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Pentax K100D (With Lens)
Pentax K100D (With Lens)
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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  • 4 out of 5
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Pentax K100D (With Lens) Details

Editors' Comments

Simplified operation and a user-friendly interface make the Pentax K100D a good choice for consumers new to the digital SLR market. The K100D makes no bones about it. This camera wants to be your first digital SLR. It boasts a lightweight, relatively compact design and interchangeable lenses, allowing greater versatility for photographers looking to enhance their potential. Pentax particularly emphasizes their sophisticated, 11-point autofocus system, which hopes to aid new users in accurately and clearly capturing their intended subject. The K100D's image stabilization is also an attractive feature for users worried about handling their new toy.

Pentax K100D (w/Lens) Specifications

  • 6 megapixels
  • Pentax KAF bayonet lens mount
  • auto and manual focus
  • image stabilization
  • auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 200-3200
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • 4 AA batteries or 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries
  • 2.5 inch LCD
  • SD card storage

Product Information

Manufacturer Pentax
Part Number 19016
UPC 027075122635
Release Date Aug 1, 2006

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