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Pentax K100D review
The K100D combines 6.1 effective megapixels with a host of advanced
technologies, to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and
user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers. The K100D packs an
array of advanced, user-friendly features — including the
PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, high-precision autofocus and
auto sensitivity control, into a compact, well-balanced body to accommodate
a wide range of shooting and playback requirements. Its outstanding overall
performance makes high-quality digital SLR photography effortless, fun and
exciting for all users in all situations, from casual travel snapshots and
memorable family pictures to highly specialized applications.
PENTAX-original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharpimages - The K100D is
equipped with the PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, which
effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under
difficult shooting conditions. This system does not require special
anti-shake lenses and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX
interchangeable lenses.*
11-point wide-frame AF to capture off-centre subjects in crisp focus - The
K100D’s sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor
points (with nine cross-type sensors in the middle) to automatically focus
on the subject with utmost precision. This high-precision AF system offers
a choice of two AF modes: the conventional single AF, and the continuous
AF,** which maintains focus on the moving subject as long as the shutter
release button is pressed halfway down.
Auto sensitivity control up to 3200 standard output sensitivity - The K100D
features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the
optimum standard output sensitivity - up to 3200, which is the highest
automatic setting in its class - based on such data as the subject’s
brightness level and the lens’ focal length.
Auto Picture Mode for effortless point-and-shoot SLR photography - The
K100D offers the exclusive PENTAX Auto Picture Mode, which automatically
and instantly selects one of the five Picture modes — including Portrait,
Landscape and Macro — by calculating various photographic factors to
assure optimum results. This advanced shooting mode takes away all the
concerns about aperture, shutter-speed, white-balance, saturation, contrast
and sharpness settings, so the photographer can concentrate on image
composition and shutter opportunity.
Large LCD monitor to facilitate image viewing and menu setting - The K100D
incorporates a large 2.5-inch colour LCD monitor on its back panel. Its
wide-view design allows views from over 140 degrees vertically and
horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal
position. With a total of approximately 210,000 pixels, the monitor also
offers digital zooming of playback images up to 12 times for easy
confirmation of the image’s focusing status and details.
True-to-life, rich-gradation images assured by 6.1 effective megapixels -
The K100D features a large, high-performance APS - C size CCD, assuring the
faithful reproduction of the desired photographic intention in the
resulting images. Combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a
high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies,
the K100D is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images that are
rich in gradation.
Super-compact, ultra-lightweight body, with outstanding rigidity - While
the K100D is designed to be compact and lightweight to enhance operability
and portability, it also incorporates a newly developed stainless-steel
chassis and a fiber-reinforced engineering plastic housing to reinforce its
overall rigidity and durability.
Bright, clear viewfinder - The K100D features a lightweight penta-mirror
viewfinder, which combines PENTAX-original finder optics with a
Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen to deliver a bright, clear subject
image with a 0.85-times magnification and a 96-percent field of view.
Two preview functions - In addition to the conventional optical preview
function, which allows the photographer to confirm the depth of field in
the viewfinder, the K100D also comes equipped with a digital preview
function, which allows confirmation of not only the depth of field, but
also the exposure level, image composition and flash lighting effect, on
the LCD monitor
Top shutter speed of 1/4000 second - The K100D offers a top shutter speed
of 1/4000 second to freeze fast-moving subjects and capture decisive
moments. It also features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second and
a bulb setting (B) for extended exposures.
Continuous shooting at approximately 2.8 images per second - The K100D
offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture
multiple images (up to five images at “Best” image quality in JPEG
format) at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per second.
Upgraded standard software package - The K100D’s standard software
package consists of the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 that features the
reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine (developed by ICHIKAWA SOFT
LABORATORY) for RAW data processing, and the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 that
offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the
previous version.
Other features - 19 custom functions to personalize camera operations SD
memory card compatibility Eight distinctive Scene modes to accommodate
specific subjects/applications Storage of recorded images in day-by-day
files on an SD memory card Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering,
centre-weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various
photographic applications Noise reduction mechanism to reduce digital noise
during extended exposures Dual power source (two CR-V3 lithium batteries,
or four AA-size batteries) USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) compatibility for speedy data
transfer to PC Choice of image format between JPEG (Best, Better or Good)
and RAW Five digital filters (Black-and-white, Sepia, Slim, Soft and
Brightness) for easy editing of recorded images PictBridge compatibility
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