Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera
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Batteries Included: 0
Brand: Pentax
Display Size: 2.5 inch
EAN: 0027075121164
Feature: 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Maximum Resolution: 6
Model: 19016
Monitor Size: 250
Publisher: Pentax
Release Date: 2006-08-10
Studio: Pentax
Features:
6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch color LCD monitor; 11-point wide-frame AF
In-camera Shake Reduction (SR) system to combat blur from hand shake or low light
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO equivalent 3200
Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries or 4 AA-size batteries
Editorial Review:
Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced (screw mount adapter required) and featuring Shake Reduction, the 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 new 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. Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, wide viewing angle Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings 6.1 Megapixel 3008 x 2008 pixels JPEG External memory – SD Card – J&R Recommends a 512MB SD Card or greater for more practical usage Shutter Type – Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed – 1/4000 – 30 seconds and Bulb Picture Modes – Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb Scene Modes – Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum Power Source – Four AA (Lithium, Alkaline, and rechargeable NiMH) batteries, or Two CR-V3 lithium batteries Battery Life – Approximately 730 recordable images or 700 playback minutes with CR-V3 batteries System Requirements – Mac OS 10.2 or later, Windows 2000, XP Home edition, Professional, standard equipped USB port Dimensions – Width 5.1 x Height 3.6 x Depth 2.8 Inches (129.5 x 92.5 x 70mm) Weight – 22.4 ounces (635 grams)
User Reviews:
Summary: Good Value, Good pictures, Good Lenses
Comment: I bought this camera as an introduction to SLR photography and to help record my first child growing up. It’s been fantastic. Not only is it easy to take a picture with, because it’s a pentax, there’s a TON of old lenses out there that work great. My favorite lens is older than I am, cost $75 and takes absolutely amazing photos (it’s a manual 50mm f/1.4 pentax). If you want a highly functional introduction to the hobby, this is the camera for you. I’ve learned aperture/depth of field, shutter speed, iso settings (film speed), how to frame shots, lighting techniques and now I’m getting hooked on portraiture. I have zero complaints about the camera, and while some don’t like using AA’s, I think it’s fantastic. They’re easy to find, the rechargeable batteries I already own work awesome and there’s no overheating risk like Lipo’s present. And since virtually everything pentax has ever made for SLR’s works… well you can advance into the hobby on a shoe-string budget or go full bore spending thousands on lenses. It’s up to you.
Summary: Great camera, cheap lens
Comment: I got this camera to replace an old fully manual Minolta film SLR. I use to take photo’s for a school yearbook, but now photography is just a hobby and I take a lot of quick point and shoot type photo’s for work. I got this almost a year ago and love the camera and the Sigma 70-300mm lens I got along with it, but I get a much better quality picture with the sigma lens, the kit lens will only take ok pictures, I would suggest buying the body and getting a better lens to start rather getting a kit lens just to replace it later. I was very impressed with the anti shake feature, free handedly taking picture in low light with .5 to 1 second shutter speed and still getting a decent photo. In my opinion, this camera has a great battery life, with the energizer rechargeable 2500 mah batteries I can typically get around 800 photo’s as long as I do not use the screen to view picture that much and don’t let the batteries sit since they seem to loose a lot of there charge from sitting. The auto focus is good when you have enough light, but when there is very little light you mines as well just turn it off, I am not sure how this compares to other DSLR’s because this is my first camera with auto focus. The auto mode for the aperture and shutter speed work to get a decent photo, that is what my camera is set to most of the time, but sometimes the picture is just a little underexposed. Overall the color is pretty good, but you sometimes may have to photoshop to help with the contrast and brightness. I have never had to take the contrast down with this camera, but have often had to add more to it, but that is an easy fix on the computer. When you go to buy memory cards, there is a noticeable difference from the standard to the extreme III cards, I have all extreme cards, but my grandpa uses ultra 2, I would recommend getting at least an ultra 2 card and not bother with the standard cards. The speed of the camera is pretty decent for consecutive pictures, you can take 5 consecutive pictures with no waiting between pictures on the highest quality, unlike the point and shoot camera’s that take several seconds to take the next photo.
Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone looking into getting into photography for fun or hobby as it is a great camera for the price, if you are looking for professional quality, then you of course will want to look towards a higher end camera that has more to offer, but if your not working for a big magazine company, then why bother with the hundreds of bucks more for a slightly better photo.
Great camera, just needs a better lens.
Summary: Extraordinary SLR Camera at Great Price!
Comment: One of the finest Digital SLR Cameras you can buy. The camera strikes a nice balance between features and usability that both the amateur and professional photographer can appreciate.
The big difference between this camera (K110D) and the K100D is that his camera doesn’t have shake-reduction.
The lens kit is very nice. Also, Pentax made this camera backward-compatible with it’s old lenses, so you can take advantage of many of the high-quality lenses available on eBay at a fraction of the cost. This camera is especially good for the beginning/amateur photographer, and Pentax quality at this price is well worth it. In fact, this is the lowest-price digital SLR out there.
Note: One thing you might want to know is that with virtually every digital SLR camera, you cannot use the LCD screen as a viewfinder like you can with the point-and-shoot cameras. Many people spend weeks trying to figure-out how to use their LCD screen as a viewfinder and its simply not done on SLR cameras because the internal mirror (that makes it a single lens reflex camera) is covering the image sensor (CCD chip) so the LCD can only show the picture once it has been taken. Also, because of this, you cannot shoot movies/mpegs like you can on point-and-shoot. The real advantages of a digital SLR is both the ability to see through the actual lens and the ability to change lenses (neither of which you can do on a point-and-shoot). There are other advantages too (like shooting while zooming to create motion effects, etc.).
Summary: Excellent performance for the price
Comment: Got this camera for myself for my birthday… sad I know… but what a great camera it is. It shipped with a 18mm-55mm lens which is ample for taking great photos out of the box. I recommend rechargable batteries. I bought 8 so I always have a set – takes 4 AAs. It has a very good image stablization feature you can turn on and off easily. The Auto Focus is fast and the variety of shooting modes means you can get just about any photo, quickly, once you learn how to work with them.
This camera is a great value and provides all the functionality needed to take excellent photographs.
Summary: Amazing!
Comment: Wow – picked this up about a month ago, and have nothing but good things to say:
Pictures – As advertised, takes great pictures off the shelf with the lens supplied with this kit. Plenty of control if you want it, but a great “automatic” mode, too, when you just want to shoot.
Lens – I’m no pro, but this lens works fine. There’s next to no distortion at the corners like i’m used to with my point-and-shoot.
Durability – Surprisingly tough. Mine took a dive onto pavement while I was shooting at the Hartford Marathon, and kept working like a champ.
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