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The editors liked
Once the quality settings were reset the camera produced consistently satisfying photographs. RAW images are sensational. We had to do less exposure compensation fiddling with this camera than with any we have tested. We were amazed at the quality of p...
The value-for-money of this camera makes the competition look either greedy or inefficient. There is nothing cut-down or under-done about the Pentax.
Cheap
Midrange DSLR
In-camera optical image stabilisation
Relatively compact
Great mix of auto and manual features
The editors didn't like
There is a slight lack of refinement. The Sigma autofocus is noisy
As is the mirror/shutter slap. The lens has marked pincushion and barrel distortion. Body and menu graphics are not elegant.
This has the loudest mirror/shutter slap of any camera. This suggests that there might be some hidden parts where costs have been saved at the expense of ultimate refinement. Also
For some reason
Pentax set the default saturation and contrast absurdl...
The value-for-money of this camera makes the competition look either greedy or inefficient. There is nothing cut-down or under-done about the Pentax.
This has the loudest mirror/shutter slap of any camera. This suggests that there might be some hidden parts where costs have been saved at the expense of ultimate refinement. Also, for some reason, Pentax set the default saturation and contrast absurdl...
This is a case of a good camera getting better. The vibration reduction and dust removal are worthwhile improvements to the K100D and well worth the little extra money. No compact or super-zoom pseudo SLR comes within cooee of the quality in this packa...
Once the quality settings were reset the camera produced consistently satisfying photographs. RAW images are sensational. We had to do less exposure compensation fiddling with this camera than with any we have tested. We were amazed at the quality of p...
There is a slight lack of refinement. The Sigma autofocus is noisy, as is the mirror/shutter slap. The lens has marked pincushion and barrel distortion. Body and menu graphics are not elegant.
The Pentax is a brilliant camera. This is not just a value-for-money judgement -- if it cost $600 more it would still be highly recommended. If you have any auto-focus Pentax lenses, or if you have more sense than money, you must look at this camera. W...
In-camera optical image stabilisation, Relatively compact, Great mix of auto and manual features
Auto white balance is warm in tungsten light, No raw-plus-JPEG mode, Only 6 megapixels
With its built-in image stabilisation and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market. ...
If you're looking for a well-made, versatile entry-level DSLR, give the Pentax K100D Super a test drive. One advantage that it has is lens compatibility - it's compatible with virtually every Pentax lens ever made, which means that you can get some exc...
Abstract: In 1979 Pentax launched the ME Super as a manual focus, aperture-priority automatic SLR with an electronic focal plane shutter. It was small, light, and by all reports had excellent ergonomics. It used the by-then ubiquitous K-mount lens system and was so...
Handling, Image, Quality, Low noise, Builtin IS, Price
Burst shooting performance, Too menu dependent, Menu interface, No RawJPEG option
This clearly feels like a stop-gap camera to wring a few extra months of life out of the K100D until a proper replacement comes along, but it’s no less worthy for that. It’s nicely designed, performs well and delivers great results. There are...
Having the arrogance to call your camera Super places it justifiably in the firing line for a critical kicking. But having used the camera for more than six weeks, that thought has never entered my head until now. Thats because the Pentax K100D Sup...
Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:Responsive auto focusGood ISO rangeTakes Pentax KAF2 lens mountRobust buildShake ReductionSelf-cleaning sensor Shots in the dark:No rechargeable power packA tad heavyPictures a bit soft Released this summer by Pentax in...
Results similar to those offered by some 10 megapixel rivals, 11-point auto focus system is quick to determine its target and the metering is similarly spot on, uncluttered ergonomically placed controls and sturdy build to the body despite the budget pric...
If you opt to power the K100D Super with four alkaline AAs you only get a day and a halfs shooting at best out of the camera
If youre looking to upgrade from a digital compact for something a litle more meaty but are worried about a steep learning curve the Pentax K100D Super will allay your fears. With its range of scene modes and the ability to point and shoot in auto t...
