The K10D Club!

jamess · 04-26-2016, 01:21 AM

Hi there.

It looks like my problem is down to a problem with the SD card slot.

To fix it, I've bought a low mileage GX10 so I can enjoy many more years with this great camera.

ChristianRock · 04-27-2016, 09:04 AM - **2 Likes**

More beautiful reds, pinks and yellows from the CCD

One thing I have been noticing is that the CCD in the K10D attracts a lot more dust than the CMOS in both the K20D and the K-r... but it blows off easily. Then more comes back later... :/

**paulh** · 04-27-2016, 10:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Beautiful shots there, CR!
From Saturday night at the youth ballpark with a Sigma 28-90. While not a great lens, its a decent walkaround with more reach than the kit lens:

Dartmoor Dave · 04-28-2016, 09:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

From Saturday night at the youth ballpark with a Sigma 28-90. While not a great lens, its a decent walkaround with more reach than the kit lens:

Yeah, but Paul, you've got the ability to make "not great" lenses punch far above their weight. Love the way you've used the trees to frame the scene in that one.

Here's a snap from this afternoon that's not really of anything in particular, just the sunlight beginning to play across the moor as a storm clears (SMC Takumar 28mm).

**paulh** · 04-28-2016, 03:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Yeah, but Paul, you've got the ability to make "not great" lenses punch far above their weight. Love the way you've used the trees to frame the scene in that one.

Here's a snap from this afternoon that's not really of anything in particular, just the sunlight beginning to play across the moor as a storm clears (SMC Takumar 28mm).

Why, thank you sir, you're too kind! And I never get tired of your Dartmoor 'scapes, sans pony this time!
Here's another from the same evening...these folks were leaving the ballpark after the game:

**rayallen** · 04-28-2016, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Here's another from the same evening...these folks were leaving the ballpark after the game:

The soft evening light makes all the difference here. Very nice, Paul.

**paulh** · 04-29-2016, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

The soft evening light makes all the difference here. Very nice, Paul.

Yes, it does - thanks Ray. One more from that evening:

Grippy · 04-30-2016, 07:39 PM - **1 Like**

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Rupert · 05-01-2016, 08:01 AM

A Heads Up!

A poster I have known for years over on PBase has an excellent K10D for sale. I can attest to her great skills with this camera and you can bet it is like new too.
I am so tempted to buy it myself...but I have that K1 due any day now and don't want to get too greedy. Maybe someone here or someone you know would love a fabulous Classic K10D in perfect condition?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/319018-sal...l18-55-al.html

Great camera and a seller you can absolutely trust.

Regards!

Rupert

Racer X 69 · 05-01-2016, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by jamess

Hi there.

I'm having a problem with my beloved k10d.

After a handful of photos it says card locked and refuses to save any more photos.

I've reformated two cards and I'm getting the same problem. Any ideas?

Both cards are 16gb.

I found that the write protection switch that locks the cards was catching as I inserted them. So I had to be very careful when sliding a card into the camera.

ChristianRock · 05-02-2016, 01:33 PM

with Tokina 19-35

With Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8

and more Takumar Bayonet

**paulh** · 05-02-2016, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

with Tokina 19-35

With Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8

and more Takumar Bayonet

Nice set of shots, CR - well done!

liukaitc · 05-02-2016, 07:55 PM

The CCD color still amaze me.

ChristianRock · 05-03-2016, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice set of shots, CR - well done!

Thanks Paul

Still getting a hang on the K10D...

I'll post some thoughts on it in a bit but one thing I want to say is that the K10D is much more dependent on having the right exposure than the CMOS cameras I've had (Sony and Samsung sensors). If you underexpose, the colors end up darker and lifeless and lifting the exposure can't fix it. If you overexpose, some colors will have a more "pastel" look to them which is fine if that is what you are going for. Proper exposure on the other hand will reward with amazingly natural and great colors. One interesting thing is that of the pictures I've been "throwing away", many of them, due to good exposure, actually have great colors and rendering, and sometimes this CCD 3D effect (like in the flower picture above). But in these pictures I decide not to pursue, I'm the one who didn't do a proper job with composition, or maybe a shot that I thought was going to work, ended up being just bleh. The K10D is making me want to be a better photographer, in that sense

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-03-2016, 07:17 AM

There's no substitute for the correct exposure.

04-28-2016, 03:02 PM - 1 Like	#1850
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Yeah, but Paul, you've got the ability to make "not great" lenses punch far above their weight. Love the way you've used the trees to frame the scene in that one. Here's a snap from this afternoon that's not really of anything in particular, just the sunlight beginning to play across the moor as a storm clears (SMC Takumar 28mm). Why, thank you sir, you're too kind! And I never get tired of your Dartmoor 'scapes, sans pony this time! Here's another from the same evening...these folks were leaving the ballpark after the game: Last edited by paulh; 04-29-2016 at 05:10 PM.

04-30-2016, 07:39 PM - 1 Like	#1853
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	[IMG][/IMG]

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04-26-2016, 01:21 AM	#1846
jamess Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 26	Hi there. It looks like my problem is down to a problem with the SD card slot. To fix it, I've bought a low mileage GX10 so I can enjoy many more years with this great camera.

04-27-2016, 09:04 AM - 2 Likes	#1847
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	More beautiful reds, pinks and yellows from the CCD One thing I have been noticing is that the CCD in the K10D attracts a lot more dust than the CMOS in both the K20D and the K-r... but it blows off easily. Then more comes back later... :/

04-27-2016, 10:53 AM - 2 Likes	#1848
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Beautiful shots there, CR! From Saturday night at the youth ballpark with a Sigma 28-90. While not a great lens, its a decent walkaround with more reach than the kit lens:

04-28-2016, 09:59 AM - 2 Likes	#1849
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,890	Originally posted by paulh From Saturday night at the youth ballpark with a Sigma 28-90. While not a great lens, its a decent walkaround with more reach than the kit lens: Yeah, but Paul, you've got the ability to make "not great" lenses punch far above their weight. Love the way you've used the trees to frame the scene in that one. Here's a snap from this afternoon that's not really of anything in particular, just the sunlight beginning to play across the moor as a storm clears (SMC Takumar 28mm).

04-28-2016, 03:12 PM	#1851
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh Here's another from the same evening...these folks were leaving the ballpark after the game: The soft evening light makes all the difference here. Very nice, Paul.

04-29-2016, 05:11 PM	#1852
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Originally posted by rayallen The soft evening light makes all the difference here. Very nice, Paul. Yes, it does - thanks Ray. One more from that evening:

05-01-2016, 08:01 AM	#1854
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	A Heads Up! A poster I have known for years over on PBase has an excellent K10D for sale. I can attest to her great skills with this camera and you can bet it is like new too. I am so tempted to buy it myself...but I have that K1 due any day now and don't want to get too greedy. Maybe someone here or someone you know would love a fabulous Classic K10D in perfect condition? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/319018-sal...l18-55-al.html Great camera and a seller you can absolutely trust. Regards! Rupert

05-01-2016, 08:37 AM	#1855
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by jamess Hi there. I'm having a problem with my beloved k10d. After a handful of photos it says card locked and refuses to save any more photos. I've reformated two cards and I'm getting the same problem. Any ideas? Both cards are 16gb. I found that the write protection switch that locks the cards was catching as I inserted them. So I had to be very careful when sliding a card into the camera.

05-02-2016, 01:33 PM	#1856
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	with Tokina 19-35 With Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8 and more Takumar Bayonet

05-02-2016, 02:41 PM	#1857
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Originally posted by ChristianRock with Tokina 19-35 With Takumar Bayonet 135 2.8 and more Takumar Bayonet Nice set of shots, CR - well done!

05-02-2016, 07:55 PM	#1858
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	The CCD color still amaze me.

05-03-2016, 07:11 AM	#1859
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by paulh Nice set of shots, CR - well done! Thanks Paul Still getting a hang on the K10D... I'll post some thoughts on it in a bit but one thing I want to say is that the K10D is much more dependent on having the right exposure than the CMOS cameras I've had (Sony and Samsung sensors). If you underexpose, the colors end up darker and lifeless and lifting the exposure can't fix it. If you overexpose, some colors will have a more "pastel" look to them which is fine if that is what you are going for. Proper exposure on the other hand will reward with amazingly natural and great colors. One interesting thing is that of the pictures I've been "throwing away", many of them, due to good exposure, actually have great colors and rendering, and sometimes this CCD 3D effect (like in the flower picture above). But in these pictures I decide not to pursue, I'm the one who didn't do a proper job with composition, or maybe a shot that I thought was going to work, ended up being just bleh. The K10D is making me want to be a better photographer, in that sense

05-03-2016, 07:17 AM	#1860
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	There's no substitute for the correct exposure.