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« on: September 29, 2007, 09:59:18 PM »
PENTAX K10D Grand Prix Edition


(My K10D GP has serial number GP0020)

I have been asked to post a review of the K10D Grand Prix edition.

Some weeks ago, my photo store proposed my to swap one of my K10D against the K10D GP edition. I did not hesitate too long and accepted the deal.

The K10D GP is a fully normal K10D, but delivered directly with firmware 1.30. The main difference apart from that is the body which is slightly brown instead of black, and the writings are gold instead of white:




The other change is that the strap is not the usual black one, but a brown leather strap.

The camera is shipped with this leather strap, several CDs and DVDs, the battery grip (also slightly brown), an add-on to the user-manual which explains the changes in firmware 1.30, and a certificate with the serial number of the limited edition.


Comparison of K10D Limited with normal K10D
Front view - Everything the same except the colour of lettering from White to GOLD. Oh, and also the leather on K10D Limited is brown versus black in normal K10D.


Back view - Camera Grand Prix 2007 wording in GOLD. Very eye catching! Is it REAL GOLD?! Tongue Leather in brown as well.


The gold markings perfectly match the gold of the DA* lenses:


I have tried my best for the product shots, but this is somehow not my cup of tea... Sorry for the quality of the photos.

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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2007, 11:36:47 PM »
Great looking camera! Wish I can own one... Embarrassed

With the GOLDEN 16-50mm, they match so very perfectly! 

Nice serial number one you have there too!  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2007, 11:56:56 PM »
Yes Kho, nice serial number!

The K10D GP is a very nice camera and the gold markings do perfectly match with the DA* lenses.

I am still wondering how my shop managed to get me a K10D GP... As there are just 5 K10 GP cameras for the swiss market.
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2007, 04:30:24 AM »
You are so lucky! Nice looking!  Wink

Did anyone know is in market (of Pentax accessories) some another strap than usual one (black/red) ?  Huh
In the (latest) Pentax DSLR lenses-equipment catalog/brochure are 2 pictures with 2 straps.
First one is usual (bleck/red) that come with (ordinary) K10D , coled "Shoulder strap"
...and another one is little bit different (black/white), coled "Neoprene strap".

I am very interested in second one if it is wider then usual one... if is more like that strap witch came with K10D Grand Prix edition.
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2007, 10:26:18 AM »
Dominique,

The Grand Prix Edition certainly looks stylish and we know that the K10D is a superb camera - no wonder you accepted the exchange and such a super serial number.

Well done.  Cool

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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2007, 12:04:05 AM »
Hello Tcom,

I have just join this club and I have seen a lot of interesting post and you article about K10D really caught my eyes.. Grin
It certainly a very attractive camera, but I was just wondering the version that I have seen for sale in Hong Kong does not comes with that certificate like the one you have on the very top picture.   Is it only available in certain country only? Huh
mine is number 998       Cheers enjoy!
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2007, 02:41:43 AM »
Hi vws

I think the certificate is expected to be in all K10D GP boxes. My certificate for sure does not come from Pentax Switzerland.
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2007, 04:54:19 AM »
all you need now is that 90th aniversary gitzo tripod
It looks black and brown like the camera

what a combination that would make for a collector

I heard Lewis Hamilton the f1 driver is moving to your country
maybe he will buy it because its a grand prix model Cool
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2007, 12:04:22 PM »
Quote from: tcom on October 31, 2007, 02:41:43 AM
Hi vws

I think the certificate is expected to be in all K10D GP boxes. My certificate for sure does not come from Pentax Switzerland.


Thanks Tcom! Smiley   I would have to ask the shop where I brought mine.  Angry  cheers!
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2007, 01:40:09 PM »
tcom,

The K10D GP looks very nice especially with the 'gold' lens. Congrats! I think the photos may looks better using the GP model  Oo)
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2007, 07:30:19 PM »
I just had been called by my Pentax dealer...
They had been order for me "Neoprene strap" ....and that just came for me.

It is not Grand Prix edition, but it make me so happy ! Wink
 
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2007, 07:37:06 PM »
Imagine this with a gp model sitting on top

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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2007, 01:17:30 PM »
Hi JAZZer,

That's a really nice strap! It looks very much like MATIN strap, maybe PENTAX asked MATIN to make for them.
(Personally I am using MATIN Strap, one of the best strap!)
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2008, 12:15:55 AM »
Quote from: JAZZer on October 31, 2007, 07:30:19 PM
I just had been called by my Pentax dealer...
They had been order for me "Neoprene strap" ....and that just came for me.

It is not Grand Prix edition, but it make me so happy ! Wink
 


Does anyone know where I can pick up one of these?
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2008, 02:07:50 PM »
Looks smashing.....
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