Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm Specifications, Tests and Review

Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
ISO (Max)
3200
Sensor Resolution
6.1 Megapixel
Sensor Type
CCD
Optical Zoom
3x
Display
2.5" LCD display
Battery Type
AA, CR-V3 - Alkaline - standard form factor

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Lens Included DA 18-55mm lens
Height 9.3 cm
Width 13 cm
Depth 7 cm
Weight 0.56 kg
Optical Zoom 3x
SENSOR Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Total Pixels 6,310,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
Image Stabiliser Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes
LENS Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DA Pentax KAF
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 25 cm
Max View Angle 76 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements
Filter Size 52 mm
Lens Mounting Type Pentax KAF
FOCUSING Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11
VIEWFINDER Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Viewfinder Type Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 96%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.85x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, metering system
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
ISO (Max) 3200
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 16
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, action, text, surf & snow, night portrait, night scene, sunset, kids
Special Effects Soft, Sepia, Slim, Colour
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
Exposure Range EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200)
DISPLAY Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Type 2.5" LCD display
Display Format 210,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in
FLASH Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, P-TTL
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW
MEMORY Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Memory Card Slot SD card
Supported Memory Cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Memory Card 1 GB SD
Image Storage RAW 3008 x 2008
Super-fine JPEG 3008 x 2008
Fine JPEG 3008 x 2008
Normal JPEG 3008 x 2008
Super-fine JPEG 2400 x 1600
Fine JPEG 2400 x 1600
Normal JPEG 2400 x 1600
Super-fine JPEG 1536 x 1024
Fine JPEG 1536 x 1024
Normal JPEG 1536 x 1024
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Battery Type AA, CR-V3 - Alkaline - standard form factor
Details AA alkaline battery (included)
CR-V3 lithium battery (optional)
AA NiMH rechargeable battery (optional)
CONNECTIONS Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Interface Composite video/audio, USB 2.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB
Composite video output
FEATURES Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.8 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock
OTHERS Pentax K100D + DA 18-55mm
Included Accessories Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable, shoe cap, strap, video cable
Software Drivers & Utilities
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

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