Pentax K100D

Pros: Body-integral anti-shake, superior Pentax optics & build quality

Cons: No anti-dust feature for the sensor

The Bottom Line: If you want top image quality without spending $1k , this is the way to go.

Review: I bought my Pentax K100D when I was ready to move up from my Olympus superzoom "prosumer" point & shoot camera.I bought it to get into digital SLRs. I already have an outstanding Olympus OM system for film, and a nice little Canon Elph for a ...

Pros: Shake reduction, Price, doesn't need special batteries, Photo Quality.

Cons: Demand increased delivery wait time, No rear curtain sync on flash

The Bottom Line: For the price, you can't beat this camera. first time SLR, or veteran to the Lens swapping routine, this camera is solid!

Review: When I walked into the camera store, I went with the intention of walking out with a Nikon dSLR. Pentax? Bahh... that's what they give grade school students in photography class. I want something decent! Boy was I wrong. First ...

Pros: Great UI
Image Quality
Feels Great
Best beginner DSLR
Battery Life

Cons: Sometimes images come out underexposed
Annoying gel stripe on the left

The Bottom Line: Great camera that is suitable for beginner photographers, although it will be a bit confusing if the person has no knowledge of DSLRs/photography whatsoever.

Review: I've had this camera for about two years and I am very pleased with it. I only paid around $280 for the whole kit, which was a great value. The choice was between a Canon S3 and the Pentax, and I went for this K100D and still haven't regretted ...

Pros: Overall great - very happy with it.

Cons: I hate carrying a camera bag everywhere but that's what you get with SLR

The Bottom Line: Very happy - Looking forward to snapping more photos!

Review: This is my first DSLR. My principal reason for buying this camera was that I had 5 Pentax lenses. While most information says this camera is compatible with old lenses, many features will not work with them. Only one of my A mount lenses works as ...

Pros: light weight, shake reduction, legacy, ease of use

Cons: Some menu digging

Review: I gave my Nikon D40 to my wife and upgraded to this beauty. It features shake reduction built into the body and access to millions of legacy Pentax lenses. I am very impressed with this camera so ...