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The Pentax K100D combines 6.1 effective megapixels with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction system to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers. The Shake Reduction (SR) system in the K100D offers a two-stop advantage for sharp, blur-free images, even under difficult shooting conditions, such as using a telephoto lens or shooting in low light without a flash. The SR mechanism is designed to minimize camera shake by oscillating the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the speed of oscillation in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. As a result, the system does not require special anti-shake lenses and can be used with almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses. The K100D ships along with the smc 18-55mm lens.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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4000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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2.8 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/180 |
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| AF Points |
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11 |
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| Metering Zones |
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16 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Pentax AF (digital only) |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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210,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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3200 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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5 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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3 |
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| Battery |
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Four AA (Lithium, Alkaline, Rechargable) |
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| Width |
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5.1 in |
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| Height |
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3.6 in |
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| Depth |
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2.8 in |
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| Weight |
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22.4 oz |
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| Release Date |
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July 2006 |
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More Pentax K100D Articles
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February 2007
Phil Leese says the Pentax K100D's image quality, lens compatibility and anti-shake technology for a comparatively low price make this DSLR a no brainer. |
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July/August 2006
With an innovative 'live' external LCD, the Olympus EVOLT E-330 shows why it deserves to be the Camera of the Year in this entry-level category. |
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October 2006
Shoot sharp and stay steady. |
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July 2006
Shake reduction and not-quite-live preview. |
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May 2006
Company Also Rolls Out Starter DSLR, Plus New Lens |
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September 2008
This is a heck of a kit for under five hundred bucks. |
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August 2008
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July 2008
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May 2008
The only excess is of good stuff. |
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May 2008
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9.38
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Ease of use |
9.38
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Fit and finish |
9.38
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Click-to-click speed |
8.75
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Display quality |
9.38
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Flash quality |
8.75
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Image quality |
9.38
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Overall value |
9.5
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