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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

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Vivitar ViviCam X029 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
megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels. Lcd Screen. display Size: 2.4. built-in Memory Capacity: 16mb. image Resolution: Up To 3648 X 2736.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - 4x
Camera Type SLR/Professional Compact
Weight 1.24 lb. 0.22 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - Without Optical Zoom
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format - AVI
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - Without Optical Zoom
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 7 mm
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 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 • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On -
Flash Type Built-In & External -
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF JPEG
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size - 10 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 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 -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) -
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-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. 0.98 in.
Height 3.6 in. 2.05 in.
Width 5.1 in. 3.62 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 681066865194
Product ID 35415519 102364030
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap Software • USB Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Vivitar ViviCam
Product MPN   
MPN K100D VX029
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Vivitar VX029
Vivitar ViviCam X029 Digital Camera
From $25.00

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

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

3

Vivitar Vivicam X029

byhannahgw2015 Dec 27, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -easy to use<br>-durable<br>-wrist-strap<br>-takes videos<br>-not...
Cons -noisy<br>-not water-proof<br>-low battery life
Recommended it? Yes

This vivitar digital camera is overall a good camera. I bought this camera because i wanted something i could take pictures with, that wasn't too expensive. The quality is good, but not very good. It's easy to use, and convenient. It comes with a wrist strap,  so its easier not to drop. It... Read full review »

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Vivitar Vivicam X029 Digital Camera

bymistik7150 Sep 28, 2010
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Convenient, easy to use, and large LCD screen.
Cons Doesn't hold silent mode setting and macro switch on side... could be a pro.
Recommended it? Yes

     We bought this camera (and a few more with reviews to follow) for use at work. It is to be used by youth ages 9 - 17 and staff members up to 52 years old in and around work. I run an afterschool program and we have started a photography club. Purchasing cameras was part of an... Read full review »

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