Sander wrote:
SMS wrote:

Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously
de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line
one step.

What is it about the K100D that makes you call it "seriously de-featured"?

-Resolution is too low for large prints (K10D is of sufficient resolution)

-No Li-Ion battery (K10D has it) so battery life is lower than K10D and
most other Li-Ion powered cameras (almost all D-SLRs are Li-Ion powered
because of the tremendous advantage of Li-Ion batteries, see
"http://batterydata.com")

-Poor continuous shooting mode due to small buffer (K10D has a large
buffer and has fast continuous shooting)

-No LCD backlighting (K10D has it)

-No battery grip available (K10D has it)

-Auto-focus is slow (K10D auto-focus is much faster)


I guess I was a bit harsh saying to avoid it at all costs. if you want a
very low priced D-SLR, and can live with the limitations, the K100D is
okay. It's $395 now with the kit lens, after $100 rebate
("http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PKK100DS1855"). That's a
heck of a deal for an IS D-SLR, and if price is the main consideration,
and you want to use it with existing Pentax lenses, then it's an okay
choice.