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: Great camera, cheap lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this camera to replace an old fully manual Minolta film SLR. I use to take photo's for a school yearbook, but now photography is just a hobby and I take a lot of quick point and shoot type photo's for work. I got this almost a year ago and love the camera and the Sigma 70-300mm lens I got along with it, but I get a much better quality picture with the sigma lens, the kit lens will only take ok pictures, I would suggest buying the body and getting a better lens to start rather getting a kit lens just to replace it later. I was very impressed with the anti shake feature, free handedly taking picture in low light with .5 to 1 second shutter speed and still getting a decent photo. In my opinion, this camera has a great battery life, with the energizer rechargeable 2500 mah batteries I can typically get around 800 photo's as long as I do not use the screen to view picture that much and don't let the batteries sit since they seem to loose a lot of there charge from sitting. The auto focus is good when you have enough light, but when there is very little light you mines as well just turn it off, I am not sure how this compares to other DSLR's because this is my first camera with auto focus. The auto mode for the aperture and shutter speed work to get a decent photo, that is what my camera is set to most of the time, but sometimes the picture is just a little underexposed. Overall the color is pretty good, but you sometimes may have to photoshop to help with the contrast and brightness. I have never had to take the contrast down with this camera, but have often had to add more to it, but that is an easy fix on the computer. When you go to buy memory cards, there is a noticeable difference from the standard to the extreme III cards, I have all extreme cards, but my grandpa uses ultra 2, I would recommend getting at least an ultra 2 card and not bother with the standard cards. The speed of the camera is pretty decent for consecutive pictures, you can take 5 consecutive pictures with no waiting between pictures on the highest quality, unlike the point and shoot camera's that take several seconds to take the next photo.
Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone looking into getting into photography for fun or hobby as it is a great camera for the price, if you are looking for professional quality, then you of course will want to look towards a higher end camera that has more to offer, but if your not working for a big magazine company, then why bother with the hundreds of bucks more for a slightly better photo.
Great camera, just needs a better lens.
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 prosumer DSLR!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this product for over a month and have used it extensively during my vacation and business trips. As a DSLR novice, I enlisted the advice of two of my very experienced friends. Although Canon and Nikon lines are a bit of the standard, I think that the Pentax K100d is where the money is at. It stacks up with both the Nikon D40/50 and Canon D3 quite nicely in terms of picture quality. it has a nicer grip and feel, in my opinion, to the Nikon D40 and the image shake reduction has been a godsend during those critical low-light, no-flash picture taking opportunities!
I would highly recommend this camera for any novice who does not already own a set of lenses from either of the other two manufacturers. Great camera with great features for a killer price.
Digital camera Review: Great value
Summary: 4 Stars
Did a lot of research and I feel this camera is the best value for an entry level DSLR. Keep in mind that you most likely will have to spent an additional $[...] for a memory card and rechargable batteries. My only complaint is that the shutter seems to be very loud. As well, I have a problem when using the menu and Fn features that the LCD screen displays will just go dark before I'm finished with changing the features. I've emailed Pentax to see if this is a common problem. Overall, very happy with this camera.Digital camera Review: Great value SLR!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this camera for 6 months now and love it! It takes great shots and is easy to use. I love the compatibility with old lenses and the shake reduction built into the body. Ultimately, that gives you the chance to upgrade lenses - the most important part in a camera! The two limitations I've found with it are: 1) indoors, the white balance does require some adjustment and 2) the buffer size is limited -- you can't take a huge succession of shots. The former was pretty easy to get used to (you use the custom white balance adjustments.) The latter isn't important to me.