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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$829.99  |  1 store
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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 Autofocus
Focal Length - 18 - 55 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 29 - 88 mm
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f22/f38 (w/t)
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 579769965696
Product ID 35415519 84124229
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 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $569.95

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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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

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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