DigitalTrends Reviews Pentax K10D

[Suhit Gupta]

http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4334.html

"This is a much-anticipated digital SLR. Not only does this new Pentax have a 10.2-megapixel CCD, it also has built-in Shake Reduction and a cleaning system to keep dust off the imaging device (and your prints). It’s also built to take a bit of beating since it’s weather resistant and has tight seals to keep dust out of the body. Not only that, it costs less than $1,000 with a lens, a very reasonable price but above the Sony alpha which has similar features (10MP CCD, image stabilization) but not nearly as rugged a body. It’s also more affordable than the 10MP Nikon D80 ($999, body only) that doesn’t have shake reduction. I was pretty excited taking this one out the box and couldn’t wait for the battery to charge."



I have not had the pleasure of playing with the K10D (name sounds way too familiar to the Canon 10D) but the review is glowing. Other than the weight of the camera and the lack of present AE modes, it is positives all around. However, I really find this to be such a Canon rip-off in terms of body and buttons styling. I don't know if anyone else sees it.

[Suhit Gupta]

http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4334.html

"This is a much-anticipated digital SLR. Not only does this new Pentax have a 10.2-megapixel CCD, it also has built-in Shake Reduction and a cleaning system to keep dust off the imaging device (and your prints). It’s also built to take a bit of beating since it’s weather resistant and has tight seals to keep dust out of the body. Not only that, it costs less than $1,000 with a lens, a very reasonable price but above the Sony alpha which has similar features (10MP CCD, image stabilization) but not nearly as rugged a body. It’s also more affordable than the 10MP Nikon D80 ($999, body only) that doesn’t have shake reduction. I was pretty excited taking this one out the box and couldn’t wait for the battery to charge."



I have not had the pleasure of playing with the K10D (name sounds way too familiar to the Canon 10D) but the review is glowing. Other than the weight of the camera and the lack of present AE modes, it is positives all around. However, I really find this to be such a Canon rip-off in terms of body and buttons styling. I don't know if anyone else sees it.