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Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 LensPentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Buy used from: $535.00
Other people have said it all before. GREAT camera!!!
Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR CamerasPentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $75.00
Having a funtional 2nd battery is great, other than the price of said battery. Has a place to hold an extra memory card and the microscopic Pentax remote. The only improvement would have been to make the memory card stored in the grip functional.
PENTAX DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fish-Eye Lens for Pentax Digital SLRPENTAX DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fish-Eye Lens for Pentax Digital SLR
Buy new: $519.95 / Used from: $459.95
A fun piece of glass. Probably not necessary as long as you have the kit lens but will take some great shots at the 10mm focal length. Still some distortion to be seen at 17mm, but they DO call it a fish-eye. If you are expecting to use this as a super wide angle, you will be disappointed.
Pentax SMCP-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR CamerasPentax SMCP-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $444.44
Again, not really necessary but this is probably the lens that is on my camera the most. I love the low light capabilities and the ABSOLUTE clarity of the pictures. I LOVE THIS LENS!!!
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR CamerasTamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display
A lot of bang for the buck. Not the fastest or clearest piece of glass. I am using this as a learning tool/stop-gap lens until I can afford/justify buying something higher grade. Macro function works well. Good value and you won't be disappointed if you keep in mind that this is only a $140 piece of glass.
Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Buy new: $83.95 / Used from: $70.00
Absolutely a great bag. Holds all my gear, (although I am about to outgrow it). Has a weather cover built in and pads equipment well. You will love this bag.
Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case)Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case)
Buy new: $225.94 / Used from: $150.00
Ok flash. Probably worth the $ at current price. I bought mine at a higher price and if I had it to do all over I would go for the higher power 540. This does not come with a stand and does not swivel. Works great wirelessly using built in flash on K10d as trigger. I plan to get a 540 and relegate this to slave duty.
Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital CamerasPentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras
Buy new: $18.38
Works great! Only complaint is it is TINY! I have the battery grip so I have a place to store it or I wouold probably have lost it by now. Don't know yet if there is a replacable battery or if you have to buy a new remote once the battery dies.
SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Class 2 Flash Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11 (Retail Package)SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Class 2 Flash Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11 (Retail Package)
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $12.32
Got this to take the spot of ny 2gig card. i now have this 8 gig which lives in the camera and a 4g that lives in the battery grip. I would recommend getting no smaller that a 4g card if you plan on taking any amount of pictures at all. Especially if you shoot in RAW.
Pentax D-LI50 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax K10D and K20D Digital SLR CamerasPentax D-LI50 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax K10D and K20D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $40.98
Having the second battery is great. Price is not. Tried w/o luck to find the equivelant generic. Ended up buying Pentax battery.
Tiffen 52mm UV Protection FilterTiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Buy new: $9.95
Cheap insurance. Haven't noticed any change in pictures using this filter.
Tiffen 72mm Photo Twin Pack FiltersTiffen 72mm Photo Twin Pack Filters
Buy new: $53.02 / Used from: $49.99
Good little set.
Opteka 72mm Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro LensOpteka 72mm Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens
Buy new: $24.95
These work well. I think if I continue to enjoy shooting this tight I will invest in a rai system. Focusing hand held is nigh impossible and the tripod is to slow to set up. I've got some good results using my monopod, but have stil discarded way more photos than I've kept due to focus. This filter set seems to prefer good strong lighting.
Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & LensesCanon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & Lenses
Buy new: $29.68 / Used from: $31.75
Great so far. Sturdy, with an adequate ball head included. I actually leave this attached to my camera most of the time and use it as an extra brace for my handheld shots. Absolutely cant go wrong for the price.