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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

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Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Body Only Digital Camera

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Product 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... More
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. Less
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Format - QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) 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 Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) - 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 500 Images
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. 1.06 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 2.4 in.
Height 3.6 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.1 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 013803112603
Product ID 35415519 84124236
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date July, 2006 May, 2009
Family Line Pentax K Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN K100D 3818B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i Body Only
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Body Only Digital Camera
From $439.00

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 6 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

57

Eat your heart out Canon & Nikon

byjzorns Nov 10, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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 »

5

Great beginner DSLR

bystereogtx Jun 22, 2009
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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.

Interface:

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

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 9 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
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  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
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Consumer Reviews

8

Fast, Light, Powerful DSLR

bydigitaldiver Dec 14, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light, fast processor, excellent performance, full compatibility.
Cons Too many accessories for my budget
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the T1I as an upgrade from my previous Digital Rebel and EOS 10s. Compatibility with my existing 28-135is and 75-300is lenses was a given, and I added the brilliant Canon 10-22 ultrawide zoom to my kit. After 3 weeks of hiking around Australia and New Zealand, I couldn't be happier with... Read full review »

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Canon T1i DSLR a great buy!

byvickroy8917 Nov 10, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great for low light photography.
Cons 3.4 fps is a little slow but not a huge issue.
Recommended it? Yes

Being a Nikon user I was very impressed with this upper upper-entry-level DSLR. With its impressive 1080p HD video recording at 20fps, and its expandable ISO up to 12,800.It shoots up to speeds of 3.4 fps delivering beautiful image quality even at 3200 ISO enabling the user to shoot in low light... Read full review »

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