K10D Just Won "Camera Grand Prix 2007" in Japan

[fengwei]

Source from:
http://sanlydigital.blogspot.com/




PENTAX Corporation is pleased to announce that the PENTAX K10D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera, first launched in November 2006, was selected as the winner of the Camera Grand Prix 2007 award in Japan. The selection was made because of the K10D’s exceptional image quality and array of advanced features, including the PENTAX-original Shake Reduction system.
The Camera Grand Prix is held annually under the sponsorship of the Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC), a group of photography writers from Japan’s 11 leading photo and camera magazines. This is one of the most prestigious camera awards in Japan, as it recognizes what the group sees as the most distinguished of all new still cameras introduced to the Japanese market from April 1 to March 31. The winner is decided by a 49-member selection panel, which includes the editors and publishers of club-member magazines, photographic experts, technical writers, and professional photographers, as well as CJPC members. This year, the PENTAX K10D prevailed over 158 other new products introduced to the market from April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007, to win the award.

Reasons for Selection of the PENTAX K10D

The panel concluded that, in addition to high-precision, high-resolution images assured by 10.2 effective megapixels, the K10D harmonizes an array of advanced, sophisticated features — such as the PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, compatible with all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses; the newly developed DR (Dust Removal) mechanism assuring spotless images; a dependable dust-proof, water-resistant construction; and a choice of original, user-friendly shooting modes — with a reasonable pricing that makes it affordable to many users. The panel particularly praised its compatibility with existing lenses: “By assuring compatibility with a wide selection of existing lenses, the K10D extends tremendous versatility and unique benefits to its users, and makes digital photography more fun and exciting from the photographer’s point of view. In all, the K10D must be seen as a complete and remarkable camera system.”

Founded in 1984, the Camera Grand Prix celebrates the 24th Grand Prix winner this year. In the past, PENTAX produced two winners: the PENTAX Z-1 Quartz Date (1992), and the PENTAX 645N (1998). he K10D now joins them as PENTAX’s third winner of this prestigious award. The PENTAX K10D has already been selected as the Best D-SLR Expert in Europe 2007 by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). By winning these two highly coveted awards in Japan and Europe, the K10D’s outstanding performance and technological excellence has been clearly demonstrated to the world.


Cheers to all Pentaxians

[fengwei]

K10 also won TIPA's Best Expert dSLR Camera Awards 2007 several weeks back:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=275562

[Zenten]

This is expected because the K10D is one heck of a camera ................. more awards on the way ...... Most value-for-money camera

[Snowywolf]

Originally Posted by fengwei Source from: http://sanlydigital.blogspot.com/ PENTAX Corporation is pleased to announce that the PENTAX K10D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera, first launched in November 2006, was selected as the winner of the Camera Grand Prix 2007 award in Japan. The selection was made because of the K10D’s exceptional image quality and array of advanced features, including the PENTAX-original Shake Reduction system. The Camera Grand Prix is held annually under the sponsorship of the Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC), a group of photography writers from Japan’s 11 leading photo and camera magazines. This is one of the most prestigious camera awards in Japan, as it recognizes what the group sees as the most distinguished of all new still cameras introduced to the Japanese market from April 1 to March 31. The winner is decided by a 49-member selection panel, which includes the editors and publishers of club-member magazines, photographic experts, technical writers, and professional photographers, as well as CJPC members. This year, the PENTAX K10D prevailed over 158 other new products introduced to the market from April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007, to win the award. Reasons for Selection of the PENTAX K10D The panel concluded that, in addition to high-precision, high-resolution images assured by 10.2 effective megapixels, the K10D harmonizes an array of advanced, sophisticated features — such as the PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, compatible with all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses; the newly developed DR (Dust Removal) mechanism assuring spotless images; a dependable dust-proof, water-resistant construction; and a choice of original, user-friendly shooting modes — with a reasonable pricing that makes it affordable to many users. The panel particularly praised its compatibility with existing lenses: “By assuring compatibility with a wide selection of existing lenses, the K10D extends tremendous versatility and unique benefits to its users, and makes digital photography more fun and exciting from the photographer’s point of view. In all, the K10D must be seen as a complete and remarkable camera system.” Founded in 1984, the Camera Grand Prix celebrates the 24th Grand Prix winner this year. In the past, PENTAX produced two winners: the PENTAX Z-1 Quartz Date (1992), and the PENTAX 645N (1998). he K10D now joins them as PENTAX’s third winner of this prestigious award. The PENTAX K10D has already been selected as the Best D-SLR Expert in Europe 2007 by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). By winning these two highly coveted awards in Japan and Europe, the K10D’s outstanding performance and technological excellence has been clearly demonstrated to the world. Cheers to all Pentaxians

yeah!!!
so happy.. even though i'm not a Pentaxian yet.. (soon soon!!!!)
kudos Pentax K10D

[creampuff]

(Pats on the back, high-fives and lots of cheering among Pentax owners)
With all the accolades Pentax has garnered so far, what more will it take for newbies to switch their focus away from Cxxxx and Nxxxx towards Pentax? I hope these awards will finally put Pentax firmly on the radar screens of camera buyers.

[istDeS]

Cheers to Pentax.

So DIWA gold award next?

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by creampuff (Pats on the back, high-fives and lots of cheering among Pentax owners) With all the accolades Pentax has garnered so far, what more will it take for newbies to switch their focus away from Cxxxx and Nxxxx towards Pentax? I hope these awards will finally put Pentax firmly on the radar screens of camera buyers.

YEAH!

We need more owners so that I can get second-hand lenses more easily!

Jokes aside, it's a good brand what! The 2 most popular brands may be good for whatever reason, but I don't know, I see their price, along with what they offer, I get put off.

[creampuff]

Originally Posted by night86mare YEAH! We need more owners so that I can get second-hand lenses more easily! Jokes aside, it's a good brand what! The 2 most popular brands may be good for whatever reason, but I don't know, I see their price, along with what they offer, I get put off.

Unfortunately lots of people think nothing of forking out that kind of money. Pentax = best bang for the buck.

Sadly many people who jump on the DSLR bandwagon exhibit a lemming mentality to gravitate towards brands C & N. Perhaps these awards will cut through the fog of confusion and help them with an objective decision to choose Pentax.

[baolong]

what is the price for k10d?? did it go down??

[southernoise]

pentax for newbies?????? what you crazyyyyyyy????????

[Snowywolf]

Originally Posted by southernoise pentax for newbies?????? what you crazyyyyyyy????????

wot's so crazy bout tt?

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by southernoise pentax for newbies?????? what you crazyyyyyyy????????

Very hard meh?

[alanswan]

Originally Posted by Snowywolf wot's so crazy bout tt?

Stay exclusive mah...

[mrshopping]

I hope there will be k1D (12MP), k11D (10MP with -SR), or K100Dx (K100D in 10MP) in the next year.

BR

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by mrshopping I hope there will be k1D (12MP), k11D (10MP with -SR), or K100Dx (K100D in 10MP) in the next year. BR

I want full frame Pentax DSLR. <3

NO CROP FACTOR!

[roentarre]

Originally Posted by night86mare I want full frame Pentax DSLR. <3 NO CROP FACTOR!

Unlikely. I wish! By best, 1.3 crop factor I guess.

Let's pray for 645D together

[SpendorK]

Originally Posted by mrshopping I hope there will be k1D (12MP), k11D (10MP with -SR), or K100Dx (K100D in 10MP) in the next year. BR

May be there will be a limited version K10D - The Grand Prix K10D (Gold color K10D label , dark brown color rubber grip &........)

[southernoise]

Originally Posted by Snowywolf wot's so crazy bout tt?

hur hur hur.... check out the newbies corner forum lor... our good friends here recommend until no saliva also no use... all Pentax recommendation posts are invisible...

[SpendorK]

Originally Posted by SpendorK May be there will be a limited version K10D - The Grand Prix K10D (Gold color K10D label , dark brown color rubber grip &........)

PLEASE CHECK http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by SpendorK PLEASE CHECK http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html

Oh yeah, the K10D Limited Edition looks really cool, especially the shoulder strap:




And seems a new firmware v1.3 is just around the corner