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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D 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
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display,... More
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.36 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format - Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - 24 Seconds
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 24 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
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 DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With 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 -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Lithium-ion Battery
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 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.36 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 3 in.
Height 3.6 in. 4.1 in.
Width 5.1 in. 5.2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 53001016
Product ID 35415519 99671132
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN K100D 929654000
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera
From $799.95

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

5.0
Based on 7 user reviews
83% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • no autofocus in movie mode (1)
Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Men (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

58

Great Semi-Pro camera

byanorm0dy Feb 22, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great camera especially for someone who is just starting out a photography business.  It takes quality photos, and everything I have read says you should make your investments in lenses, not camera bodies.  This is too much of a camera if you are only planning on shooting in... Read full review »

30

Great in every way

bystitems Apr 14, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted

What can I say about this incredible piece of optical and electronic technology. Uses all Nikon lenses, Light, totally customizable. many shooting, exposure, flash, metering, aperture, speed modes to cover any situation. The auto mode is a good compromise for most offhand shots. Most experienced... Read full review »

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