Pentax
Feb 9, 2022 19:10:08 #
keywest305 wrote:
My brother in-law was given a Pentax K100 D camera. He asked me if it was worth buying s lens for it. Any one have any knowledge of this camera.
Every few months someone mentions Pentax (hint, hint).
Feb 9, 2022 19:13:45 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
keywest305 wrote:
My brother in-law was given a Pentax K100 D camera. He asked me if it was worth buying s lens for it. Any one have any knowledge of this camera.
If I understand correctly your Brother-In Law wonders if investing in a lens or lenses for this camera is worthwhile. I have never used it so can't supply any info based on personal experience with the camera. However, there is a comprehensive review and reviews by users on the Pentax Forum. It's difficult fo find but it's at https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-k100d.html. There are lots of specs on the camera listed also. The ratings there on the camera are lower than for most Pentax cameras. Also, it was only manufactured for a year and then replaced by the 100D Super, which was also only manufactured for a year and then dropped from the Pentax lineup, which may not speak well of it. But if it's free that counts for something and there are many inexpensive used lenses available for it. It does appear to be fairly advanced for 2006, having in-camera shake reduction for example. There is a link to order a users manual for it on that website.
Feb 9, 2022 19:44:09 #
agillot wrote:
Same here with a IstD S , i think the early CCD sensors did better then the newer ones , better colors / vivid .
The early sensors were CCD sensors. Today, CMOS sensors are built. There has been plenty of discussion about if CCD or CMOS are better sensors. The sensor manufacturers prefer to build CMOS sensors. The astrophotography people often prefer CCD sensors.
Feb 9, 2022 20:45:02 #
I had one for several years before giving it to an aspiring photographer granddaughter. I’ve been a Pentax user for 40 years. The controls are fairly easy to understand and they are built to withstand a lot of abuse. The biggest minus is Ricoh Pentax doesn't have hardly any retail presence so it’s hard to get a hands-on. But you have the body already. Just be sure the lens has the Pentax bayonet mount. I suggest looking on the Pentax.com site, they have an equipment section and good forums for asking questions, etc.
Feb 10, 2022 01:35:23 #
keywest305 wrote:
My brother in-law was given a Pentax K100 D camera. He asked me if it was worth buying s lens for it. Any one have any knowledge of this camera.
A PDF download link for the K100d Owners Manual : https://www.manualslib.com/manual/121769/Pentax-K100-D.html
Another manual from Ricoh/Pentax Copy of original manual: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d-sp.pdf
Feb 10, 2022 15:48:23 #
Feb 10, 2022 15:55:20 #
Gallopingphotog wrote:
I had one for several years before giving it to an... (show quote)
. It has a K mount...
Nov 10, 2022 22:34:54 #
keywest305 wrote:
My brother in-law was given a Pentax K100 D camera. He asked me if it was worth buying s lens for it. Any one have any knowledge of this camera.
Keywest, I know this is an old post but, is there an update from your BIL on the Pentax camera??? Cliff long time Pentax user circa 1969.
Nov 11, 2022 01:03:16 #
Nov 11, 2022 02:57:07 #
RightOnPhotography wrote:
This was a beginner level DSLR about 17 years ago. Any Pentax lens will fit this camera.
If I were given a lensless 17yr old base model digital camera I would certainly NOT invest even $100 in getting a lens for it, even if it were one of the popular lens mounts.
But for Pentax I wouldnt get involved at all. A camera not only needs lenses but also 2 or 3 batteries (plus a charger ?). Its a paper weight.
Nov 11, 2022 08:07:05 #
The K100D was the first K digital. Before that Pentax made a bunch of IST-D models which I can't tell which one is which.
Nov 11, 2022 14:56:17 #
RightOnPhotography wrote:
This was a beginner level DSLR about 17 years ago. Any Pentax lens will fit this camera.
With a few lenses { known as “KAF4” lenses}, the body can’t control the aperture, but they tend to be expensive.
Nov 18, 2022 03:11:20 #
keywest305 wrote:
He uses it still I know for sure.
Thanks for the update, cheap is good, FREE is better..............
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