The Pentax K100D, along with its sibling the K110D, is the company's elite  DSLR models to forgo the somewhat dim "*istD" branding. Both gravy an peculiar (newly developed) body further feature set, with the asymmetry of an anti-shake form - found on the K100D, but not the K110D. Konica Minolta has used a similar CCD-shift based system for a while now, and it has offered the ability to stabilize images on almost every lens compatible with the camera body. The Shake Reduction system is said to have been developed by Pentax themselves, and to work with "almost all" existing Pentax lenses, although the company notes that "[certain] lenses may lose part of their functions".

The Pentax K100D has a sensor adjustment of six megapixels, further accept lenses using the Pentax KAF lens mount. The stabilization channels - dubbed "Shake Reduction" - is affirmative the determining make of this model. Focusing blame personify controlled automatically or manually, again uses a phase detection system with 11 points (nine of them cross-type) to determine focus. Images can be framed using a pentad-mirror optical viewfinder, and reviewed on a 2.5" LCD display with a resolution of 210,000 pixels.

A choice of program, aperture- and shutter-priority or manual exposure modes; 16-segment multi, center-weighted or spot metering; shutter speeds from 30 - 1/4000 second; user-selectable ISO sensitivity from 200 - 3200 equivalent, plus eight white balance modes including fully manual white balance let your creative juices flow. For fun snapshots, the K100D offers a range of automatic controls including eight scene modes and four Picture modes (the latter essentially being scene modes that have positions on the mode dial rather than being accessed through the LCD display). A five-mode flash strobe is also available, along with a two or twelve-second self timer.

The Pentax K100D stores images on useless Secure Digital or Multimedia Cards, agency either Raw (uncompressed) or JPEG (compressed) formats. Connectivity includes both NTSC / PAL switch able video revenue again a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed computer link, considering just because a DC input business for powering the camera when batteries are meaningless (in a photo studio, for example). Power otherwise comes from four AA or 2 CR-V3 batteries including disposable types, offering a little extra versatility when you're on the road and can't get to a power point to charge up.

Basic Information

• 6.1-megapixel CCD
• Pentax K AF bayonet lens mount compatible with the full range of Pentax K lenses.
• Digital SLR design with true optical viewfinder
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor for image and menu review
• Full Manual through Automatic exposure available, including Aperture.s
• Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment
• Topside external flash hot shoe
• SD/MMC memory storage (no card included)
• JPEG and RAW file formats
• USB 2.0 computer connection
• Two CR-V3 or four AA-type batteries for power, or optional AC adapter.
• Software for Mac and PC
 
Special Information

• Shake Reduction technology to minimize blurring from camera movement
• Digital filter options for creative effects post-capture
• Continuous shooting mode and Auto Exposure Bracketing
• Self-timer for delayed shutter release
• Optional remote control (wired and IR)
• Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds, plus a Bulb setting for long exposures
• Image Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast adjustments
• Spot, Center-Weighted, and Multi-Metering modes
• Adjustable AF area and two AF modes
• Auto ISO setting or 200, 400, 800, 1,600, and 3,200 ISO equivalents
• White balance (color) adjustment with 10 options, including a manual setting
• Adobe RGB and sRGB color space options.
• 18 Custom Menu settings, including options for non-CPU Pentax lenses
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compatibility
 
Inside Items

The retail package contains the following items:

• Pentax K100D digital camera body with body cap
• Pentax 18-55mm lens (if purchased as a kit)
• Shoulder strap
• Four AA alkaline batteries
• Flash hot shoe and eyepiece covers
• USB cable
• Video cable
• Software CD containing Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software, and USB drivers.
• Manuals and registration information