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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 76
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1125 reviews of PENTAX K100D from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 123322 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.
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maclife.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: . The K100D is a quality camera that's fun to shoot with and delivers superb images, and it's available at a great price if you're looking for your first SLR.
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dpreview.com
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: When we reviewed the *ist DS it was a camera which equally surprised and disappointed; on one hand it was one of those cameras which functioned beyond its expectation or billing, and on the other it disappointed with its relatively poor in-camera ...
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tech.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The K100D Super is all about price, price, price, and one enticing enough to overlook the modest headline resolution. That said, it packs in all the essentials and delivers crisp, colourful images out of the box. Plus you get a lens, making it a ...
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: If you're not too concerned about outright definition and have an eye for these subtler qualities, you might be able to overlook the K100D's 6-megapixel sensor. But that's not the only thing you'll have to overlook
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photographypress.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The K100D is a well-specified little D-SLR that looks like a mid-range model in specification terms but priced to fit the budget end of the market
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
RAW image format
The main purpose of RAW image format is to capture a photo with as little processing as possible. In a JPEG file, several parameters are applied to the image, such as white balance, saturation and contrast, among other things; then the file is compressed using a lossy scheme. With RAW format you are generally getting as much information as your digital camera can record with, so in essence, RAW acts very much like a digital negative. The advantage of having a large amount of data in each image is that the photographer has more to work with in post-processing, and can cull out any unwanted data manually. The disadvantage is that the files are very large, causing more room to be taken up on the camera's memory card, and also slowing down the camera's ability to capture shots because of recording time.
Another thing to be aware of with RAW format is that each digital camera manufacturer creates their own proprietary type of RAW, so not all photo processing software will work with all RAW photos.
Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Pentax K100D is a 6.1-megapixel, prosumer camera.Compared to other prosumer digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $570.
Pros: This model supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.
Cons: Has a 2.8 in thickness.Also, this digital camera has 6.1-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Designed for serious photographers who want a lot of control over their shots.This camera has a hot shoe terminal which allows you to attach an external flash to accommodate poor lighting conditions.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: Overall, this digital camera's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.In fact, you would normally pay about 30% less to get a prosumer camera having comparable resolution.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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