Pentax K10D User's Manual
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1. The consumer s best source of digital camera information and news PENTAX Press Release September 13 2006 PENTAX ANNOUNCES K10D DIGITAL SLR WITH TEN MEGAPIXELS SHAKE REDUCTION AND WEATHER RESISTANT BODY R aa ovas ee Sy p i Ye i s 4 J F ed GOLDEN CO September 13 2006 PENTAX Imaging Company announced today the PENTAX K10D digital SLR camera with 10 2 effective megapixels and a host of advanced technologies including a PENTAX developed Shake Reduction SR system and a weather resistant body Designed to deliver high quality digital images and responsive operation for 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 e 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 without a flash The SR mechanism is designed to minimize camera shake by oscillating the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force while adjusting the speed of oscillation in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by built in sensors As a result the system does not require special anti shake lenses and can be used with more than 24 million PENTAX lenses produced since 1964 e A n2. the body PENTAX announced a D BG2 battery grip for exclusive use with the PENTAX K10D This battery grip can be used in combination with the camera s rechargeable lithium ion batteries to double the camera s battery life With a vertical shutter release button preview lever two control dials AE lock button and green button the new battery grip makes vertical position shooting simple and effortless It also features the same dust proof weather resistant construction as the K10D camera body PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 70mm F2 4 Limited lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras 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 new lens is designed to be extremely thin and lightweight for go anywhere portability for casual day to day snapshot photography Click here to jump to the DA 70mm Fact Sheet The K10D body will ship by November 2006 for US 899 95 and as a kit with the DA 18 55mm lens for 999 95 The D BG2 Battery Grip will ship at the same time for less than US 190 00 The PENTAX DA 70mm lens will ship in October 2006 for less US 600 00 K10D Di
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4. A D converter which faithfully converts the analog data collected by the CCD image sensor into digital data With the highest resolving power 22 bits or 4 2 million gradations among all existing digital cameras it offers a digital conversion capacity 1 024 times greater than conventional 12 bit 4 096 gradation A D converters Newly designed PRIME imaging engine The K10D incorporates the new PRIME PENTAX Real Image Engine as its imaging engine Designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras this new imaging engine produces well balanced true to life images through efficient control of CCD signals saturation brightness white balance sharpness and contrast Its new memory DDR2 Double Data Rate 2 also serves to enhance speedy image processing and high speed data transfer Dust Removal system to help keep the CCD surface dust free The K10D features the new Dust Removal DR system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the CCD image sensor or low pass filter Applied to the CCD surface through a vapor deposition process of a fluorine compound the PENTAX original Special Protect SP coating effectively prevents dust and stains from adhering to the surface In the next step dust that still remains on the surface will be shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed The dust that is shaken off the CCD will fall onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit eliminating any possibili
5. 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 Weight 25 oz 710g without battery and SD memory card 27 9 oz 790g loaded and ready Operating Temperatures 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Dimensions W x Hx D 5 6 x 4 0 x 2 7 inches 141 5 x 101 x 67 5mm Computer System Mac Requirements OS Mac OS 10 2 or later standard equipped USB port PC Requirements Requirements OS Windows 2000 XP Home edition Professional standard equipped USB port Smc PENTAX DA 70mm F2 4 Limited FACT SHEET Fe 15 CO 7 4 ISS A gt 22168 4 4 8 16 22 PENTAX70 Ultra thin super lightweight design Thanks to its newly developed high performance optics this new medium telephoto lens measures only 26 millimeters long and weighs a mere 130 grams When mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera bo
6. de that allows the photographer to capture a series of images ata maximum speed of approximately 3 images per second In the JPEG recording format the user is allowed to take as many images in succession as wished until the capacity of an SD memory card runs out or in RAW mode up to 12 images at 3 0 fps Reliable shutter unit The K10D s shutter unit is designed to withstand nearly 100 000 releases while assuring high precision 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 precision even when it is positioned off center The in focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at a glance confirmation 4 ON PENTAX Fr a j Extra large wide view LCD monitor The K10D incorporates an extra large 2 5 inch color LCD monitor on its back panel Its wide view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from 140 degrees both vertically and horizontally ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position With approximately 210 000 pixels it also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 20 times for easy confirmation o
7. dy it protrudes very little from the camera s front panel and offers a focal length equivalent to 107mm in 35mm format making it a perfect choice for casual portrait and landscape photography Limited Lens series quality Distinctive visual description The PENTAX Limited Lens series is designed for distinctive 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 and cap are all made of a high grade aluminum material shaped for perfect proportions and striking beauty The focusing ring is designed for superb accessibility and maximum ease of focusing operation SP coating to protect the lens against weather and grease The PENTAX original Super Protect SP coating is applied to the front surface of this lens Through a vapor deposition process the lens surface is coated with a special fluorine compound to repel dust weather and grease making it easy to wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics Digital SLR exclusive optical design This lens is exclusively designed for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras with an image circle perfectly proportioned to the CCD size 23 5mm x 15 7mm and op
8. ewly developed Pentax Real IMage Engine PRIME designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras to produce well balanced true to life images In order to meet the performance requirement in handling 10 megapixel data PENTAX also incorporated a new high performance 22 bit A D converter to quickly transfer images with accurate color tones and richer gradation from the CCD to the imaging engine e Anew Dust Removal DR system incorporating PENTAX original Special Protect SP coating to help keep the CCD surface dust free and a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD e 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 Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses Advanced photographers will not find another 10 megapixel digital SLR that offers features such as a weather resistant body shake reduction and great ergonomics at any price said Ned Bunnell director of marketing PENTAX Imaging Company With the K10D introduction PENTAX is now able to offer digital SLRs for two important users the first time SLR customer who can buy the K100D and now the K10D for the more advanced users Along with
9. f the image s focusing status and details Powerful rechargeable batteries for extended shooting The K10D features new large capacity lithium ion rechargeable batteries which can capture approximately 500 images when fully recharged Under testing conditions prescribed by the CIPA standards flash illumination used in 50 of images Compatibility with supersonic motor driven lenses The K10D is designed to be compatible with supersonic motor driven autofocus lenses currently under development which are expected to provide smoother quieter autofocus operation than conventional lenses Additional features e Choice of 16 segment multi pattern metering center weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications e High rigidity stainless steel chassis e 32 custom functions to personalize camera operations Extended bracket function to capture three images of the same subject at different contrast saturation sharpness or white balance levels Compatibility with conventional SD memory cards and newly introduced SDHC memory cards Choice of two preview functions digital optical Simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG images Manual fine adjustment of white balance Day by day folders to simplify the arrangement and search of recorded images Six built in digital filters Black and white Sepia Slim Soft Brightness and Color for easy editing of recorded images Remote shutter relea
10. gital SLR FACT SHEET High quality image reproduction The K10D features a large high performance 23 5mm x 15 7mm CCD with 10 2 effective megapixels as its image sensor assuring the reproduction of true to life rich gradation images PENTAX original Shake Reduction mechanism for blur free images The K10D is equipped with the exclusive PENTAX developed Shake Reduction SR system which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp blur free images even under demanding shooting conditions such as when using a telephoto lens shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination or using extended exposures for sunset scenes This innovative mechanism shifts the position of the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force while adjusting 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 mount lenses with an adapter and 645 are 67 system lenses with an adapter Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses Newly developed A D converter for truthful image data conversion The K10D incorporates a high performance
11. motion to blur the background e Performance capabilities such as auto focus speed shutter lag time and continuous shooting rate are unaffected by the SR system because its operation is instantaneous occurring within the normal exposure interval e By building the shake reduction system into the body the Pentax SR system provides maximum flexibility and requires no compromises in optical quality e To provide optimal shake reduction the camera must know the focal length of the lens in use Pentax F FA D FA and DA series lenses automatically relay focal length information to the camera With older lenses the Pentax K100D allows users to manually input focal length information via the Shake Reduction menu which allows focal lengths all the way from 8mm to 800mm The SR system in the K10D and K100D is an engineering achievement and an example of PENTAX s commitment to our legacy of lenses K10D Specifications Image Capture Device Effective Pixels Recorded Pixels Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter Shake Reduction CCD Image Sensor Shift Total Pixels 10 75 megapixels Color Depth 8 bit JPEG or 12 bit RAW x 3 colors 10 2 megapixels JPEG 10M 3872x2592 pixels 6M 3008x2000 pixels 2M 1824x1216 pixels Focus System Lens Mount DA 18 55mm Lens Light Metering Sensitivity Exposure Control Auto Bracketing Shutter White Balance RAW 10M 3872x2592 pixel
12. oating sensor design PENTAX SR is superior to other sensor moving systems because it uses no guide rails allowing the sensor to oscillate in three directions horizontally vertically and rotationally Over 30 patents have been filed for this SR system which uses a ball bearing mounted oscillator unit with four electromagnets that hold the free floating image sensor Angular velocity sensors detect camera movement and relay the amount of compensation necessary to the electromagnets that move the sensor to compensate for any shake As a result photographers can capture sharp images at a shutter speed that is 2 3 5 stops slower with the K100D and 2 5 4 stops slower with the K10D e g 1 15 sec instead of 1 60 sec with a standard lens than would otherwise be possible The SR system provides a crucial advantage when shooting handheld with telephoto or tele zoom lenses at macro distances or any other situation that magnifies the effects of camera shake The SR system also helps considerably when taking non flash pictures indoors or at dusk or other low light situations without using a tripod Additional Advantages of the PENTAX SR System e Since the SR system is activated only when you press the shutter release any effect on battery consumption is negligible e 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
13. r sensitivity changes the photographer can react more quickly to changing photographic conditions Shutter amp Aperture Priority mode Another exposure mode offered by the K10D is Shutter amp Aperture Priority AE TAv mode which is designed to automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for a user selected shutter speed amp aperture combination Bright clear viewfinder Featuring a glass pentaprism the K10D s viewfinder offers a 96 percent field of view and a 0 95 times magnification for easy viewing of the subject and effortless confirmation of focus and composition Coupled with the acclaimed Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen it delivers a large bright subject image Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600 The K10D s auto sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum sensitivity up to ISO 1600 based on such data as the subject s brightness level and the lens focal length Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations such as indoor sports events and night scenes it helps the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images For specialized applications the sensitivity can be set manually from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 Continuous shooting at approximately 3 images per second To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject s expressions the K10D offers a continuous shooting mo
14. s TTL phase matching 11 point autofocus system SAFOX VIII w AF assist lamp Autofocus Modes AF Single with focus lock AF Continuous Manual Illumination Range EV1 EV19 At ISO 200 with 50mm f1 4 lens PENTAX KAF mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2 KAF and KA mount lenses Power zoom function Not available K mount lenses usable with restrictions S mount lenses usable with adapter and restrictions 67 645 lenses usable with adapter and restrictions 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 TTL open aperature metering 16 segment Center weighted amp Spot meter Range EV1 EV21 5 at ISO 200 with 50mm f1 4 lens ISO Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 Green Program AE ISO Priority AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Shutter amp Aperture Priority Metered Manual X Sync Bulb Exposure Compensation 3 EV 1 2 or 1 3 steps Auto Exposure Lock Pushbutton type with approx 20 sec timer Depth of Field Preview Via main switch 3 frames 1 5EV 1 2 steps or 1EV 1 3 steps Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed 1 4000 30 seconds and Bulb TTL Auto Pre set Custom white balance Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light Fluorescent light Flash Manual Flash Built in series control retractable P TTL pop up flash Operation Modes Au
15. se from the front and back sides of the camera using optional remote controller PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 RAW data processing software and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 browser software included on the accompanying CD ROM Compatibility with PictBridge DPOF Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching IIl 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 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Shake Reduction Technology The new PENTAX K10D and K100D digital SLR cameras incorporate a unique high tech feature that helps deliver sharp blur free handheld shots with any Pentax lens This is particularly helpful in situations where camera shake is an issue such as with telephoto lenses indoors without a flash or other low light conditions at dawn dusk or at night How PENTAX Shake Reduction Works The PENTAX Shake Reduction SR feature is an electromagnetically controlled system built into the body to detect handheld camera shake and compensates by moving a free floating image sensor Unlike other DSLR optical anti shake systems this SR system delivers shake reduction with all PENTAX lenses ever manufactured without requiring a special series of bulky expensive optics Based on a free fl
16. tics optimized for digital imaging characteristics Combining high quality image reproduction with an ultra thin super lightweight design it is a perfect partner to PENTAX digital SLR cameras Additional Features e PENTAX developed Quick Shift Focus System for instant switching to manual focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the AF system e Detachable extendible lens hood included for enhanced portability e Nine blade diaphragm for natural out of focus description Specifications Lens mount PENTAX KAF mount Lens construction 6 elements in 5 groups Angle of view 23 when used with istD series amp K100D camera body Aperture control Automatic Number of diaphragm blades 9 Minimum aperture F22 Metering system TTL open aperture metering Minimum focusing 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 has developed durable reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses With headquarters in Golden Colorado PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America Inc Return to Breaking News page 583 51
17. to 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 amp 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 Osec 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
18. ty of its returning to the CCD surface Dust proof weather resistant construction The K10D boasts a reliable dust proof weather resistant construction with special seals applied to 72 different parts of the camera body including the shutter release button and switches levers dials This dependable body makes it possible to use the K10D in the rain or at dusty locations without worries Original exposure system for faithful reproduction 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 the green button positioned next to the shutter release button Hyper Manual function When shooting in the Metered Manual mode a single push of the green button allows the user to instantly set the proper exposure for the subject Sensitivity Priority mode The K10D features a new Sensitivity Priority AE Sv mode which is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for user selected sensitivity The sensitivity can be shifted instantly in 1 2 or 1 3 steps by turning the electronic dial Since this mode eliminates the need to recall a menu screen fo
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