Pentax K10D

Superb build. Excellent images. Very low noise at high ISOs.Three-way shake reduction. Dust removal for CCD sensor ; Flash must be raised manually. Lens hood must be removed when using flash to avoid shadows. SD card not included

Flash must be raised manually. Lens hood must be removed when using flash to avoid shadows. SD card not included

If there's anything major not to like about the Pentax K10D, we couldn't find it. It's a good-looking, superb performer that'll more than satisfy even the pickiest photographer.

- Design and feature set built logically around photographers' needs - Dedicated RAW button - Mechanical image stabilization (Shake Reduction) - Dust Reduction - Sensitivity Priority, Aperture and Shutter Priority mode - Program Line is clever and...

- Autofocus system is loud, noisy, and at times, just irritating - Autofocus isn't as accurate as we had hoped - AF assist illuminator built into the pop-up flash (not on camera body) - LCD is not as sharp as competing models; displayed colors are...

Priced at $799 and available online for $599 during the holiday push, the K10D supplies a prosumer feature set at an entry-level price point. The feature-laden K10D introduces Sensitivity Priority, adds a dedicated RAW button near the lens mount,...

10MP D-SLR weather-resistant with built-in Shake Reduction for under $1 ; 000 with lens

Heavy; no Program AE modes

It's hard to argue with the value this camera brings to the table for D-SLR first-timers.

Excellent photo quality, though not at default settings ; Image stabilization system works with all Pentax lenses ; Great build quality; easy to hold; weatherproof seals ; Dust reduction system ; Large, bright 2.5" LCD display ; Full manual controls,...

JPEG quality at default settings leaves much to be desired ; Some vignetting with kit lens ; Battery life a bit below average

All things considered, the Pentax K10D is an excellent midrange digital SLR. It offers a solid, well-designed body, rocket-fast performance, and superb photo quality if you get away from the default settings. It may not be a great choice for those used...

Pentax packaged the K10D with an inventive feature that includes a Sensitivity Priority mode, which is loosely akin to a Program mode, and allows users to set an ISO while the camera selects a correlating aperture and shutter speed for an average...

The K10D's image quality is solid all around, though unremarkable. Color fidelity approximates previous models in the line, but falls short of industry leaders in precision and white balance accuracy. Image detail and noise levels are well-balanced...

Overall image quality is Excellent throughout the ISO range. Color accuracy is Excellent. Noise is exceptionally well controlled all the way through, and Resolution is excellent at all ISOs. In fact, there is less than a 5 percent drop off in...