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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100 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
Nikon's D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens delivers a galaxy of professional features in a consumer digital camera.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.23 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - Without Optical Zoom
Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 2464 x 1632 • 4928 x 3264 • 3696 x 2448
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - MPEG-4
Max Movie Length - 30 Seconds
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - Without Optical Zoom
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length - 3.5 - 5.6 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 27 - 82.5 mm
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/4000 - 3 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 4 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) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 100 • 6400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • DCF 2.0 • EXIF 2.3
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) Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
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 Microsoft Windows 7
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.23 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 3.1 in.
Height 3.6 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.1 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 18208919796
Product ID 35415519 107659119
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN K100D 25478
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $599.99

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

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
60% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

649

Nikon D5100 SLR digital camera 16 MP: A great SLR camera for the money

byyakkowarner Aug 29, 2011
61 Helpfuls 62 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Interchangeable lens, easy to use, lots of features, takes movies and photos, works ...
Cons Price, only 16 mega-pixels, no internal motor, only one control wheel instead of 2.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a 16 mega pixel SLR camera. You have the option to change lens, customize many setting, and you get higher quality pictures as an end product. It is also a faster camera than most point and shoot’s available. I do not have the lag between pressing the picture button and the camera... Read full review »

21

Best bang for the buck in APS-C DSLR cameras

byaloofyouth Dec 19, 2011
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Best bang for the buck DSLR camera in its price/size bracket
Cons Flash lacks commander mode capability
Recommended it? Yes

My user experiences are marked in italics.

The Nikon D5100 is a DSLR camera ("digital single lens reflex" so what you see through the optical viewfinder or on the LCD screen is what you get in the photo; you are literally seeing through the lens, so there is no parallax error). I bought it... Read full review »

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