Compare Prices : Pentax K100D

Review summary: Pentax is a name with a loyal following, but the K100D isn't the company's finest hou

Verdict: It's got some good features. 11-point auto focus, for instance, is far better than the 3-point system of other budget offerings. And we like the in-camera image stabilisation, potentially saving you having to shell out a ton of money on lenses with ...

Review summary: On the outside, the new Pentax K100D ($599 body only, $699 with lens) looks a lot like its predecessor, the *ist DS2. Pentax didn't just change the name, though (but I'm glad they did) -- inside the K100D is a CCD-shift image stabilization system. ...

Pros: Very good photo quality ; low noise through ISO 800 ; Great value ; Image stabilization system works with all Pentax lenses ; Solid construction ; doesn't feel "cheap" despite the low price ; Large 2.5" LCD display ; Full manual controls, as you'd ...

Cons: Buffer memory fills up way too quickly ; unimpressive continuous shooting mode as a result ; Performance not quite as good as other D-SLRs ; Some vignetting with kit lens ; Menus not terribly user friendly ; Limited white balance options (no fine ...

Verdict: As is the case with all D-SLRs, Pentax does not include a memory card with the K100D, so you'll have to factor that into the total purchase price. The camera uses Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCards, and if you're using firmware version 1.01 or ...

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Pros: Good value, responsive, easy to use, dust reduction system, ISO3200, sharp colourful images

Cons: No rechargeable batteries supplied, weightier than competing models

Verdict: Still, with the bundled 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens bolted to the front and plenty of light available, the results are crisp and colourful. This is an unfussy, user-friendly camera that has enough features for most amateur DSLR users. On test, it ...

Review summary: In 1979 Pentax launched the ME Super as a manual focus, aperture-priority automatic SLR with an electronic focal plane shutter. It was small, light, and by all reports had excellent ergonomics. It used the by-then ubiquitous K-mount lens system and ...

Verdict: The camera has a 6.1-megapixel APS-C-sized CCD and when combined with an 11-point autofocus mechanism and 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers excellent image reproduction. The bright penta-mirror viewfinder features a 96 percent field of view ...