DSLR camera Pentax K10D
DSLR camera Pentax K10D
Get comfortable because I will tell you everything there is to know about the Pentax K10D.
The Pentax ammiragia house is a semi-professional photographer, my friend know that everyone uses as a second body.
SENSOR AND PROCESSOR
The sensor is a CCD (unlike giants Canon and Nikon are moving on CMOS) 10 Mpxl with maximum sensitivity of ISO 1600 (currently part of the sacred cows of thousands of euros, for the rest of the cameras should not goISO beyond that).The dimensions are the “classic” APS-C, then the conversion result is 1.5 x
The image processor called PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) uses improved algorithms than in the past, has earned us the operating speed, as this can make pentax bursts of 3 frames per second.The buffer is very large, you get up to 12 frames in RAW format and even NO limit to the Jpeg Well.
This processor uses two 22-bit converters, although the maximum obtainable output is a 12-bit RAW file.Well, they could at least bring it to 14 …
An excellent feature is the Shake Reduction (SR), a vibration reduction system that stabilizes Pentax lenses.The House declares a 4-stop advantage, but it must be understood!It’s not that hand if you can shoot at 1 / 60, with the SR can put up to 1 second!Obviously it is not like having to stabilize the single objective, because the aim is not so stabilized using large telephoto lenses see everything shake!
To support the image of excellence, there is also the filter Dust Removal (DR) to remove dust.The dust is a problem that afflicts the reflex, although today many are close to the camera lens without ever change (cause the dust to settle).The sensor has received special treatment of the vibrating surface and if necessary, removing the dust.
The “cleaning” of the sensor is accessible from the menu.
CAR BODY
The body is excellent, and has been designed and built for tropical conditions, or be impermeable to water and dust.In short, even the rain can stop you.The rooms for the memory card and battery are protected by rubber flaps quite uncomfortable because difficult to open (it is also true that this means difficult to open up … by accident).
The dimensions are greater than those of the models for the general public, but smaller than the flagship for just photographers.In short it is a cross between prosumers and professionals.The width is equal to 142m, height 101, depth 70 mm, while the weight is considerable: 710 grams!
The ergonomics have been studied in detail, so the socket (essenziale!) is safe and solid, and key commands all rationally arranged in short, they are right there where you expect.
A strong point is its compatibility with all Pentax lenses (bayonet K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2).Obviously for some AF lenses will be out of order, whose eye for the choice!
FOCUS
The focusing system is an excellent SAFOX VIII which uses 11 focus points (9 cross-well-centered).
Pentax took care of his aim, since the viewfinder magnification offers significant and comparable to that of the Nikon D80 and the D200 is bright and contrasted.The viewfinder is a pentaprism, which covers 96% of the frame and has a magnification (magnification) of 0.95 x
The autofocus system features 11 points with an automatic or manual selection, and a lock on the central point.The glass of the viewfinder is interchangeable, accorgenza a true professional level first.
The system then disengages the engine focusing upon reaching the perfect focus, and automatically engages the manual system for finishing.Eye then do not leave your hand on the ring of focus, that the photos are then blurred.A problem not easy …
Many then mount the engine integrated optics for focusing, which speeds up the focus on large canvases where the motors built into the lens body are revealed.
These lenses are called Super Direct-Drive Motor (SDM).
The shutter is tested to 100,000 shots, right in line with SLR medium-low, but lower than the average of the semi-pro
Times ranging from 30 s to 1 / 4000, without infamy and without praise.
There are the classic single shot mode and barrage.There is also delayed the shot, from 2 to 12 seconds, possibly controllable with remote control as the K-10D has two receivers!one front and one behind, just in case.
DISPLAY
The camera Haun large display LCD 2.5 “210,000 pixels, plus a second monochrome display on the cover that I find very useful to control the shooting parameters without using the battery using the large color display.
The display functions are complete with RGB histogram and the flashing function of the overexposed areas.Excellent press “info” that lets you know all the settings.
It ‘can rotate images, useful even if the most modern cameras have a position sensor that makes it unnecessary to function.
HOW ‘EXHIBITION
I found all of the original function of exposure Hyper Program, which lets you switch the Program mode to one of two priorities, while maintaining the relationship as much as possible aperture / time set by the camera (just rotate the rings).Another innovative feature is the priority ISO, which forced the ISO after which the camera takes care to establish ocrretta exposure.
For the analysis of exposure are the classic ways: matrix of 16 areas, and balanced in the center spot.
THERE ‘MODE’ SCENE!Of course, considering the audience would like to contact this camera can have its own sense of not having introduced any exposure mode pre-configured (the classic “portrait”, “landscape”, etc..), But it is a choice cmq counter.
The K-10D has two control dials, which work in a similar way to the two rings which we have used Nikon.
Is there a hot key Fn where you can associate any function to be called with a single key, but apart from that has few dedicated hot keys.Original One possibility is to set one of the two rings so that his turn will change the ISO!
The white balance can be automatic, 8 preset modes (sic) and manual.It ‘a very sophisticated white balance, which also allows direct selection of a color temperature, a choice of graphics and settings on two axes.And ‘possible to use the WB bracketing!
The memory used is SD / SDHC, while the interface is a great USB 2.0 High Speed
There is a convenient one button “RAW” that allows you to instantly switch to RAW + JPEG mode.In RAW mode, you can record PEF (Pentax RAW on, a bit like the NEF is Nikon’s RAW) and Adobe DNG.
The battery is lithium ion, 1600mha, great!
It’s definitely a camera for many but not all!, Because the lack of some automated, making it a little tricky, and some very sophisticated devices (such as blocking passage AF to MF) may be more a hindrance than ahelp inexperienced owners!
