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revolutionary design welcome to an exciting new chapter in pentax slr history featuring shake reduction for dramatic results with slower shutter speeds and a name that reflects our vast heritage of k-mount lens compatibility the pentax k100d delivers an abundance of advanced user-friendly features in an affordable digital slr body compatible with any pentax slr lens ever produced the k100d is the kind of camera that makes history picture a large 2.5 inch lcd monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution a friendly mode dial offering auto picture and picture modes as well as new scene modes makes photography even simpler the 6.1 megapixel ccd 11-point auto focus mechanism and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction while the bright high-precision penta-mirror viewfinder features a 96 percent field of view with 0.85x magnification all these features combine in a compact design with a high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last with
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pentax shake reduction the pentax k100d digital slr incorporates a unique shake reduction feature that helps deliver sharp blur-free handheld shots with any pentax slr lens this is particularly helpful in situations where camera shake is an issue such as with telephoto lenses indoors without a flash or other low light conditions such as at dawn dusk or at night the pentax shake reduction sr feature is an electromagnetically controlled system built into the body to detect handheld camera shake and compensates by moving a free floating image sensor unlike other dslr optical anti-shake systems this sr system delivers shake reduction with all pentax slr lenses ever manufactured without requiring a special series of bulky expensive optics over 30 patents have been filed for this sr system which uses a ball-bearing-mounted oscillator unit with four electromagnets that position the free-floating image sensor angular velocity sensors detect camera movement and relay the amount of compensation
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inside the shake reduction unit inside the innovative pentax shake reduction mechanism two angular velocity sensors are used to detect the amount and direction of camera shake the data accumulated by these sensors is transmitted to the camera s cpu to instantly calculate the vertical and horizontal shift levels required to compensate for camera shake the image sensor is then shifted at the optimum levels using magnetic force generated by the permanent magnets on the front plate and the electrical magnets on the center plate since this mechanism does not require a mechanical guiding device it is free of power loss for quick response and speedy operation the image sensor is firmly supported by the three ball bearings installed on the back plate for pinpoint positioning center plate image sensor back plate position support ball bearing position sensor electrical magnet permanent magnets front plate
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additional advantages of pentax shake reduction · since the sr system is activated only when you press the shutter release any effect on battery consumption is negligible · pentax sr is optional you can leave sr on permanently turning it off only when using a tripod or panning deliberately moving the camera in the direction of subject motion to blur the background · performance capabilities such as autofocus speed shutter lag time and continuous shooting rate are unaffected by the sr system because its operation is instantaneous occurring within the normal exposure interval · by building the system into the body pentax sr provides maximum flexibility and requires no compromises in optical quality · to provide optimal shake reduction the camera must know the focal length of the lens in use pentax f fa d-fa and da series lenses automatically relay focal length information to the camera with older lenses the pentax k100d allows users to manually input focal length information via the s
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autofocus system the k100d s sophisticated 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 auto picture mode for effortless point-and-shoot slr photography the k100d offers the pentax-developed auto picture mode and a new scene mode pallete the auto picture mode automatically and instantly selects one of the four picture modes including portrait landscape and macro by calculating various photographic factors to assure optimum results the scene mode allows the photographer to select from eight modes specialized for conditions such
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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-offocus backgrounds to those with edge-to-edge sharpness by 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 form and function 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 plastic housing to reinforce its overall rigidity and durability k10
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heritage of k-mount pentax has manufactured over 24 million lenses in the last five decades we believe that for every assignment there needs to be a lens that matches each photographer s style amateur and professional alike the k100d offers backwards compatibility with each of these lenses choose from our assortment of da lenses specifically designed for use with pentax digital slrs or pull a favorite pentax lens from the camera bag rest assured that whatever lens is used whether it is the most recent da limited lens or a classic screw mount lens it will faithfully capture the image desired with adapter for screw mount and 645/67 lenses.
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pentax lens and flash compatibility pentax digital slr camera systems combine the latest in digital technology with legendary pentax optics craftmanship and functionality that are essential to your photography experience you can connect with the vast heritage of pentax super-multi-coated optics that provide limitless opportunities to create crystal-clear imagery with enhanced color and definition unleash the power of advanced wireless p-ttl auto flashes with high-speed syncronization to perfectly light your scene pentax slr camera systems blend completely to offer ease of use performance and portability to satisfy everyone from the novice photographer to the most discerning enthusiast value and features if you are just stepping up to a digital slr the vast array of features packed into the affordable pentax k110d is impressive like the k100d this digital slr offers a fast high-precision 11-point auto focus 9 cross-type sensors with safox viii and superimposed af-point display add to th
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pentax photo browsertm 3 camera specifications · · · · · · · · · · speedy transfer of recorded images to a pc thumbnail display in four different sizes instant preview of a selected image detailed image data display including a scene mode name a variety of image file editing functions extraction and filing of jpeg format from raw data addition of a data conversion function to adobe dng format image-rotation image magnification and slide show functions automatic image quality compensation function simple print function this software facilitates various post-shooting operations including the transfer of recorded images to and the filing browsing editing simple revision and printing of transferred images on a pc pentax photo browsertm 3 offers fast image-processing speed simplified image transfer operations enhanced docketing and protect functions and a detailed image data display plus the ability to convert files to the dng format k100dandk110d effectivepixels imagecapturedevice imagesto
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