How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test

Vulpix0r · 28th January 2008

I'm not sure if there has been many real life examples of how tough the K10D, so I decided to take it to the test with my two DA* weather sealed lenses in the dense forest of Taman Negara. My setup went through a lot with me during this particular trip, including getting splashed with water during a rapids shooting, being exposed to harsh weather, and getting a lot of use in the dusty forest environment.

Nothing phased this setup. My lenses came out absolutely fine, and the only thing affected were my filters which got fogged up because it's cheap crap. My lenses were still clear as the sky inside, with no dust, particles or any kinda wetness. My K10D was also working without a single malfunction, and just needed a simple wipe to remove any water.

Pentax has gained my confidence. Their weather sealing is definitely not bullshit or marketing hype, because it works as advertised. I will definitely be bringing it for more adventurous treks in the future!

Photos will be posted in this thread tonight.

NoMoney · 28th January 2008

Originally Posted by Vulpix0r

I'm not sure if there has been many real life examples of how tough the K10D, so I decided to take it to the test with my two DA* weather sealed lenses in the dense forest of Taman Negara. My setup went through a lot with me during this particular trip, including getting splashed with water during a rapids shooting, being exposed to harsh weather, and getting a lot of use in the dusty forest environment.

Nothing phased this setup. My lenses came out absolutely fine, and the only thing affected were my filters which got fogged up because it's cheap crap. My lenses were still clear as the sky inside, with no dust, particles or any kinda wetness. My K10D was also working without a single malfunction, and just needed a simple wipe to remove any water.

Pentax has gained my confidence. Their weather sealing is definitely not bullshit or marketing hype, because it works as advertised. I will definitely be bringing it for more adventurous treks in the future! Photos will be posted in this thread tonight.

That's cool. If your experience had been shared on Pextax website, surely more people would join us.

fengwei · 28th January 2008

Thanks Vulpix for the testimony. We know the K10D is a very capable camera, even under some extrem weather condition.

Where are the photos you took at Taman Negara

istDeS · 28th January 2008

Thanks Vulpix0r. Bought the K10D and DA*16-50 to Canadian Rockies. No problem going through the downpour and snowing conditions. The weather seal definitely works and can withstand the harsh conditions even better than me.

fusetrips · 28th January 2008

How do you dry your camera after putting them through all these harsh environment? Just wipe it off with a piece of cloth?

istDeS · 28th January 2008

Don't really have to worry about the wetness, it dry up pretty fast. Just wipe off the droplets on the lens filter.

28th January 2008	#1
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,790	How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test I'm not sure if there has been many real life examples of how tough the K10D, so I decided to take it to the test with my two DA* weather sealed lenses in the dense forest of Taman Negara. My setup went through a lot with me during this particular trip, including getting splashed with water during a rapids shooting, being exposed to harsh weather, and getting a lot of use in the dusty forest environment. Nothing phased this setup. My lenses came out absolutely fine, and the only thing affected were my filters which got fogged up because it's cheap crap. My lenses were still clear as the sky inside, with no dust, particles or any kinda wetness. My K10D was also working without a single malfunction, and just needed a simple wipe to remove any water. Pentax has gained my confidence. Their weather sealing is definitely not bullshit or marketing hype, because it works as advertised. I will definitely be bringing it for more adventurous treks in the future! Photos will be posted in this thread tonight.

28th January 2008	#3
fengwei Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bukit Gombak Posts: 9,099	Re: How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test Thanks Vulpix for the testimony. We know the K10D is a very capable camera, even under some extrem weather condition. Where are the photos you took at Taman Negara

28th January 2008	#4
istDeS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: "River end" Posts: 2,913	Re: How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test Thanks Vulpix0r. Bought the K10D and DA*16-50 to Canadian Rockies. No problem going through the downpour and snowing conditions. The weather seal definitely works and can withstand the harsh conditions even better than me.

28th January 2008	#5
fusetrips Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 352	Re: How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test How do you dry your camera after putting them through all these harsh environment? Just wipe it off with a piece of cloth? __________________ All photographs are there to remind us of what we forget.

28th January 2008	#6
istDeS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: "River end" Posts: 2,913	Re: How tough is the K10D weather sealing? My own ultimate test Don't really have to worry about the wetness, it dry up pretty fast. Just wipe off the droplets on the lens filter.