The K10D Club!

**ivanvernon** · 11-13-2021, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by element

Hi all, My K10D finally is showing it's age, I am experiencing far to many dead pixels on the sensor, Having bought it new in 2006 it has given me years of joy, been on many trips and vacations. Does any one have a suggestion as a replacement/upgrade. I was looking at the K-70, but not sure, I have the kit and zoom lens for the K10D and several vintage lens that I would like to use in the future, as well as batteries. Any suggestions.... I own a Pentax Q as my interim camera... Thanks!

Sorry your faithful K-10 is showing its age. I have two K-10s, and the AF no longer works on one of them. No problem, I just leave my M42-PK adapter fitted to the camera and use it for my manual focius Takumar lenses. K-10s are so inexpensive nowadays that it is easy to pick up another one on eBay. On the other hand, if you are hankering for something different in your life, you could pick up one of the Sony A mount CCD cameras such as the 350, 380, or 390. All three of these have larger sensors than the K-10, a 14.2 mp CCD sensor, and you would probably get a an AF Minolta Maxxum 50mm f 1.7 lens as a part of the deal. Wishing you all the best when you decide which way to go.

**paulh** · 11-13-2021, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by element

Hi all, My K10D finally is showing it's age, I am experiencing far to many dead pixels on the sensor, Having bought it new in 2006 it has given me years of joy, been on many trips and vacations. Does any one have a suggestion as a replacement/upgrade. I was looking at the K-70, but not sure, I have the kit and zoom lens for the K10D and several vintage lens that I would like to use in the future, as well as batteries. Any suggestions.... I own a Pentax Q as my interim camera... Thanks!

Another K10D, of course! ( I own two) - K-70 is definitely a capable camera, but I'm thinking you would be happier with a more robust flagship model, as the K10D is/was. New, you have the K-3iii, or there may be some new old stock k-3ii's available. The KP is almost a flagship model, but it might be tough finding a new one. Used, you have a lot more options. K-3, K-5ii or iiS are all capable. The original K-5 is very good as well, but the ii or iis models offer some improvements. Any of these will be a step up performance-wise from the K10. I still use my K10D quite a bit - I love the CCD colors that the newer models lack. If you want to try full-frame, there's the K-1 or K-1ii.

Are you a jpeg shooter? I found my dead pixel problems disappear when I shoot RAW. Good luck!

**turbo_bird** · 11-13-2021, 05:49 PM

I upgraded from my K10D last year with a used K3, and this year I sold my old 645 kit to buy a used K1 body. The K3 is great, but the K1, wow, what a camera that is. There's a silver K1 with the matching grip in the marketplace right now for a smoking deal, and if I didn't already have mine, I'd be on that one in a heartbeat. I still have my K10D though, and still like using it with my old manual focus, especially with It's Katzeye focus screen.
Kristian

**paulh** · 11-14-2021, 10:46 AM - **5 Likes**

Tokina RMC 80-200 on K10D:

**MXLX** · 11-14-2021, 10:47 AM - **6 Likes**

End of season for what I think is a variety of milkweed. Watched the whole cycle of these plants this year on a local trail. Color unfilddled; adjustments for exposure and resized only.

glinda · 11-15-2021, 04:52 AM - **4 Likes**

m 150/3.5

not sure what this shrub or bush is , seems to come up wild. though it could be non native . nice color in the fall though.

---------- Post added 11-15-21 at 06:54 AM ----------

**paulh** · 11-15-2021, 11:24 AM - **2 Likes**

From a hilltop...DA18-135 on K10D:

ChristianRock · 11-17-2021, 02:26 PM - **5 Likes**

I couldn't part ways with the K10D

I'll just keep using it despite the little issues. With SMC DA 35 Limited, a pair that seems to like each other.

**wtlwdwgn** · 11-20-2021, 12:30 PM - **2 Likes**

With the A 70-210mm ƒ4 Macro @ 210mm.

TheBeav · 11-20-2021, 05:39 PM - **2 Likes**

I just picked up the K10D at an estate sale.

Patriot · 11-21-2021, 11:29 AM - **9 Likes**

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada.
I didn't get good weather for photos because it was cloudy and rainy evening when I was there.

Pentax K10D
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC

DeerFat · 11-23-2021, 09:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Ended up buying a K10D, new photographer but seems like an amazing camera to learn on. The lighting on this camera is way better than what I could do on my phone!

**ivanvernon** · 11-23-2021, 10:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by DeerFat

Ended up buying a K10D, new photographer but seems like an amazing camera to learn on. The lighting on this camera is way better than what I could do on my phone!

You did what I did. K-10 was my first digital, a seamless transition from film photography because I kept using the same lenses.

Here are a few shots with one of my favorite zoom lenses, the Leica vario-Elmar-R f 4.0 macro.

**ivanvernon** · 11-23-2021, 10:53 AM - **1 Like**

More shots taken just now with the K-10 and the Leica vario-Elmar-R f 4.0 macro.

**subsea** · 11-23-2021, 07:31 PM - **4 Likes**

The Thames River in 2013. K-10D and FA 28-80mm lens.

11-21-2021, 11:29 AM - 9 Likes	#7601
Patriot Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holy Land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,165	Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada. I didn't get good weather for photos because it was cloudy and rainy evening when I was there. Pentax K10D Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Last edited by Patriot; 11-21-2021 at 11:34 AM.

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11-13-2021, 03:30 PM	#7591
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by element Hi all, My K10D finally is showing it's age, I am experiencing far to many dead pixels on the sensor, Having bought it new in 2006 it has given me years of joy, been on many trips and vacations. Does any one have a suggestion as a replacement/upgrade. I was looking at the K-70, but not sure, I have the kit and zoom lens for the K10D and several vintage lens that I would like to use in the future, as well as batteries. Any suggestions.... I own a Pentax Q as my interim camera... Thanks! Sorry your faithful K-10 is showing its age. I have two K-10s, and the AF no longer works on one of them. No problem, I just leave my M42-PK adapter fitted to the camera and use it for my manual focius Takumar lenses. K-10s are so inexpensive nowadays that it is easy to pick up another one on eBay. On the other hand, if you are hankering for something different in your life, you could pick up one of the Sony A mount CCD cameras such as the 350, 380, or 390. All three of these have larger sensors than the K-10, a 14.2 mp CCD sensor, and you would probably get a an AF Minolta Maxxum 50mm f 1.7 lens as a part of the deal. Wishing you all the best when you decide which way to go.

11-13-2021, 05:28 PM	#7592
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by element Hi all, My K10D finally is showing it's age, I am experiencing far to many dead pixels on the sensor, Having bought it new in 2006 it has given me years of joy, been on many trips and vacations. Does any one have a suggestion as a replacement/upgrade. I was looking at the K-70, but not sure, I have the kit and zoom lens for the K10D and several vintage lens that I would like to use in the future, as well as batteries. Any suggestions.... I own a Pentax Q as my interim camera... Thanks! Another K10D, of course! ( I own two) - K-70 is definitely a capable camera, but I'm thinking you would be happier with a more robust flagship model, as the K10D is/was. New, you have the K-3iii, or there may be some new old stock k-3ii's available. The KP is almost a flagship model, but it might be tough finding a new one. Used, you have a lot more options. K-3, K-5ii or iiS are all capable. The original K-5 is very good as well, but the ii or iis models offer some improvements. Any of these will be a step up performance-wise from the K10. I still use my K10D quite a bit - I love the CCD colors that the newer models lack. If you want to try full-frame, there's the K-1 or K-1ii. Are you a jpeg shooter? I found my dead pixel problems disappear when I shoot RAW. Good luck!

11-13-2021, 05:49 PM	#7593
turbo_bird Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kamloops, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 711	I upgraded from my K10D last year with a used K3, and this year I sold my old 645 kit to buy a used K1 body. The K3 is great, but the K1, wow, what a camera that is. There's a silver K1 with the matching grip in the marketplace right now for a smoking deal, and if I didn't already have mine, I'd be on that one in a heartbeat. I still have my K10D though, and still like using it with my old manual focus, especially with It's Katzeye focus screen. Kristian

11-14-2021, 10:46 AM - 5 Likes	#7594
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Tokina RMC 80-200 on K10D:

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MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 834	End of season for what I think is a variety of milkweed. Watched the whole cycle of these plants this year on a local trail. Color unfilddled; adjustments for exposure and resized only.

11-15-2021, 04:52 AM - 4 Likes	#7596
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	m 150/3.5 not sure what this shrub or bush is , seems to come up wild. though it could be non native . nice color in the fall though. ---------- Post added 11-15-21 at 06:54 AM ----------

11-15-2021, 11:24 AM - 2 Likes	#7597
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	From a hilltop...DA18-135 on K10D:

11-17-2021, 02:26 PM - 5 Likes	#7598
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I couldn't part ways with the K10D I'll just keep using it despite the little issues. With SMC DA 35 Limited, a pair that seems to like each other.

11-20-2021, 12:30 PM - 2 Likes	#7599
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	With the A 70-210mm ƒ4 Macro @ 210mm.

11-20-2021, 05:39 PM - 2 Likes	#7600
TheBeav Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 29	I just picked up the K10D at an estate sale.

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DeerFat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 47	Ended up buying a K10D, new photographer but seems like an amazing camera to learn on. The lighting on this camera is way better than what I could do on my phone!