Links
| Model Name | Pentax K100D |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 300 shots (NiMH AA) |
|---|---|
| Battery Form Factor | 4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3 |
| Usable Battery Types | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 4 x AA Alkaline disposable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | No |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | n/a |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
| Lens | Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | No |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Effective Megapixels | 6.1 |
| Sensor Format | APS-C |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 7.85 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
Image Capture
| Image Resolution | 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 2.7 |
General
| Size | 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.8 in. (130 x 93 x 70 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | K100D |
| Camera Format | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $699.95 |
| Street Price | $499.99 |
| Date Available | 2006-07-31 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror |
| Focus Peaking | No |
| EVF Resolution | n/a |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure | No |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum |
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 3200 |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| Minimum ISO (native) | 200 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes |
Video Capture
| Can take movies | No |
|---|---|
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder | No |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description | 15.6m (at ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/180 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.5 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 4 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.150 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.53 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame) | 0.51 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.149 seconds |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 3 |
| Startup Time | 1.6 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.2 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | Software (CD ROM) S-SW53 |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows 2000 / XP Home / XP Pro; Mac OS 10.2+ |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 210,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | No |
| Max Playback Zoom | 12.0x |
| Top Deck Display | Yes |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Remote Control F |
| Connections (extended) | DC input |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
Miscellaneous
| Notes & Features | Ships in a bundle with the Pentax smc 18-55mm lens. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22.4 oz (635 g) includes batteries |