticipated digital SLR. Not only does this new Pentax have a 10.2-megapixel CCD, it also has built-in Shake Reduction and a cleaning system to keep dust off the imaging...

Points forts : 10MP D-SLR weather-resistant with built-in Shake Reduction for under $1,000 with lens

Points faibles : Heavy ; no Program AE modes

Points forts : Good image quality, plenty of detail, excellent range (and some unique to Pentax) of exposure controls, body integral Anti-Shake, anti-dust system, build and environment protection, RAW+JPEG mode, good value for money

Points faibles : Slightly soft JPEG images "out of the camera?, slight loss of highlight detail

Conclusion : Pentax's flagship DSLR is pitched squarely at the high-end or advanced amateur user and boasts an excellent specification and unique-to-Pentax technologies

Résumé : Pentax challenge Nikon, Canon and Sony with its latest model

Points forts : Good image quality, plenty of detail, excellent range (and some unique to Pentax) of exposure controls, body integral Anti-Shake, anti-dust system, build and environment protection, RAW+JPEG mode, good value for money

Points faibles : Slightly soft JPEG images "out of the camera", slight loss of highlight detail

Conclusion : Pentax's flagship DSLR is pitched squarely at the high-end or advanced amateur user and boasts an excellent specification and unique-to-Pentax technologies

Résumé : If you're looking for top image quality for less than a grand, one of these rigs is your perfect 10.

Résumé : : This 10.2 megapixel camera is Pentax's entry into the market segment currently held by Nikon's D200 and Canon's 30D. The Pentax is considerably cheaper than the competition and has a greater feature set than either.

Points forts : : The white balance fine tuning in this camera is a thing of beauty. If you take a photo, say under incandescent light, and you don't like the look of it, simply go into white balance fine tuning immediately and you will see the last photo you have ...

Points faibles : : The mirror/shutter slap is not as sweet as it might be.

Conclusion : : The Pentax K10D is a brilliant camera. At the price it is a world-beater. It will be interesting to see how it goes in the market place where, paradoxically, its low price may count against it. Can a $1900 camera/lens combination compete with a ...