by built-in sensors. As a result, the system does not require special anti-shake lenses and can be
used with more than 24 million PENTAX lenses produced since 1964.*
● A newly-developed Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) designed exclusively for PENTAX digital
SLR cameras to produce well-balanced, true-to-life images. In order to meet the performance
requirement in handling 10 megapixel data, PENTAX also incorporated a new high performance 22
bit A/D converter to quickly transfer images with accurate color tones and richer gradation from the
CCD to the imaging engine.
● A new Dust Removal (DR) system incorporating PENTAX-original Special Protect (SP) coating to
help keep the CCD surface dust-free, and a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD.
● A dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body construction featuring 72 seals throughout the
camera to allow photographers to continue shooting even in dusty or rainy environments.
*Lenses compatible with this mechanism are the PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses; screw-
mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not
be applicable with certain lenses.
“Advanced photographers will not find another 10 megapixel digital SLR that offers features such as a
weather-resistant body, shake reduction, and great ergonomics, at any price, ” said Ned Bunnell, director of
marketing, PENTAX Imaging Company. “With the K10D introduction, PENTAX is now able to offer digital
SLRs for two important users - the first time SLR customer who can buy the K100D and now the K10D for
the more advanced users.”
