Pentax K10D Body Only

Pros: Shake reduction, auto-ISO, selectable program lines, high build quality.

Cons: Possible VPN in underexposed shadows at high ISO. See article.

The Bottom Line: A great high quality choice for high end enthusiasts and many professionals, at a price even intermediate users will love.

Review: The K10D is a 10.2MP digital SLR from Pentax. It builds upon the successes of Pentax's *ist- series (*ist-D, DS, DS2, DL, and DL2) plus improved features such as shake reduction previously only found in the K100D. The K10D also takes advantage of ...

Pros: Weather Seals, 10.2 MP, Excellent image Quality, Can take any Pentax Lens

Cons: may be difficult to use without some photography know-how

The Bottom Line: I recommend this camera for anyone who needs a little bit more from their images

Review: I purchased this camera about 7 months ago for 984.00. I have already taken around 15000 images with this camera. It still works just as good as when I got it. Some sample images are available at http://www.mattskrettingphotog raphy.com I bought this ...

Pros: Build Quality Ease of Operation Dust/Weather Seals Shake Reduction for all lenses VG Image Quality

Cons: Slow Focus in Low Light Supplied Software not the greatest

Review: This is my first DSLR and I researched and fretted over the decision for some time. Ultimately all of the better cameras can produce excellent results and should be evaluated for your individual preferences. I personally like to take a different path ...

Pros: Build quality, controls, hyperprogram mode, RAW button

Cons: AF not as good as Nikon one

Review: I was pleasant surprised with K10D as it combines built-in image stabilization, self-cleaning sensor, easy-to-use image controls and sealed body. It’s just fills right in my hands. The K10D offers plenty on camera editing options. Besides sliders for ...

Pros: Great specs - if only it worked....

Cons: Mechanical malfunctioning within a week. Doesn't Pentax QC its top of the range cam...?

The Bottom Line: Aperture mechanism broke down < week. A camera in this price bracket should have been QC'ed more thoroughly by Pentax - this lack of quality is not acceptable.

Review: I bought the top of the range $918 dollar pentax k10d camera from Beach Camera for its specs, and was very happy with it - for less than a week only though. I should make clear that I'd give it a top rating for the time it worked. My low rating here ...