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I got this camera as a Christmas present and at the time I was very excited about it. It is a great camera which takes amazing pictures and features Pentax's newly developed moving sensor Shake... more

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Rating Summary based on 9 reviews

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  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 bodyboarderdude

    Member since 07/02/2007

    Reviews written: 1

    4 Stars Pentax K100D 07/02/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages image quality,shake reduction, backwards lens compatibilty

    Disadvantages Disadvantages DSLR's are still too big

    REVIEW OF PENTAX K100D DIGITAL SLR BACKGROUND I've owned SLR's for 30 years starting with screw mount lenses and moving to Pentax K mount. In the last 5 years I became interested in digital photography owning a Canon A200 and Konica Minolta Dimage Z3. We've also got 5 other digital compacts in the household including new Samsung and Fuji 6MP models. The KM Z3 is a great camera with a 12 times optical zoom and anti shake sensor but I was a little disappointed with noise in the dark areas of some pictures. This could be kept to a reasonable level if ISO was fixed at 50 but this limits ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 Metal_Junkie

    Member since 05/08/2008

    Reviews written: 2

    5 Stars A Great Beginner DSLR 05/08/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Nice Build. Quick and easy menus/scene modes. Good quality images.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Deleting images can be a tiring task.

    After using several film SLR cameras, and advanced digital compacts, I thought it was about time I save up for my first DSLR. I take my photography quite seriously, so I needed something that was within my budget and produced good quality images. The first thing I noticed about the camera, is the build. I liked how sturdy it was, yet not too heavy that it'd become a nightmare to carry around. It was just perfect for me. I had tried using my friend's Canon EOS 350D, which I found far too lightweight, and the Pentax K100D was that extra bit heavier, which I found far better to use; especially ... more
  • 0 of 0 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    5 Stars Quick review of Pentax K100D by andyhollingbery 14/05/2007
    Having been a keen amateur photographer and clubman for over 30 years I have NO hesitation in recommending this camera. The quality of the pictures it produces is, in my opinion, second to none and at the price cannot be bettered. One of the biggest advantages it has over its rivals is the Shake Reduction system that is built into the body of the camera. Hence it works on ANY lens fitted, not just a very expensive special shake reducing lens as is the case with many of its compeitors. It also accepts all the old Pentax K fit lenses (although ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 aKarma

    Member since 19/01/2008

    Reviews written: 1

    5 Stars k100d - Great for starters and enthusiasts alike 19/01/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent Image Quality, Good shake reduction, Price, Ergonomics, Beginner friendly, Backwards compatibility

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Slower performance than other similar cameras

    I've had this for just over half a year and loved every moment of it. Be aware as with any other SLR you will need a fair bit of money put aside for more lenses and accessories once the addiction starts kicking in. Overview: As well as being aimed at those wanting to move up into the dSLR market, the k100d is suited for those seeking slightly better ISO performance or a smaller body at an affordable price. Features: As well as the standard set you'd expect from any dSLR on the market, the k100d offers multi-exposure bracketing, which is ideal if you intend to delve into HDR photography. I do ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    cherryjay77

    4 Stars PENTAX K1OOD 29/12/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages EASY TO USE, BRILLIANT IMAGES

    Disadvantages Disadvantages NO SELF CLEANING

    I have owned this camera for six months now and it has been brilliant. The choice of aperture priority is the one I use most. I really don't get on well with instruction manuals and I'm pleased to say I can manage this without using the instructions - although one reason for choosing this model was that my old pre-digital lenses should fit it - I have tried one lens but got no response at all, so will have to go to the manual! The images are mainly sharp and bright although not quite so good in low light situations - in spite of me trying to compensate for the low light the results are not so ... more

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Product Details

Long Name K100D
Optical Sensor / Sensor Resolution 6.3
Autofocus Yes
Optical Zoom (Ratio) Yes
Digital Zoom (Ratio) Yes

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