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Pentax K100D (With Lens)

Pentax K100D (With Lens)

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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"K100D--I Pentaxion"
  • 5 out of 5
"A powerhouse"
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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... read more

Specifications

  • 6 megapixels
  • Pentax KAF bayonet lens mount
  • auto and manual focus
  • image stabilization
  • auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 200-3200
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Answered Questions for the K100D (w/Lens)

Q: I have the Canon S1IS and suddenly the screen turned all blurry and purple. A moment before it was fine. not drop the camera.
A: Hi Priscilla,This is a known issue with some models of Canon cameras. What has happened is that your camera's imaging... read more
Q: How do you setup a zoom lens on it?
A: Note , On the pentax camera I should have said you can use the lenses in two ways. one is... read more
Q: Can the Sigma zoom lens of 28-90mm or 100-300mm be mounted / worked well with a Digital SLR camera?s body like Pentax K100D/K10D?
A: You should ask for the correct adapter... but, in theory, any lens that ever came with a Pentax, are useful... read more

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Open Questions for the K100D (w/Lens)

Q: Can I use Nikon lenses on this camera ?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does the Pentax K100D place a Date on the Picture when Printing?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Have MZ7 but want to go digital. Want a camera that has some idiot proof stuff but will also allow me to progress with manual settings. Is this it?
10 points for best answer - 4 replies

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  • 4.64 out of 5

Average rating based on 142 total reviews: 4.64/5

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  • 5 out of 5
K100D--I Pentaxion (Pat D. - 2/6/08)

I have about 2700 shots taken so far-It shoots as well today as it did in Nov. 2006. The only down side is auto-focusing in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
A powerhouse (Dancel Pangilinan - 6/26/07)

PRO

- Shake Reduction
- Built well it can take a beating makes nikon d40 seem like a fisher price toy.
- you can use... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing! (New Pentaxian - 5/2/07)

Words can't describe how good this camera is. "You deserve it"- it screams. Simply amazing! I knew that most old lenses would work with it... read more

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