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29th March 2007
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Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
This thread is dedicated to all Pentax digital SLR cameras and lenses. Lenses will only include those still in production or yet to be release.
Pentax digital SLR cameras still in production: K10D  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.1 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY Pentax lens produced • High-precision SAFOX VIII 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) system with single and continuous AF • Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600 with an auto mode that takes advantage of the entire range • Vibrating CCD sensor provides built-in Dust Reduction for improved image quality • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, wide viewing angle and 20 time zoom • Dimensions (W x H x D): 141.5 x 101 x 70 mm • Weight: 710g without battery and SD memory card K100D  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 6.1 MP APS-C size CCD with high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies • High-precision SAFOX VIII 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) system with single and continuous AF • Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 with an auto mode that takes advantage of the entire range • Mode Dial includes the standard Exposure Modes, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Modes, and now Scene Modes • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, wide viewing angle and 12 time zoom • Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings • Dimensions (W x H x D): 129.5 x 92.5 x 70 mm • Weight: 560g without batteries and SD memory card K110D  This is virtually the same camera as the K100D w/o Shake Reduction. Previous Pentax digital SLR cameras: *ist D *ist DS *ist DS2 *ist DL *ist DL2 All the above cameras feature 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD, sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200, sleek, compact body design with a high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis offers convenient SD (CF for *ist D) media Card storage and High Speed USB 1.1 or 2.0 data transfer and operates on 4xAA batteries or 2x CR-V3 lithium batteries, or optional AC adapter. Pentax SLR Interchangeable Lenses still in production: Prime Lenses: Wide-Angle Lenses DA 14mm F2.8 ED [IF] DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited Standard Lenses FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited FA 35mm F2 AL DA 40mm F2.8 Limited FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Telephoto Lenses FA 50mm F1.4 DA 70mm F2.4 Limited FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Super-Telephoto Lenses FA* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF] FA* 600mm F4 ED [IF] Macro Lenses D FA 50mm F2.8 D FA 100mm F2.8 Zoom Lenses: Ultra Wide-Angle Lenses DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA12mm~24mm F4 ED AL [IF] Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses DA 16mm~45mm F4 ED AL FA J 18-35mmF4-5.6 AL FA 20-35mmF4 AL Standard Zoom Lenses DA* 16-50 F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM Available soon DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL FA J 28mm-80mm F3.5-5.6 AL FA 28mm-105mm F3.2-F4.5 AL [IF] Telephoto Zoom Lenses DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM Available soon DA 50mm-200m F4-F5.6 ED FA J 75mm-300mm F4.5-F5.8 AL Differences between all Pentax K mount lenses Summery about the history of Pentax K Mount (mostly copied from somewhere else): 1.K mount: original K-mount, released in 1976. Strictly mechanical connection. (K and M lenses). 2. KA mount: released in 1981-82. Electronic aperture control and information about widest aperture is transmitted to the camera. Allows for program mode and shutter priority. (A lenses). 3. KAF mount: released in 1987, autofocus mount with distance information and other parameters send to the camera. (F lenses). 4. KAF2 mount: released in 1991, as KAF but with additional information send to the camera, as MTF information (every individual lens is measured and the information about lens performance at different apertures are stored in the lens internal ROM). (FA, FAJ, DFA, DA lenses). And difference between these lenses (my own summery): 1. Basically K/M lenese are the same while M lenses are smaller/lighter than K versions 2. A lenses are similar to M lenses with additional exposure info (extra pins on the mount side) 3. F lenses have (first generation) auto focusing and everything else that A lenses have 4. FA lenses is similar to F lenses but have second generation auto focusing . 5. FAJ lensese are cheaper version FA lenses with plastic mount and less of aperture ring (to reduce cost) - which can only be fully used on modern bodies (film and digital) because the lack of aperture ring. while all FA lenses have metal mount and aperture rings. 6. DFA lenses are similar to FA lenses with digitally enhanced design and coating. 7. DA lenses are similar to DFA lenses but with no aperture ring, and mostly are designed for APS-C sensor. They can still be used on modern film bodies but mostly you'd see dark corners (vignetting). But the DA40/2.8 Limited lens has been approved to be able to use on a film body without any problem. New Lens Road Map:  Last edited by fengwei; 30th May 2007 at 10:37 PM. |
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Pentax K10D dSLR Camera
Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings. The PENTAX K10D digital SLR features an array of PENTAX innovations including 10.2 effective megapixels and 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. Also featured is a newly-developed Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras to produce well-balanced, true-to-life images. 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. The new Dust Removal (DR) system incorporating PENTAX-original Special Protect (SP) coating helps keep the CCD surface dust-free, and adds a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD. All this is housed in 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.
 Pentax K10D won the best expert dSLR camera - TIPA Awards 2007  http://www.tipa.com/awa_2007.lasso http://www.tipa.com/awa_detail_2007....&-KeyValue=110 The latest firmware v1.2 (please read the instruction before upgrade): http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/supp...al/k10d_s.html Firmware v1.2 direct download: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/supp...e/k10e120w.exe Adobe Camera RAW 3.7 plugin for Pentax K10D PEF Raw file: http://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/...ra_Raw_3_7.zip DPReview K10D review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk10d/ DCResource K10D review: http://dcresource.com/reviews/pentax...ew/index.shtml Steve's DigiCams K10D review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/k10d.html Imaging-resource K10D review: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K10D/K10DA.HTM Camera Labs K10D review (with video): http://www.cameralabs.com/cameras/Pentax/ Luminous Landscape (Michael Reichmann) K10D hands-on report: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...ntax-10D.shtml PopPhoto K10D review: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3512...ntax-k10d.html ePHOTOzine K10D review: http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/...fm?test_id=492 Megapixel K10D review: http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/pen...d/k10d-gen.php NetFotograf K10D review: http://www.netfotograf.com/en_pentax...?test=inceleme Sean Carpenter K10D review: http://www.pentaxforums.com/content/...Carpenter.html K10D vs K100D side by side: http://computers.news.livedoor.com/s...d=55467&page=1 Please note: by doing the following, you are at the risk of void your K10D's warranty, and may have to make a trip to the service center to get your K10D back to normal  K10D debug mode (only works w/ firmware v1 and V1.10): http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=22013971 Earlier firmware v1.10 (original and the one with v1.11 header) is available upon request  . Last edited by fengwei; 26th April 2007 at 10:45 AM. |
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30th March 2007
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Pentax K100D dSLR Camera
Full-featured, user-friendly, affordable. Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. *With adaptor for screw mount and 645/67 lenses.
 The latest firmware v1.02 (please read the instruction before upgrade): http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/suppor...l/k100d_s.html Firmware v1.02 direct download: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/suppor...E/kc_v102w.exe DPReview K100D review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk100d/ DCResource K10D review: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pe...ew/index.shtml Steve's DigiCams K10D review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/k100d.html Luminous Landscape (Mike Johnston) K100D review: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...ntax-10D.shtml PopPhoto K10D review: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2966...tax-k100d.html ePHOTOzine K10D review: http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/...fm?test_id=466 Megapixel K10D review: http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/pen.../k100d-gen.php K100D vs K10D side by side: http://computers.news.livedoor.com/s...d=55467&page=1 K100D vs *ist DS2 side by side: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lo...7/14/4217.html Please note: by doing the following, you are at the risk of void your K100D's warranty, and may have to make a trip to the service center to get your K100D back to normal K100D debug mode: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=22023704 . Last edited by fengwei; 30th March 2007 at 02:28 PM. |
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6th April 2007
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Re: Pentax K100D dSLR Camera
Imaging-resource K10D review:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K10D/K10DA.HTM Camera Labs K10D review (with video): http://www.cameralabs.com/cameras/Pentax/ Last edited by istDeS; 6th April 2007 at 05:05 PM. |
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Re: Pentax K100D dSLR Camera
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26th April 2007
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Re: Pentax K100D dSLR Camera
New firmware v1.2 for K10D just released.
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28th May 2007
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
Saw links on Dpreview to K10D 1.10 firmware with 1.20 header.
http://www.mediafire.com/?2dyzxvyhty3 http://www.51files.com/?HXROWDHCONP7H42KW9RC Updated to camera and the Debug mode is still working. |
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11th June 2007
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A new Pentax K100D microsite. Very nice...
http://k100d.jp/burezero/english/top.html Last edited by creampuff; 11th June 2007 at 01:25 PM. |
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21st June 2007
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
Any news of the 17-70 release dates... I am refraining from getting the Sigma one. Always felt much better with Pentax.
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30th September 2007
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smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL(IF)
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Re: smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL(IF)
how much is the k100d super now? and where to buy?
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Re: k100d super: How much? Where to buy?
I saw 3 on the shelf. Last edited by palmtastic; 25th March 2008 at 02:30 PM. |
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15th April 2008
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
Hello Pentax users
May I know where can I buy a K100D BODY only? I have asked around the shops and was suprised not much support given. Thanks! |
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26th April 2008
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
It looks like a good time to add the K200D, K20D and all the pictures of the new * lens too...anyone?
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5th June 2008
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Hi..
Do anyone get firmware ver 1.30 for K10D.. ? Please share with the instalation guide.... Btw, what's the difference betwen firmware version 1.30 and version 1.20 ?? Thx
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
http://www.pentax.jp/english/support...al/k10d_s.html |
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
I've upgraded my K10D to ver 1.30.. So will the DA* 16-50 works well with K10D with 1.30 firmware ?? Anyone tested it ?? Because i heard some bad rumours if you use DA* 16-50 along with K10D......
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Pentax DA Lenses launch dates
Here's a little Pentax trivial: Pentax DA lenses announcements:
DA16-45 08/2003 DA14 05/2004 DFA100,DFA50 08/2004 DA18-55 09/2004 DA40ltd 12/2004 DA50-200 02/2005 DA12-24 03/2005 DA10-17FE 11/2005 DA21ltd 02/2006 DA70ltd 09/2006 DA*16-50,DA*50-135 02/2007 DA18-250 10/2007 DA*200,DA*300,DA55-300,DA35ltd,18-55II 01/2008 DA17-70 06/2008 DA*60-250,DA*55 09/2008 DAL18-55,DAL50-200 09/2008 DA15ltd 03/2009 DA18-55WR,DA50-200WR 05/2009
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Re: Pentax Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses
Thought this 2 should be included here :
1. 50th anniversary edition celebrating the original K1000 by incorporating a K10D in a K1000-like body. Cool.....but not for sale  Article on it : http://www.dpreview.com/news/0706/07...ax50thdslr.asp  2. K10D Grand Prix Edition to celebrate their winning the prestigious award. Article : http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html 
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