Pentax-original Shake Reduction
mechanism for sharp, blur-free images
The K100D features a Pentax-developed Shake Reduction (SR)
system, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp,
blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such
as using a telePhoto lens, shooting in low light conditions
without a supplementary flash illumination. The K100D SR
mechanism is designed to minimize camera shake by oscillating
the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed
using magnetic force, while adjusting the speed of oscillation
in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a
built-in sensor. This system does not require special anti-shake
lenses and may be used with almost all existing Pentax
interchangeable lenses. (Lenses compatible with this mechanism
are: Pentax K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount
lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and
67-system lenses (with an adapter). Certain camera and/or lens
functions may be disabled.)
11-point wide-frame AF to capture
off-center subjects in crisp focus
The sophisticated K100D SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11
sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors) to automatically
focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is
positioned off center. The in-focus sensor point is
automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for
at-a-glance confirmation. This high-precision AF system offers a
choice of two AF modes: the conventional single AF, and the
continuous AF, which maintains focus on the moving subject as
long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. (The
continuous AF mode is selectable by the user only when P, Tv,
Av, M, or B is selected as a shooting mode on the mode dial.
This mode is automatically activated by the camera when the Auto
Picture Program, or one of the Picture or Scene modes, is
selected.)
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO
equivalent 3200
The K100D features an auto sensitivity control function, which
automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity--up
to equivalent ISO of 3200, which is the highest automatic
setting in its class--based on such data as the subject's
brightness level and the lens focal length. Since this function
allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting
situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it
helps Photographers reduce camera shake and prevent blurred
images.
Auto Picture Mode for effortless
point-and-shoot SLR Photography
The K100D offers the exclusive Pentax Auto Picture Mode, which
automatically and instantly selects one of the four Picture
modes--including Portrait, Landscape and Macro--by calculating
various Photographic factors to assure optimum results. Since
this advanced shooting mode takes away all the concerns about
aperture, shutter-speed, white-balance, saturation, contrast and
sharpness settings, the Photographer can concentrate on image
composition and shutter opportunity.
Large LCD monitor to facilitate
image viewing and menu setting
The K100D incorporates a large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor on its
back panel that offers a wide-view design that allows views from
over 140 degrees vertically and horizontally, ensuring
effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position. With a
total of approximately 210,000 pixels, the monitor offers
digital zooming of playback images up to 12 times for easy
confirmation of the image's focusing status and details. The
large monitor size allows for large letters, digits, and icons
on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera
operations. In addition, the color scheme between the menu
listings and the background is optimized for each menu screen to
assure at-a-glance confirmation, even under varying shooting
conditions.
True-to-life, rich-gradation images
assured by 6.1 effective megapixels
The K100D features a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD
as its image sensor, assuring the faithful reproduction of the
desired Photographic intention in the resulting images--from
images with beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds to those with
edge-to-edge sharpness. Combining 6.1 effective megapixels with
a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing
technologies, the K100D is designed to produce beautiful,
true-to-life images that are rich in gradation. What's more, it
offers a choice of two finishing touches of "Natural" or
"Bright" to create a distinctive atmosphere.
Super-compact, ultra-lightweight
body, with outstanding rigidity
While the K100D is designed to be compact and lightweight to
enhance operability and portability, it also incorporates a
newly developed stainless-steel chassis and a fiber-reinforced
engineering plastic housing to reinforce its overall rigidity
and durability.
Bright, clear viewfinder
The K100D features a lightweight penta-mirror viewfinder, which
combines Pentax finder optics and a Natural-Bright-Matte II
focusing screen to deliver bright, clear subject image with a
0.85x magnification and a 96 percent field of view.
Top shutter speed of 1/4000 second
The K100D offers a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second to freeze
fast-moving subjects and capture decisive moments and features a
flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second and a bulb setting
(B) for extended exposures.
Continuous shooting at approximately
2.8 images per second
To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence
of the subject's expressions, the K100D offers a continuous
shooting mode that allows the Photographer to capture multiple
images (up to five images at "Best" image quality in JPEG
format) at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per
second.
Upgraded standard software package
The K100D's standard software package consists of the Pentax
Photo Laboratory 3 that features the reliable Silkypix
image-processing engine (developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory)
for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3, which
offers faster data processing speed and better operability than
the previous version and can convert RAW images to the DNG
format. DNG is a public, archival format for digital camera raw
data.
Save-by-day Storage Capability on an
SD memory card
Images may be stored in a standard format where all files are
located in one folder, or the images can be stored in folders
for each day of shooting automatically on an SD memory card.
Additional camera body features:
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19 custom functions to personalize
camera operations
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SD memory card compatibility
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Eight distinctive Scene modes to
accommodate specific subjects/applications
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Choice of two depth-of-field preview
functions (digital/optical)
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Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern
metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering to
accommodate various photographic applications
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Noise reduction mechanism to reduce
digital noise during extended exposures
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Dual power source (two CR-V3 lithium
batteries or four AA-size batteries)
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USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatibility for
speedy data transfer to PC
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Choice of image format between JPEG
(Best, Better, or Good) and RAW
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Five digital filters (Black-and-white,
Sepia, Slim, Soft, and Brightness) for easy editing of
recorded images
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PictBridge compatibility
Versatile wide-angle perspective
Mounted on a Pentax digital SLR camera body--including the new
K100D--this lens offers an angle of view equivalent to a 32mm
lens in the 35mm format. This versatile angle of view produces
natural images with a moderate perspective and an expanded depth
of field (or a wide in-focus area), making it ideal for many
different types of subjects and occasions, including snapshots,
landscape, travel photos, and architecture.
High-performance optics
This lens incorporates a hybrid aspherical lens in its eighth
optical element to effectively compensate for a variety of
aberrations, which cause adverse effects on overall image
quality. In order to assure high-quality image reproduction over
the entire focusing range, it also features a floating
mechanism, which is designed to adjust the degree of aberration
compensation in relation to the focusing distance.
Limited Lens-series quality for
distinctive visual description and a premium appearance
The Pentax Limited Lens series is designed for ultimate image
reproduction by combining a series of mechanical and numerical
evaluations with human assessment of test shot samples. True to
this tradition, this new lens not only assures excellent image
quality, but also produces sharp, clear images with outstanding
contrast even at the maximum aperture, because its optical
design has been optimized for digital photography. In addition,
its lens barrel, hood, and cap are all made of a high-grade
aluminum material, shaped for perfect proportions and striking
beauty.
SP coating to protect the lens
against water and grease
The Pentax-original Super Protective (SP) coating is applied to
the front surface of the lens. Through a vapor deposition
process, the lens surface is coated with a special fluorine
compound to repel dust, water, and grease, making it easy to
wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics.
Digital SLR-exclusive design
This lens is exclusively designed for use with the Pentax
digital SLR cameras, with an image circle perfectly proportioned
to the CCD size (23.5mm x 15.7mm), and optics optimized for
digital imaging characteristics. Combining high-quality image
reproduction with an ultra-thin, super-lightweight design, it is
a perfect partner to Pentax digital SLR cameras.
Other features
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Pentax-developed Quick-Shift Focus
System for instant switching to manual-focus operation after
the subject is captured in focus by the AF system
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Minimum focusing distance of 20
centimeters for close-up photography
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Dual filter attachment design: 43mm
filters on the hood and 49mm filters on the lens (without
use of the hood)