Digital SLR Cameras > Pentax Digital SLR Cameras > 6 - 8 Megapixels > CCD

Advantages: Shake Reduction mechanism, Dust Removal technology
Disadvantages: None

The Pentax K100D is easy to use and gives great pictures. The Pentax K100D super has the right name because it truely is a super digital SLR. Pentax K100D Super exceeds expectations, given both its price and 6-megapixel resolution. Pentax has added its two pronged Dust Removal technology in Pentax K100D . The Pentax runs on AA batteries and records to SD and SDHC cards, while controls are large and functions obvious. There's even a separate display ...
...mechanism is the superior mechanical kind. In my opinion the Pentax K100D super makes things simple for anyone wanting to make the leap to dSLR. It is a good choice with lots of automatic and preset modes, clever shake reduction, and a system for keeping dust off the camera sensor. ... Read review

Advantages: SD memory card compatibility
Disadvantages: AF Single focus

...speed varies depending on the cost for shipping the camera built-in sensor. The objective of this mechanism are: Pentax K, KA-, Macquarie-and KAF2-mount lenses, lens mount with the Screws (with adapter), and 645 - are 67-system lenses (with adapter). Certain lenses May they lose some of the tasks. ... Read review

Advantages: Good lens
Disadvantages: Must have SD card to use RAW files

...choose to make use of low contrast. Even in extreme conditions, I tend to use RAW files. I think for the best results in the use of the Pentax K100D you need a SD card with a big order to utilize the RAW files, SDHC is the best option. ... Read review

Advantages: Clear image
Disadvantages: Hand must keep very steady

...big and bright as the Pentax MZ-S SLR film, the first digital SLR camera Pentax would be. The autofocus for all 18-35mm lens is quiet, very quickly and trust. In low light conditions is slower, but no sense for the research, as a break of up to one second, while the work even after the locks. In relation to the speed concentrate * D compares favorably with high Pentax MZ-S, in fact, it is perhaps a little faster, even if we do not have the correct ...
...D is mounting with the Pentax KAF-and KAF2 KA mount lenses. K and M-series lenses can be used, but the goal must be to the maximum aperture, a custom function has been created and the camera can not be measured in manual mode. The lens can be adjusted, other openings, if you have a hose with the extension. S-mounting of lenses and 67/645 are also equipped with adapters, but again with the same restrictions. This could be the decisive factor for many ... Read review

Advantages: ease of use, lightweight
Disadvantages: can get cameras with higher megapixles now

We bought this digital camera three years ago and it has served us well. It is a good beginner digital SLR camera with 6.1 megapixels. The batteries are expensive to replace but they last a really long time. We paid $1000 for the camera in 2005 but it can be purchased for under half the price today. Lenses are easy to find and are interchangeable. The camera is lightweight in comparison to some of the other SLR cameras. This was a selling point ... Read review