The 6.1-megapixel Pentax K100D has all of the manual control typical of a DSLR, but comes with ease of use features designed to lure consumers who are looking to move up from point-and-shoot models. There are a few digital filters, including a Slim mode that elongates the picture vertically just enough to make subjects look a few pounds lighter. There are eight scene modes and Pentax’s Auto Picture Mode, which automatically selects a mode from Portrait, Landscape, and Macro.
“The ease-of-use, advanced features and attractive price make the Pentax K100D digital SLR a perfect choice for users moving up from a point-and-shoot camera,†said Ned Bunnell, director of marketing for Pentax Imaging Company, in today’s press release.
The Pentax K100D’s distinguishing feature is its shake reduction system, which offers a two-stop shutter speed advantage and is compatible with any K-mount lens because the system is built into the image sensor system rather than the optics. The shake reduction system works by oscillating the 23.5 x 15.7 mm image sensor both vertically and horizontally using a magnetic force. The speed of the oscillation is adjusted in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by the internal gyrosensor.
The K100D’s housing is constructed of fiber-reinforced plastic and stainless steel, making its weight relatively light at 19.8 oz without the SD card and four AA batteries necessary for power. The digital camera measures 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8 inches. The Pentax K110D has the exact measurements, weight, and looks of the flagship camera – but it comes without the shake reduction system.mera – but it comes without the shake reduction system.
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