Thanks for the post, John ... When's the Pentax fiscal year?
Price seems kinda low for the K10D .... maybe that's the opening price for the K1000D? Shel > [Original Message] > I was talking with my Pentax rep a few minutes ago and got some reliable info > on the new 10mp dSLR body: > > 1. It'll be called the K10D, with a consumer version (K1000D) coming out next > fiscal year. Personally, I'm glad they dropped the "*ist" thing. > > 2. It'll only take SD cards. > > 3. Most of the features advanced and pro photographers use will be accessible > via buttons and such on the outside of the body. He didn't say which features, > though. > > 4. It's about 10-15% larger than the *istD. > > 5. It's got Shake Reduction. > > 6. He thinks it'll retail for around a grand with the 18-55mm lens, but he's > been off on prices before.

