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Pentax K100D SLR Digital Camera w/18-55mm Lens Kit (6.1MP, 3008x2008, SD Slot )

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Very Good
  • Pros
  • Solid construction; low price
  • Top-mounted LCD status display
  • Cons
  • Noisier images at high ISO settings
  • Low battery life

Pentax K100D Review

by Ben Long

- The K100D's $700 price tag (as of November 6, 2006) puts it at the low end of the entry-level digital SLR market, and its 6.1-megapixel resolution lags behind the current state-of-the-art. Nevertheless, this camera offers a feature set ideally suited to beginning shooters plus enough room to grow that intermediate photographers won't sniff at it either.

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User Reviews for Pentax K100D SLR Digital Camera w/18-55mm Lens Kit (6.1MP, 3008x2008, SD Slot )

  • Reviewed by: thelooti

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Robust, Beautiful, Kit lens is great, Shake-reduction, user-friendly, AA batteries, 2.5inch LCD, lens compatibility

    Weaknesses: battery life when shake-reduction on

    Overall Evaluation: I would like to start by saying that this camera is definitely worth buying. If photography is your main occupation, you may want to go with other camera. But if you need an SLR for hobby and general photo needs, than freely go with Pentax K100D.

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    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Price, Size, AF, Lenses, LCD, Wireless Remote

    Weaknesses: White Balance

    Overall Evaluation: I have had this camera for a couple of months and love it! It's a great price for a SLR and sure beats Canon and Nikon! The Pentax lenses are excellent due to the realitivly low prices for high quality product. Great buy! Will buy from Pentax again!

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