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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Body Only

Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi 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
The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the Canon technologies.
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Key Features   
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.05 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 4272 x 2848 • 3088 x 2056 • 2256 x 1504
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 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 Flash Off • Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 100 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 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
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone Without 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
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type - LP-E5
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 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.05 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 689466105995
Product ID 35415519 58907594
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date July, 2006 2007
Family Line Pentax K Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN K100D 2757B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Body Only
Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi Body Only Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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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

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Action (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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Canon Digital Rebel XSi/EOS450D

byHoward_Creech Apr 24, 2008
111 Helpfuls 112 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 12 megapixels, Image Stabilization (with the kit zoom), a real spot meter
Cons Slow f3.5 maximum aperture on kit zoom and skinny hand-grip
Recommended it? Yes

Entry-level digital SLRs offer amateur photographers affordable access to the world of interchangeable lenses and the enhanced creative capabilities and expanded versatility of modular imaging platforms. Canon's fourth generation Digital Rebel XSI retains most of what made its precursors so... Read full review »

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Bryan Jerutis

bybryan_jerutis Apr 20, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes really good action shots for the price.
Cons There is no video.
Recommended it? Yes

Great camera, very easy to use and has decent quality for the price. The standard lens is ok, but I'd opt for a few others for distance shots. Read full review »

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