World Image issue 11 October 2014

Pentax K10D
User Review - Gordon Longmead
The last film cameras purchased were the SFXn
and the Z50p, after running two test films in
each, both were consigned to storage a few
months later with the introduction of digital,
enter the Pentax K10D.
While the film cameras were never exactly light
to carry, especially over distance, the K10 was
heavy in comparison. That being said you soon
get used to the weight.
I found that the weight of the camera, coupled
with the lens, helped when trying to hold the
camera steady when using it freehand.
First off, if you want the full technical review
of the Pentax K10D then go to -
www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?
newsID=3050&review=pentax+k10d - where
you will find an excellent, in depth review of
the camera.
The purpose of the user review is to let you
know how those that buy it get on with the
equipment in normal usage, so here goes.
Before getting the K10 most of my
photography was accomplished with the Pentax
ME , I had two of these which replaced my two
former Pentax MX models.
The on camera controls for taking the pictures
are well placed and easy to use one handed, for
someone who is right handed. Menu and other
controls do require the use of both hands if only
to steady the camera.
The shutter release is in the standard position
with the first of two control dials just below it
for using with the same finger. The second dial
is perfectly positioned for the thumb of the
same hand.
There is a switch for shake reduction which I
always left in the on position. I could not work
out why they give this as an option rather than a
standard function.
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