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Pentax K10D, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera (Camera Body)

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Pentax K10D SLR, Digital Camera (Camera Body)

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The Pentax K10D SLR Digital Camera combines 10.2 effective megapixels of image resolution with an array of advanced technologies, including a Shake Reduction (SR) system to minimize the adverse effects of camera shake, and a high-performance imaging engine - Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) - designed exclusively for Pentax digital SLR cameras to produce well-balanced, true-to-life images. Pentax also incorporated a 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 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. Furthermore, the dependable dust-proof, water-resistant body construction of the K10D features 72 seals throughout the camera to allow photographers to continue shooting even in dusty or rainy environments. All combined, the K10D delivers exceptionally high image quality and responds brilliantly to the exacting demands of advanced photographers and keen amateurs alike.

• 10.2 Megapixel Resolution: The K10D features a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD with 10.2 effective megapixels as its image sensor, assuring the reproduction of true-to-life, rich-gradation images.

• Shake Reduction Mechanism: The K10D is equipped with the Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) system, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images. This innovative mechanism shifts the position of the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It offers an outstanding compensation effect equivalent to two to four shutter-speed steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.

• 11-point Wide-frame AF: The K10D's sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is positioned off centre. The in-focus sensor point is automatically super-imposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation.

• 22-Bit A/D Converter: The K10D incorporates a high-performance A/D converter, which faithfully converts the analog data collected by the CCD image sensor into digital data that offers a digital-conversion capacity 1,024 times greater than conventional 12-bit, 4,096-gradation A/D converters.

• PRIME Imaging Engine: The K10D incorporates the PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) as its imaging engine. Designed exclusively for Pentax digital SLR cameras, this imaging engine produces well-balanced, true-to-life images through efficient control of CCD signals, saturation, brightness, white balance, sharpness and contrast. Its fast memory (DDR2: Double Data Rate 2) also serves to enhance speedy image processing and high-speed data transfer.

• Dust Removal System: The K10D features the Pentax Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the CCD image sensor (or low-pass filter).The Pentax-original Special Protect (SP) coating effectively removes dust and stains from the surface. Dust that still remains on the surface will be shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD will fall onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit, eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface.

• Versatile Exposure System for Flexibility and Creativity: The K10D's Hyper Program function allows the user to instantly switch to the Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) mode or Aperture-Priority AE (Av) mode from the Program AE mode, with a simple turn of the electronic dials on the grip, and when shooting in the Metered Manual mode, a single push of the green button allows the user to instantly set the proper exposure for the subject. Furthermore, the K10D features two unique shooting modes; the Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode, is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for a user-selected sensitivity, and the Shutter & Aperture-Priority AE (TAv) mode will automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for a user-selected shutter-speed & aperture combination.

• Dust-proof & Water-resistant Construction: The High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis of the K10D boasts a reliable dust-proof, and water-resistant construction, with special seals applied to 72 different parts of the camera body, including the shutter release button and switches/levers/dials, making it possible to use the K10D in the rain or in dusty locations without any worry.

• Bright, & Clear Viewfinder: Featuring a glass pentaprism, the K10D's viewfinder offers a 96-percent field of view and a 0.95-times magnification for easy viewing of the subject and effortless confirmation of focus and composition. Coupled with the acclaimed Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, it delivers a large, bright subject image.

• Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses: Use your existing Pentax 35mm lenses and accessories. The K10D offers the outstanding benefit of lens interchangeability that allows users to take advantage of almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses. (PENTAX K, KA, KAF and KAF2-mount 35mm-format lenses can be used without an adapter or modification. Pentax screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and Pentax 645- and 67-system lenses can be used with an adapter. It is even compatible with supersonic motor-driven autofocus lenses (currently under development), which are expected to provide smoother, quieter autofocus operation than conventional lenses.

• Continuous Shooting at 3 fps: To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject's expressions, the K10D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture a series of images at a maximum speed of approximately three images per second. In the JPEG recording format, the user can take unlimited images in succession until the capacity of the SD memory card runs out.

• Reliable Shutter Unit: The K10D's shutter unit is designed to withstand nearly 100,000 releases, whilst assuring high-precision operation over the entire shutter-speed range - up to a top speed of 1/4000 second. It also features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second for more versatile flash photography.

• Extra-large, Wide-view LCD Monitor: The K10D incorporates an extra-large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor on its rear panel. Its wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from 140 degrees both vertically and horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position. With approximately 210,000 pixels, it also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 20 times for easy confirmation of the image's focusing status and details.

• High Capacity Rechargeable Battery for Extended Shooting: The K10D features a large-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which can capture approximately 730 images when fully charged.

• Powerful Software Package Included: The K10D includes Pentax Photo Laboratory 3 which features the reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3 that offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the previous version, and can convert RAW images to the DNG format.

• Direct Print Capable: The K10D Digital Camera is compatible with PictBridge, DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III systems, so you can print quality images using PictBridge supported printers - without the need for a computer.

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

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Performance
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Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7mm) 10.75 Megapixel Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter

Effective Resolution: 10.2 million pixels

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB (JPEG) or 36-Bit RGB (RAW)

Color Modes: Color (18 types), Black & White (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Soft (3 levels), Slim (+/- 8 levels), Brightness (during playback)

Image File Formats: RAW (PEF or DNG)
JPEG (Best, Better, Good)
Exif 2.21, DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III

Recorded Resolution: 10M (3872x2592)
6M (3008x2000)
2M (1824x1216)

Video Recording: No

Audio Recording: No

Optics

Lens Mount: Pentax KAF mount
KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses - fully compatible
K-mount lenses - usable with restriction
S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions

Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x

Optical Image Stabilization: Yes (CCD Image Sensor Shift)

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)

Focus Modes: AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO (user defined range)
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter

Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 second
Bulb

Mirror Lock-Up: Yes

Exposure Metering: TTL open-aperture metering (16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot)

Exposure Modes: Program AE, Green, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Exposure Compensation (±3EV in 1/2EV steps or ±2 EV in 1/3EV steps), Auto Exposure Lock, Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 frames at ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps))

White Balance Modes: TTL Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual

Scene Modes: No

Flash

Built-in Flash: Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash (Flash on, Red-eye, Leading curtain sync, Leading curtain + Red-eye, Trailing curtain sync)

Effective Flash Range: Up to 36' (11m) @ ISO 100

External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe

External Flash Control: P-TTL high speed sync and wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash

Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/180 second

Performance

Start-Up Time: Not Specified

Shutter Lag: Not Specified

Time Between Shots: Not Specified

Burst Capability: Continuous at 3fps to card capacity (JPEG) or 9 frames (RAW)

Self Timer: 12 seconds or 2 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD) card
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card

File Size: Not Specified

Battery Type: D-LI50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Power Adapter: AC Adapter (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (hi-speed)

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: Wireless Infrared Remote (optional)

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

Pentium 4 processor (2GHz or higher recommended)
Windows 2000, XP
512MB RAM
250MB Hard Drive space (500MB recommended)
Standard equipped USB port
1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor

Macintosh System

PowerPC G4 (G5 or Intel CORE)
MacOS X (10.2 or later)
512MB RAM
250MB Hard Drive space (500MB recommended)
Standard equipped USB port
1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor

Display

Viewfinder: Pentaprism Viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen and Diopter Adjustment (-2.5m^-1 to +1.5m^-1)

Viewfinder Info: Shutter Speed, Aperture, Shake Reduction, Focus Indicator, EV Compensation, AE lock, Frames Remaining, Flash Status, Manual Control indication, Manual Focus Indication, EV Bar, Flash Compensation, ISO Warning

Depth-of-Field Preview: Yes

LCD Display: 2.5" TFT color LCD (210,000 pixels) with adjustable brightness

Information Display: Alphanumeric Monochrome LCD (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Bracket Indicator, Flash Compensation, Exposure Bar/Meter, EV Compensation, Battery Status, File Format, Frames Remaining, White Balance indicator, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Multiple Exposure)

Language Options: English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Portuguese, Japanese

Playback Options: Single, Index (nine image), Magnification (up to 20x), Image rotation, Folder view, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning, Erase and Image Protect Modes (Single, All), PictBridge Functions

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.0 x 5.6 x 2.8" (101 x 142 x 70mm) body only

Weight: 25.0 oz. (710g) body only

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Pentax K10D, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera (Camera Body)

D-L150 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery f/ Pentax K10D
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D-L150 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery f/ Pentax K10D

B&H# PEDLI50 | Mfr# 39581
The high-capacity Pentax D-L150 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery is compatible with the Pentax K10D SLR Digital Camera. It features lithium-ion technology, which provides maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features No Memory Effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing runtime.

Chemistry

Lithium-Ion

Capacity

1620 mAh

Output Voltage

7.4v

Dimensions

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Weight

Not Specified by Manufacturer

1-Year Limited Warranty

Battery Charger D-BC50

I-USB17 USB Interface Cable
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I-USB17 USB Interface Cable

B&H# PECUSBOMX | Mfr# 39233

I-VC28 Video Cable
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I-VC28 Video Cable

B&H# PECVISTDS | Mfr# 39262
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The Pentax I-VC28 Video Cable is a great way to entertain family and friends. This cable lets you bring your digital pictures and videos to your TV screen.

0-ST53 Neck Strap (replacement)
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0-ST53 Neck Strap (replacement)

B&H# PESK100D | Mfr# 39323

Fk Hot Shoe Cover
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Fk Hot Shoe Cover

B&H# PEHSCFK | Mfr# 31040
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The Pentax Fk hot shoe cover arrives as standard with many Pentax 35mm and digital SLR cameras, and covers the hot shoe when not being used to protect it from dust, debris, etc.

Eyecup (FP)

Body Mount Cover

Finder Cap for ME

Software CD-ROM (Pentax Photo Laboratory 3, Pentax Photo Browser 3)

User Guide

1-Year Pentax Limited Warranty

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