Pentax K100D Digital Camera
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1. K1I00D Essential to the experience 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 reproduc tion 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 adapter for screw mount and 645 67 lenses 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 par ticularly helpful in situations where camera shake is an issue such as with telephoto lenses indoors without a flash or other low light conditio2. The continuous AF mode is selectable by the user only when P Ty 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 ISO sensitivity The K100D features an auto sensitivity control function which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity up to 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 the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images iSO Corction in AUTO 150 200 800 2 0 200 400 3 150 200 1600 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of 180 200 to 3200 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 as Night Scene Portrait Sunset or Pet mode The photographer chooses the mode to match
3. 1M gnt equipped USB port and TIFF formats Flash Built in series control retractable P TTL pop up flash Simplified image editing with sensitivity Operation Modes Auto Flash off Flash on Auto Red eye reduction 4 pee brightness saturation contrast and outline controls Flash on Red eye reduction eduction e Gradation control using a tone curve Guide Number 15 6 at ISO 200 m e Histogram display with over and underexposure warnings White balance control using a gray point Direct printing of RAW data files Noise reduction peripheral brightness control distortion compensation and chromatic aberration compensation functions Image compensation for digital shift Angle of View Coverage 28mm equivalent to 35mm Flash Exposure Compensation 1 to 2 1 2 steps Flash Synchronization With RTF and via hot shoe synchronization Speed 1 180 sec P TTL high speed sync with PENTAX gio flash Picture TEPE ode Dial Auto Picture Scene Standard Portrait Night scene Portrait Landscape Macro Action Flash Off Program AE Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb Scene Modes Night Scene Surf amp Snow Text Sunset Kids Pet Candlelight Museum Digital Filter Black amp White Sepia Color 18 types Soft 3 levels Slim Brightness Drive Modes Single shot Continuous 2 8fps 5 JPEG 3 RAW Self timer 12 sec 2 sec Auto bracketing Remote Control 0 sec
4. or four AA size batteries e USB 2 0 HI SPEED compatibility for speedy data transfer to PC e Choice of image format between JPEG Best Better or Good and RAW e Five digital filters Black and white Sepia Slim Soft and Brightness for easy editing of recorded images e PictBridge compatibility 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 K100D chassis housing to reinforce its overall rigidity and durability Shutter release _______________ i Mode dial Power switch Depth of field preview Remote control receiver Focus mode switch Lens release button Exposure adjustment zoom dial Flash ash up button Expose lock button Menu button i 4 way controller Image delete button SD card slot Image information button Function button Playback Shake OAA on off switch button Image recording lamp 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 this a 6 1 megapixel APS C size CCD sensitivity
5. the ability to convert files to the DNG format Camera Specifications Type Auto exposure digital SLR still camera with TTL auto focus Storage Media SD memory card removable and built in eraciable P TTL auto flash File Formats Still JPEG Exif 2 21 RAW DCF Design rule for Camera File system DPOF Digital Print Order Format PRINT Image Matching Ill Storage Capacity Quality Levels Best Better Good with 128MB Card e Speedy transfer of recorded images to a PC Type AT CCD with a primary color filter LUD Vi _ Thumbnail display in four different sizes Total Pixels 6 31 megapixels Optical Viewfinder Penta mirror with Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen Viewfinder Coverage 96 e Instant preview of a selected image Color Depth anes or 12 bit RAW x 3 colors g 3 Viewfinder Magnification 0 85x with 50mm f1 4 lens 1 1 e Detailed image data display including a Diopter Adjustment 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 Scene mode name fafai AX al LCD Monitor 2 5 inch TFT color LCD Low Reflection with Histogram display pee 7 3008 x 2008 34 70 117 Fe ano e A variety of image file editing functions 2400 x 1600 5 96 161 g i LCD Resolution Approx 210 000 pixels e Extraction and filing of JPEG format 1536 x 1024 106 173 2 1 Angle of View Approx 140 from RAW data RAW ti e Addition of a data conversion function to met as y Adobe DNG format Image rotation image magnif
6. 3 sec K110D PENTAX Essential to the experience pentaxslr com pentaximaging com h2ocamera com Photography by Katsuhiro Ichikawa 2006 L1005
7. a PENTAX specialized flash unit The power of P TTL mode with preflash allows for more accurate strobe photography and wireless P TTL flash is available when used with our Digital SLRs Control your flash exposure compensation through a simple control dial and view the LCD display to check the effective range of the flash in P TTL TTL and AUTO modes A special modeling light feature strobes that flash for one second so the photographer can check for unwanted shadows or highlights smc PENTAX DA 21mm f 3 2 ED AL With its ultra thin pancake design the DA 21mm wide angle lens offers go anywhere portability as well as a versatile all purpose angle of view that makes it ideal for casual day to day snapshot photography The image circle in DA series lenses is designed to per fectly match the 23 5mm x 15 7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance The new design also contributes to drastic size and weight reduction compared to 35mm format counterparts with similar specifications K100D K110D PENTAX Photo Browser 3 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 Browser 3 offers fast image processing speed simplified image transfer operations enhanced docketing and protect functions and a detailed image data display plus
8. equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 a 2 8 frame per second capture rate for action photography and a bright high precision penta mirror viewfinder with 0 85X magnification The sleek compact body design with a high rigidity stainless steel chassis offers convenient SD media card storage and high speed USB 2 0 data transfer and operates on AA batteries 2 CR V3 lithium batteries or optional AC adapter 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 Has eee ial PENTAX PENTAX AF 540FGZ AF 360FGZ Guide No 148 ft ISO 100 f 5 6 Guide No 99 ft ISO 100 f 5 6 Higher guide number for increased range and versatile flash performance with swivel head Power of P TTL Flash Flash is for so much more than a shot in the dark Shed high speed wireless light on your subject with
9. esponse time Shake Reduction 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 transmit ted to the camera s CPU to instantly calculate the vertical and horizontal shift levels required to com pensate 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 mechani cal 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 re m be LUTTE hlakka at 5 i i H ee tet i a p m a ae m T a a e ieee E r Se ee Position support ball bearing Position sensor Electrical magnet Permanent magnets Front plate 7 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
10. ication and slide show functions 7 Playback Modes File Single Index Nine image a i Magnification 12X Type TTL phase matching 11 point autofocus system SAFOX VII w AF assist lamp LCD Function Image rotation Slide show Digital filter Histogram Exposure warning Autofocus Modes AF Single with focus lock AF Continuous Manual Erase and Image Protect Modes Single All ae Illumination Range EV1 EV19 At ISO 200 with 50mm f1 4 lens e Automatic image quality compensation function Shale Reduction Image Saree chit Simple print function One image print All image print DPOF Paper size Paper type Paper quality Border Type PENTAX KAF mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2 KAF English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese Korean Japanese and KA mount lenses Swedish Dutch K mount lenses usable with restrictions S mount lenses usable with adapter and restrictions 67 645 lenses Usable with adapter and restrictions Type USB 2 0 high speed Video Output Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats Light Metering Method TTL open aperature metering with choice of 16 segment Center weighted amp Spot meter Metering Range EV1 EV21 5 At ISO 200 with 50mm 1 4 lens sensitivity ISO Auto 200 400 800 1600 3200 Exposure Control Method Program AE Auto Picture Mode Picture Mode Scene Mode Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Bulb Exp
11. ns such as at dawn dusk or at night The PENTAX Shake Reduction SR feature is an electro magnetically 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 necessary to the electromagnets that move the sensor to compensate for any shake As aresult photographers can capture sharp images at a shutter speed that is 2 to 3 5 stops slower e g 1 15 sec in stead of 1 60 sec with a standard lens than would otherwise be possible The SR system provides a crucial advantage when shooting handheld with telephoto or tele zoom lenses at macro distances or any other situation that magnifies the effects of camera shake The SR system also helps consider ably when taking non flash pictures indoors or at dusk or other low light situations without using a tripod Based on a free floating sensor design PENTAX SR is superior to other sensor moving systems because it uses no guide rails allowing the sensor to oscillate at a quicker r
12. osure Compensation 2 EV 1 2 or 1 3 steps Power Source Four AA Lithium Alkaline and rechargeable NiMH batteries or Two CR V3 lithium batteries Optional AC adapter also available Battery Life Approx 730 recordable images or 700 playback minutes with CR V3 batteries PENTAX Photo Laboratory 3 This software not only processes undeveloped RAW data but also offers a variety of image editing functions on a PC Featuring SILK YPIX developed by ICHIKAWA SOFT LABORATORY as its image development engine it assures fast data processing speeds and also performs various image editing and data manipulation functions without requiring additional retouching software Operating Temperatures 32 to 104 Fahrenheit 0 to 40 Celsius Auto Exposure Lock Pushbutton type with approx 20 sec timer Dimensions W x H x D 5 1 x 3 6 x 2 8 inches 129 5x 92 5 x 70mm Depth of Field Preview Via main switch Weight 19 8 oz 560g without battery and SD memory card Auto Bracketing 3 frames 1 5EV 1 2 steps or 1EV 1 3 steps 22 4 oz 635g with batteries Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed 1 4000 30 seconds and Bulb Mac Requirements OS Mac OS 10 2 or later standard equipped USB port e Display of RAW data files Wee re a ae Tera PC Requirements OS Windows 2000 XP Home edition Professional standard Development and filing of RAW data in JPEG i 9 a E OOY UNgSEN
13. s backgrounds to those with edge to edge sharpness By combining 6 1 effective megapixels with a high per formance 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 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 It also 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 track 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 approxi mately 2 8 images per second Other features e 19 custom functions to personalize camera operations e SD memory card compatibility e Choice of two preview functions digital optical e Choice of 16 segment multi pattern metering center weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications e Noise reduction mechanism to reduce digital noise during extended exposures e Dual power source two CR V3 lithium batteries
14. the subject and scene and the camera automatically selects the proper exposure white balance and other settings for superior results SCN Night Scene 2 ee B 2 iii Used for night scenes Use a Tripod etc To prevent shaking OKL 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 Its wide view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image over 140 degrees vertically and hori zontally ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position With a total of approximately 210 000 pixels it also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 12X 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 Bright clear viewfinder The K100D features a lightweight penta mirror viewfinder which combines PENTAX original finder optics with a Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen to deliver a bright clear subject image with 0 85X magnification and 96 percent field of view 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 focu
15. 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 informa tion via the shake reduction menu which allows focal lengths all the way from 8mm to 800mm The K100D SR system is an engineering achievement and an example of PENTAX s commitment to our legacy of lenses 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 view finder 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
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