Digital Home Thoughts: Pentax K100D Super Review

"The Pentax K100D Super is an updated version of the year-old entry-level K100D DSLR camera. The main new features are the Dust Removal system from the more expensive K10D model, which helps keep the CCD sensor free from dust, support for SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lenses, ISO 3200 mode and a much lower retail price than the original K100D had when it was launched back in May 2006. In all other respects the K100D Super is identical to its predecessor - there's a 6.1 megapixel sensor, Shake Reduction system to help achieve sharp images, 11 point auto-focus, 2.5" LCD screen and a compact design with metal body. Such is the aggressive nature of the DSLR market that the new K100D Super costs less than £400 / $600, complete with the more than competent 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. But can a 6 megapixel camera still compete, and does the addition of Dust Removal ensure that the Pentax K100D Super lives up to its name? Gavin Stoker spent 6 weeks and a trip to Japan with the K100D Super to find out."



When I started reading the article, I thought that the folks over at PhotographyBlog were calling their review 'super' but it turns out that the camera is called the K100D Super. But wow, I am amazed by the incredible quality. I think that both Olympus and now Pentax have produced cameras (DSLRs) that are absolutely worth taking a look at, i.e. your choices are not limited to Canon or Nikon anymore. And the best part is that the camera delivers absolutely amazing photographs from what I can see in the review. And it is just over $500 with a lens.