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Pentax K100D review

Yet another variant of Pentax's 6MP DSLR line

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2006-09-30September 30th 2006

Price at launch £599.00
Accessories 1901601
Colour Black
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70
Weight (g) 660
Battery Type AA Alkaline
Camera Type Digital SLR
Connectivity Component Video Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.8
Display Size 2.5
Display Technology LCD
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Bulb, Manual, Programme, Shutter-priority
Flash Yes
Flash Features Auto
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in
ISO Settings 1600, 200, 3200, 400, 800
Image Formats RAW
Image Sensor Resolution 6.1
Image Sensor Type CCD
Lens Pentax KAF2, KAF, KA mount
Longest Shutter Speed 30
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3008 x 2000
Memory Types MultiMedia Card, SD
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed 4000
Optical viewfinder Yes
Shooting Modes Landscape, Night , Portrait
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
LCD Display Yes

Product Summary

K100D

Price at launch

£599.00

For

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Solid build

Against

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A touch expensive

Lack of features

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