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Brand: Pentax

Product name: K100D

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electronicsme.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D Super Digital SLR is an upgrade to Pentax's highly successful K100D digital SLR. The camera now features compatibility with SDM system lenses for smoother, quieter autofocus, a new ISO 3200 setting and a sensor-shake dust reduction sys... If you're looking for a well-made, versatile entry-level DSLR, give the Pentax K100D Super a test drive. One advantage that it has is lens compatibility - it's compatible with virtually every Pentax lens ever made, which means that you can get some exc...	88%
shutterbug.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	In 1979 Pentax launched the ME Super as a manual focus, aperture-priority automatic SLR with an electronic focal plane shutter. It was small, light, and by all reports had excellent ergonomics. It used the by-then ubiquitous K-mount lens system and was so... Read the full review	0%
whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	So many of the queries we get from people looking to buy their first digital SLR contain the sentence ‘I can’t decide between Nikon or Canon’ that a casual observer may conclude that there’s no other choice. In reality they make up... Handling, Image, Quality, Low noise, Builtin IS, Price... Burst shooting performance, Too menu dependent, Menu interface, No RawJPEG option... This clearly feels like a stop-gap camera to wring a few extra months of life out of the K100D until a proper replacement comes along, but it’s no less worthy for that. It’s nicely designed, performs well and delivers great results. There are...	86%
photographyblog.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D Super is an updated version of the year-old entry-level K100D DSLR camera. The main new features are the Dust Removal system from the more expensive K10D model, which helps keep the CCD sensor free from dust, support for SDM (Superso... Having the arrogance to call your camera Super places it justifiably in the firing line for a critical kicking. But having used the camera for more than six weeks, that thought has never entered my head until now. Thats because the Pentax K100D Sup... Read the full review	100%
thinkcamera.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Product Details We clicked with:Responsive auto focusGood ISO rangeTakes Pentax KAF2 lens mountRobust buildShake ReductionSelf-cleaning sensor Shots in the dark:No rechargeable power packA tad heavyPictures a bit soft Released this summer by Pentax in...	80%
best4reviews.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Now that the digital SLR market has matured, a price war is being fought on the high street and online. Rolling into town at a nigh identical price to Nikons similarly specified D40 is the Pentax K100D Super. Name ring a bell? We reviewed the entry le... Results similar to those offered by some 10 megapixel rivals, 11-point auto focus system is quick to determine its target and the metering is similarly spot on, uncluttered ergonomically placed controls and sturdy build to the body despite the budget pric... If you opt to power the K100D Super with four alkaline AAs you only get a day and a halfs shooting at best out of the camera... If youre looking to upgrade from a digital compact for something a litle more meaty but are worried about a steep learning curve the Pentax K100D Super will allay your fears. With its range of scene modes and the ability to point and shoot in auto t...	83%
v3.co.uk Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Want to take more professional pictures without having to empty your bank account? Last year’s beginners digital SLR from Pentax has been spruced up and given a Super name tag, while the price for a kit, including the camera and an 18-55mm zoom lens... Impressive build quality Easy to use Good images straight out of the camera Fantastic price for a kit... No rechargeable battery supplied (just four AAs) Memory card costs extra... We gave the K100D Super’s predecessor – the plain old K100D – four stars, because at the time it was a little pricey given its modest headline specification. Now with a price drop of over £150, and dust reduction added, there are very f...	100%
digitalcamerareview.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Last year when introduced the , they advertised it as "an affordable, full featured, user friendly digital SLR." This year when the was announced, they advertised it as "an affordable, full featured, user friendly digital SLR." What’s the differenc... Pentax K100D Super Review BY: JerryJ, DigitalCameraReview.com Editor PUBLISHED: 9/19/2007 Pentax K100D Super Review Article ContentsPentax K100D Super Review Image Gallery Last year when Pentax introduced the K100D, they advertised it as "an affordable... Read the full review	0%
steves-digicams.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D Super combines 6.1 effective megapixels of resolution with a host of advanced technology, including both Shake Reduction and Dust Removal systems, to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly operation. Compatible... Read the full review	0%
best4reviews.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The K100D is a well-specified little D-SLR that looks like a mid-range model in specification terms but priced to fit the budget end of the market. It’s great to use, bar some minor quibbles with the viewfinder and the menu controls... Handling, image quality, ease of use, price... Pentamirror viewfinder, indistinct finder info display, some key controls only in menus... Looking at the specification and the price, the K100D is certainly a lot of camera for the money. Results are good overall and handling is a doddle thanks to a neat control layout and compact size. If you’re looking for a compact, easy to use D-SLR t... Read the full review	83%
digitalcamerainfo.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D is one of a slew of budget DSLRs with advanced features currently on the market. The 6-megapixel K100D has sensor-shift shake reduction and an excellent autofocus system, which boasts nine cross-points. Until the K100D and other camera... Excellent Auto-Focus Logical layout and interface Durable construction Good color performance in low light... Dim, low-magnification viewfinder Limited white balance controls Single control dial AA batteries Compartment doors arent sealed... The Pentax K100D is just what an entry-level DSLR should be – simple to use and functional enough to take good pictures. Pentax deserves praise for putting such a good autofocus system in an inexpensive camera. The combination of the autofocus syste...	0%
pcworld.com_techhive.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Pentax K100D This 6-megapixel SLR is a fine choice for beginning and intermediate shooters. The K100Ds $700 price tag (as of November 6, 2006) puts it at the low end of the entry-level digital SLR market, and its 6.1-megapixel resolution lags behind t... Solid construction; low price, Topmounted LCD status display... Noisier images at high ISO settings, Low battery life... This 6-megapixel SLR is a fine choice for beginning and intermediate shooters. Read the full review	80%
blogcritics.org Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	After spending many years using Canon SLR and Digital SLR cameras, Ive come to review the K100D, Pentaxs entry level DSLR. I was not expecting much, but to say I was surprised is an understatement. The camera is designed for a beginner: things like n...	0%
Megapixel.net Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The K100Ds polycarbonate body is black, solid, and extremely well-finished. The body shape is well-designed and provides comfortable and secure hold, with rubber covered areas on the grip and a ridge that fits the thumb on the back. The top of the K10... Excellent image quality, Efficient CCDlevel Shake Reduction, Low sensitivity to noise (up to 800 ISO), RAW Format, Good LCD monitor, Digital Preview mode, Excellent ergonomic design, Wellbuilt... No RAW+ JPEG format, No light for top mounted LCD panel, Occasionally confusing menu options, Supplied with alkaline batteries... Pentaxs K100D fits in between the K110D and the K10D in the companys line-up of digital SLR cameras. The K100D has a 6.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and an image stabilization system at the CCD level. The K100Ds polycarbonate body...	93%
macworld.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	SummaryPros: Small size; good build quality; very good image quality; good basic feature set; top-mounted LCD status display; sensor-based image stabilization; affordable. Cons: Sensor-based stabilization is not as good as lens-based stabilization; noi... Small size; good build quality; very good image quality; good basic feature set; top-mounted LCD status display; sensor-based image stabilization; affordable. Sensor-based stabilization is not as good as lens-based stabilization; noisier images at ISO 800 and above; poor battery life. Because of its 6.1-megapixel sensor, you won’t be able to enlarge the K100D’s images as much as you could with a higher resolution camera, but for users who want a DSLR, and all of the flexibility that it provides, the K100D is a great en... Read the full review	80%
maclife.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Dont be put off by its relatively low 6.1-megapixel resolution - this is plenty of camera for the price. Pentaxs K100D SLR camera is so user-friendly it practically smiles when its powered up. Good ergonomics coupled with a stainless steel chassi... Quality construction. Excellent images. Built-in shake reduction works with all Pentax lenses. ISO to 3,200 for extreme low-light photography. Uses AA batteries. Continuous shooting limited to four to five frames before buffer fills. Fourway rocker switch not positive enough. Short battery life. The K100D is a quality camera thats fun to shoot with and delivers superb images, and its available at a great price if youre looking for your first SLR...	80%
pcphotomag.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Short Report: Pentax K100D Shake reduction with every lens—at a very low priceBy Mike Stensvold Several camera manufacturers offer lenses featuring built-in image-stabilizing mechanisms that counteract camera shake, and these work ext...	0%
Neocamera.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D is an excellent DSLR camera which provides spectacular value. First, it is one of least expensive digital SLR cameras available. Second, its built-in image stabilization means stabilized lenses are not required. Thirdly, AA batteries...	80%
trustedreviews.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Although I have a deep and abiding respect for the many marketing people without whom I could not do my job, I have to wonder at the sanity of the marketing genius that came up with the name for Pentax's previous line of digital SLRs. The name, “*ist” wa... Read the full review	90%
dpreview.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The K100D and K110D digital SLRs were announced in May 2006, aimed as a straight replacement for the ist DS series (actually the DS2) these two SLRs are designed to appeal to the affordable end of the digital SLR market but dont compromise on feat... About as good as six megapixel resolution gets, crisp and detailed, a big improvement, Excellent detail even at higher ISOs, overall noise levels on par with competition, Effective long exposure noise reduction (necessary too), Accurate and fast auto-focu... Limited continuous shooting capability, buffer only large enough for four JPEG frames, Over-saturated default image tone (Bright), can lead to channel clipping, Relatively loud shutter release, Slightly humorous user interface compromise (Cntnuos expsr)... When we reviewed the ist DS it was a camera which equally surprised and disappointed; on one hand it was one of those cameras which functioned beyond its expectation or billing, and on the other it disappointed with its relatively poor in-camera imag... Read the full review	85%
letsgodigital.org Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Although Pentax started with digital SLR cameras relatively late, the brand now frequently introduces new models. The Pentax K110D and the K100D are the latest entry-level models, which have been designed according to the Pentax motto: simplicity above... Read the full review	78%
shutterbug.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The Pentax K100D series permits in camera monochrome and image manipulation, but not at the time of capture. The key to using these features is in the Digital Filters found in the Playback menu. Digital Filters available with K100D-series cameras inclu... Read the full review	0%
steves-digicams.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	The PENTAX K100D combines 6.1 effective megapixels of resolution with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction (SR) system to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers. Th... Read the full review	0%
dcresource.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	On the outside, the new Pentax K100D ($599 body only, $699 with lens) looks a lot like its predecessor, the *ist DS2. Pentax didnt just change the name, though (but Im glad they did) -- inside the K100D is a CCD-shift image stabilization system. T... Read the full review	0%
imaging-resource.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	Pentax K100D Overview The Pentax K100D, along with its sibling the K110D, are the companys first DSLR models to forgo the rather confusing "*istD" branding. Both share an identical (newly developed) body and feature set, with the exception o... Compatible with an extensive list of Pentax K lenses Responsive with a good shutter lag time, very good shot-to-shot speed Good color accuracy Accurate exposure, much less positive compensation required than average Bright, powerful built-in flash Good... Very warm color balance in low-lighting and slightly warm outdoors Auto white balance had a hard time with household incandescent lighting Slightly high contrast Slow AF, especially indoors... The Pentax K100D is a capable digital SLR, perfect for consumers interested in stepping up from a basic consumer digital camera and into a world of better image quality. Its also a smart choice for owners of Pentax film SLRs and lenses who want to go... Read the full review	0%
digitalcamerareview.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23	In 1976 Pentax replaced its venerable Spotmatic 35mm SLR with a new camera called the K1000; a very basic manual exposure single lens reflex (SLR) designed to help neophyte shooters learn basic photography skills. The K1000 enjoyed one of the longest... Serious amateur shooters may have a few issues, but family snap-shooters, P&S digicam users just making the jump to a dSLR, student photographers, casual shutterbugs, and old timers with a collection of Pentax glass will appreciate the K100D's reasona... Read the full review	0%

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