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Pentax K110D review
A perfect choice for beginning digital SLR photographers, the K110D is
designed to capture high-quality images with simplified operation in a
variety of applications. In addition to a sophisticated autofocus system
that rivals the performance of higher-grade models, the high-performance
6.1 megapixel K110D offers such outstanding features as a bright, clear
viewfinder and an extra-large, wide-view LCD monitor. The sleek, compact
body design with a high-rigidity, stainless-steel chassis offers convenient
SD media card storage and high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer.
11-point wide-frame AF to capture off-centre subjects in crisp focus - The
K110D’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.
Bright, clear viewfinder - The K110D 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.
Large LCD monitor to facilitate image viewing and menu setting - The K110D
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, it also offers
digital zooming of playback images up to 12 times for easy confirmation of
the image’s focusing status and details.
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 K110D 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.
Auto Picture Mode for effortless point-and-shoot SLR photography - The
K110D 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.
Auto sensitivity control up to 3200 standard output sensitivity - The K110D
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.
True-to-life, rich-gradation images assured by 6.1 effective megapixels -
The K110D features a large, high-performance APS-C sizeCCD, assuring the
faithful reproduction of the desired photographic intention in the
resulting images. By combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a
high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies,
the K110D is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images that are
rich in gradation.
Super-compact, ultra-lightweight body, with outstanding rigidity - While
the K110D 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.
Compatibility with existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses - The K110D is
compatible with all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses — both old and
new.** This compatibility lets the photographer use various lenses for the
same subject, or select the most appropriate lens for a given situation,
assuring the top visual creativity available only through SLR photography.
** Lenses compatible with the K110D are: K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount
lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); 645-system lenses (with an
adapter); and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Certain lenses may lose
part of their functions.
AA-battery power supply for easy battery replacement on the road - The
K110D is powered by four AA-size batteries — available nearly everywhere
around the globe — for worry-free battery replacement. The K110D also
accepts two CR-V3 lithium batteries.
Upgraded standard software package - The K110D’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 - High-speed shutter unit, with a top speed of 1/4000 second
High-speed continuous shooting, up to five images (at "Best"
image quality in JPEG format) at the speed of approx. 2.8 images per second
Eight distinctive Scene modes to accommodate specific subjects/applications
19 custom functions to personalize camera operations SD memory card
compatibility Storage of recorded images in day-by-day files on an SD
memory card Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted
metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications
Noise reduction mechanism to reduce digital noise during extended exposures
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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