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Flash:

Built-in series-control retractable P-TTL pop-up flash 
Operation Modes - Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on 
+ Red-eye reduction 
Guide Number - 15.6 (at ISO 200/m) 
Angle of View Coverage - 28mm (equivalent to 35mm) 
Flash Exposure Compensation - +1 to -2 (1/2 steps) 
Flash Synchronization - With RTF and via hot shoe 
Synchronization Speed - 1/180 sec, P-TTL high speed sync with PENTAX 
dedicated flash 

Digital Filter:

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

Drive Modes:

Single-shot, Continuous 3fps to card capacity (JPEG), 12 frames (RAW), Self-
timer (12sec, 2sec), Auto bracketing, Extended Bracketing, Remote Control (0sec, 
3sec)

Time:

Modes - dd/mm/yy, mm/dd/yy, yy/mm/dd; World Time - Displays the time in 70 
cities (28 time zones)

Dust Reduction:

Type - Image sensor vibration with SP coating 

Image Storage:

Storage Media - SD memory card, SDHC memory card; 

File Formats - Still: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system), 

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III 

Viewfinder:

Optical Viewfinder -Pentamirror with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen 
Viewfinder Coverage - 95% 
Viewfinder Magnification - 0.95x (with 50mm f1.4 lens, -1-1) 
Diopter Adjustment - -2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1

LCD

2.5 inch, TFT color LCD (Low Reflection) –with Histogram display 
LCD Coverage - 100% 
LCD Resolution - Approx. 210,000 pixels 
Angle of View - Approx. 140°

Playback Modes:

Single, Index - Nine image 
Magnification – 20x 
LCD Function - Image rotation, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure 
warning 
Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All

PictBridge:

One image print, All image print, DPOF, Paper size, Paper type, Paper quality, 
Border

Language:

English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, 
Swedish, Dutch

Interfaces:

USB 2.0 high speed 
Video Output - Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats 

Power Supply:

D-LI50 Lithium-ion battery, which can capture approximately 500 images when 
fully recharged (CIPA standards, flash illumination used in 50% of images). 
Optional AC adapter also available

Operating Temperatures:

32° to 104° F / 0° to 40° C 

Dimensions:

(W x H x D) – 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.7 inches (141.5 x 101 x 67.5mm)

Weight:

25 oz. (710g) without battery and SD memory card; 27.9 oz. (790g) loaded and 
ready

Summary of Contents for K10D - Digital Camera SLR

Page 1: ...or advanced photo enthusiasts the K10D features an array of PENTAX innovations in image capture and camera functionality The most significant features in the K10D include A PENTAX developed Shake Reduction SR system that effectively offers a 2 5 to 4 stop advantage for sharp blur free images even under difficult shooting conditions such as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings with...

Page 2: ...st free and a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD A dependable dust proof weather resistant body construction featuring 72 seals throughout the camera to allow photographers to continue shooting even in dusty or rainy environments Lenses compatible with this mechanism are the PENTAX K KA KAF and KAF2 mount lenses screw mount lenses with an adapter and 645 and 67 system lenses with an adapter...

Page 3: ...eras and featuring an ultra thin pancake design and uni focal medium telephoto optics With a medium telephoto perspective this new lens is ideal for many applications including portraiture and landscape The high performance optics ensure outstanding image quality and provide distinctive visual expression Materials used for this lens are selected for optimum holding comfort and operability and the ...

Page 4: ...the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by built in sensors It offers an outstanding compensation effect equivalent to 2 5 to 4 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 Lenses compatible with this mechanism are the PENTAX K KA KAF and KAF2 mount lenses screw m...

Page 5: ...on of creative intentions Hyper Program function 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 one on the front for index finger control and the other on the back for thumb control To return to the Program AE mode simply press th...

Page 6: ...recision 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 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 prec...

Page 7: ...uded on the accompanying CD ROM Compatibility with PictBridge DPOF Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III systems SD Logo and SDHC Logo are trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...

Page 8: ...ctivated only when you press the shutter release any effect on battery consumption is negligible PENTAX SR is optional You can leave SR on permanently turning it off only when using a tripod or panning deliberately moving the camera in the direction of subject motion to blur the background Performance capabilities such as auto focus speed shutter lag time and continuous shooting rate are unaffecte...

Page 9: ...67 645 lenses usable with adapter and restrictions DA 18 55mm Lens DA series smc PENTAX zoom Focal Length 18mm 55mm 35mm Equivalent 27mm 83mm Aperture Range F3 5 F5 6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups Light Metering TTL open aperature metering 16 segment Center weighted Spot meter Range EV1 EV21 5 at ISO 200 with 50mm f1 4 lens Sensitivity ISO Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 Exposure Control Green Pr...

Page 10: ...Format PRINT Image Matching III Viewfinder Optical Viewfinder Pentamirror with Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen Viewfinder Coverage 95 Viewfinder Magnification 0 95x with 50mm f1 4 lens 1 1 Diopter Adjustment 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 LCD 2 5 inch TFT color LCD Low Reflection with Histogram display LCD Coverage 100 LCD Resolution Approx 210 000 pixels Angle of View Approx 140 Playback Modes Single I...

Page 11: ...ve visual description by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test shooting samples As a result this lens produces smooth natural skin tones and beautiful out of focus backgrounds at open aperture in portrait applications while assuring crisp high contrast images at closed down aperture in landscape photography Premium appearance The lens barrel hood ...

Page 12: ...g distance 0 7m 2 3 ft Filter size 49mm Maximum magnification 0 12X Dimensions diameter x length 63mm x 26mm 2 5 inches x 1 0 inch Weight 130g 4 6 oz without hood 150g 5 3 oz with hood PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of compact and digital SLR cameras binoculars lenses eyepieces mobile printers scanners and Internet cameras For more than 80 years PENTAX technology ...

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