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Pentax K100D Digital Camera Review

by Patrick Singleton
Published on May 10, 2007

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Pentax K100D Specs
Type Digital SLR  
Price 699.00  
Length 5.10  
Width 2.80  
Height 3.60  
Weight 22.40  
Mega Pixels 6.31  
Effective Pixels 6.10  
Sensor Type APS-C size CCD  
Image Size 6.31 megapixels; Color Depth – 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) x 3 colors; Recorded Pixels - JPEG: 3008x2008 pixels, 2400x1600 pixels, 1536x1024 pixels; RAW: 3008x2008 pixels  
Aspect Ratio 3:2  
Color Filter System Primary Color Filter  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Image Format Still: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III Storage Capacity  
Compression JPEG  
Lens DA 18-55mm kit lens  
Compatible Lenses K-Mount, S-Mount, 67/645 lenses  
Viewfinder Pentamirror with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen  
Diopter Adjustment -2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1  
Frame Coverage 96%  
Magnification 0.85x (with 50mm f1.4 lens, -1-1)  
LCD 2.5  
Auto Focus Type TTL phase-matching  
Focusing Modes AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual  
Focusing Points 11-point autofocus system  
Detecting Range EV1 - EV19  
Metering Modes TTL open-aperature metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter  
Metering Range EV1 - EV21.5  
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter  
Self Timer 2 or 12 sec  
Modes Mode Dial: Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb – Scene Modes: Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Flash Off, Scene Modes: Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum; Digital Filter - Black & White, Sepia, Color (18 types), Soft (3 level  
Exposure Compensation +/-2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)  
Bracketing 3 frames +/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps)  
Built in Flash built-in retractable P-TTL auto flash  
Sync Contact 1/180 sec, P-TTL high speed sync with PENTAX dedicated flash  
Flash Exposure Compensation +1 to -2 (1/2 steps)  
Resolution 3008x2008  
Settings Best, Better, Good  
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
White Balance TTL Auto, Pre-set, Custom white balance; Available Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Manual  
Playback Options Single, Index - Nine image; Magnification – 12x; LCD Function - Image rotation, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning; Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Software Software (CD-ROM) S-SW53  
Battery Power Source Four AA alkaline or two CR-V3 lithium batteries (optional AC Adapter available)  
Zoom Wide 0  
Zoom Tele 0  
Intro Date 2006-05-22  
fstop Max 3.50  
fstop Min 5.60  
Zoom Digital 0.00  
Movie Mode No  
Storage Type SD memory card removable  
LCD Pixels 210000  
Resolution Maximum 3008x2008  
Resolution Minimum 1536x1024  
External Flash es, PENTAX dedicated flash  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 8.24  
Resolution 5.66  
Noise Auto ISO 10.32   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 5.61  
Low Light 7.91   2.75 
Dynamic Range 8.52  
Size Portability 8.25  
Model Design Appearance 7.00   1.3 
Handling 7.75  
Control Button Positioning Size 7.00   1.85 
Front 7.00   0.65 
Back 7.00   0.75 
Left 6.00   0.5 
Right 6.50   0.5 
Top 7.50   0.75 
Bottom 7.00   0.5 
Menu 7.00   1.65 
Auto Mode 8.00   1.05 
Auto Focus 9.00  
Focus 6.00   1.5 
ISO 7.00  
White Balance 7.00  
Exposure 8.75   1.75 
Metering 8.00  
Shutter Speed 7.75   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 8.75   0.5 
Drive Mode 6.00   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 8.50   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 7.50   2.15 
Playback Mode 7.50   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 7.00  
LCD Screen 7.00   1.75 
Flash 6.75   1.75 
Lens Mount 8.50   1.75 
Memory 3.00   0.5 
Battery 4.50   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 9.00  
Shot Shot 9.60  
Shutter Shot 9.00  
Software 8.25   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 7.50  
Direct Print Options 7.50   0.4 
Ease of Use 8.00   0.75 
Other Features 8.00   0.75 
Value 7.50   2.5 
Total (weighted)   572.46



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