Pentax K10D User Manual

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Function Reference
Checking the Composition, Exposure
and Focus Before Shooting
You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition,
exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 2 preview methods.
Choose the preview method to use when the main switch is turned to the
preview position (|). The default setting is Optical Preview.
Set in [Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
Digital Preview
For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the
LCD monitor.
Selecting the Preview Method
C Preview Method
For checking depth of
field with viewfinder
Digital Preview
Optical Preview

Pentax K10D Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.2 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Maximum image resolution	3872 x 2592 pixels
Interface	USB 2.0
Color depth	3x8, 3x12, 3x22 bit
Digital SLR	Yes
Video capability	No
Camera shutter speed	1/4000 - 30 s
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000/XP, Mac OS X 10.2+
Filter size	23.5 mm
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus
Flash modes	Auto
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	210000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Photo effects	black&white, Sepia
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playback	Slide show
Self-timer delay	2, 12 s
Material	Polycarbonate
Product color	Black
Compatible memory cards	sd
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	101 mm
Width	141.5 mm
Height	70 mm
Weight	710 g