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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.
  • 4 out of 5
"PENTAX K100D REVIEW"
  • 4 out of 5
"Great deal for the person hunting down their first or backup DSLR"
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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: I need to find out how to use MEI and bracketing?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can I use Nikon lenses on this camera ?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Does the Pentax K100D place a Date on the Picture when Printing?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.44 out of 5

Average rating based on 245 total reviews: 4.44/5

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  • 4 out of 5
PENTAX K100D REVIEW (Phil Leese - 2/8/07)

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... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great deal for the person hunting down their first or backup DSLR (Rolodex-LK - 1/4/07)

I've been hunting for a good DSLR for a while, being fed up with compacts and 'super zoom' cameras. In fact my last camera (and... read more

  • 4 out of 5
k100d (sam templeton - 12/17/06)

if you have got a job in photography this camera is perfect for anyone on a budget.
packed with a 50-100mm lens it is perfect... read more

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