Hello! and a few questions

AnnieBarrass · 03-29-2013, 12:05 PM

Hi everyone!!!

My grandma's brother has sent me a camera from Canada. It is the Pentax K10D.
Is this a digital camera????

Thanks!

Annie

Jean Poitiers · 03-29-2013, 12:06 PM

Yes it is ... see Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

**jatrax** · 03-29-2013, 12:07 PM

Hi to you as well. Yes the k10D is a digital. One of the best in it's day although perhaps a little dated now. Still being used by many though.

Here is a link to information on that camera: Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

**jatrax** · 03-29-2013, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Yes it is ... see Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Jean we should both be out taking pictures....

Jean Poitiers · 03-29-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Jean we should both be out taking pictures....

Oui, oui, oui, ... I agree, but it's night here and too cold for me ... first thing tomorrow morning, promise ... J

AnnieBarrass · 03-29-2013, 12:28 PM

Thankyou guys!!!!!!!!

Just bought a lens for it - cant wait to start taking photos!!!!!
got a Pentax tripod, rucksack and basically everything for it!!!!!!

**jatrax** · 03-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

I agree, but it's night here and too cold for me

Star trails.....?
Looks like rain here today but none yet. Tomorrow is supposed to be very nice and maybe 21C, first warm day we have had. Hoping to get out all day and shoot if I can.

**jatrax** · 03-29-2013, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by AnnieBarrass

Thankyou guys!!!!!!!! Just bought a lens for it - cant wait to start taking photos!!!!! got a Pentax tripod, rucksack and basically everything for it!!!!!!

Annie you got a great camera there. What lenses are included?

And please do not hesitate to ask questions as you start to learn it.

**RobA_Oz** · 03-29-2013, 12:56 PM

Hi Annie.

Just a few points, if you're new to digital photography (excuse me, otherwise). Did the camera come complete with battery, battery charger, memory card and cables (a power cable for the charger and a data cable for connecting the camera to a computer)? Most importantly, did it come with the owner's manual (you'd be well advised to read the introduction, at least)? A (charged) battery and a memory card (SD type for the 10D) are essential for taking pictures, of course, but you'll need the other things, too. If you don't have an owner's manual, you should be able to search and download a copy from the Internet.

Good luck with it, and dive in to taking photos. There is a great deal of assistance here, when you need it.

Rob

Edit: I see from your profile that you already have a K-5IIs, so I imagine all I've said above is redundant. I also see you live in England, where I'll be on a visit soon. I hope the weather improves quickly, for both our sakes!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-29-2013, 01:39 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your gift from your Great Uncle.

AnnieBarrass · 04-16-2013, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Hi Annie.

Just a few points, if you're new to digital photography (excuse me, otherwise). Did the camera come complete with battery, battery charger, memory card and cables (a power cable for the charger and a data cable for connecting the camera to a computer)? Most importantly, did it come with the owner's manual (you'd be well advised to read the introduction, at least)? A (charged) battery and a memory card (SD type for the 10D) are essential for taking pictures, of course, but you'll need the other things, too. If you don't have an owner's manual, you should be able to search and download a copy from the Internet.

Good luck with it, and dive in to taking photos. There is a great deal of assistance here, when you need it.

Rob

Edit: I see from your profile that you already have a K-5IIs, so I imagine all I've said above is redundant. I also see you live in England, where I'll be on a visit soon. I hope the weather improves quickly, for both our sakes!

Thanks Rob!

Yeah the camera did come with everything.

AnnieBarrass · 04-16-2013, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Annie you got a great camera there. What lenses are included?

And please do not hesitate to ask questions as you start to learn it.

I have just bought an 18 - 55mm weather resistant lens. I have already started taking photos and is working really well.

**Ash** · 04-16-2013, 01:15 PM

Welcome Annie and enjoy the forum. Your K-5 Is is indeed a fine and capable camera.

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AnnieBarrass New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Hello! and a few questions Hi everyone!!! My grandma's brother has sent me a camera from Canada. It is the Pentax K10D. Is this a digital camera???? Thanks! Annie

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03-29-2013, 12:06 PM	#2
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Yes it is ... see Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

03-29-2013, 12:07 PM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Hi to you as well. Yes the k10D is a digital. One of the best in it's day although perhaps a little dated now. Still being used by many though. Here is a link to information on that camera: Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

03-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Yes it is ... see Pentax K10D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Jean we should both be out taking pictures....

03-29-2013, 12:10 PM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by jatrax Jean we should both be out taking pictures.... *Oui, oui, oui,* ... I agree, but it's night here and too cold for me ... first thing tomorrow morning, promise ... J

03-29-2013, 12:28 PM	#6
AnnieBarrass New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thankyou guys!!!!!!!! Just bought a lens for it - cant wait to start taking photos!!!!! got a Pentax tripod, rucksack and basically everything for it!!!!!!

03-29-2013, 12:52 PM	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers I agree, but it's night here and too cold for me Star trails.....? Looks like rain here today but none yet. Tomorrow is supposed to be very nice and maybe 21C, first warm day we have had. Hoping to get out all day and shoot if I can.

03-29-2013, 12:53 PM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by AnnieBarrass Thankyou guys!!!!!!!! Just bought a lens for it - cant wait to start taking photos!!!!! got a Pentax tripod, rucksack and basically everything for it!!!!!! Annie you got a great camera there. What lenses are included? And please do not hesitate to ask questions as you start to learn it.

03-29-2013, 12:56 PM	#9
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Hi Annie. Just a few points, if you're new to digital photography (excuse me, otherwise). Did the camera come complete with battery, battery charger, memory card and cables (a power cable for the charger and a data cable for connecting the camera to a computer)? Most importantly, did it come with the owner's manual (you'd be well advised to read the introduction, at least)? A (charged) battery and a memory card (SD type for the 10D) are essential for taking pictures, of course, but you'll need the other things, too. If you don't have an owner's manual, you should be able to search and download a copy from the Internet. Good luck with it, and dive in to taking photos. There is a great deal of assistance here, when you need it. Rob Edit: I see from your profile that you already have a K-5IIs, so I imagine all I've said above is redundant. I also see you live in England, where I'll be on a visit soon. I hope the weather improves quickly, for both our sakes!

03-29-2013, 01:39 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Welcome to the forum, enjoy your gift from your Great Uncle.

04-16-2013, 12:28 PM	#11
AnnieBarrass New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Hi Annie. Just a few points, if you're new to digital photography (excuse me, otherwise). Did the camera come complete with battery, battery charger, memory card and cables (a power cable for the charger and a data cable for connecting the camera to a computer)? Most importantly, did it come with the owner's manual (you'd be well advised to read the introduction, at least)? A (charged) battery and a memory card (SD type for the 10D) are essential for taking pictures, of course, but you'll need the other things, too. If you don't have an owner's manual, you should be able to search and download a copy from the Internet. Good luck with it, and dive in to taking photos. There is a great deal of assistance here, when you need it. Rob Edit: I see from your profile that you already have a K-5IIs, so I imagine all I've said above is redundant. I also see you live in England, where I'll be on a visit soon. I hope the weather improves quickly, for both our sakes! Thanks Rob! Yeah the camera did come with everything.

04-16-2013, 12:39 PM	#12
AnnieBarrass New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Annie you got a great camera there. What lenses are included? And please do not hesitate to ask questions as you start to learn it. I have just bought an 18 - 55mm weather resistant lens. I have already started taking photos and is working really well.

04-16-2013, 01:15 PM	#13
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome Annie and enjoy the forum. Your K-5 Is is indeed a fine and capable camera.