Pentax K10 (Pentax K10D)

Member Name: RobertByrne

Product:	Pentax K10D
Date:	31/12/07 (111 review reads)
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Advantages: Too many to list

Disadvantages: A little difficult for a novice photographer

I own the Pentax K10 and I am extremely pleased with the camera. I has so many features found on higher end cameras that, for me at least, this camera wins on all fronts. It takes beautiful pictures and while the RAW format does consume a lot of memory, having an extreme 111 memory card makes life a lot easier. It responds well in terms of speed and offers too many features to list. One feature I do particularly like is the Digital and Optical preview which provides the user with a good idea of the depth of field before the photo is taken. White balance and the various options available are also woth mentioning.
The photographs are crisp and I have blown a few to 12 X 18 and found no noise or distortion.
I rate this camera a 5/5. Canon XTI and Sony 700 are not in the running. With this unit you do not need to spend major funds on zoom lenses ( I found a 70 to 300 lense SIGMA unit for les than $250)
The manual is well laid out but you should purchase other reference books to really maximize what this camera can do. Yes a new photographer will find this camera somewhat overwhelming initially but the time spent learning what it can do for you makes the effort well worthwhile and very rewarding.
Purchase the mid range flash unit and the remote control that works with the camera and flash unit. Needless to say you should purchase polorizer lenses to protect your camer lense.
Enjoy !!!

Summary: Excellent all round camera that is completely sealed to keep out moisture

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