Pentax K100D is good digital cameras to buy? I just find it on digitalcameras-plus dot com?

Question

"The Pentax K100D is perhaps the Most Affordable DSLR You Can Find in the market today"
http://www.digitalcameras-plus.com/pentax-k100d-lists.html

it is really good enough to buy:) please give me you opition!

Answer 1

I've really warmed up to Pentax since their new K10D was recieved so positively and they announced a road map for new lenses. Just last month, I would have told you to ignore Pentax as a brand and turn your attention to the Nikon D40 or D50. These recent developments really change things however - these are clear signals that Pentax is once again a relevant company and a serious competitor, at least in the amateur segment.
That site in your question links to an in-depth review for the K100D by dpreview. Dpreview and Steve's Digicams are the best camera review sites on the net, so if you haven't already clicked on that link, you should. They highlight all the pros and cons, provide some sample images, and end up by highly recommending the K100D.
Like Dr. Sam said, the K100D and the K110D are identical in every respect, except the K110D has built-in image stabilization (and costs more for that reason). A body with built-in image stabilization is pretty special. With all Canon and Nikon dSLR cameras, image stabilization is an optional feature built into the lenses - and that can increase the price of *each lens* by over $200.
The only down side, is that Pentax still isn't the right brand if you plan on turning pro. If you have long term ambitions of owning a bunch of $2000 lenses, or a body that can do 8 frames per second, start with a Nikon D40 or a Canon Rebel XT. Canon and Nikon already have all of that professional gear. But otherwise, the Pentax K100D looks very attractive.

Answer 2

This camera is a very good entry level Digital SLR and, for the price, hard to beat. However I agree with the first answer. If you want to become serious about photography and eventually move towards high end digital cameras then I too would opt for a Canon or Nikon entry level camera. I also agree that only those two manufacturers are likely to stay the distance at the very top end of the ranges.

Having said that, if you are moving from film to digital (and have used Pentax film SLRs and therefore already have a lot of Pentax lenses and accessories) then it makes economic sense to stick with Pentax as many of the lenses and accessories for your film cameras will fit this digital camera. In those circumstances I would say "go for it"; otherwise go for Canon or Nikon.

Brendan E

Answer 3

It is a good camera. However, I'd suggest looking at the Canon and Nikon cameras. Both the Canon & Nikon lines give you the opportunity to move up to more featured cameras if you get more serious about photography. Pentax does offer a higher level camera but I'm not really sure it is on par with an upper level Canon or Nikon.

Another reason to consider Canon & Nikon is the large volume of accessories and used items on the market.

One last thing; the digital SLR market is still finding its level. In my opinion all of the makers now will not be in that market in a year or two. We have already seen Minolta fade away. I'm not saying Pentax is next but I am saying that both Canon and Nikon will be left standing for sure.

Answer 4

If you want the same quality for cheaper, consider a Pentax K110D, which is the same camera without internal image stabilization. This will save you at least $150.

Pentax is an excellent camera maker. They are just conservative and have come on the digital bandwagon a little later than Nikon and Canon. They have a very complete line of lenses, also, and claim that any KA-style mount lens will fit and work with their digital cameras.

Answer 5

NO dont get it. It is very slow. I work at a camera store. If you dont beleave me just go to a store and try it out. 9 our of 10 camera (SLR's) are Nikon or Canon. The only other one I would look at would be Sony. Anyways Nikon just came out with the D40 and it is the same price. It is also hard to find Pentax gear anywhere. The K110 and the 100 are still better than the ist pentax which was total crap. I did get to play with the new K10 Pro and I would have to say that is a well built camera and it fast. Plus the K100D use AA batterys so they die fast and it makes the camera weight more.

Answer 6

for entry level pentax k100d is the best DSLR....
if you want to learn photography and need to see the pleasure of photography go for pentax k100d .. its accesories are also cheaper. except flash

you can use old pentax lenses also....

easy to upgrade..

advantage is SR=shake reduction..
AA battery system.. which is the plus point compare to others...

i know if you compare canon and nikon then same colors you can't get but which ever the camera you'll buy after post processing only you will find the gr8 result.. only the thing is colors you've to adjust through adobe..

coz.. if you compare canon and nikon their colors are so rich

anyway .. if you see the price difference.. and the cost of their acceersories.. i strongly recommend you to buy pentax k100d ..

i check all the reviews side by side.. and i used.. nikon and canon cameras.. i feel the noise reduction is also the plus point compared to canon and nikon entry level DSLR..

leme tell you the drawback
the drawback of this camera is burst mode........

& P TTL flash..

but it will save your money for buying expensive IS lenses of nikon and canon..

i hope it will help you ..
see you've to check by urself. if you are that much pro that you can make difference b/w the pictures. than only go for Canon or Nikon...

otherwise if you are amateur........ than go for Pentax....
k100d

in this price range and features this is the best one...

hope the answer of the question..

Answer 7

Ok, that last answer was full of cr*p. as shows no proof of his statements. I do admit though Pentax has no high end Profesional body (like Nikon D2x or Canon EOS 5D). but their cameras are leading the industry for inovation and features for the price and everyone else has to play catch-up.

K100D rivals some more expensive cameras for color and feature set.
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About as good as six megapixel resolution gets, crisp and detailed, a big improvement
Excellent detail even at higher ISO's, overall noise levels on par with competition
Effective long exposure noise reduction (necessary too)
Accurate and fast auto-focus, although focus motor slightly noisy
Occasionally useful 'digital preview' allows you to take a test shot which isn't saved
Unique-to-Pentax 'Auto Pict' dynamically selects scene modes
Customizable Auto ISO (200 - 800/400/1600/3200)
Good built-in flash metering
In-camera Shake Reduction system offers some advantage in low light
Mirror lock-up implemented as part of the self-timer
Compact design with good ergonomics
Function menu for quick access to important settings (although hard buttons are better)
Large, bright and high resolution LCD monitor
Proper hinged doors covering the connectors (not the cheap rubber bungs)
In-camera image retouching (B&W, Sepia, Soft etc.)
Good supplied software bundle, Silkypix RAW conversion engine works well
Uses standard AA batteries as well as CR-V3 Lithium
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface (with mass storage device driver)
Value for money (even more so if you sacrifice SR and go for the K110D)
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I will say got with the CRV-3 (800-1200 shots) batteries though. AA alkalines last around 100 shots (good backup but not good as primary battery)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk100d/

and its big brother beats all other 10 meg cameras hands down (exception Nikon D200 - at $800 more!)


http://neocamera.com/feature_compare_10mp_dslr.html

and some superb glass on its way

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0609/06092102pentaxdastarlenses.asp

nikon had to come out with the D40 just to compete against Pentax in the entry level DSLR.


oh, and BTW Pentax has a medium format DSRL (which Nikon/Canon/Sony do not have.... So who is more profesional?

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022307pentaxnews.asp