Qn on K100D

hlw8888 · 3rd February 2008

how is this camera comparable to the common DSLR standards now? i only know that this cam is ard 2yrs old and can only does 2.8fps as compared to the nowadays 3-3.5fps.

paisei for asking such noob qn.

gigahz · 3rd February 2008

K100d Super is the updated version of the K100d if you shoot sports and need more FPS then pentax is not for you

but all i can say k100d produces crystal clear jpgs straigh out of the cam.

NoMoney · 3rd February 2008

To be frank, I prefer the picture produce out of this camera as compared to D40 and 400D.

Age is not a problem if you see the features of this camera which some other brand had lag off.

Shake Reduction is one of the most distinct differences.

hlw8888 · 3rd February 2008

i juz found that this DSLR dun have dust removal unlike K100D Super. is dust removal essential for a DSLR?

night86mare · 3rd February 2008

Originally Posted by hlw8888

i juz found that this DSLR dun have dust removal unlike K100D Super. is dust removal essential for a DSLR?

no.

P3ntx · 3rd February 2008

Out of impulse, I once rugged clean the sensor with my lens clothes, it affect the image, but after I clean again with those Lint free papper (non-abrasive-wipes Pec pad) not the main one which is a stick and soap with chemical (eclipse) dry fast..the sensor is pretty tought , not like but manufacturer claim..but I am not asking you to do this. I even wiped in any directions rather than from one side to the other. and it clean better .. one direction sometimes still have dusts.

I do this out of convenient and costs saving consideration and after reading about an article on how tought the sensor is equalvalent to optics spectacle..

You can check out my pics ..flickr.com/photos/nc_chia

That is one thing that, I feel that my K100D is very solid..and good for rugged beginner. can do many experiment, even dropped twice ..and is still good ..K100D should also be awarded tought cam of the year..

But don't hold me responsible, if you damage it, maybe only my k100d is unqiue..want me to feel good about it. StilL not so much pulled by the K20D ...feel rather better to spend on lens, not the body.

NoMoney · 3rd February 2008

Originally Posted by hlw8888

i juz found that this DSLR dun have dust removal unlike K100D Super. is dust removal essential for a DSLR?

It is not very important. You can always minimize the penetration of dust by changing lenses fast, indoor, facing the camera down. After learning this, I do not have dust problem anymore.

Also if you are not shooting at small aperture like F13 or F16, the dust would not be obvious.

knyghtfall81 · 3rd February 2008

Originally Posted by P3ntx

...feel rather better to spend on lens, not the body.

agree!

though I think i will still get the K20D sometime later this year, tho.

alanswan · 4th February 2008

Originally Posted by knyghtfall81

agree! though I think i will still get the K20D sometime later this year, tho.

Ho ho! Someone's finally tempted to join the digital crowd!

fengwei · 4th February 2008

Actually even the very first Pentax dSLR -- the *istD is still a very capable camera even comparing with the most latest dSLR cameras. It still takes great photos.

All dSLR cameras (be it a Pentax or non-Pentax) on the market or phased out ones are good enough for most amateurs. Some cameras are better than the others in some aspects, but IQ wise, they are all very good imo, especially at lower ISO. All these cameras are capapble of taking great photos when used wisely, but they take lousy photos too, even used by a pro. It's just a pro might be able to take more good photos than bad ones, while for us amateurs, we'd take more lousy ones than keepers.

Back to the topic, the K100D is still a great camera. I have both K10D and K100D, but the K100D is my daily camera due to its smaller size and lighter weight. IQ wise, I'm very happy with the JPG output from this camera. And I don't see any reason buying the K100D Super over the K100D at all if you are not planning to buy any SDM len in the near future. If you plan to have some SDM lenses after 2 years, well, you can get a K10D then at the price of a K100D now

Besides, you can still use a SDM lens on K100D, it's just you won't have the smooth quiet AF, but the lens still does AF fine

Cheers and happy shooting!

hlw8888 · 4th February 2008

thks to all the gurus here for answering my qn.

These info will help alot as i am still looking at the possibilities of joining a DSLR world.

NoMoney · 4th February 2008

Perhaps you can join DSLR world after K200D had released? Price might be over $1K but its like a K10D.

Weather-proof, dust removal, SR... More reason for you to join us if you find K100D cannot "seduce" you

3rd February 2008	#1
hlw8888 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in heartland Posts: 629	Qn on K100D how is this camera comparable to the common DSLR standards now? i only know that this cam is ard 2yrs old and can only does 2.8fps as compared to the nowadays 3-3.5fps. paisei for asking such noob qn. __________________ FUJIFILM S5700 \| NIKON D70 http://hlw8888.multiply.com/ \| www.flickr.com/photos/26238059@N06/

3rd February 2008	#2
gigahz Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Segar Near Bukit Panjang Posts: 628	Re: Qn on K100D K100d Super is the updated version of the K100d if you shoot sports and need more FPS then pentax is not for you but all i can say k100d produces crystal clear jpgs straigh out of the cam. __________________ PENTAXIAN till the End Pentax K20d,DA 50-135,Tamron 28-75, Sigma 10-20 , Qray 70-300, Kit & 540*

3rd February 2008	#3
NoMoney Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 1,206	Re: Qn on K100D To be frank, I prefer the picture produce out of this camera as compared to D40 and 400D. Age is not a problem if you see the features of this camera which some other brand had lag off. Shake Reduction is one of the most distinct differences. __________________ Let's get rolling :)

3rd February 2008	#4
hlw8888 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in heartland Posts: 629	Re: Qn on K100D i juz found that this DSLR dun have dust removal unlike K100D Super. is dust removal essential for a DSLR? __________________ FUJIFILM S5700 \| NIKON D70 http://hlw8888.multiply.com/ \| www.flickr.com/photos/26238059@N06/

3rd February 2008	#6
P3ntx Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Coast Road Posts: 642	Re: Qn on K100D Out of impulse, I once rugged clean the sensor with my lens clothes, it affect the image, but after I clean again with those Lint free papper (non-abrasive-wipes Pec pad) not the main one which is a stick and soap with chemical (eclipse) dry fast..the sensor is pretty tought , not like but manufacturer claim..but I am not asking you to do this. I even wiped in any directions rather than from one side to the other. and it clean better .. one direction sometimes still have dusts. I do this out of convenient and costs saving consideration and after reading about an article on how tought the sensor is equalvalent to optics spectacle.. You can check out my pics ..flickr.com/photos/nc_chia That is one thing that, I feel that my K100D is very solid..and good for rugged beginner. can do many experiment, even dropped twice ..and is still good ..K100D should also be awarded tought cam of the year.. But don't hold me responsible, if you damage it, maybe only my k100d is unqiue..want me to feel good about it. StilL not so much pulled by the K20D ...feel rather better to spend on lens, not the body.

4th February 2008	#10
fengwei Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bukit Gombak Posts: 9,067	Re: Qn on K100D Actually even the very first Pentax dSLR -- the *istD is still a very capable camera even comparing with the most latest dSLR cameras. It still takes great photos. All dSLR cameras (be it a Pentax or non-Pentax) on the market or phased out ones are good enough for most amateurs. Some cameras are better than the others in some aspects, but IQ wise, they are all very good imo, especially at lower ISO. All these cameras are capapble of taking great photos when used wisely, but they take lousy photos too, even used by a pro. It's just a pro might be able to take more good photos than bad ones, while for us amateurs, we'd take more lousy ones than keepers. Back to the topic, the K100D is still a great camera. I have both K10D and K100D, but the K100D is my daily camera due to its smaller size and lighter weight. IQ wise, I'm very happy with the JPG output from this camera. And I don't see any reason buying the K100D Super over the K100D at all if you are not planning to buy any SDM len in the near future. If you plan to have some SDM lenses after 2 years, well, you can get a K10D then at the price of a K100D now Besides, you can still use a SDM lens on K100D, it's just you won't have the smooth quiet AF, but the lens still does AF fine Cheers and happy shooting!

4th February 2008	#11
hlw8888 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in heartland Posts: 629	Re: Qn on K100D thks to all the gurus here for answering my qn. These info will help alot as i am still looking at the possibilities of joining a DSLR world. __________________ FUJIFILM S5700 \| NIKON D70 http://hlw8888.multiply.com/ \| www.flickr.com/photos/26238059@N06/ Last edited by hlw8888; 4th February 2008 at 02:48 PM.

4th February 2008	#12
NoMoney Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 1,206	Re: Qn on K100D Perhaps you can join DSLR world after K200D had released? Price might be over $1K but its like a K10D. Weather-proof, dust removal, SR... More reason for you to join us if you find K100D cannot "seduce" you __________________ Let's get rolling :)