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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 Digital Camera

$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
Spectacular clarity with 16.1 mega pixels. Zoom in on life’s great moments with a 5x Optical Zoom.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - 10x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Ultra-Compact
Weight 1.24 lb. 0.22 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 16.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 5x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Blink Detection • Smile Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 16.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 4608 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720
Video Format - MPEG-4
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 5x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 4.5 - 22.5 mm
Macro Focus Range - 1.97 in. to Infinity (w)
35mm Zoom Lens - 25 - 125 mm
Focus Range - 1.97 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f2.6/f6.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/1600 - 2 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 1 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card Memory Stick Duo • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF JPEG
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 12 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) -
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB
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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 0.22 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 0.75 in.
Height 3.6 in. 2.02 in.
Width 5.1 in. 3.58 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 4905524752441
Product ID 35415519 106610107
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap Software • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN   
MPN K100D -
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Sony DSC-W570
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 Digital Camera
From $134.99

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

4.3
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

3

I was completely surprised by the quality of this camera!

bykaty044 Aug 11, 2011
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Clear photographs and videos, long battery life, small - not bulky at all.
Cons Have not found one yet after almost a year of owning it!
Recommended it? Yes

     Last year, my sister bought a Sony Cybershot W570 and I immediately fell in love with it and bought one for myself. I love how small it is, it fits right in my pocket; it takes amazingly clear photographs; has a long battery life; takes nice videos and has a Panorama... Read full review »

bmcnichol
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Got The Shot - Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 Light Field Camera

bybmcnichol Apr 19, 2012
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros comes in pink, easy to use, point and shot, lightweight
Cons price
Recommended it? Yes

My son races go karts and had asked me to create him a website. I did this but needed a decent camera to take pictures to upload to his site. With doing some research I decided on the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 Light Field Camera. OK I have to admit the first thing that caught my eye was that it came... Read full review »

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