Hello from Ontario, Canada

bjbeach · 10-26-2020, 02:20 AM

I recently retired (Jan 2020) and purchased a 14 year old Pentax K100D (with only1,290 shutter count) in order to make use of some vintage lenses I was given. I saw a Youtube video about the Six Megapixel Club in this forum so hope to hang around there and post some images in the future.

Looking forward learning and interacting with people on the forum.

Barry Beach
Burlington, Ontario

Unregistered User 8 · 10-26-2020, 02:24 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Barry, welcome from Australia.

**aslyfox** · 10-26-2020, 04:02 AM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of members here

do you need the manual ?

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf

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Description:

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The 6 MP K100D is a very capable camera and introduced in-camera shake reduction to the entry level cameras back in 2006. The shake reduction works with all lenses, new as well as old. The K100D shares most of its technical data with the *istDS2 but in order to be able to reduce its price Pentax removed TTL flash support and changed the viewfinder from a pentaprism with 95% magnification to a pentamirror with 85% magnification. As a consequence the viewfinder looks smaller and darker than the viewfinder of the *istDS2.

Read more at: Pentax K100D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

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( over 120 pages )

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The Six-Megapixel Club
How many of us still own - and use - the old 6 megapixel DSLR bodies? For Pentax, this includes the *ist D series, and K100D series. Despite their age and technical limitations, I find their images quite nice, especially with vintage lenses. I love the CCD sensor rendering, and simplicity of these older models. If you're still using one of these relics, post your photos! Images from early 6 mpx models by other makers are welcome too!

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/347661-six-mega...#ixzz6byZOHj9b

bdery · 10-26-2020, 05:20 AM

Welcome from Quebec city! You'll like it here.

normhead · 10-26-2020, 05:35 AM

Welcome, my daughter lives in Burlington and I used to own a K100D.

Welcome

**Kerrowdown** · 10-26-2020, 06:18 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your time here with us all

SharkyCA · 10-26-2020, 07:50 AM

Welcome to the forum,from a fellow Ontarian!

C_Jones · 10-26-2020, 02:48 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

bjbeach · 10-27-2020, 04:00 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcome and to "aslyfox" for the links. Very helpful.

Barry.

bjbeach · 10-27-2020, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SharkyCA

Welcome to the forum,from a fellow Ontarian!

Thanks, I was born in Smiths Falls - not far from Carleton Place.

bjbeach · 10-27-2020, 04:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of members here

do you need the manual ?

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf

_________________________

( over 120 pages )

Read more at: The Six-Megapixel Club - Page 121 - PentaxForums.com

Thanks for the manual and the link to the Six-Megapixel Club. Barry.

VadikToronto · 10-28-2020, 04:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Welcome from New Jersey.
I've lived in Burlington, Ontario.
Nice city. A lot of hikes around with beautiful waterfalls

normhead · 10-28-2020, 05:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bjbeach

Thanks, I was born in Smiths Falls - not far from Carleton Place.

Both my kids were born in Smith's Falls, and I lived I Perth Ontario for 8 years. Small world. When I live there Smith's Fall was the murder capital of Canada. You couldn't go to a bar without at least 5 buddies... ah, the good old days. I worked for 18 months at the old Rideau Regional Hospital school, since closed, but most of the time commuted to Ottawa.

Breakfastographer · 11-02-2020, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by bjbeach

I recently retired (Jan 2020) and purchased a 14 year old Pentax K100D (with only1,290 shutter count) in order to make use of some vintage lenses I was given. I saw a Youtube video about the Six Megapixel Club in this forum so hope to hang around there and post some images in the future.

Looking forward learning and interacting with people on the forum.

Barry Beach
Burlington, Ontario

Welcome to the forums, Barry! There are plenty more shots in that camera body of yours, no need to hold back!

bjbeach · 11-02-2020, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the welcome Breakfastographer! Yeah, the guy I bought it from said it was too complicated for him so he didn't use it much. I'll post more pics soon.
Barry.

10-26-2020, 02:20 AM	#1
bjbeach New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8	Hello from Ontario, Canada I recently retired (Jan 2020) and purchased a 14 year old Pentax K100D (with only1,290 shutter count) in order to make use of some vintage lenses I was given. I saw a Youtube video about the Six Megapixel Club in this forum so hope to hang around there and post some images in the future. Looking forward learning and interacting with people on the forum. Barry Beach Burlington, Ontario

10-26-2020, 04:02 AM	#3
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of members here do you need the manual ? http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf Quote: Description: Quote: The 6 MP K100D is a very capable camera and introduced in-camera shake reduction to the entry level cameras back in 2006. The shake reduction works with all lenses, new as well as old. The K100D shares most of its technical data with the istDS2 but in order to be able to reduce its price Pentax removed TTL flash support and changed the viewfinder from a pentaprism with 95% magnification to a pentamirror with 85% magnification. As a consequence the viewfinder looks smaller and darker than the viewfinder of the istDS2. Read more at: Pentax K100D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications _________________________ ( over 120 pages ) Quote: The Six-Megapixel Club How many of us still own - and use - the old 6 megapixel DSLR bodies? For Pentax, this includes the ist D series, and K100D series. Despite their age and technical limitations, I find their images quite nice, especially with vintage lenses. I love the CCD sensor rendering, and simplicity of these older models. If you're still using one of these relics, post your photos! Images from early 6 mpx models by other makers are welcome too! Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/347661-six-mega...#ixzz6byZOHj9b Last edited by aslyfox; 10-26-2020 at 04:32 AM.*

10-28-2020, 05:46 PM - 2 Likes	#13
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bjbeach Thanks, I was born in Smiths Falls - not far from Carleton Place. Both my kids were born in Smith's Falls, and I lived I Perth Ontario for 8 years. Small world. When I live there Smith's Fall was the murder capital of Canada. You couldn't go to a bar without at least 5 buddies... ah, the good old days. I worked for 18 months at the old Rideau Regional Hospital school, since closed, but most of the time commuted to Ottawa. Last edited by normhead; 10-29-2020 at 05:37 AM.

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bjbeach New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thank you all for the warm welcome and to "aslyfox" for the links. Very helpful. Barry.

10-27-2020, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#10
bjbeach New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by SharkyCA Welcome to the forum,from a fellow Ontarian! Thanks, I was born in Smiths Falls - not far from Carleton Place.

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bjbeach New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of members here do you need the manual ? http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf _________________________ ( over 120 pages ) Read more at: The Six-Megapixel Club - Page 121 - PentaxForums.com Thanks for the manual and the link to the Six-Megapixel Club. Barry.

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11-02-2020, 01:00 AM	#14
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by bjbeach I recently retired (Jan 2020) and purchased a 14 year old Pentax K100D (with only1,290 shutter count) in order to make use of some vintage lenses I was given. I saw a Youtube video about the Six Megapixel Club in this forum so hope to hang around there and post some images in the future. Looking forward learning and interacting with people on the forum. Barry Beach Burlington, Ontario Welcome to the forums, Barry! There are plenty more shots in that camera body of yours, no need to hold back!

11-02-2020, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#15
bjbeach New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks for the welcome Breakfastographer! Yeah, the guy I bought it from said it was too complicated for him so he didn't use it much. I'll post more pics soon. Barry.