buying pentax k100d tomorrow

catsman50 · 05-31-2009, 08:37 PM

getting my first dslr tomorrow k100d. what are your guys reviews on it. I have yet to here anything bad about this camera and am looking forward to joining the pentax family.

creampuff · 05-31-2009, 09:38 PM

A nice basic camera but it is already discontinued. Why not try the current Pentax K2000 (K-m)?

schmik · 05-31-2009, 09:43 PM

I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks!

mike

SpecialK · 05-31-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by schmik

I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks!

mike

Yep. The only real "limit" is the small buffer, but in normal use it is not a real problem. The 6 MP sensor takes pretty good high ISO/low-light shots, too.

KungPOW · 05-31-2009, 11:28 PM

I think the K100D is a better camera then the K2000 (K-m).

K100D: Selectable focus points, Optical DOF preview, better low light

K-m: More pixels. Newer. faster autofocus.

YMMV

**Ash** · 06-01-2009, 01:32 AM

The K100D was my first dSLR too.
Do check out the forum's camera database for people's personal reviews.
It's a solid camera. I've tried out all the Pentax dSLRs either on the job or in the shop and in fact, I'm yet to find a Pentax dSLR that 'sucks'.

As mentioned, my limitation with the K100D was the continuous shooting limit and slow buffer dump speed to SD card. Otherwise it performs really well and has a great sensor with effective shake reduction.

Enjoy!

catsman50 · 06-01-2009, 06:23 AM

thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight.

redpigeons · 06-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by catsman50

thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight.

Portfolio - a set on Flickr

Aravis121 one of my favorite Pentax photographers and she is using the K100d and K200D still and make some of the most stunning images .

its a great camera you will love it

smf · 06-01-2009, 12:23 PM

I'm another pleased user of the K100D. I've been buying name-brand 2-GB cards (primarily SanDisk) at discount locally for approximately $10. I've had good luck with Olympus Camedia Ni-MH 2300 batteries and the Olympus Camedia Ni-MH battery charger BU-100, although I doubt that's still available.
Best wishes.
Stu

Marc Sabatella · 06-01-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by KungPOW

K100D: Selectable focus points, Mirror lockup, Optical DOF preview, spotmeter, better low light

Are you sure the K-m doesn't have mirror lockup or spot meter? That's the first I've heard of that.

As for low light performance, K-m focuses better by all accounts. I've never used one and can't compare noise levels directly, but I *have* compared with my K200D (same sensor as K-m) against the K100D, and I say it's a draw. Sure, if you blow both images up to 100%, the K100D shows less noise - but tha'ts only because you aren't blowing it up as much (100% is bigger for a 10MP camera than a 6MP camera). Comparing at the same size, the images are close to identical in noise - and the 10MP camera captures more detail, giving you more leeway in deciding how aggressive you want to be with noise reduction.

Quote:

K-m: More pixels. Newer. faster autofocus.

Some other usability improvements too in the button layout and menu structure.

For me, the decision between these two would basically come down to optical DOF preview, resolution, and price - and the K100d would probably win for me if those were the only two options being considered.

KungPOW · 06-01-2009, 08:54 PM

My mistake...

The K-m DOES have Mirror lockup, and Spotmeter.

Thanks marc.

GerryL · 06-02-2009, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by schmik

I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks!

mike

That is exactly why I bought one and with the usable ISO 1600 pix.
6mp is usually enough for one's need if you don't have to crop to much.
Enjoy!

pete_pf · 06-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by catsman50

thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight.

sweet. pentax virgin popping. can't wait to see em

catsman50 · 06-02-2009, 12:47 PM

well here are some photos. I'm obvously still learning how to use it since I got it yesterday. But its a awesome camera. it came with a 28-80mm lens

res3567 · 06-02-2009, 08:33 PM

It did not come with the 18-55mm kit lens as your first picture suggests?
You are going to want at least that range if you plan on shooting wide angle photos.
The kit lens is a good one from what I've read.
I personally have the DA 16-45mm. I tried to get a kit lens from a person from Amazon.com, but it was a bad experience on my part; I did not get it.
Long story. Anyway, the K100D is AWESOME! I am using mine more than my K10
D these days cause it is so light and loaded with features. I don't think you will be dissapointed!

05-31-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140	buying pentax k100d tomorrow getting my first dslr tomorrow k100d. what are your guys reviews on it. I have yet to here anything bad about this camera and am looking forward to joining the pentax family.

05-31-2009, 11:28 PM	#5
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	I think the K100D is a better camera then the K2000 (K-m). K100D: Selectable focus points, Optical DOF preview, better low light K-m: More pixels. Newer. faster autofocus. YMMV Last edited by KungPOW; 06-01-2009 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Marc's comments reg. mirror lockup & spotmeter

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creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	A nice basic camera but it is already discontinued. Why not try the current Pentax K2000 (K-m)?

05-31-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527	I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks! mike

05-31-2009, 09:54 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by schmik I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks! mike Yep. The only real "limit" is the small buffer, but in normal use it is not a real problem. The 6 MP sensor takes pretty good high ISO/low-light shots, too.

06-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The K100D was my first dSLR too. Do check out the forum's camera database for people's personal reviews. It's a solid camera. I've tried out all the Pentax dSLRs either on the job or in the shop and in fact, I'm yet to find a Pentax dSLR that 'sucks'. As mentioned, my limitation with the K100D was the continuous shooting limit and slow buffer dump speed to SD card. Otherwise it performs really well and has a great sensor with effective shake reduction. Enjoy!

06-01-2009, 06:23 AM	#7
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140 Original Poster	thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight.

06-01-2009, 09:49 AM	#8
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	Originally posted by catsman50 thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight. Portfolio - a set on Flickr Aravis121 one of my favorite Pentax photographers and she is using the K100d and K200D still and make some of the most stunning images . its a great camera you will love it

06-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I'm another pleased user of the K100D. I've been buying name-brand 2-GB cards (primarily SanDisk) at discount locally for approximately $10. I've had good luck with Olympus Camedia Ni-MH 2300 batteries and the Olympus Camedia Ni-MH battery charger BU-100, although I doubt that's still available. Best wishes. Stu

06-01-2009, 02:44 PM	#10
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by KungPOW K100D: Selectable focus points, Mirror lockup, Optical DOF preview, spotmeter, better low light Are you sure the K-m doesn't have mirror lockup or spot meter? That's the first I've heard of that. As for low light performance, K-m focuses better by all accounts. I've never used one and can't compare noise levels directly, but I have compared with my K200D (same sensor as K-m) against the K100D, and I say it's a draw. Sure, if you blow both images up to 100%, the K100D shows less noise - but tha'ts only because you aren't blowing it up as much (100% is bigger for a 10MP camera than a 6MP camera). Comparing at the same size, the images are close to identical in noise - and the 10MP camera captures more detail, giving you more leeway in deciding how aggressive you want to be with noise reduction. Quote: K-m: More pixels. Newer. faster autofocus. Some other usability improvements too in the button layout and menu structure. For me, the decision between these two would basically come down to optical DOF preview, resolution, and price - and the K100d would probably win for me if those were the only two options being considered.

06-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#11
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	My mistake... The K-m DOES have Mirror lockup, and Spotmeter. Thanks marc.

06-02-2009, 08:45 AM	#12
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by schmik I think the discontinued k100d may have a far better price tag than the current model. Money talks! mike That is exactly why I bought one and with the usable ISO 1600 pix. 6mp is usually enough for one's need if you don't have to crop to much. Enjoy!

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06-02-2009, 09:53 AM	#13
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599	Originally posted by catsman50 thanks for all the reply's guys I'm going to be getting the camera once I get out of school today. so hopefully I will have some pictures up tonight. sweet. pentax virgin popping. can't wait to see em

06-02-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140 Original Poster	well here are some photos. I'm obvously still learning how to use it since I got it yesterday. But its a awesome camera. it came with a 28-80mm lens

06-02-2009, 08:33 PM	#15
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	It did not come with the 18-55mm kit lens as your first picture suggests? You are going to want at least that range if you plan on shooting wide angle photos. The kit lens is a good one from what I've read. I personally have the DA 16-45mm. I tried to get a kit lens from a person from Amazon.com, but it was a bad experience on my part; I did not get it. Long story. Anyway, the K100D is AWESOME! I am using mine more than my K10 D these days cause it is so light and loaded with features. I don't think you will be dissapointed!