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Compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera is the kind of camera that makes history. With a 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering, the Pentax K100D delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision Pentax mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. Incorporating a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last.
Key Features of Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera
• True-to-life Images with 6.1 Effective Megapixels of Resolution
The Pentax K100D features a large, high-performance APS-C size (23.5mm x 15.7mm) CCD as its image sensor, assuring faithful reproduction in the resulting images - from images with beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds to those with edge-to-edge sharpness. Combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the Pentax K100D 6.1 Digital SLR Camera is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images that are rich in gradation. What's more, it offers a choice of two finishing touches of "Natural" or "Bright" to create a distinctive atmosphere.
• Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses
Use your existing Pentax 35mm lenses and accessories. The K100D offers the outstanding benefit of lens interchangeability that allows users to take advantage of almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses. (PENTAX K, KA, KAF and KAF2-mount 35mm-format lenses can be used without an adapter or modification. Pentax screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and Pentax 645- and 67-system lenses can be used with an adapter. Some functions may not be available with certain lenses.)
• Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism
The K100D features a Pentax -developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as using a telephoto lens, shooting in low light conditions without a supplementary flash illumination. This system does not require special anti-shake lenses and may be used with almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses
• 11-point Wide-frame AF System
The sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is positioned off center. The in-focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation. This high-precision AF system offers a choice of two AF modes: the conventional single AF, and the continuous AF, which maintains focus on the moving subject as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.
• Multi-pattern Metering Assures Excellent Exposures
The K100D incorporates a sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering system which solves even the most complicated lighting conditions efficiently and instantly to produce beautifully exposed images frame after frame. Spot and center-weighted metering modes are also available to accommodate specialized applications.
• Auto Sensitivity Control up to ISO 3200 Equivalent
The Pentax K100D features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity - up to equivalent ISO of 3200, which is the highest automatic setting in its class - based on such data as the subject's brightness level and the lens focal length. Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it helps photographers reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images.
• Top Shutter Speed of 1/4000 Second
The K100D offers a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second to freeze fast-moving subjects and capture decisive moments and features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second and a bulb setting (B) for extended exposures.
• Effective Noise Reduction
The noise reduction function can be activated at slow shutter speeds to eliminate digital noise that may spoil the quality of captured images during extended exposures.
• Continuous Shooting at 2.8 Images per Second
To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject's expressions, the Pentax K100D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture multiple images (up to five images at Best image quality in JPEG format) at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per second.
• Auto Picture Mode for Effortless Point-and-shoot SLR Photography
The Pentax K100D offers the exclusive Pentax Auto Picture Mode, which automatically and instantly selects one of the four Picture modes - including Portrait, Landscape and Macro - by calculating various photographic factors to assure optimum results. Since this advanced shooting mode takes away all the concerns about aperture, shutter-speed, white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness settings, the photographer can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.
• Large LCD Monitor
The Pentax K 100D incorporates a large 2.5 inch color LCD monitor that offers a wide-view of over 140 degrees vertically and horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position. The monitor offers digital zooming of playback images up to 12 times for easy confirmation of the image's focusing status and details and the large monitor size allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations. In addition, the color scheme between the menu listings and the background is optimized for each menu screen to assure at-a-glance confirmation, even under varying shooting conditions.
• Bright and Clear Viewfinder
The Pentax K-100D features a lightweight penta-mirror viewfinder, which combines Pentax finder optics and a Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen to deliver bright, clear subject image with a 0.85X magnification and a 96 percent field of view.
• SD memory card compatibility with Save-by-day Storage Feature
The Pentax K-100D is compatible with the widely available Secure Digital (SD) memory card as its storage media, not only assuring high-speed recording and readout of image data, but also helping to reduce the camera body size. Furthermore, the camera can store images standard format where all files are located in one folder, or the images can be automatically stored in folders for each day of shooting using the save-by-day feature.
• Powered by Common AA Batteries or CR-V3 Lithium Batteries
The Pentax K 100D can operate from three different power sources to maximize user convenience. Use either 4x AA Batteries (lithium, alkaline, and NiMH), 2x CR-V3 batteries or an optional AC adapter.
• Powerful Software Package Included
The Pentax K100D 6.1 Digital camera includes Pentax Photo Laboratory 3 which features the reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3 that offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the previous version, and can convert RAW images to the DNG format.
Specifications of Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera
Image Quality of Pentax K-100D Digital SLR Camera
Image Sensor APS-C size (23.5mm x 15.7mm) 6.31 Megapixel Interline Interlaced CCD with a primary color filter
Effective Resolution 6.1 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB (JPEG)
36-Bit RGB (RAW)
Color Modes Color (18 types), Black & White, Sepia, Soft (3 levels), Slim
Image File Formats RAW (uncompressed)
JPEG (Best, Better, Good)
Exif 2.21, DCF, DPOF & PIM III compliant
Recorded Resolution 6M (3008 x 2008)
4M (2400 x 1600)
1.6M (1536 x 1024)
Optics used in Pentax K 100D Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount Pentax KAF mount
KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses - fully compatible
K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions
S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
Pentax K100D Focus Control
Focus Type TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) with AF assist lamp
Focus Modes AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
Pentax K 100D Exposure Control
Sensitivity ISO Auto (200-3200)
Selectable ISO (200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 seconds
Bulb
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Exposure Metering TTL open-aperture metering (16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter)
EV1 - EV21.5 Metering Range (At ISO 200 with 50mm f1.4 lens)
Exposure Modes Program AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Exposure Compensation (+/-2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 steps), Auto Exposure Lock, Auto Bracketing (+/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames)
Scene Modes Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum
Pentax K-100D Flash
Built-in Flash Series-control Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash (Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction)
Effective Flash Range Up to 49' (15.6m)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
External Flash Control P-TTL high speed sync with Pentax dedicated flash
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed 1/180 second
Pentax K100D Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified
Compatible Memory Cards Secure Digital (SD) Card
File Size Raw Best Better Good
6MM 11.6MB 3.8MB 2.5MB 1.2MB
4MM - 1.9MB 1.4MB 0.8MB
1.5MM - 1.1MB 0.8MB 0.5MB
Battery Type 4x AA Batteries (Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH)
2x CR-V3 Lithium Batteries
Power Adapter AC Adapter (Optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control Remote Control F (optional)
CS-205 Cable Switch (optional)
Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Display
Viewfinder Pentamirror Optical Viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen and Diopter Adjustment (-2.5m-1 - +1.5m-1)
Viewfinder Info Flash information, Picture mode, In-focus indication, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation factor, Manual white balance, Manual focus, Sensitivity warning, Auto exposure lock signal, AF mode
Depth-of-Field Preview Yes
LCD Display 2.5" Low Reflection TFT color LCD (210,000 pixels), with Histogram display and Angle of View of 140 degrees
Language Options English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) of Pentax K100D digital SLR camera are 3.6 x 5.1 x 2.8 inches (93 x 130 x 70mm) without Lens
Weight of Pentax K100D is 19.8 oz. (560g) without battery
Accessories supplied with Pentax K 100D Digital SLR Camera
Pentax K 100D Finder Cap
Pentax K-100D Software CD-ROM (Pentax Photo Laboratory 3, Pentax Photo Browser 3)
Pentax K100D User Guide
Pentax K-100D Eyecup (FO)
Pentax K100D Camera Strap (O-ST53)
4x AA Alkaline Batteries
Pentax K 100D Front & Rear Lens Caps
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Compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera is the kind of camera that makes history. With a 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering, the Pentax K100D delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision Pentax mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. Incorporating a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last.
Key Features of Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera
• True-to-life Images with 6.1 Effective Megapixels of Resolution
The Pentax K100D features a large, high-performance APS-C size (23.5mm x 15.7mm) CCD as its image sensor, assuring faithful reproduction in the resulting images - from images with beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds to those with edge-to-edge sharpness. Combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the Pentax K100D 6.1 Digital SLR Camera is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images that are rich in gradation. What's more, it offers a choice of two finishing touches of "Natural" or "Bright" to create a distinctive atmosphere.
• Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses
Use your existing Pentax 35mm lenses and accessories. The K100D offers the outstanding benefit of lens interchangeability that allows users to take advantage of almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses. (PENTAX K, KA, KAF and KAF2-mount 35mm-format lenses can be used without an adapter or modification. Pentax screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and Pentax 645- and 67-system lenses can be used with an adapter. Some functions may not be available with certain lenses.)
• Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism
The K100D features a Pentax -developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as using a telephoto lens, shooting in low light conditions without a supplementary flash illumination. This system does not require special anti-shake lenses and may be used with almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses
• 11-point Wide-frame AF System
The sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is positioned off center. The in-focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation. This high-precision AF system offers a choice of two AF modes: the conventional single AF, and the continuous AF, which maintains focus on the moving subject as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.
• Multi-pattern Metering Assures Excellent Exposures
The K100D incorporates a sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering system which solves even the most complicated lighting conditions efficiently and instantly to produce beautifully exposed images frame after frame. Spot and center-weighted metering modes are also available to accommodate specialized applications.
• Auto Sensitivity Control up to ISO 3200 Equivalent
The Pentax K100D features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity - up to equivalent ISO of 3200, which is the highest automatic setting in its class - based on such data as the subject's brightness level and the lens focal length. Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it helps photographers reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images.
• Top Shutter Speed of 1/4000 Second
The K100D offers a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second to freeze fast-moving subjects and capture decisive moments and features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second and a bulb setting (B) for extended exposures.
• Effective Noise Reduction
The noise reduction function can be activated at slow shutter speeds to eliminate digital noise that may spoil the quality of captured images during extended exposures.
• Continuous Shooting at 2.8 Images per Second
To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject's expressions, the Pentax K100D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture multiple images (up to five images at Best image quality in JPEG format) at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per second.
• Auto Picture Mode for Effortless Point-and-shoot SLR Photography
The Pentax K100D offers the exclusive Pentax Auto Picture Mode, which automatically and instantly selects one of the four Picture modes - including Portrait, Landscape and Macro - by calculating various photographic factors to assure optimum results. Since this advanced shooting mode takes away all the concerns about aperture, shutter-speed, white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness settings, the photographer can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.
• Large LCD Monitor
The Pentax K 100D incorporates a large 2.5 inch color LCD monitor that offers a wide-view of over 140 degrees vertically and horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position. The monitor offers digital zooming of playback images up to 12 times for easy confirmation of the image's focusing status and details and the large monitor size allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations. In addition, the color scheme between the menu listings and the background is optimized for each menu screen to assure at-a-glance confirmation, even under varying shooting conditions.
• Bright and Clear Viewfinder
The Pentax K-100D features a lightweight penta-mirror viewfinder, which combines Pentax finder optics and a Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen to deliver bright, clear subject image with a 0.85X magnification and a 96 percent field of view.
• SD memory card compatibility with Save-by-day Storage Feature
The Pentax K-100D is compatible with the widely available Secure Digital (SD) memory card as its storage media, not only assuring high-speed recording and readout of image data, but also helping to reduce the camera body size. Furthermore, the camera can store images standard format where all files are located in one folder, or the images can be automatically stored in folders for each day of shooting using the save-by-day feature.
• Powered by Common AA Batteries or CR-V3 Lithium Batteries
The Pentax K 100D can operate from three different power sources to maximize user convenience. Use either 4x AA Batteries (lithium, alkaline, and NiMH), 2x CR-V3 batteries or an optional AC adapter.
• Powerful Software Package Included
The Pentax K100D 6.1 Digital camera includes Pentax Photo Laboratory 3 which features the reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3 that offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the previous version, and can convert RAW images to the DNG format.
Specifications of Pentax K100D Digital SLR Camera
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera
Image Quality of Pentax K-100D Digital SLR Camera
Image Sensor APS-C size (23.5mm x 15.7mm) 6.31 Megapixel Interline Interlaced CCD with a primary color filter
Effective Resolution 6.1 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB (JPEG)
36-Bit RGB (RAW)
Color Modes Color (18 types), Black & White, Sepia, Soft (3 levels), Slim
Image File Formats RAW (uncompressed)
JPEG (Best, Better, Good)
Exif 2.21, DCF, DPOF & PIM III compliant
Recorded Resolution 6M (3008 x 2008)
4M (2400 x 1600)
1.6M (1536 x 1024)
Optics used in Pentax K 100D Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount Pentax KAF mount
KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses - fully compatible
K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions
S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
Pentax K100D Focus Control
Focus Type TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) with AF assist lamp
Focus Modes AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
Pentax K 100D Exposure Control
Sensitivity ISO Auto (200-3200)
Selectable ISO (200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 seconds
Bulb
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Exposure Metering TTL open-aperture metering (16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter)
EV1 - EV21.5 Metering Range (At ISO 200 with 50mm f1.4 lens)
Exposure Modes Program AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Exposure Compensation (+/-2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 steps), Auto Exposure Lock, Auto Bracketing (+/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames)
Scene Modes Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum
Pentax K-100D Flash
Built-in Flash Series-control Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash (Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction)
Effective Flash Range Up to 49' (15.6m)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
External Flash Control P-TTL high speed sync with Pentax dedicated flash
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed 1/180 second
Pentax K100D Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified
Compatible Memory Cards Secure Digital (SD) Card
File Size Raw Best Better Good
6MM 11.6MB 3.8MB 2.5MB 1.2MB
4MM - 1.9MB 1.4MB 0.8MB
1.5MM - 1.1MB 0.8MB 0.5MB
Battery Type 4x AA Batteries (Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH)
2x CR-V3 Lithium Batteries
Power Adapter AC Adapter (Optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control Remote Control F (optional)
CS-205 Cable Switch (optional)
Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Display
Viewfinder Pentamirror Optical Viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen and Diopter Adjustment (-2.5m-1 - +1.5m-1)
Viewfinder Info Flash information, Picture mode, In-focus indication, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation factor, Manual white balance, Manual focus, Sensitivity warning, Auto exposure lock signal, AF mode
Depth-of-Field Preview Yes
LCD Display 2.5" Low Reflection TFT color LCD (210,000 pixels), with Histogram display and Angle of View of 140 degrees
Language Options English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) of Pentax K100D digital SLR camera are 3.6 x 5.1 x 2.8 inches (93 x 130 x 70mm) without Lens
Weight of Pentax K100D is 19.8 oz. (560g) without battery
Accessories supplied with Pentax K 100D Digital SLR Camera
Pentax K 100D Finder Cap
Pentax K-100D Software CD-ROM (Pentax Photo Laboratory 3, Pentax Photo Browser 3)
Pentax K100D User Guide
Pentax K-100D Eyecup (FO)
Pentax K100D Camera Strap (O-ST53)
4x AA Alkaline Batteries
Pentax K 100D Front & Rear Lens Caps
For more Information visit:
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=pentax-k100d-61mp-digital-slr-with-1855mm-zoom-lens&cName=digital-slr-cameras-pentax-digital-slr-cameras