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Review summary: Pentax revamp the KD100 with some extra 'super' power...

Review summary: Pentax has today introduced the 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D Super, an update to the Pentax K100D digital SLR camera. The K100D Super incorporates the Pentax-developed Dust Removal (DR) system, previously available only in the K10D, to help prevent ...

Review summary: The Pentax K100D is one of a slew of budget DSLRs with advanced features currently on the market. The 6-megapixel K100D has sensor-shift shake reduction and an excellent autofocus system, which boasts nine cross-points. Until the K100D and other ...

Pros: - Excellent Auto-Focus - Logical layout and interface - Durable construction - Good color performance in low light

Cons: - Dim, low-magnification viewfinder - Limited white balance controls - Single control dial - AA batteries - Compartment doors aren't sealed

Verdict: The Pentax K100D is just what an entry-level DSLR should be - simple to use and functional enough to take good pictures. Pentax deserves praise for putting such a good autofocus system in an inexpensive camera. The combination of the autofocus system ...

Review summary: The ease of use and advanced features make the Pentax K100D digital SLR a perfect choice for users who want to move up from a point-and-shoot camera. But there is also a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene ...

Pros: Excellent image quality.Efficient CCD-level Shake Reduction.Low sensitivity to noise (up to 800 ISO).RAW Format.Good LCD monitor.Digital Preview mode.Excellent ergonomic design.Well-built.

Cons: No RAW+ JPEG format.No light for top mounted LCD panel.Occasionally confusing menu options.Supplied with alkaline batteries.