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I had the *ist DS first, then the K10D, and finally the *ist D. The jump from *ist DS to the K10D was a big one from an added functionality standpoint; however, compared to the *ist D the K10D was more a jump in ergonomics and usability. Virtually all of your (and my) complaints about the *ist D are covered in the K10D. I can fault the K10D for only three things missing from its younger counterparts - erratic metering with old lenses, increased noise at high ISOs, and no TTL flash metering.
IMO the grip is better. The camera is WAY faster at everything. The 4-way is much better (not that hard to do!). The scroll wheels are in (subtly) better places. The ISO is changeable on-the-fly (via the OK button and scroll wheel) as well as being selected in 1/3 stop increments. Exposure compensation can be assigned to one of the wheels. The menus are much more intuitive and useful, also easier to get to.
But in all, they are all good cameras. I have vertical grips for the K10D and *ist D and IMO both are better with them. If you have bigger hands IMO they are a must.
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