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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

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Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D 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
The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.17 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 2592 x 1728 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 30 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) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 400 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) 6.4 MB (20 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 1.1 • EXIF 2.21
File Size (Low Res.) - 1.1 MB (about 116 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • 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) Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 1,040,000 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 - 440 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.17 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 3 in.
Height 3.6 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.1 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 689466262469
Product ID 35415519 95827376
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN K100D 4462B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $499.95

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 30 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (8)
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (3)
  • Bulky (1)
  • No Weather proofing (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Home (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Great for anyone

byjohnston1234 Aug 15, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy interface, beautiful renderings, fully customizable. 
Cons Could use more zoom, but different lenses can be purchased for distant shots.  
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS for a family vacation to niagara falls.  I have never owned a professional camera beforehand so I figured it would be difficult to learn but it was really simple.  Beautiful pictures, ample shot settings, and quick changing to different style... Read full review »

1

The Canon Rebel rocks!

bychq4life Nov 10, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many different shooting modes<br>Lovely contrast<br>Simple to master
Cons The camera cannot be set down without tipping forward, hard for self-timer.
Recommended it? Yes

I got this product as a gift and could not be happier with it.  I have been taking photography classes in school and became very interested in it, so I decided that I wanted a digital camera as well as a film camera.  I originally thought that it would never stand up to film, but so far... Read full review »

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