Pentax K10D

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Model Name:	Pentax K10D
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	K10D
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.95
Street Price:	$788.89
Date Available:	2006-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	27.9 oz (790 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 101 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	10.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.00"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	PENTAX KAF; KAF2, KAF, KA lens
Kit Lens:	Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	52mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	210,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:
Max Playback Zoom:	20.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT16
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	IR or wired
Other Connection:	DC input, wired remote
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	480
Software
Included Software:	S-SW55 Software (CD-ROM)
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only, and comes bundled with an 18mm - 55mm F3.5 � F5.6 DA series smc PENTAX zoom lens.

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