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Buddha Jones · 06-21-2007, 06:22 PM

Editor's Choice 2007: Advanced DSLRs

SLRs above lesser models. The very affordable Pentax K10D erases that distinction, though. Pentax's top D-SLR delivers pro-grade weatherproofing for hundreds, even thousands, of dollars less than other models with similar cladding. And none of those D-SLRs offers the K10D's combination of image stabilization, automatic dust removal, and in-camera RAW "developing" made possible by a powerful new imaging engine.

KFrog · 06-21-2007, 09:05 PM

I just spotted the magazine at my local grocery store and saw the article

I also liked the fact that the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD also received an Editors Choice award. I hope to get both at some point this year. I may have to settle for the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II XR because of funds though. Not a bad thing.

mattdm · 06-21-2007, 09:46 PM

They also list the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED (IF) as one of the top 10 lenses. Maybe they've secretly gotten to do a bunch of tests, but sounds like they're just going by the specs....

vinzer · 06-22-2007, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

They also list the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED (IF) as one of the top 10 lenses. Maybe they've secretly gotten to do a bunch of tests, but sounds like they're just going by the specs....

Pentax probably provided them with an advance copy, so PopPhoto could make a good review on it to help marketing. Sneaky move, if it is true.

Reps · 06-22-2007, 02:15 PM

... but a definite Pentax fan I personally can add a bit of my personal experience: (see my profile please :-) but Tamron 18-250 (although rather dark one) turned my K100D (which is superb noiseless one IMO) into unbeatable combo... and if I add my 540 flash and shoot in RAW only- any alternatives up to July 2007? My wild guess is NO!
Best and happy shooting, JR

anomaly · 06-28-2007, 06:06 PM

I see that they also list the Nikon D80 and Olympus Evolt E-510.
Is it that these three cameras won the award or did the K10D come first, D80 second and E-510 third?

06-21-2007, 06:22 PM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	PopPhoto.com K10D Editors Choice Award Editor's Choice 2007: Advanced DSLRs SLRs above lesser models. The very affordable Pentax K10D erases that distinction, though. Pentax's top D-SLR delivers pro-grade weatherproofing for hundreds, even thousands, of dollars less than other models with similar cladding. And none of those D-SLRs offers the K10D's combination of image stabilization, automatic dust removal, and in-camera RAW "developing" made possible by a powerful new imaging engine.

06-22-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
Reps Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 159	Absolute amateur as I am... ... but a definite Pentax fan I personally can add a bit of my personal experience: (see my profile please :-) but Tamron 18-250 (although rather dark one) turned my K100D (which is superb noiseless one IMO) into unbeatable combo... and if I add my 540 flash and shoot in RAW only- any alternatives up to July 2007? My wild guess is NO! Best and happy shooting, JR

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06-21-2007, 09:05 PM	#2
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	I just spotted the magazine at my local grocery store and saw the article I also liked the fact that the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD also received an Editors Choice award. I hope to get both at some point this year. I may have to settle for the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II XR because of funds though. Not a bad thing.

06-21-2007, 09:46 PM	#3
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	They also list the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED (IF) as one of the top 10 lenses. Maybe they've secretly gotten to do a bunch of tests, but sounds like they're just going by the specs....

06-22-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by mattdm They also list the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED (IF) as one of the top 10 lenses. Maybe they've secretly gotten to do a bunch of tests, but sounds like they're just going by the specs.... Pentax probably provided them with an advance copy, so PopPhoto could make a good review on it to help marketing. Sneaky move, if it is true.

06-28-2007, 06:06 PM	#6
anomaly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Barbados Photos: Gallery Posts: 264	I see that they also list the Nikon D80 and Olympus Evolt E-510. Is it that these three cameras won the award or did the K10D come first, D80 second and E-510 third?

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