Pentax K100D Reviews
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Manufacturer's Description
Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210, 000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last.
Product Description
With the K100D and the excellent mechanical stabilizer, Pentax presents to any photo lover to enter this art of photography.Thanks to this reflex camera with the 6.1 megapixel CCD-sensor, you will re-discover the pleasure of vivid colours and unique picture grain. The bright optical view finder will guarantee perfect results. You will be seduced by its mechanical stabilizer to avoid any blurry effects without having to carry a tripod with you all the time. The very fast 11 point autofocus of the K100D and it will react whilst blinking. The auto sensitivity goes up to 3200 ISO and enables a shutting very fast for even low light conditions whilst holding fix the movement and preventing any blurries.The digital interface of the K100D assures total comfort and a very good handyness. The very large 2.5" LCD display with 210,000 pixel is very lisible for it assures a visibility in the diagonal position but also the 140° vertical and horizontal one. Furthermore, the AUTO-PICTURE, simplified setting system, will enable you to choose within seconds the most adequate setting and configuration.When mounted on the K100D, the 18-55 mm zomm will be fully balanced and comfortable to use. This zomm lens has been designed exclusively for PENTAX reflex cameras. It is standard, compact and light for an image plan adapted to the dimensions of the capteur (23.5mm x 15.7mm), on the camera body.Easy to use and full with innovative options, the K100D will dazzle the normal user of digital compact cameras that want to discover the world of the digital reflex but also the experienced photographer.
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What the Crowd say about the Pentax K100D
User Reviews (17)
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Dooyoo Reviews [1]
Pentax K100D
on 05/19/08Good entry level SLR, easy to use. Can use your old pentax lenses. Takes good quality pictures
Amazon Reviews [9]
Latest Most helpful All Reviews [9]
Coming home
by earthshaker on 09/06/08Author: earthshaker I bought my first SLR in the 1980s, a Pentax MX, and migrated through a couple of MEs to a P30. Along the way, I built up a collection of Pentax lenses. Then, suddenly, the digital revolution came along and rather stranded me. For a while I used a...
ReviewCentre Reviews [4]
Pentax K100D
by mbimad1011 on 08/06/08For me-graduating from a snapper to someone who wants better pictures, the K100d i bought 2nd hand on ebay-with some trepidation I may add- but it is wonderful for a 1st timer to good dslr cameras....excellent value for money..and as the k100d super (with dust vibration removal) came out k100d price ...
Thoughts (27)
miss_sonia (S L Q) via Twitter
submitted 1 year ago
@servantofchaos I love my Pentax K100D. Sorely underrated, excellent value. (K200D is the new model.)
reemixx (Rhiannon Floyd) via Twitter
submitted 1 year ago
@nigelhoney I don't want a pro model, just something that doesn't suck. Want tripod legs + head in one. It's for a Pentax K100D.
dslrreviews (dslrreviews) via Twitter
submitted 1 year ago
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