Pentax K100D Super Body

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Summary

The new K100D Super digital SLR camera combines the acclaimed Shake Reduction (SR) system with an innovative Dust Removal (DR) system to assure optimum image quality.


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The K100D Super is developed based on the award winning PENTAX K100D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera, first announced in May 2006 and well received by many users around the world. It incorporates the PENTAX-developed Dust Removal (DR) system, previously available only in the middle class model, to prevent adhesion of dust to the CCD surface and assure spotless images.

It also offers an array of advanced technologies, user-friendly features, and an easy-to-hold and easy-to-use design. By combining 6.1 effective megapixels, the K100D Super is designed to assure high-quality digital SLR photography to users of all levels from SLR beginners to experienced hobbyists - with minimum effort.

  • 6.1 megapixels
  • "Shake Reduction" system
  • "Dust Removal" system
  • 11 Point SAFOX VIII autofocus
  • 2.5" LCD screen
  • SDM lens compatible
  • Compact design with metal chassis
  • Digital preview function
Type 
Camera TypeTTL autofocus, auto-exposure digital SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash
  
Sensor 
Effective Pixels6.1 megapixels
Total Pixels6.31 megapixels
Type23.5 x 15.7mm Interline interlace CCD with a primary colour filter
SensitivityAuto, Manual (ISO: 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
Colour Depth8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW)
  
Image Size 
Still JPEG:
  • [6M] 3008 x 2000 pixels,
  • [4M] 2400 x 1600 pixels,
  • [1.5M] 1536 x 1024 pixels
Still RAW: [6M] 3008 x 2008 pixels
  
File Format 
StillJPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW, DCF (Design rule of Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), PRINT Image Matching III
Quality LevelJPEG : ***Best, **Better, *Good.  RAW: Non-compressed
Storage Media
ExternalSD & SDHC memory card
  
Lens 
MountPENTAX KAF bayonet mount
Usable lensesPENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount  lenses
 * Power zoom function not available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions
  
Focusing System 
TypeTTL Phase-matching 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
AreaAuto, Select, Centre
Applicable Illumination RangeEV1 - EV21.5 (at ISO 200 with 50mm F1.4 lens)
ModeAF-single (with focus lock), Manual focus, AF-continuous available*
 * Auto Picture and Picture mode: only when the Action mode is selected.  Scene mode: only when the Kids and Pet mode is selected.  P/Tv/Av/M/B: AF.S or AF.C selectable
AF assistAF assist lamp avaiable via Built-in Flash
  
Exposure system 
MeteringTTL open-aperture 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information)
Metering Area(1) Multi-segment metering (2) Center-weighted metering (3) Spot metering
Metering RangeEV 1 - 21.5 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 200 with 50mm F1.4 lens)
Exposure Modes
  1. Auto Picture mode
  2. Picture mode
  3. Scene mode
  4. Program AE
  5. Shutter-Priority AE
  6. Aperture-Priority AE
  7. Metered Manual
  8. Bulb
 Picture mode: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard Flash-Off. 
 Scene mode: Night Scene, Surf&Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum
Auto Bracketing3 frames within range of  ±0.5EV,  ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV,  ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV (0.3EV steps)
Compensation±2 EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps)
Auto Exposure Lockavailable
  
Shutter 
TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Speed1/4000 - 30 sec. and bulb
  
Viewfinder 
TypeFixed molded penta-mirror
Focusing screenNatural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
Field of View96%
Magnification0.85X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1)
Diopter adjustment-2.5 - +1.5m-1
Indication
  1. AF frame;
  2. Spot AF frame;
  3. Focus point indication (high lighted in red);
  4. Flash information;
  5. Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait);
  6. AF.C (AF-continuous);
  7. Shutter speed;
  8. Aperture value;
  9. Exposure compensation factor;
  10. SCN (Scene);
  11. Manual focus;
  12. Sensitivity warning;
  13. Auto exposure lock signal;
  14. Exposure frame number
  15. Shake Reduction information
  
Mode Dial 
Modes
  1. Auto Picture mode;
  2. Portrait mode;
  3. Landscape mode;
  4. Macro mode;
  5. Action mode;
  6. Night scene portrait mode;
  7. Standard Flash-Off mode;
  8. Scene mode;
  9. Program AE;
  10. Shutter-Priority AE;
  11. Aperture-Priority AE;
  12. Metered Manual;
  13. Bulb
  
External LCD Panel 
Indication
  1. Shutter speed;
  2. Aperture value;
  3. Flash Information (Auto, Flash-On, Flash-Off, Red-eye reduction);
  4. Single frame advance/Continuouse advance;
  5. Self-timer;
  6. Remote control;
  7. Metering Information;
  8. Focus point indicator;
  9. Auto bracketing;
  10. White balance information;
  11. Battery information;
  12. Exposure compensation factor;
  13. Exposure frame number
  
Flash 
TypeBuilt-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash
Guide Number15.6 (Standard Output Sensitivity 200/m)
Angle of View Coverage28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm)
Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/2EV steps)
SynchronizationHot shoe, sync-speed: 1/180 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
  
Drive Mode 
ModesSingle-frame advance, continuous advance*, self-timer**, auto bracket and remote control. 
 *Approx. 2.8 fps, JPEG (up to 5frames), RAW(up to 3frames.).  **
 Electonically controlled with two-second or 12-second delay. Cancellation possible
  
White Balance 
ModesAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W, D, N), Flash, Manual setting
  
Screen 
LCD2.5 inch, low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour LCD monitor (Approx. 210,000 pixels), brightness adjustable, Wide angle view
  
Playback 
ViewOne Shot, Index (9 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 12X, scroll available), Image Rotation, Slideshow , Histogram, Bright Portion
Digital FilterB&W, Sepia, Colour (18 type), Soft (three-level amount adjustable), Slim (+/- 8 level amount adjustable), Brightness (at playback mode)
  
Language 
LanguageEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Netherlandish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Japanese
  
World Time 
Time70 cities (28 time zones)
  
Interface 
PCUSB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
AVCompatible with NTSC and PAL formats
PictBridgeSingle image print, All images print, DPOF auto print
  
Power 
Source4x AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH)  batteries or 2x CR-V3 lithium batteries. Optional AC adapter also available
  
Dimensions 
Height92.5mm
Width129.5mm
Depth70mm
Weight570g w/o battery and memory card
Definition6.1
MediaSD, SDHC