Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Customer Reviews:
Average Rating: 
Rating : - Excellent starter DSLR
This is a fantastic starter camera. It really takes excellent photos. The built-in flash is a bit weak for dark environments, but that's a characteristic of all built-in flashes. It was a toss-up between this camera and the Nikon D40. Both are excellent. This one has a better user interface and a nicer feel. It's a bit heavier than others, but I find that the extra weight provides a bit more stability. The only advantage the Nikon may have is the availability of accesories, but Pentax makes some wonderful add-ons for this camera. Oh, and you can use any Pentax SLR lense ever made on this camera...big selling point if you have an older Pentax.
Features:- 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Kit includes smc P-DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens
- 2.5-inch LCD display; 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)
Editor Reviews: 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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