Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Digital camera Review: A great step-up from point and shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're thinking of stepping up to a DSLR from your current camera, this is perhaps one of your best choices.
Its right there with the Canon Rebel and the Sony Alpha series.. sure these series are better, but they're also more expensive. If you're like me, just an amateur photographer looking to take your hobby one level up, its a great camera.
It cost me $369 (I bought it from BuyDig), and I bought a couple of Tamron lens for it...You may think 6 MP is a drawback, and maybe it is, but again, you're really not going to notice it unless you're making huge posters!!!
You can initially stick to the AUTO mode for the quick family pictures... and then gradually study the manual to learn the manual controls, you won't regret it. I think the manual could've been more detailed, but I was able to get all I needed off the internet.
Digital camera Review: Great digital SLR, very easy to use, feels good in your hand
Summary: 5 Stars
I have an old Pentax KX (film camera) SLR that I refuse to sell. I bought it used over 20 years ago and it still works perfectly, but mostly sits in a drawer now that I have the K100D. I got the K100D because I can use my old lenses from the KX with it. That's very cool. If that doesn't prove to you that Pentax is a great company that loves it's loyal customers, I don't know what will. Many people are stuck in Canon/Nikon land. They make great cameras too, but I'll stick with my Pentax. It does everything I want, and I know Pentax makes sturdy, reliable equipment that lasts a long time. I've had my K100D now for well over a year and I've gotten a ton of use out of it. It's easy to use and feels good in your hand. You can go totally automatic or totally manual, with many choices in between. If this is your first Digital SLR, you'll be very happy with the features and options on this camera. I would also look at the newer Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens which costs more, but adds some features. Either way, you're getting a great camera. Good luck and happy shooting!Digital camera Review: Great beginner SLR Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second Pentax SLR that I've had. My first was an *istDL, and I upgraded to this for the image stabilization. The resolution is great, with really low noise levels at all but the highest iso settings. You can use it in completely automatic mode, like a point and shoot camera, and as your ability grows you can opt to use the camera manually as well. The camera is sturdy and well built. It doesn't feel like a cheap toy like some of the other entry level cameras in it's class. I've taken almost 10K pictures with this camera without any trouble at all. I also purchased two sets of the Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which I highly reccomend. I just purchased the K200D for the weather sealing and 10MP sensor, but I will also keep this camera for a backup since I've become so fond of it. Digital camera Review: my first dslr
Summary: 4 Stars
i really love this camera, had it for over a year now and it's still going. AA batteries are great for convenience. if i were to buy it again i'd probably opt for the slightly cheaper (at the time) k110 without the "stabilization" feature. i keep the "stabilization" on when i'm shooting but i wouldn't say it makes much of a difference. also i recommend not buying the default lens with the camera, i went with a sigma 28-300 and it was a great compromise for wide angle and telephoto. Digital camera Review: 6 beautiful megapixels
Summary: 5 Stars
No wonder reviewers have had so much good to say about this camera's image quality, it really is that good. Obviously, I'm really impressed with this camera, but for good reason. It's moderately priced, includes in-body shake reduction, and even better, really produces fantastics images. I haven't tried to enlarge more than 8x10, but I suspect that with a little work on my part, this camera could do much larger sized prints.
Despite the megapixel race in the DSLR market, leading to high end and higher end cameras that start at 10MP or up, I think there's a place for nice, light, sturdy, compact and capable camera. I personally can't tell the difference between 10MP and 6MP at 8x10 sizes, and I remember when the high end pro-level dslrs were running at 6MP(it wasn't that long ago). Nikon and Pentax are the last of the companies offering nice 6MP entry level models, and it's kind of a shame. When 6MP looks as good as it does when coming out of this camera, you don't worry about how many pixels, you just look at the prints and mutter "WOW!".