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| Digital SLR Camera: K100D |
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 <General
function and specification> |
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How long does it take for the camera to
start up? |
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Start-up time for the K100D is approximately 0.8 sec. Start-up
time is from turn on the power switch until the LCD panel shows Number of recordable
images. |
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What are the magnification and the filed
of Viewfinder? |
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Magnification: 0.85x (with 50mmf/1.4 lens at infinity) Field
of view: 96% |
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How long the finder eye relief? |
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Approx 21.5mm |
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What is the size and resolution of the
LCD monitor? Can the brightness be adjusted? |
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2.5 inch [TFT colour LCD] with backlight and 210,000 pixel
resolution. The brightness can be adjusted. |
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What is the filed of view of the LCD monitor? |
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Approximately 100% |
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What is included in the K100D kit? |
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The K100D kit includes the following: K100D camera, Hot shoe
cover Fk, Eyecup Fo, ME finder cap, Body mount cover, USB cable (I-USB17), AV
cable (I-VC28), Software CD-ROM (S-SW53), Strap (O-ST53), AA alkaline batteries,
K100D Product Manual, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3, Operating
Manual, Warranty |
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Is the SD memory card included in the
K100D kit? |
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No, |
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Is there an exclusive camera case to the
K100D? |
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Yes, O-CC53 is available as optional. |
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Is there any mechanics to protect the
Dust on CCD? |
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There is no special mechanics. |
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Is the camera equipped a waterproof and
dust proof function? |
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No. |
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Is there AF assist lamp available? |
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Yes, the AF assist lamp works by built-in flash except when
camera set on moving object mode or standard flash off mode in the Picture mode. |
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There is two kind of colour tone of picture
can be selected. What is the difference? |
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Bright: Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and
sharpness.
Natural: Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. |
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How long does the date / time stay in
memory when the battery is removed? |
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The camera will remember the date/time, and the internal clock
will continue to run for approximately 48 hours after the battery is removed.
Note: The above data is based on testing after the camera has already run with
a new, fully charged battery for a minimum of 12 hours. A brand new camera that
has not yet passed 48 hours with a fully charged battery may display different
results. |
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What kind of SR system equipped on K100D? |
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It is image sensor shift system that built in the K100D body. |
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How shake reduction works? |
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The K100D's SR system features a newly developed image sensor
shift mechanism. In this innovative mechanism, two gyro sensors are used to detect
the amount and direction of camera shake. The data accumulated by these sensors
is transmitted to the camera's CPU to instantly calculate the vertical and horizontal
shift levels required to compensate for camera shake. The image sensor is then
shifted at the optimum levels using magnetic force generated by the permanent
magnets on the front plate and the electrical magnets on the center plate |
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How SR system is effective to the shake
reduction? |
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This SR system offers shake reduction effects equivalent to
approximately 2 to 3.5 shutter-speed steps. |
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Which lens can use the SR function? |
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All lenses that can be installed in the camera can be used.
[Note]
- If the camera uses a DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated. [Focal Length] cannot be set from [Shake Reduction] menu in the [Rec Mode] (The menu items cannot be selected).
- If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated. In this case, the [Shake Reduction] menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Shake Reduction] menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function
- When using a lens without the s position on the aperture or with the aperture set to a position other than the s position, set [Using aperture ring] on the [A Custom Setting] menu to [Permitted].
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Why is there SR switch? |
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To make it switch arbitrarily according to shooting conditions |
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Is the SR switch position (ON/OFF) influence
in the battery life? |
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No, |
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Can the SR function works when setting
on Bulb mode? |
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No, The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in
the following situations. When using self-timer, 2 sec. self-timer, remote control
shooting, 3 sec. delay shooting, Bulb shooting, or wireless mode with an external
flash
[Note] Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera
with a tripod. |
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Can the effect of the shake reduction
be confirmed in the finder? |
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No, |
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Can the effect of the shake reduction
be confirmed before takes a picture? |
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No, |
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| <Storage
Medium> |
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What kind of memory does the K100D for
storage? |
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The K100D use Secure Digital (memory) cards. |
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Which SD memory cards can be used? |
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You should be able to use any SD card in your camera. While
Pentax does not guarantee compatibility with any particular manufacturer or model,
we have seen consistent compatibility with SD cards from Panasonic ( 64 / 128
/ 256 / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB ), SanDisk ( 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB ),
and Toshiba ( 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB / 1GB ) |
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Can the MMC (Multi-media card) be used
with K100D? |
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No, |
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Does the performance of the SD memory
card influence a shooting interval? |
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When using an SD memory card with a slow recording speed it
may influence for the number of continuous shooting and start-up time. |
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How many photos can be stored on a memory
card? |
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The following table shows the approximate number of recordable
images when using memory cards of various sizes, at different combination of
recorded pixels and quality levels
| Recorded Pixels |
Quality
Level |
2GB |
1GB |
512MB |
256MB |
128MB |
| 6M: 3008No2008 |
RAW |
185 |
90 |
46 |
22 |
11 |
| 6M: 3008No2000 |
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582 |
330 |
167 |
78 |
34 |
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1237 |
607 |
311 |
149 |
70 |
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1975 |
966 |
498 |
242 |
117 |
| 4M: 2400No1600 |
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938 |
459 |
234 |
111 |
51 |
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1654 |
807 |
415 |
201 |
96 |
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2665 |
1397 |
674 |
330 |
161 |
| 1.5M: 1536No1024 |
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1800 |
880 |
453 |
220 |
106 |
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2787 |
1397 |
722 |
354 |
173 |
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4384 |
2151 |
1115 |
549 |
271 |
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Are there any notes about SD memory card? |
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1) SD memory card should be format with K100D when use first
time or the SD card used with other devices.
* The data such as images and
voice will be deleted after formatted the SD card
2) Do not remove SD card or turn off the power while recording the images or
connecting the camera with computer via USB cable
3) We recommend back-up the data regularly |
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| <Capture
and playback> |
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Can the remote control be used? |
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The optional IR remote control F is available for K100 D
The [3 second] or [Immediate operation] can be selected on the display while
pressing the Fn button. |
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Can the Multi Exposure Shooting be used? |
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No, |
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Can the Guide display be turned off? |
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Yes, you can turn the Guide Display On and Off at [ Guide display]
in the [ Set-up] Menu |
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Can Polarizing filter be used? |
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The Circular type Polarizing Filter (C-PL/ Circular PL) can
be used. The normal Polarizing Filter will effect exposure and AF therefore,
it can not be used for K100D. |
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What is the Hot Spot Warning? |
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If the [ Hot Spot Warning ] is selected on the instant Review
and playback screens, bright areas in the image blink. |
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Can the White balance be adjusted manually? |
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Yes, you can adjust the white balance depending on the light
source when taking pictures when you select the Manual White Balance in the Fn
menu. |
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What is the Guide umber of the built-
in flash? |
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GNO.15.6 (ISO200/m) |
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What focal length the Built-in flash cover? |
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Angle of coverage: 18mm lens angle of view (equivalent 28mm
in 35mm format) |
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Is there flash amount compensation available? |
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Yes, you can change the flash output in a range of -2.0EV ~
+1.0EV by setting the [Flash Exp. Comp] in the [Rec.Mode] menu when using built-in
Flash or External flash. |
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Can the built-in flash be used with any
type of lens? |
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The PENTAX DA,D FA, FA J, FA and F lens compatibility with
the built-in Flash., the built-in flash fully discharges when used the lens that
have no aperture A position., also vignetting may occur depending on the lens
being used and the capture condition. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm
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Can the external flash be used? |
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Yes, Refer to below table.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
| Camera Function / Flash |
Built-in Flash |
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ |
AF500FTZ
AF330FTZ |
AF400FTZ
AF240FT
AF140C |
| Red-eye reduction flash |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Automatic flash discharge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| After the flash is charged, the camera automatically swatches
to the flash sync speed. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture is automatically set in P (Program) mode and Tv
(Shutter Priority) mode |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto check in viewfinder |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200) |
Yes*1 |
Yes*1 |
No |
No |
| TTL auto flash |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Slow-speed sync |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| AF illuminator |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear curtain flash *2 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Contrast-control-sync flash mode *2 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Slave flash |
No |
Yes |
Yes*3 |
No |
| Multi flash |
No |
No |
Yes*3 |
No |
| High-speed flash sync |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Wireless flash *4 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
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*1 When using DA or FAJ lens, or DFA, FA or A lens with lens aperture ring set to the A position.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 Can not be used AF330FTZ.
*4 Two or more AF360FGZ (or AF540FGZ) units are required.. |
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Is the synch terminal for professional
flash attached on K100D? |
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No, Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. |
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Can the flash be used in wireless? |
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Yes, shooting using the flash without connecting the camera
and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ units. Built-in flash
can not be used wireless mode |
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How built-in flash can set to off position? |
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1) Set mode dial to the Flash off position.
2)
Select Manual discharge
in Fn menu. |
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What is the auto picture mode? |
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The K100D is equipped to make camera operations simple and
effortless for the user. Its innovative Auto picture mode automatically and instantly
selects the optimum combination of exposure settings for a given subject or situation,
including shutter speed, aperture, white balance, saturation, contrast, and intensity
of edges. The built-in auto flash automatically pops up in dimly lit or backlit
situations. |
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What is the picture mode? |
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You can select a Picture mode to reflect a special shooting
condition. There are eight available Picture modes as follows.
| Auto Picture |
Selects automatically from Portrait, Language, Macro, and
Moving Object modes. |
| Portarait |
Optimal for capturing portraits. |
| Landscape |
Deepens the focus range, emphasizes of flower and other
small subjects at short distances. |
| Macro |
Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small
subjects at short distances. |
| Moving Object |
Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject,
such as at as porting event. |
| Night Scene Portrait |
Lets you capture people against a night view or dusk. |
| Flash OFF |
The bult-in flash is deactivated. Other settings are the
same as the Normal mode in [AUTO PICT] |
| Scene |
Lets you select from 8 shooting scenes depending on the
shooting conditions. |
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What is the SCN (Scene) mode? |
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By setting the SCN (Scene) icon to the dial indicator, you
can choose from the following 8 shooting scenes as follows.
| Night Scene |
Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc, to prevent shaking. |
| Surf & Snow |
For capturing images of dazzing backgrounds, such as snowy
mountains. |
| Text |
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. |
| Sunset |
For capturing the sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors. |
| Kids |
For capturing moving kids.
Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. |
| Pet |
For capturing moving pets. |
| Candlelight |
For capturing scenes in candlelight. |
| Museum |
For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. |
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| <Battery
and power sources> |
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What types of batteries are available
for K100D? |
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The K100D can be powered by the two CR-V3 lithium batteries,
four AA lithium battery, and AA Ni-MH rechargeable |
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Can the battery grip D-BG1 (for istD)
be used with K100D? |
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No, |
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Is an optional AC adapter available? |
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Yes. The AC adaptor kit (K-AC10) is available as an optional
accessory. We do not recommend the use of 3rd party AC adapters. |
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How many photos can I take? or How long
can I playback image? |
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Refer to below table
| Batteries (Temperature) |
Normal
recording |
Flash photography |
Playback
time |
| 50%use |
100%use |
| CR-V3 (23°C) |
730 |
630 |
480 |
700 minutes |
| (0°C) |
300 |
210 |
180 |
470 minutes |
| AA lithium batteries (23°C) |
660 |
570 |
450 |
470 minutes |
| (0°C) |
520 |
360 |
310 |
400 minutes |
| AA rechargeable batteries (23°C) |
430 |
300 |
260 |
350 minutes |
| ( NI-MH 2500mAh )(0°C) |
350 |
250 |
200 |
300 minutes |
| AA alkaline batteries (23°C) |
80 |
60 |
40 |
140 minutes |
| (0°C ) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
70 minutes |
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*This still pictures storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance
with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions.
Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting
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Can all 35mm interchangeable lenses be
used? Is there any problem for performance? |
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Basically, usable lenses that without limit for function of
K100D are DA lens, FAJ lenses, lenses that have an aperture A (Auto) position.
(DFA, FA and F lens) Refer to below table.
| Function / Lens[Mount type] |
DA/D FA/
FA J/FA lens
[KAF, KAF2] *3 |
F lens
[KAF] *3 |
A lens[KA] |
Autofocus (Lens only)
(With AF adapter 1.7x)*1 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes*5 |
Manual focus
(With the focus indicator)*2
(With Matte field) |
Yes
Yes |
Yes
Yes |
Yes
Yes |
| Eleven AF points |
Yes |
Yes |
No*5 |
| Power zoom |
No |
No |
No |
| Aperture Priority Auto Exposure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Exposure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| P-TTL Auto flash*4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi (16-segment) metering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic lens focallength acquirement when using
the Shake Reduction function |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the A position.
No : Functions are unavailable.
*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at A position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter.
*3 To use an F/FA soft
85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [Using aperture ring] to [Permitted]
in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.106). Pictures can be taken with the aperture
you set, but only within manual aperture range.
*4 When using the built-in flash
and AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 The AF point becomes Center weighted metering |
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Can K mount lens be used with K100D? And
when the aperture ring is set at other than A (auto) position, is there any restriction? |
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When [Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom
Setting] menu, the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D
FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the A position or a lens without A position
is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below.
| Lens used |
Exposure mode |
Restriction |
| D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories
such as auto extention tube K) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure
error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. |
| D FA, FA, F, A, M ,S (with diaphram accessories such as
extention tube K) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture
calue but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
aperture indicator. |
| Manual diaphram lens such as reflex lens (lens only) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
| FA, F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm (lens only) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value
in the manual aperture for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked
(Optical Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible. |
| All lenses |
M (Manual) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter
speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth
of field is checked (Optical Preview). AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check
is possible. |
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Can PENTAX 645 lenses, 67 lenses and S
(Screw mount) type of lens be used with K100D? |
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PENTAX 645, 67-system lenses and S (Screw mount) type of lenses
can be used with an adapter, some function may not be available with certain
lenses.
When [Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [C Custom Setting] menu,
the shutter can be released.
Av (Aperture Priority) mode and M (Manual) mode can be used but an exposure error
may occur.
In the viewfinder,[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
The camera operates in Av (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is Auto
picture, Picture mode, SCN, Program and TV mode. |
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Can non-PENTAX interchangeable lens be
used? |
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Not recommended. When assume no responsibility or liability
for damage resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufactures. |
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Is there an interchangeable focusing screen
available? |
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No, |
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Does the the K100D support “PIM
III” (PRINT Image Matching III) and “Exif Print” (Exif 2.2)? |
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The JPEG image which was took by *istDS will be supported but
RAW data will not be supported. |
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| <Connecting
with PC and software> |
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What is the communicate interface with
PC? |
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USB2.0 |
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What type of computer do I need with K100D? |
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Please note the following system requirements:
[For windows]
*USB Connection
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version
of Windows 2000/Me/XP Home Edition / Professional
*Application soft <PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3>
OS Windows 2000 / XP Home Edition / Professional
CPU: Pentium 4 or later recommended
Memory: 512MB or more
Monitor: 1024 x 768 with 24bit full color
[For Macintosh]
*USB Connection
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version
of Mac OS 10.2 or later
*Application soft
<PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3>
OS Mac 10.2 or later
CPU: PowerPC later than G4
Memory: 512MB or more
Monitor: 1024 x 768 with 24bit full color |
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What is included application software
in the CD-ROM of the K100D? |
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The following software is included
<PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3>
PENTAX PHOTO Browser is software for viewing and managing images taken on your
digital camera and saved on your computer. When you select a folder containing
saved images, PENTAX PHOTO Browser compatible images in the folder automatically
appear as thumbnails. You can select a thumbnail image to view an image. PENTAX
PHOTO Browser also does the following tasks.
- Save image files under a new name, change file names, copy, cut, delete and
paste.
- Create new folder, change folder name, copy, cut,delete and paste.
- Save image data list
- Check image data
- View RAW image data easily
<PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3>
Perform color separation processing and other processing on CCD RAW image
data recorded in PENTAX digital camera dedicated format, enabling them to appear
on commercially available image viewing and editing software. |
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| <Others> |
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What is the advantage for taking picture
with RAW data? |
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The RAW data is “raw” data that is recorded data
before carry out image data processing for captured data. Therefore, after taking
picture you can set the setting such as White balance, Contrast, Saturation and
Sharpness etc for each frame. (Non-Raw image must be set before taking (picture)
But for sensitivity, with increase amount of compensation, the image of quality
might be deterioration. Therefore, when taking picture, adjust exposure with
correct exposure as much as possible. |
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* PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant are
trademarks of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* PENTAX is a trademark of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* K100D is a trademark of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* All other brands or product names
are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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