PENTAX K100D Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1139 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the lcd. The price also impresses, but many are less positive about the screen.

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Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras, the PENTAX K100D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

On the outside, the new Pentax K100D ($599 body only, $699 with lens) looks a lot like its predecessor, the *ist DS2. Pentax didn't just change the name, though (but I'm glad they did) -- inside the K100D is a CCD-shift image stabilization system. ...

Very good photo quality ; low noise through ISO 800 ; Great value ; Image stabilization system works with all Pentax lenses ; Solid construction ; doesn't feel "cheap" despite the low price ; Large 2.5" LCD display ; Full manual controls, as you'd ...

Buffer memory fills up way too quickly ; unimpressive continuous shooting mode as a result ; Performance not quite as good as other D-SLRs ; Some vignetting with kit lens ; Menus not terribly user friendly ; Limited white balance options (no fine ...

As is the case with all D-SLRs, Pentax does not include a memory card with the K100D, so you'll have to factor that into the total purchase price. The camera uses Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCards, and if you're using firmware version 1.01 or ...