Pentax K10D Information Manual

PENTAX launches Limited-Edition K10D Camera Package

London, June 14

Camera Packages, to commemorate K10D winnin g the Camera Grand Prix 2007 Award in Japan. With only just 150
PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Packages available in the UK, the extremely collectable cameras with a n exclusive new
colour scheme, will be sought after by photography enthusiasts across the country.

This one-off PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Package features gold finished PENTAX branding, the K10D logo and mode

This one-off PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Package features gold finished PENTAX branding, the K10D logo and mode
dial, complimented by a new dark brown rubber coating on the body and battery grip. In addition, the Package

dial, complimented by a new dark brown rubber coating on the body and battery grip. In addition, the Package
includes a specially designed leather c amera strap with award logo and Camera Grand Prix letterin g, also in gold.

includes a specially designed leather c amera strap with award logo and Camera Grand Prix letterin g, also in gold.
The PENTAX K10D cameras in the Grand Prix Package also include the latest Firmware (ver.1.30) and each

The PENTAX K10D cameras in the Grand Prix Package also include the latest Firmware (ver.1.30) and each
camera is identified with a serial number, which is specific to the Package.

camera is identified with a serial number, which is specific to the Package.

The PENTAX K10D is a 10.2 effective megapixels digital SLR camera that offers high-precision, high-resolution

The PENTAX K10D is a 10.2 effective megapixels digital SLR camera that offers high-precision, high-resolution
images. It incorporates an array of advanced, user-friendly features including the PENTAX-original SR (Shake

images. It incorporates an array of advanced, user-friendly features including the PENTAX-original SR (Shake

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2007 - PENTAX U.K. today announces the release of 5,000 limited-edition PENTAX K10D

Reduction) technology. It was awarded the Camera Grand Prix 2007, in recognition of its technological

Reduction) technology. It was awarded the Camera Grand Prix 2007, in recognition of its technological
sophistication, outstanding specifications, and reasonable price, ensuring it is affordable to photographers around

sophistication, outstanding specifications, and reasonable price, ensuring it is affordable to photographers around
the world.

the world.

Product and Marketing Information

Product name: PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Package
Package contents: PENTAX K10D GP camera
D-BG2 GP Battery Grip,

O-ST55 Camera Strap with a Grand Prix logo

Quantity: Limited production of 5,000 sets in worldwid e

Main Features of the PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Package

1. For this limited-edition package the c amera body and the batter y grip have been speci ally applied with
a dark-brown rubber that compliments the gold l ettering and branding on the camera and leather strap.

2. On the K10D the the PENTAX logo, the K10D logo and the mode dial are i n a standard gold color,
signifying the limited-edition status. The “CAMERA GRAND PRIX 2007” lettering and award logo mark
are also displayed on the lower part of the LCD m onitor on the camera’s back panel.

3. The specially designed leather camera strap features the “CAMERA GRAND PRIX 2007” lettering,
award logo and the K10D logo, in the same go ld color.

4. Each camera body is identified with a serial number, which is exclusive to the PENTAX K10D Grand
Prix Package.

5. The latest firmware (Ver.1.30), that corresponds with the SDM system, has been installed onto the
cameras. PENTAX K10D Grand Prix camera body is also compatible with PENTAX’s supersonic motor­driven lenses. With the SDM system mounted onto the next-generation of supersonic motor-driven lens,
it assures smoother, quieter autofocusing operation.

Note: The specifications of the K10D camera body and the battery grip incl uded in this package are same
as their standard models except for the firmware.

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About Pentax

Pentax U.K. Limited was formed in 1979 and is a subsidiary of the PENTAX Corporation of Japan. The
Imaging Systems Division successfully distributes its products through a number of channels, including
independent camera shops and natio nal retailers. The product range is ex tensive and includes state of the
art digital SLR and zoom compact cameras, through to highly sophisticated professional medium format
equipment. There is also a superb range of binoculars, suitable for a variety of leisure activities. Today,
Pentax is a leading supplier of professional and r ecreational cameras and photographic equipment world­wide.

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