Pentax K10D Grand Prix Limited Edition package

Pentax launched today a special limited edition of Pentax K10D digital SLR package commemorating the winning of the Camera Grand Prix 2007 Award in Japan. K10D GP package includes Pentax K10D camera itself finished in a dark-brown rubber, D-BG2 battery grip and a special leather camera strap. All the logos on camera, battery grip and strap are in gold color signifying the limited-edition status. The latest firmware (Ver.1.30), corresponding to SDM system, has been installed in the camera. All other features are the same as in the serial model. There will be just 5,000 packages available worldwide – everyone with the unique serial number.



June 15th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
does this mean there’s a new firmware ready for download?
June 15th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
But the SDM Lenses are not ready yet so far.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
It’s a bit weird but the latest version listed is 1.20
June 15th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Does someone know when I how I can get one of the abovve packges here in Germany???
June 15th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Stefan, try to contact Pentax Germany:
Telefon: +49 (0)40 / 56192 – 0
Telefax: +49 (0)40 / 56192 – 247
June 17th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
@vk
Thanks, I will try this.
b.t.w., have just read that the new firmware 1.3 is expected for download for July/August 2007
June 17th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Thanks for info, Stefan. Apparently there is no need in for 1.3 update now, when SDM lenses are still not available.
July 9th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
@Stefan: visit http://www.fotokoch.de – http://www.tekade.de – or http://www.computeruniverse.net there you will find the GP limited
July 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am
[...] version 1.30 previously presented in the Pentax AP50 Anniversary camera now available for Pentax K10D. The only new feature is the support for new SDM (Supersonic Drive [...]