Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- Simple to Use, Great as Starter or Backup
Notes on Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- The Amazon price is steep for this camera that is two generations old, but if you can find on Ebay or somewhere else at a lower price, this is a great buy. I use it as a backup to my K10D. It is a simple dSLR to use, and the shake reduction is an awesome feature since few other entry level dSLRs have it. With the shake reduction built in, your investment in lenses is going to be less since it works with all K-mount lenses.
Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- User Rating: Summary for Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- A great step-up from point and shoot
Notes on Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- If you're thinking of stepping up to a DSLR from your current camera, this is perhaps one of your best choices.
Its right there with the Canon Rebel and the Sony Alpha series.. sure these series are better, but they're also more expensive. If you're like me, just an amateur photographer looking to take your hobby one level up, its a great camera.
It cost me $369 (I bought it from BuyDig), and I bought a couple of Tamron lens for it...You may think 6 MP is a drawback, and maybe it is, but again, you're really not going to notice it unless you're making huge posters!!!
You can initially stick to the AUTO mode for the quick family pictures... and then gradually study the manual to learn the manual controls, you won't regret it. I think the manual could've been more detailed, but I was able to get all I needed off the internet.
Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- User Rating: Summary for Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- Great digital SLR, very easy to use, feels good in your hand
Notes on Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- I have an old Pentax KX (film camera) SLR that I refuse to sell. I bought it used over 20 years ago and it still works perfectly, but mostly sits in a drawer now that I have the K100D. I got the K100D because I can use my old lenses from the KX with it. That's very cool. If that doesn't prove to you that Pentax is a great company that loves it's loyal customers, I don't know what will. Many people are stuck in Canon/Nikon land. They make great cameras too, but I'll stick with my Pentax. It does everything I want, and I know Pentax makes sturdy, reliable equipment that lasts a long time. I've had my K100D now for well over a year and I've gotten a ton of use out of it. It's easy to use and feels good in your hand. You can go totally automatic or totally manual, with many choices in between. If this is your first Digital SLR, you'll be very happy with the features and options on this camera. I would also look at the newer Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens which costs more, but adds some features. Either way, you're getting a great camera. Good luck and happy shooting!
Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- User Rating: Summary for Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- Great beginner SLR Camera
Notes on Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- This is the second Pentax SLR that I've had. My first was an *istDL, and I upgraded to this for the image stabilization. The resolution is great, with really low noise levels at all but the highest iso settings. You can use it in completely automatic mode, like a point and shoot camera, and as your ability grows you can opt to use the camera manually as well. The camera is sturdy and well built. It doesn't feel like a cheap toy like some of the other entry level cameras in it's class. I've taken almost 10K pictures with this camera without any trouble at all. I also purchased two sets of the Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which I highly reccomend. I just purchased the K200D for the weather sealing and 10MP sensor, but I will also keep this camera for a backup since I've become so fond of it.
Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- User Rating: Summary for Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- my first dslr
Notes on Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake ...- i really love this camera, had it for over a year now and it's still going. AA batteries are great for convenience. if i were to buy it again i'd probably opt for the slightly cheaper (at the time) k110 without the "stabilization" feature. i keep the "stabilization" on when i'm shooting but i wouldn't say it makes much of a difference. also i recommend not buying the default lens with the camera, i went with a sigma 28-300 and it was a great compromise for wide angle and telephoto.
