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•  Speedy transfer of recorded images to a PC 
•  Thumbnail display in four different sizes 
•  Instant preview of a selected image 
•  Detailed image data display, including a  

  Scene mode name 
•  A variety of image editing functions 
•  Extraction and filing of JPEG format 

  from RAW data 
•  Data conversion function to Adobe DNG format 
•  Image-rotation, image magnification and  

  slide show functions 
•  Automatic image quality compensation function 
•  Simple print function 

PeNTAX Photo Browser

TM

 3.1

This software facilitates various post-shooting operations, including the download of recorded images and the  
filing, browsing, editing, simple revision, and printing of downloaded images on a PC. PENTAX Photo Browser™ 
3.1 offers fast image-processing speed, simplified image transfer operations, enhanced docketing and protect  
functions, and a detailed image data display plus the ability to convert files to the Adobe DNG format.

PeNTAX Photo Laboratory

TM

 3.1

This software not only processes undeveloped RAW data, but also offers a variety of  image-editing 
functions on a PC. Featuring SILKYPIX (developed by ICHIKAWA SOFT LABORATORY) as its image-
development engine, it assures fast data processing speeds and also performs various image-editing 
and data-manipulation functions without requiring additional retouching software.

•  Display of PENTAX RAW data files 

•  Development and filing of RAW data in JPEG  

  and TIFF formats 

•  Simplified image editing, with sensitivity,  

  brightness, saturation, contrast and outline controls 

•  Gradation control using a tone curve 

•  Histogram display, with over and underexposure  

  warnings 

•  White-balance control using a gray point 

•  Direct printing of RAW data files 

•  Noise reduction, peripheral brightness control,  

  distortion compensation and chromatic aberration  

  compensation functions 

•  Image compensation for digital shift

Histogram

A Histogram with HotSpot indication is available  
in the preview mode and can show separate  
color channels.

Picture Information 

All relevant data can be shown for every photograph 
captured.

Camera Setting Overview

Confirm the camera settings at a glance. When the 
camera is switched on, or an exposure function is 
changed the settings are shown on the monitor.

Custom Settings

Individualize your camera. Camera parameters are 
grouped and color coded. You have access to 32 
options with 81 choices in this menu.

“Shake Reduction”

The “Shake Reduction” works fast and reliably up to 
focal lengths of 800mm. Under normal conditions 
the camera automatically recognizes the focal 
length. The focal length of older manual lenses must 
be entered manually. 

Multi Exposure

What photographer doesn’t know about multiple 
exposures? Up to 5 shots can be taken to produce a 
single image. The K10D can even calculate the 
proper exposures for you. 

Image Preview

Opt for either digital preview (as test shot function) 
or for depth-of-field preview. You will always know 
the result before you shoot. 

Battery Selection and Status

You can choose which battery to use first, or let the 
camera decide. Regardless of the option selected, 
the battery status is visible on the monitor.

Allocation of e-dials

With so many functions to choose from, you may 
want to reprogram the e-dials to suit your own style. 

The K10D data always at your fingertips.

Summary of Contents for 19091

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Page 2: ...of 10 megapixels Recording delays are virtually non existent because the new PRIME PENTAX Real IMage Engine image processing system calcu lates the graphic data with remarkable speed Brilliance in sharpness and color as well as simplicity in opera tion and comfort are always there Further intelligent systems include supersonic direct drive technology for ultrafast focusing Dust Reduction DR to hel...

Page 3: ...ovement of the CCD sensor provides blur free pictures The advantage is obvious you can increase your hand held shooting by 2 5 to 4 stops If you are intentionally moving the camera when shooting while panning with a Formula 1 race car along the track for example you can simply deactivate the Shake Reduction system PENTAX has filed for over 30 patents for this SR system which uses a ball bearing mo...

Page 4: ...er two channels to the 22 bit analog to digital converters where the image information is transformed from an analog signal to digital data This new technology affords a substan tially higher dynamic range resulting in finer tuning of colors compared to conventional 12 bit converters With this new technology PENTAX is again a step ahead of the market The photographer is the winner digital pictures...

Page 5: ...accelerates the image processing of the PENTAX K10D compared to other current digital SLRs by seamlessly transferring data through the DDR2 memory component This buffer memory has a read write rate of 800 MB sec making it 600 faster than SDRam and 100 faster than conventional DDR memory Not only does the combination of PRIME and DDR2 memory allow you to take images at a faster rate up to 3 frames ...

Page 6: ...rotection against humidity dust or sand PENTAX offers the highest level of protection in this class Durable and solid the stainless steel chassis is also impermeable to corrosion and is extremely stable Dust Removal Behind the Dust Removal designation lies an entire system unto itself The sur face of the low pass filter is sealed with a nanotechnology based fluorine coating This ensures that dust ...

Page 7: ...omatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shut ter speed for a user selected sensitivity In the Sv mode you can shift the sensitivity simply by turning a dial The Shutter Priority Tv mode lets you choose the optimal shutter speed and the Aperture Priority Av mode lets you select the appropriate aperture Another exposure mode offered by the K10D is Shutter Aperture Priority AE TAv w...

Page 8: ...v ity Priority mode Sv the ISO can be changed by simply turning the selector wheel The Color White With the K10D you can either specify one of the standard white balance settings set your color temperature or manually set the white balance If that isn t enough you can fine tune color temperatures and preview the results to verify your settings If you find yourself shooting regularly under certain ...

Page 9: ...PENTAX grid screen or scale screen The world does not always look so rosy Sometimes you have to work a little extra to make it appear more interest ing One proven and important method for doing this is with a filter Whether for color photography or for black and white the Pentax K10D offers a rich selection of digital filters During processing a mysterious and interest ing black and white picture ...

Page 10: ...e curve Histogram display with over and underexposure warnings White balance control using a gray point Direct printing of RAW data files Noise reduction peripheral brightness control distortion compensation and chromatic aberration compensation functions Image compensation for digital shift Histogram A Histogram with HotSpot indication is available in the preview mode and can show separate color ...

Page 11: ...ensitivity 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Type CCD Lens Mount Color Depth Image Formats Resolution Memory Viewfinder Preview Monitor Focus Exposure Modes Metering System Exposure Drive Modes Flash White Balance Digital Filters Custom Function Print Options Menu Languages Camera Options Power Requirements Dimensions Weight System Requirements Connectivity Standard Accessories Exposure compensation 2EV 1 ...

Page 12: ...mm 2 8 ED smc D FA 100mm f 2 8 Macro 150mm smc D FA 50mm f 2 8 Macro 75mm smc DA 50 200mm f 4 0 5 6 ED 75 300mm AF 360 FGZ ELECTRONIC FLASH WITH ZOOM HEAD 36 80mm 30 50mm ISO 100 Flash exposure 3 0 to 1 0 EV in 0 5 EV steps P TTL A TTL Automatic Manual 6 steps 1 1 1 32 Slave Wireless Flash with 1st and 2nd curtain sync SB function for distance measurement Contrast Control High Speed Synchronizatio...

Page 13: ...l to the experience Photography of France by Katsuhiro Ichikawa 2006 K10D shown with optional battery grip PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks for Pentax corporation 2006 PentAX Corporation All rights reserved SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks ...

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