Pentax K10D review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed on: 21 March 2007

Tags: Pentax, Pentax K10D, dynamic range, performance, noise

We like:

Excellent photo quality; well-designed and solidly built body; premium features for its price class; good kit lens

We don't like:

Occasional autofocus hunting; Shake Reduction only buys you a little over one stop

CNET UK judgement:

A great feature set for the price, pro-level customisation and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders

Full review:

If you're looking to start afresh with a dSLR system but don't have much cash to plunk down, the Pentax K10D may be your budget's dream come true. True, there are plenty of sub-£700 dSLRs out there today, but the K10D offers features that you don't normally see in this price range: a 10-megapixel CCD with integrated lens-shift Shake Reduction technology, a solidly built dust- and weather-resistant body, a full set of exposure modes, including Bulb and external sync, interchangeable focusing screens and an 11-point selectable autofocus. Continue Reading...