PENTAX K100D Super w/ 18-55 Lens Kit 19157 6.1MP Digital Camera Retail
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PENTAX K100D Super w/ 18-55 Lens Kit 19157 6.1MP Digital Camera Retail
PENTAX K100D Super w/ 18-55 Lens Kit 19157 Digital Camera Retail
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First of all, I would like to start with highly recommending this camera to ANYONE who wants premium image quality with expandability, power and flexibility.
Pentax is one of the only companies out there that is driven entirely by photography and NOT by a marketing department that makes outrageous claims. To this end, even this, their lowest-end camera, is PACKED with premium features. Let's take a look at them:
1. Dust Reduction: Dust WILL get into your camera! This keeps it off of the sensor and increases the time inbetween cleanings.
2. Shake Reduction: It's good for a couple of stops of shooting leeway and you get it with every lens you use. Other companies build their systems into the lenses, meaning ONE lens can cost as much or more than the camera, itself! Lens-based anti-shake systems are more effective at long zoom than body-based systems, but unless you're rich, you won't be able to afford a suite of good lenses! With this camera, you can use ANY Pentax lens and
Pentax is one of the only companies out there that is driven entirely by photography and NOT by a marketing department that makes outrageous claims. To this end, even this, their lowest-end camera, is PACKED with premium features. Let's take a look at them:
1. Dust Reduction: Dust WILL get into your camera! This keeps it off of the sensor and increases the time inbetween cleanings.
2. Shake Reduction: It's good for a couple of stops of shooting leeway and you get it with every lens you use. Other companies build their systems into the lenses, meaning ONE lens can cost as much or more than the camera, itself! Lens-based anti-shake systems are more effective at long zoom than body-based systems, but unless you're rich, you won't be able to afford a suite of good lenses! With this camera, you can use ANY Pentax lens and
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I've never owned any SLRs, just little point and shoots. I was looking for a DSLR that would help me with that next step and would accommodate my needs as my skills improve. I considered the entry level DSLRs from Canon, Nikon, and Pentax. You'll find a lot of websites that give you great reviews of all of them.
I decided to go with the Pentax K100D Super. I didn't like how the Canon's felt and thought the Nikon D40x was just too expensive and didn't have the shake reduction feature in body. I also have a lot of rechargeable AA batteries that I am able to use with the K100D Super.
I've owned it for almost two months now. I am not disappointed. The shift from point and shoots to DSLRs is a big one. You'll have to learn the basics of exposure no matter what camera you decide to purchase. My biggest challenge with the K100D Super was setting the white balance. The Auto White Balance feature doesn't work as well as my point and shoot. I find that you have to set it manually and can't
I decided to go with the Pentax K100D Super. I didn't like how the Canon's felt and thought the Nikon D40x was just too expensive and didn't have the shake reduction feature in body. I also have a lot of rechargeable AA batteries that I am able to use with the K100D Super.
I've owned it for almost two months now. I am not disappointed. The shift from point and shoots to DSLRs is a big one. You'll have to learn the basics of exposure no matter what camera you decide to purchase. My biggest challenge with the K100D Super was setting the white balance. The Auto White Balance feature doesn't work as well as my point and shoot. I find that you have to set it manually and can't
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If you're an avid photographer (which means you love to take photos) or you're new to digital SLRs and you're ready to make the move to a digital SLR, then the Pentax K100D Super is a top choice.
For those use to operating a typical 35mm film SLR, the switch to digital is fairly easy. I've been a Pentax guy for over 20 years: the old K1000 being one of my favorite standard SLRs, along with the newer ZX50. If you're not use to using a typical SLR and have been using any of the simple point-and-shoot digital cameras out there, don't worry, trust yourself, you can adapt and it can be really exhilarating. Using an SLR, whether 35mm or digital, offers so much more when taking pictures.
You may be one of those who are debating with yourself: Pentax, Canon or Nikon? Then you find yourself reading too many publication reviews (and more, like posts here on Amazon) and you lean one way, then the next, and finally start getting crazy. Pure & simple, all three manufacturers make excellent cameras:
For those use to operating a typical 35mm film SLR, the switch to digital is fairly easy. I've been a Pentax guy for over 20 years: the old K1000 being one of my favorite standard SLRs, along with the newer ZX50. If you're not use to using a typical SLR and have been using any of the simple point-and-shoot digital cameras out there, don't worry, trust yourself, you can adapt and it can be really exhilarating. Using an SLR, whether 35mm or digital, offers so much more when taking pictures.
You may be one of those who are debating with yourself: Pentax, Canon or Nikon? Then you find yourself reading too many publication reviews (and more, like posts here on Amazon) and you lean one way, then the next, and finally start getting crazy. Pure & simple, all three manufacturers make excellent cameras:
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