Pentax K10D

Lots of great features in a weather-resistant 10-megapixel D-SLR

Mike Stensvold

Updated July 1, 2016

Outdoor photographers often encounter hostile elements, such as moisture and dust, that aren’t particularly good for cameras. And the all-out pro SLR bodies that can handle such conditions cost thousands of dollars. Enter Pentax’s top-of-the-line K10D, a rugged 10.2-megapixel D-SLR with a weather-resistant body and a price under $1,000.

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Originally Published September 1, 2007

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