A little over a year ago, Pentax rolled out its K100D digital SLR camera, offering a 6.1 megapixel resolution and share reduction technologies at prices considerably more affordable than competing DSLR cameras, appealing to amateurs and pro-sumers who are outgrowing the features of consumer point-and-shoot cameras. Today, Pentax has announced an update to the K100D, dubbed the K100D Super, which adds a dust removal system and compatibility with Pentax’s SRM lenses—and still at a prices which makes it attractive in the entry-level DSLR market.
The K100D Super incorporates Pentax’s dust removal system, which previously was only available in higher-end DSLR cameras; the system helps keep the CCD surface clear of debris and particles to ensure high-quality images. The K100D Super also offers full compatibility with Pentax’s extensive line of SDM lenses, offering photographers a wide range of high-quality optics to take that perfect shot.
The rest of the K100D Super remains unchanged from its predecessor: the system sports a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 6.1 megapixel resolution, Pentax’s shake reduction system, a Mode Dial which lets users quickly switch between Auto Picture, Picture, and Scene modes, an 11-point autofocus mechanism, and a 16-segment multipattern metering system.
Another thing that’s not changed from the K100D is the price: $599.95 with a 18-55mm lens, $519.95 for the body alone. The K100D Super should be avaiable in August.
