Strengths: Well built, lower price compare to same level Nikon and Canon DSLR, Shake reduction, great picture quality, backward compatibility to old K-mount lens(even old lenses for film camera)

Weaknesses: JPG compression is not so good as Canon. A little bit slow focus in weak light environment. Tilt mirror problem.

Summary: It's a good choice for mid level DSLR, very attractive price(Less than $600 after rebate). very solid built body, but someone may feel it's too heavy. Soft JPG is a problem, but if you want higher image quality, you can press RAW button and transfer to JPG by computer. Compare to other kit lens from canon, the one 18-55mm is a decent lens, if want better one, you can chose DA 16-45mm.

Strengths: Economy, robust body, wide range of features

Weaknesses: Granularity at high ISO and dark environment.

Summary: Good price for the features that this DSLR camera got: anti-handshake, 10M pixel, weather-proof body, dust-removal. This is my first DSLR camera. I noticed there is quite a lot of granularity at high ISO in dark environment. The ISO can only go as high as ISO1600 (some other DSLR can go higher than this). I found the auto color balancing not working very well and often require manual setting.

Strengths: Feature Packed, Price, Quality of Build

Weaknesses: Jpeg compression is not as good as Cannon

Summary: This camera has many great features that are hard to find in a camera of this price range. The build quality is also very nice, it does not feel cheap at all. As previous reviews mention, shoot in RAW the pictures come out great!

Strengths: Great value compared to other brands, solid construction, feature packed!

Weaknesses: Jpeg compression is a bit fuzzy

Summary: I highly recommend this camera. You an purchase this kit for less than $1,000 and it is worth every penny. Compared to other brands such as Canon and Nikon you get a lot for the money. Just look at the features and you will see quite quickly. I do recommend shooting in RAW mode and converting the pics to Jpeg on a PC or Mac. Jpeg conversion in the camera is not the best.

Strengths: Low price, solid built, body Antishake, extensive controls, bright viewfinder

Weaknesses: AWB, less lenses available

Summary: This is definitely the best of its class - mid-end DSLRs. Comparing to similar Nikon or Canon products, it has following advantages:1. Very reasonably priced, approaches to the price of the entry level DSLR of other brands.2. On the function side, it has every feature that I need, nothing less than other mid-end DSLRs: extensive controls, solid build, weather resist, bright view finder, fast response.3. In addition, it has build-in body anti-shake function, which makes every of your lenses become stabilized lens, even 3rd party brands and old manual lenses. A feature that neither Nikon or Canon has.4. The only drawback is that currently Pentax has less available lenses on market, and even prices of the old lenses are increasing dramatically (another evidence to show the success of this camera body.) Hopefully, pentax will expedite the development of new lenses.Overall, it is a very good camera!Highly recommended for serious photographer.

Strengths: build quality, photo quality. Built-in Image Stabilization, relative cheap and good lens selection.

Weaknesses: JPG a little soft, however if you shoot raw, no big deal, need more disk space.

Summary: No complains so far. Compared with Canon/Nikon/Sony, this one still got my attention and I just can't ignore it. Finally I purchase it and I like it so far.Excellent pic quality.

Strengths: Sturdy, good looking.

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I've been using my old point-and-shoot camera for over 5 years and now I got myself a real DSLR professional digital camera. No regret! The picture quality is excellent (Although I only tested out door). My firmware is 1.1 though I can swith to engineering mode whenever I need to fine-tune the focus settings manually. With this secret mode, it becomes the most flexible camera in the market. Oh, forgot to mention that it's waterproof. Awesome value for such a full-fledged DSLR.

Strengths: Waterproof

Weaknesses: Bulky

Summary: I like it's auto focus, very fast. Shutter click sounds very nice. Feels really like a professional photographer. Firmware can be upgraded to hacked 1.3 so you will have engineer mode. Very good performance under low light. Highly recommended!!

Strengths: Dust removal

Weaknesses: Lens are more expensive than other brands

Summary: I'm glad I bought this DSLR kit, it came with a regular len that fits daily use. I took several shots inddor and found the quality was really good. Shake reduction really helps a lot when the light is low. I especially like the B shutter so I can take pictures like starry sky. It's got a lot of features such as waterproof and dust removal. I think buying pentax's products is really a wonderful choice.

Strengths: feature-rich, affordable, well-built

Weaknesses: third-party lens availability

Summary: After 12 years of using digital compact cameras, I've finally decided to buy a DSLR. Since I had some film SLR experience and a lot of manual digital compact, I looked for mid-range models. However, since buying a SLR means committing to its system rather than just the body, I didn't want to pay too much for my first DSLR.Based on that background, K10D kit which comes with 18-55mm lens was the natural choice. K10D is affordable, yet feature-rich camera, meaning you will have plenty of room to grow into and some savings to try additional lens (or switch to another camera if you didn't like it). It has all the advanced features found in mid-range models, and:- Water resistance: Great for outdoor photography, which I enjoy when camping/hiking.- In-body shake reduction: Turns regular lens into expensive image-stablizer lens, effectively.- RAW+ button: Lets you shoot in RAW with a single push of a button.- Competitive price: Cheapest among the comparable models- Won awards such as the Camera Grand Prix 2007 and European Photo & Imaging Award 2007 Best D-SLR Expert.After more than two months of use including four weeks of travel, I am convinced that my decision was right. I would buy this camera again if I somehow lose mine now. I plan to use my K10D for the next 2-3 years and move up to semi-professional $3,000 models.

Strengths: anti-dust feature, image stabilization, durable lenses

Weaknesses: because it is not Nikon or cannon, it might be hard to find a wide variety of lenses.

Summary: This is a fantastic camera for the price. It beats the D80 hands down - while staying a lot more affordable. The anti-dust feature and image stabilization are very neat features. it would be a lot better if it came with a larger memory card though.

Strengths: IS is functional and helps, built beefy, low price.

Weaknesses: Not a many accessories as other similar models from other companies.

Summary: After thinking about buying the Canon XTI for quite a while, I jumped on this camera due to a low price available at Dell and using the manuf rebate. Camera with 18-55 ended up being less than $600, couldn't pass that up. The IS is quite good, happy with the purchase.

Strengths: battery gripshake reductionexcellent RAW qualitybutton layoutrainproofGood battery life

Weaknesses: Mediocre AF speedNo AF assistantJPEG image quality need improvementAWBnoiseP-TTL only

Summary: I've been Pentax user over 10 years since film SLR camera. K10d is truly a mid-ship DSLR at the price of entry-level DSLR. It outperforms most other DSLR at the similar level. Shake reduction is remarkable since it benefits thousands of pentax lens (even manual focus lenses) by allowing you to use them in low light condition. Now K10d brought back KAF2 lens mount, which allow you to use power zoom and ultrasonic motor equipped lenses. Use of power zoom is skeptical, but it's fun to show it off. Use of high capacity SD card is recommended (4GB). I don't like the JPEG processing of this camera, since it lacks some sharpness on the edges. Well it is probably beneficial for those who work on the image later in the computer, but if you don't sharpen and just resize, you might be quite disappointed. I can see that this camera is designed for someone who is serious photographer. I don't think it is for occasional photographer with minimum use of digital darkroom processing. However, the RAW quality is excellent. You will get crispy clear picture with RAW format. You can take both format in the same time too. I wish it supports beloved TTL. K10d only support P-TTL. There are not many good flash that support P-TTL. I think k10d has the most perfect battery grip in the market. It is well designed to synchronize with body and comfort to hold. Rainproof design is something that you will really appreciate when the body is paired with rainproof lens (new lens line-up). You will have dramatic picture in the rain without worrying about the camera. I think k10d is the most satisfying DSLR in the market. If you don't mind lack of lens line-up, it is perfect choice. Since I love pentax limited lenses (quite expensive, but worthy), k10 was the must.

Strengths: well built, anti-shake,Best Entry-Level DSLR

Weaknesses: Autofocus is sometimes a little slower than ideal

Summary: This camera is awesome! It has a good mix of features and accessible menus. The build quality is really first class. Functions are clearly laid out and while the K10D does not have any 'beginner' options other than the automatic green mode. With its limited edition lens, the picture quality is superior. It also supports anti-shake stabilization and self cleaning though the latter doesn't really help much.

Strengths: Tons of options and possibilities, excellent image quality once you get hang of system. Super LCD and viewfinder.

Weaknesses: Default settings for JPEG images need tweaking. Takes a while to focus in certain situations. User manual details somewhat lacking

Summary: I have been reading reviews of dSLRs for months now, and eventually decided on the K10D. I am new to DSLR, plan to shoot in RAW at some point, but have started out with JPEGs my first two weeks of use, as a jump off point from what I was used to with Canon 4MP P&S image quality (S400 is still a classic!) Handle of K10D is good. I have small hands, but the extra weight (compared to Canon XTi, for example is not issue. After shooting for 2 weeks, I agree with other reviews about good ergonomics, grip and buttons being in good locations The JPEG image quality is excellent... once you know what image settings (EV, saturation, sharpness) to tweak. Default color and sharpness is a bit bland (underexposure and a tad soft, as other reviews may have mentioned). I am still trying to get into comfort zone about what compensation settings work best in what situations, but it is not bad after you have experimented a bit and are familiar with the options. (No more than +1/2 EV, and one step up on saturation and sharpness scale seems to do the trick). I don't doubt that RAW data will offer fine images. But I have not gotten into that yet. The menus are pretty intuitive. The main LCD display is great for displaying menus (bright, sharp; it is a bit dark for viewing pictures, by default, but that can be adjusted. The LCD panel for viewing current settings is a fine option, too (which some competitors do not offer). The optical viewfinder also offers current settings (e.g., aperture, shutter speed, EV) and under/over exposure warnings when setting up shot. Focusing is pretty good in most cases, but a bit slow in some cases. I get maybe more unfocused pictures than I would have expected. But, as a DSLR newbie, I am still not ready to blame the camera. Bottom line, the majority of shots come out well. I agree with those who say that camera should offer as much as possible out of box, with little tweaking, to promote more use and less sitting around post-processing. Canon is still the default image king for the price (i.e., if you consider XTi a entry-level DSLR, then you can't really beat it out of the box in my biased opinion I haven't touched other DSLRs besides my friend's XTi). As far as price, I definitely agree that if you are able to take advantage of all the options, K10D is a FANTASTIC price for serious amateur, compared to competition (e.g., Canon E30, Nikon D80). Canon XTi is a great camera, especially for getting the most out of the basics, and being lighter, too. But, I want to learn more and potentially do more; Pentax K10D pushes you toward using advanced options and working more with the images. If you want to get more advanced, and are not afraid to work with the images in post-processing (I can see that RAW processing will be a must to get bang for buck), then you will have a camera to last you for years to come. If you want something simpler, then K10D may not be worth the return on investment.