Pentax K100D Super - Expert Reviews

Verdict: About 30 years ago, Pentax released the K1000, a film SLR that would become legendary as an inexpensive workhorse camera with which countless students would--and still do--learn the finer aspects of photography. It's no longer in production, though you ca

Review summary: Several camera manufacturers offer lenses featuring built-in image-stabilizing mechanisms that counteract camera shake, and these work extremely well. But you enjoy those stabilizing benefits only when using those particular lenses. More recently, other m

Review summary: Pentax has announced the 6.1 megapixel K100D Super, the latest outstretched hand into the narrowing gap between digital SLR and consumer compact. With lots of automatic and preset modes, clever shake reduction, and a system for keeping dust off the camera

Review summary: The Pentax K100D has been released upon the Digital Photography market, but has this new model brought with it a step forward for Pentax and their Digital SLR range, or is it simply a re-branding of already familiar technologies?

Verdict: That said, the Pentax K100D is a great digital SLR camera, and will stand out in this highly competitive market currently dominated by the newer models from Canon, Nikon and now Sony. Remember, if you have already invested in a lot of Pentax lenses or are

Verdict: If you're looking for your first digital SLR, the Pentax K100D is well worth a look. The Shake Reduction, easy controls SD card compatibility and lightweight design make this camera ideal for those looking for a step up from a compact digicam.