Pentax K100D Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax K100D digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax K100D accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax K100D manual and always important Pentax K100D lens which makes the Pentax K100D digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax K100D accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax K100D kit or bundle, is the Pentax K100D leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax K100D body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax K100D Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number K100D
Camera Format SLR
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $699.95
Street Price $631.85
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-07-31
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Remote Control F
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 635 g
22.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 130 x 93 x 70 mm
5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 6.31
CCD Size (inches) APS-C
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Focal Length Multiplier 1.50
Movie Audio No
Quality Levels 4
Lens Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror
Optical VF Accuracy 96%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 210000
Max Playback Zoom 12.00
Exposure ISO Settings 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
ISO Rating Max 3200
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Manual
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 30
Shortest Shutter Time 1/4000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 12
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes - Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters) 16
Flash Range Description 15.6m (at ISO 200)
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Uncompressed Format RAW
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF v2.21)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder No
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Software (CD ROM) S-SW53
OS Compatibility Windows 2000 / XP Home / XP Pro; Mac OS 10.2+
Performance Timing Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.8
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 4 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Ships in a bundle with the Pentax smc 18-55mm lens.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax K100D review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax K100D power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax K100D digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax K100D even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Pentax K100D Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax K100D rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax K100D accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax K100D wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax K100D, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax K100D camera or Pentax K100D lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Pentax K100D camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax K100D digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax K100D powergrip digital camera.

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