The Pentax K10D is a 10 Megapixel mid-range Digital SLR with built-in image stabilisation to combat camera shake. Announced in September 2006, the K10D is Pentax’s top of the range DSLR and boasts a number of impressive features, several of which are totally unique.

 
Starting with image stabilisation, the K10D follows the Sony (and now Olympus) strategy of physically shifting its CCD sensor to counteract wobbles. Unlike these rival models though, the Pentax ‘Shake Reduction’ system employs magnets to additionally support rotational compensation along with the usual x and y axes. The Pentax Shake Reduction system is also employed to shake free dust and other foreign particles. And speaking of foreign particles, the K10D additionally features no fewer than 72 dust and weather-resistant seals.

Along with the usual shooting modes, Pentax has also equipped the K10D with unique Sensitivity Priority and combined Shutter and Aperture priority modes. The former allows you to select the desired sensitivity and let the K10D work out an appropriate shutter and aperture, while the latter lets you choose a shutter and aperture, with the K10D adjusting the sensitivity to match. You can also set the upper and lower ISO limits in Auto mode to avoid any nasty surprises.

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