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FOR SHARP RESULTS: SHAKE REDUCTION.
The new developed PENTAX “Shake Reduction” technology solves one of the oldest photo-
graphic problems: blur caused by camera shake. The new K10D produces sharp photos in
challenging situations without having to use a tripod: hand-held photography is now possible
with long telephoto lenses or when long exposure times are required due to poor lighting.
The PENTAX “Shake Reduction” system is integrated into the camera body and is totally in-
dependent of the lens in use. The principle behind operation is simple: movement sensors in
the body recognise camera shake. The optomagnetic 3D sensor ensures that at the moment
of exposure the compensating movements of the CCD sensor provides for blur-free pictures.
The advantage is obvious: you can increase your hand-held shooting by up to 4 stops. If you
are consciously moving the camera when shooting – while panning an F1 car along the track,
for example – you can simply deactivate the “Shake Reduction” system.
W E H AV E D E V E L O P E D A
R E S I S TA N C E TO A G A I N S T
T H E N AT U R A L E N E M I E S
O F B R I L L I A N T P H OT O S .
PERFECTLY RESISTANT: AGAINST HUMIDITY, SPRAY AND DUST.
Whether you’re shooting on a drizzling Autumn morning, on a snowy mountain side, along
a dusty desert trail or in a tropical rain forest: the seals around the durable K10D body reli-
ably protects the inner components against humidity and the nest dust particles. Other
design defences further protect the K10D from the forces of nature. The bre-reinforced
polycarbonate body surrounding the high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis provides for the
necessary robustness for rugged daily use.
NO DUST IN THE PICTURE: THE DUST REDUCTION.
The K10D offers yet another surprise: the movable sensor utilised for the “Shake Reduction”
system makes one more important detail possible: Dust Reduction. Behind the “Dust Reduc-
tion” designation lies an entire system unto itself – a system that ensures dust ecks on the
picture are a thing of the past. The rst component is the surface of the low pass lter is
sealed with a nanotechnology based uorine coating. This ensures that dust cannot adhere
to the sensor surface. In the next step, dust that still remains on the surface is shaken off
when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD falls
onto an adhesive sheet eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface. This
function can often be arbitrarily repeated, and be implemented automatically when desired
when switching the camera on. Dust flecks are now a thing of the past – along with
annoying and time consuming retouching work.
A complete system: the K10D is protected by 72 seals and the battery grip with an
additional 38, assuring complete protection against humidity, dust or sand. PENTAX
currently offers the highest level of protection.
CCD plate with electromagnets to
control the “Shake Reduction”
mechanism is connected to per-
manent magnets to the metal
frame as a unit.
Durable and solid: the stainless-steel chas-
sis is also insensitive to corrosion and is
extremely stable.
with
“Shake Reduction”
without
“Shake Reduction”