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Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
Buy New: $799.99
New (1) Used (1) from $395.00
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 23996
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 19156
Model: 19156
UPC: 027075133020
EAN: 0027075121393
ASIN: B000SKQOSY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch LCD display; bright, clear penta-mirror viewfinder with 96% field of view | | • | Dust-removal system keeps CCD dust free | | • | 11-point wide-frame AF; auto sensitivity control up to ISO equivalent of 3200 | | • | Powered by 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries or 4 AA-size batteries (4 alkaline batteries included); stores images on SD memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
User-friendly DSLR - full-featured, yet affordable! Now PENTAX brings the advanced innovation of higher-end digital SLRs to the affordable K100D Super. Building on PENTAX developed Shake Reduction, PENTAX adds an original Dust Removal system to help keep the CCD surface dust-free and full compatibility with SDM lenses. With the arrival of the K100D Super, PENTAX raises the bar and delivers a full-featured and technologically advanced SLR at a very reasonable price. Auto Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 Auto Picture Mode and Scene Modes 2.5 inch LCD monitor viewable from a wide angle 16-segment multi-pattern metering Ultra-compact stainless-steel chassis and fiber reinforced polycarbonate housing Penta-mirror viewfinder with 0.85X magnification and 96 percent field of view Top shutter speed of 1/4000, 1/180 second flash sync. and bulb setting 2.8 frames/sec capture rate Built-in Flash - Type - Retractable P-TTL auto-popup flash; Guide number - 15.6 (200/m); Coverage - 28mm (35mm equiv); Flash modes - Auto, Manual, Auto w/ Redeye, Manual w/ Redeye; Flash exposure compensation - +/- 2 EV (in 1/2 steps) / External Flash - Type - P-TTL (high speed sync, wireless P-TTL available w/ Pentax dedicated flash units); Synchronization speed - 1/180s Storage Media - Internal memory - n/a; Removable memory - SD or SDHC Capture Modes - Mode selection - Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Flash Off), Scene Mode (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum), Program AE Interfaces - Ports - USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge Power Supply - Power source - CR-V3 (2x), AA (4x lithium, alkaline, NiMH rechargeable); Recordable images - Approx 730 (630 with 50% flash use); Playback time - Approx 700 minutes; AC adapter available - YES,
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
The BEST Indoor Light Digital SLR October 25, 2008
William B. Newkirk (Centralia, WA)
I actually have the K100D, not the Super, but the comments apply to either model. My daughter does gymnastics and the pictures I take are taken indoors without flash. In order to get the most benefit from this camera, DO NOT settle for the kit lens that comes with it. That lens (18-55mm) is fine for outdoor snapshots, but to really get the most of this camera, get a fast prime lens (50mm f1.4, 50mm f1.7, 50mm f2.0, 35mm f2.0, 28mm f1.8, 20mm f1.8, etc.) This camera can take pictures that I believe NO OTHER SLR can do and has 3 distinct advantages over other SLRs.
1. Shake reduction - This allows the camera to be reduce movement due to the user and keeps the photos sharper. It can be used with ANY Pentax-mount lens you put on, saving potentially huge amounts on lenses (check out others stabilized lens prices and you'll see). Some of the other Pentax bodies also have this feature and I understand that there may even be a higher degree of reduction with models like the 10D.
2. More sensitivity - You may think a 6 megapixel image is a disadvantage, but it allows the sensor to have an ISO range of 200 MINIMUM to 3200, because the sensors are larger and need less light, meaning more speed. No other currently made body that I know of has this kind of sensor sensitivity, although some bump the ISO up as high or higher with expensive, perhaps more advanced (but I don't think better results) technology.
3. More lens usage - there are more lenses available that fit on this camera than on any other brand, by far, and these lenses are often far less cost than what the new types cost. I've found that manual focus lenses are not always a disadvantage, and in fact, often get me better and faster pictures, since I can set the focus and not have to wait for the camera to do the focus function. Other Pentax bodies do the same.
So, if you want a camera for indoor shooting with the most sensitivity and not spend an arm and a leg, get this one and get a prime lens or two to go with it. You'll not only be amazed at what you can shoot, but so will your friends. I only hope Pentax comes out with a full-frame 14 megapixel version of an equivalent sensor.
Great Camera, Insane Price August 26, 2008
Sigivald (Portland, OR)
What on earth would drive someone to try and sell a K100D for nearly twice retail, when you can get either a K100D, K110D, or K200D for four hundred dollars or more less?
Buy this camera, but not at this price.
This is a GLC! July 25, 2008
Nicholas S. Fiduccia (Portland, Oregon)
This camera is cheap, fairly light, and produces great JPG right out of the camera. I love the SR feature and would not buy another camera without this feature! I can use up to ISO 1600 and get fairly good low noise shots. I would avoid ISO 3200, but it is good to know that it is there if I really need it.
DO NOT MISS BUYING THIS CAMERA !!!!! April 15, 2008
perennialgardener
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
DO NOT MISS THIS CAMERA!!!
Several weeks ago, I purchased the Pentax K100D Super here on Amazon, after doing lots of research here and on other sites. I have been a somewhat serious amateur for 20 years or more, my last SLR being a Pentax Super Program. I also have been using an Olympus point & shoot digital camera, only 1.3 megapixels. It was time to upgrade!
There were several reasons I went with the K100D Super.
1. It is one of the few SLR digitals that uses AA rechargeable batteries. BTW, I use only the new Nimh that hold their charge seemingly forever. They work great.
2. It was compatible with the whole bag of Pentax lenses I bought 20 years ago! This saved me hundreds of dollars!
3. It has been out of production for 2 years, so this was maybe the last chance! Ebay only had 2, both used models.
4. It has a dust removal system, which several techie friends said I wanted.
5. It has the shake reduction system in the camera, instead of the lenses, like some other top brands. This is what allows you to have shake reduction with your old lenses.
So how do I like it, after several days of intense shooting in different conditions? Here is a list of things I like, in no particular order.
1. It uses all my old lenses, although the auto focus does not function with them. It does, however, not allow you to shoot unless the lens is totally focused.
2. One quick trip through the manual and I was able to find all the options on my own. There is a nice bright, large LCD screen on the back that shows all the info. When you review pictures you have
taken, you can see them full screen, or up in the corner, with the rest of the screen filled with all the settings that were in effect for the photo. There a several options for info display as well.
3. After talking to people who are using cameras that cost $2,000, I found that the top ISO setting is larger than theirs. It goes to 3200. If you do any inside shooting without flash, make sure the camera is set to be able to reach all the way to 3200.
4. Top shutter speed is 1/4000th of a second.
5. An available option is a great lens, 18-55 zoom. Don't miss this one!
6. I am using a 4gig SD card. At the lowest settings of pixels and quality, you can get almost 9,000 pictures on the card! At middle quality, you still get a couple thousand on a 4gig card.
7. If you have been using a point & shoot digital and are switching to SLR, you won't believe how fast you can shoot pictures. Pretty much as fast as you press the button.
8. I love the USB cord for transferring pictures to my computer. Using Windows XP, I didn't do anything but plug in. The computer set itself up for my camera and I just used a photo viewer I always use to move photos around, to transfer them into the computer.
9. One set of alkaline batteries that came with the camera wore out while I was just learning the camera. The rechargeable Nimh hybrids lasted all day, in fact I probably shot 400 or 500 photos, left it on much of the day, and the gauge still showed a full charge. 2 sets of these batteries are about all you would ever need.
10. I tried shooting outside in the dark with just lights in the neighborhood and the results were great, using the night shot setting.
11. This camera was envied all weekend by people who had higher priced digital SLRs. Takes great photos, gives you whatever amount of help you need, and lets you control whatever you want to. Even if you have never used an SLR of any type, don't miss this camera.
Possible cons -
1. The lens that comes with the camera on amazon has 5.6 or 4 as its widest aperture. That is one reason you have to use 3200 ISO inside without flash. I have a 55mm 1.4 lens that works great.
2. Make sure you start by setting the Sharpness option as high as it goes. The default isn't the best.
3. The metal loops that hold the straps are mounted vertically, when they should be horizontal. The way they are, when you wear it around your neck, the camera lens tends to point out, not down, even with a heavy telephoto lens attached. This makes it more likely to get damage on the lens or just bang it into people in a crowd. DO NOT NEGLECT TO BUY A SKYLIGHT 1B FILTER TO PROTECT THE LENS.
4. With a telephoto lens, this camera is heavy. But that does help to lessen shaking.
5. The auto white balance is still not too realistic inside with some types of light. When I set the balance manually, it was beautiful, the colors almost exactly what I saw with my eyes.
Hints -
1. Make sure to buy the big Canon camera bag, if you have 3 or more lenses and other gadgets like chargers. Otherwise you will have to go to camera stores and pay top dollar. Walmart, Target, even
big box electronics stores tend not to have nice big camera bags. I would also recommend buying a small bag that only holds the camera and a small lens, for when you want to just grab it and go. The big Canon bag is HEAVY when loaded, and you have to keep something that big with you at all times because people know what is in it!
SUMMING UP -
If you have some old Pentax lenses you like, and you like the Pentax brand, don't miss this camera!!!!!!!!!
Great place to start digital SLR photography March 3, 2008
J. Conway (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For more than 30 years I have been shooting photographs with Pentax equipment. First the K1000 then a Pentax MX 35mm film camera. Now my first serious entry into making digital pictures this K100D super. The two deciding factors for me were the size of the sensor and the ability to use my old Pentax lenses. I am very pleased with quality of the photos and the quality of this camera. Plus is was relatively easy on my pocket book. If you are looking for a durable quality digital camera, you can't go wrong with this one.
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