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Pentax K100D Super

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User ratings:
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
10
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3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • easy-to-hold grip to assure a stable shooting position
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • Slow shutter speeds
  • don't get a rechargeable battery supplied
  • barrel distortion when shooting at maximum wide angle and softness at the edges

Key specs

  • CCD
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 3008, 2008 px
  • Pentax KAF2, Pentax DA, Pentax FA
  • Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Pentax K100D Super - Pros & Cons

Pentax K100D Super

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • easy-to-hold grip to assure a stable shooting position
  • solid and well-built
  • easy carrying and enhanced maneuverability

Cons

  • Slow shutter speeds
  • don't get a rechargeable battery supplied
  • barrel distortion when shooting at maximum wide angle and softness at the edges
  • K100D S is not the highest resolution APS-C camera
  • Pentax K100D S have Image Stabilization
  • Super doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen
  • Does the Pentax K100D S have Weather Sealing
  • image noise visible
  • Bundled with non-rechargeable AA batteries

Pentax K100D Super - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3008 x 2008 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax K100D Super - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution3008 x 2008 px
Other resolutions
  • 2400x1600
  • 1536x1024
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Pentax KAF2
  • Pentax DA
  • Pentax FA
Optical zoom3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)no
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusno
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusSingle
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.05 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering system
  • P-TTL
  • TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Museum
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Speed (JPEG)2.8 fps
Speed (RAW)2.8 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact SLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno
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Image
ISO
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum200
ISO maximum3200
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots210000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage96.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x
Separate info displayyes
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Videography features
Video recordingno
Camera playbackSlide show
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Dimensions
Weight28.04 oz
Width5.1 in
Height3.64 in
Depth2.76 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Image editing modesRotating

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Pentax K100D Super Pentax - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
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Pentax K100D Super Camera Test: Pentax K100D Super
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Published: 21.03.2019
Camera Test: Pentax K100D Super

The newest DSLR from Pentax is a whole lot like its 6.1MP K100D, but with some special powers.

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.09.2007
Pentax K100D Super review
4.5

Pentax's entry-level SLR gets a revamp and a price drop

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.06.2007
Pentax K100D Super Review

Pentax K100D Super review, find out how the K100D Super stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super SLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax K100D Super SLR Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 9/17/2007 Click on the K100D Super for a QuickTime VR tour The Pentax K100D Super combines 6.1 effective megapixels of resolution with a host of advanced technology, including both Shake Reduction and Dust Removal systems, to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and

Pentax K100D Super Photography Blog
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Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 01.11.2007
Pentax K100D Super Review
4.3

Pentax K100D Super review

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super
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CNET
Published: 16.10.2007
Pentax K100D Super

The Pentax K100D Super lives up to its name with its easy-to-use operation and well-saturated, colourful images. The 6-megapixel dSLR is great value and delivers similar results to some 10-megapixel competitors. For someone looking to switch from film to digital, this Super camera will ease the pain in transition

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super
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DPReview
Published: 28.06.2007
Pentax K100D Super

Pentax today announced an updated version of the K100D digital SLR. The new K100D Super adds ISO 3200 sensitivity, SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lens support and a Dust Removal system which operates in the same manner as the K10D; a combination of a special protective coating on the low pass filter and a high frequency 'shake' of the sensor using the SR system. In addition to the K100D Pentax has also revealed a new compact P-TTL flash, the AF-200G which has a guide number of 20.

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super SLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax K100D Super SLR Review - Steve's Digicams

Digital Features & Controls The 2.5-inch color LCD is used for accessing the menus and reviewing captured images - it cannot be used as a viewfinder. To the right of the eyelevel finder is the e-dial which in playback functions as the Index and Zoomed View dial. The AE Lock button in playback

Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D S Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 28.06.2007
Pentax K100D S Review | Camera Decision
2.2

Pentax K100D S is a 6.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K100D Super review to find its pros and cons.

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