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Top Pentax K100D Super Camera Reviews
Photography Blog wrote a review on the
Pentax K100D Super and said: "But having used the camera for
more than six weeks, that thought has never entered my head
until now. That's because the Pentax K100D Super ticks very
nearly all of the boxes for those wanting an easy to use DSLR
that delivers images you'll want to keep straight out of the
camera; and with the minimum of user input and effort to boot."
Steve's Digicams reviewed the
Pentax K100D Super and said: "The K100D Super's default
Image Tone setting of Bright produced well-saturated images
right out of the camera; Natural Image Tone produced more
subdued colors, suitable for post-processing. The normal
sharpness setting produced images that some would call soft;
most users will prefer a hard sharpness setting, or the
application of an image editor's Unsharp Mask filter."
DP Expert wrote a review on the
Pentax K100D Super and called the camera "Highly
Recommended".
Camera Summary:
The Pentax K100D Super is a 6.1 megapixel digital camera built
from the popular K100D released in 2006. The K100D Super is
built to be a technologically advanced SLR at a very affordable
price. It features a shake reduction system, a dust removal
system, and full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses. It has a
2.5 inch display, ISO speeds up to 3200, Pentax auto picture
mode, and 8 scene modes.
Pentax K100D Super News Release Excerpt:
GOLDEN, CO. (June 27, 2007) Pentax Imaging Company announced the
Pentax K100D Super digital SLR with innovative features usually
found on more advanced, higher-priced cameras. The newest member
of the K Series of digital SLRs combines the Pentax Shake
Reduction (SR) system, an innovative Dust Removal (DR) system,
and full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses.
The K100D Super builds on the popular Pentax K100D digital SLR
camera that first shipped in July 2006. Incorporating the Pentax-original
Dust Removal (DR) system previously available only in more
advanced models, Pentax takes entry-level SLR users to the next
level with the new K100D Super Digital SLR. A Pentax-original
design, the Dust Removal system helps keep the CCD surface
dust-free to ensure spotless images. The new Pentax digital SLR
also offers full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses. Together,
these features upgrade the K100D Super to a technologically
advanced SLR at a very affordable price.
Compatible with any Pentax SLR lens ever produced,* Pentax K100D
Super offers a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel
resolution and a friendly Mode Dial featuring Auto Picture and
Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler
photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD, 11-point
autofocus mechanism, and sophisticated 16 segment multi-pattern
metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the
bright, high-precision Penta mirror viewfinder features a 96%
field of view and 0.85X magnification. With this array of
advanced features and an easy-to-hold, easy-to-use design, the
K100D Super delivers high-quality digital SLR photography to
users of all levels including SLR beginners.
*With adapter for screw mount and 645/67 lenses
Along with the SLR, Pentax has announced a new compact,
easy-to-use AF200FG Auto Flash. The hot-shoe mount flash
features a compact, lightweight body, a guide number of 20 (at
ISO 100/m) and simple dial operation to assure effortless flash
photography for everyone. The P-TTL auto flash system assures
proper exposure level by measuring the flash's pre-discharge
with the camera's multi-pattern metering system. The AF200FG
uniformly covers the wide discharge angle of a 28mm lens (in the
35mm format) and includes a flip-down diffuser that can cover
the angle of a 24mm lens (in the 35mm format).
Priced at US $599.95, the Pentax K100D Super with 18-55mm lens
will ship in August 2007. (Body alone is $519.95.) The AF200FG
Auto Flash unit will ship in August 2007 for US $149.95.
Pentax Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production
of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units,
binoculars, scopes, eyepieces and mobile printers and scanners.
For more than 80 years, Pentax technology has developed durable,
reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and
businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, Pentax
Imaging Company is a division of Pentax of America, Inc.
Pentax K100D Super Fact Sheet
Pentax-Original Shake Reduction Mechanism For Sharp, Blur-Fee
Images
The K100D Super is equipped with the Pentax-original Shake
Reduction (SR) system to reduce camera shake for sharp,
blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions such
as when using a telephoto lens or when 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 K100D
Super gives the equivalent to approximately 2 to 3.5 shutter
steps of compensation. Since this versatile system is compatible
with all existing Pentax interchangeable SLR lenses,* it does
not require special anti-shake lenses equipped with add-on
optics or devices.
*Compatible with K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2-mount lenses without an
adapter, and screw-mount, 645-system and 67-system lenses with
an adapter. Available functions may be limited with certain
lenses.
Dust Removal System For Spotless Images
The K100D Super features the Pentax original Dust Removal (DR)
system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the
low-pass filter in front of CCD image sensor. Through a vapor
deposition process, a fluorine compound is applied to the
surface of the low-pass filter. This Pentax-original Super
Protect (SP) coating effectively prevents dust and stains from
sticking to the surface. Any remaining surface dust falls off
when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust lands
on an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit,
eliminating any possibility of it returning to the CCD surface.
Compatibility With SDM System For Smoother, Quieter Autofocus
Operation
The K100D Super's camera body is compatible with a new SDM
system, which assures smoother, quieter autofocusing operation
using a built in supersonic motor. When a lens equipped with the
SDM system is mounted on the Pentax K100D Super camera body, the
focus mode is automatically switched to SDM-assisted
autofocusing.
Auto Sensitivity Control Up To ISO equivalent of 3200
The K100D Super features an Auto Sensitivity Control function
that automatically sets the optimum sensitivity up to ISO
equivalent of 3200 (the highest automatic setting in its class)
based on such data as the subject's brightness level and the
lens focal length. Since this function allows the use of higher
shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor
sports events and night scenes), photographers can effectively
prevent blurred images. Users may also manually preprogram a
desired level, from ISO 200 to the super-high sensitivity of the
ISO 3200.
Auto Picture Mode For Effortless Point-and-Shoot SLR
Photography
The Pentax-original Auto Picture mode automatically and
instantly selects one of five Picture modes (including Portrait,
Landscape, and Macro) to create the most appropriate visual
effect for a given subject. While the camera sets all primary
parameters (including shutter speed, aperture, white balance,
saturation, contrast and sharpness), the photographer may
concentrate on picture composition and shutter opportunity.
11-Point Wide-Frame AF To Capture Off-Center Subjects In
Crisp Focus
The K100D Super'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, even when it is positioned off center. The in-focus
sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the
viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation.
Large LCD Monitor To Facilitate Image Viewing And Menu
Setting
The K100D Super features a large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor on
its back panel. Its wide-view design allows the photographer to
check the monitor image over 140 degrees vertically and
horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a
diagonal position. It provides 210,000 pixels for
high-resolution image viewing, with a zoom display function that
lets users magnify and image up to 12 times for easy
confirmation of the focus status and the subject's expressions.
The large monitor size allows for large letters, digits and
icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and
camera operations.
Bright, Clear Viewfinder
The K100D Super 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.
True-to-Life, Rich-Gradation Images Assured By 6.1 Effective
Megapixels
The K100D features a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD.
By combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a high-performance
imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the
K100D Super is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life
images that are rich in color gradation. The K100D Super offers
a choice of two finishing touches of “Natural” or “Bright” to
create a distinctive atmosphere.
Compatibility With High-Quality, High–Capacity SDHC Memory
Card
The K100D Super accepts not only the conventional SD memory card
as its storage media, but also the newly standardized SDHC
card,* which allows users to store higher numbers of large data
files, such as RAW-format images.
* SD High Capacity card, with a storage capacity exceeding 2 GB
Compact, lightweight body with optimum holding comfort
The K100D Super has been designed to be compact and lightweight
for easy carrying and enhanced maneuverability with an
easy-to-hold grip to assure a stable shooting position.
Other features:
1. 19 custom functions to personalize camera operations
2. Consecutive shooting of up to five frames at the speed of
approximately 2.8 frames per second (at BEST image quality in
JPEG format)
3. Eight distinctive Scene modes to accommodate specific
subjects/applications
4. Choice of two preview functions (digital/optical)
5. Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted
metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic
applications
6. Noise reduction mechanism to reduce digital noise during
extended exposures
7. Dual power source (two CR-V3 lithium batteries, or four
AA-size batteries)
8. USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) compatibility for speedy data transfer to
PC
9. Five digital filters (Black-and-white, Sepia, Slim, Soft and
Brightness)
for easy editing of recorded images
10. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 RAW data and image processing
software
and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 image browser software included on
the accompanying CD-ROM
11. Compatibility with PictBridge, DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT
Image Matching formats
Pentax
K100D Super Best Prices (When Available)
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