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Pentax K100D
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0 723 Mon July 23, 2007
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Description: Full-featured, user-friendly, affordable K100D. Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. *With adaptor for screw mount and 645/67 lenses.

Features
• 6.1 MP APS-C size CCD with high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies
• High-precision SAFOX VIII 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) system with single and continuous AF
• Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 with an auto mode that takes advantage of the entire range
• Mode Dial includes the standard Exposure Modes, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Modes, and now Scene Modes
• Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, wide viewing angle and 12 time zoom
• Sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering determines the optimal exposure settings

Specification

Type:
Auto-exposure digital SLR still camera with TTL auto focus and built-in retractable P-TTL auto flash
Effective Pixels: 6.1 megapixels

Image capture Device:
Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter; Total Pixels – 6.31 megapixels; Color Depth – 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) x 3 colors; Recorded Pixels - JPEG: 3008x2008 pixels, 2400x1600 pixels, 1536x1024 pixels; RAW: 3008x2008 pixels

Focus System:
TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) w/AF assist lamp; Autofocus Modes - AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual; Illumination Range – EV1 - EV19 (At ISO 200 with 50mm f1.4 lens); Shake Reduction – CCD Image Sensor Shift

Lens Mount:
PENTAX KAF mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses; Power zoom function - Not available; K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions

Exposure Control:
Light Metering Method - TTL open-aperature metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter; Metering Range – EV1 - EV21.5 (At ISO 200 with 50mm f1.4 lens); Sensitivity - ISO Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Exposure Control Method - Program AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb; Exposure Compensation - +/-2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps); Auto Exposure Lock - Pushbutton type with approx. 20 sec. timer; Depth of Field Preview - Via main switch; Auto Bracketing - 3 frames +/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps); Shutter - Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter; Shutter Speed - 1/4000 - 30 seconds and Bulb; White Balance - White balance control: TTL Auto, Pre-set, Custom white balance; Available Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Manual; Flash - Built-in series-control retractable P-TTL pop-up flash; Operation Modes - Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction; Guide Number - 15.6 (at ISO 200/m); Angle of View Coverage - 28mm (equivalent to 35mm); Flash Exposure Compensation - +1 to -2 (1/2 steps); Flash Synchronization - With RTF and via hot shoe; Synchronization Speed - 1/180 sec, P-TTL high speed sync with PENTAX dedicated flash

Shooting Specs:
Picture Modes – Mode Dial: Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb – Scene Modes: Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum; Digital Filter - Black & White, Sepia, Color (18 types), Soft (3 levels), Slim, Brightness; Drive Modes - Single-shot, Continuous (2.8fps, 5 JPEG, 3 RAW), Self-timer (12sec, 2sec), Auto bracketing, Remote Control (0sec, 3sec)

Image Storage:
Storage Media - SD memory card removable; File Formats - Still: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III Storage Capacity - Quality Levels: Best, Better, Good with 128MB Card

LCD/Viewfinder:
Optical Viewfinder -Pentamirror with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screenl; Viewfinder Coverage - 96%; Viewfinder Magnification - 0.85x (with 50mm f1.4 lens, -1-1); Diopter Adjustment - -2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1 ; LCD Monitor – 2.5 inch, TFT color LCD (Low Reflection) –with Histogram display; LCD Coverage - 100%; LCD Resolution - Approx. 210,000 pixels; Angle of View - Approx. 140O

Playback:
Playback Modes File - Single, Index - Nine image; Magnification – 12x; LCD Function - Image rotation, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning; Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All

PictBridge :
One image print, All image print, DPOF, Paper size, Paper type, Paper quality, Border

Interfaces:
USB 2.0 high speed; Video Output - Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats

Power Supply:
Four AA (Lithium, Alkaline, and rechargeable NiMH) batteries, or Two CR-V3 lithium batteries, Optional AC adapter also available

Physical Specs:
Operating Temperatures - 32 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius); Dimensions (W x H x D) – 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8 inches (129.5x 92.5 x 70mm); Weight – 19.8 oz. (560g) without battery and SD memory card; 22.4 oz. (635g) loaded and ready
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