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Pentax K100D Light Field Camera
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Pentax K100D Light Field Camera

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  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional Light Field Camera
  • Weight: 1.24 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in.
  • Resolution: 6.3 Megapixel
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Pentax K100D Light Field Camera

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 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. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last.

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Eat your heart out Canon & Nikon

byjzorns Nov 10, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Body-integral anti-shake, superior Pentax optics & build quality
Cons No anti-dust feature for the sensor
Recommended it? Yes

I bought my Pentax K100D when I was ready to move up from my Olympus superzoom "prosumer" point & shoot camera.

I bought it to get into digital SLRs. I already have an outstanding Olympus OM system for film, and a nice little Canon Elph for a pocket size digital. I wanted top-quality optics,... Read full review »

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Great beginner DSLR

bystereogtx Jun 22, 2009
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Pros Great UI<br>Image Quality<br>Feels Great<br>Best beginner...
Cons Sometimes images come out underexposed<br>Annoying gel stripe on the left
Recommended it? Yes

I've had this camera for about two years and I am very pleased with it. I only paid around $280 for the whole kit, which was a great value. The choice was between a Canon S3 and the Pentax, and I went for this K100D and still haven't regretted it.

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This camera is pretty easy... Read full review »

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Great for the beginner or more advanced photographer

byttheobal Jan 26, 2008
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Pros Shake reduction, Price, doesn't need special batteries, Photo Quality.
Cons Demand increased delivery wait time, No rear curtain sync on flash
Recommended it? Yes

When I walked into the camera store, I went with the intention of walking out with a Nikon dSLR. Pentax? Bahh... that's what they give grade school students in photography class. I want something decent!

Boy was I wrong.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN K100D

Key Features

Camera Type SLR/Professional • Light Field Camera
Weight 1.24 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200

Storage

File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF
Memory Type SD Card
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed

Included Features

Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Dimensions

Weight 1.24 lb.
Depth 2.8 in.
Height 3.6 in.
Width 5.1 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 840356864952
Product ID 35415519
Release Date July, 2006
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap
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