Editorial Review:Product Description:Compatible with any Pentax lens, the Pentax K110D is an entry-level digital SLR camera containing many advanced features. With a 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering, the K110D delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision Pentax mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. Incorporating a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. These features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. Combining a high-performance imaging engine and image-processing technologies, the K110D is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images. Power Source - Four AA (Lithium, Alkaline, and rechargeable NiMH) batteries, or Two CR-V3 lithium batteries Battery Life - Approximately 730 recordable images or 700 playback minutes with CR-V3 batteries Picture Modes - Auto Picture, Scene, Standard, Portrait, Night-scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb Scene Modes - Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum System Requirements - Pentium II Processor (Pentium 4 recommended), Windows 2000, XP, 250MB available Hard Drive space or more, PowerPC G3 or later (G4 recommended), Mac OS X (10.2 or later), 256MB RAM (512MB or more recommended), 250MB available Hard Drive space or more, 1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor, Standard equipped USB port Dimensions - Height 3.6 x Width 5.1 x Depth 2.8 inches (93 x 130 x 70mm) No shake reduction Weight - 19.8 ounces (560 grams)
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A user of 18 months review
Have been a Pentax user since the 1980's and own several of these fine instruments and more important a small arsenal of K mount lenses. Got the K110D as a replacement under warranty from Pentax (broke down after only two months of use and had to wait 6 months for the unrepaired IstDL to be returned to me as repaired - sent it back and demanded the camera to be replaced. By then the IstDL was discontinued and got from Pentax USA a brand new K110D body instead) - Well, it has been a GREAT camera, takes all my K lenses and other accessories - Pentax and third party, without any trouble. Lenses with an A setting perform flawlessly. I do not have stabilization but I do not need it since I shoot mostly with a tripod. I love the results from this body. The only minus I can talk about is the 18-55mm DA kit lens since it is not a match for the older Pentax primes or even some Kiron zooms. The only advantage of this lens is the convenience. You may see a sample photo here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7116236 -
Conclusion, great SLR Body - If you already own some good quality K lenses, this and other Pentax DSLR's are the way to go. You'll not be disappointed.
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Great camera!
I have owned this camera for over a year and have taken it all over the world. Having started with a Kodak point and shoot I was immediately shocked by the speed and picture quality, not to mention I can enlarge the photos without them becoming grainy. I have purchased three lenses for it and spent less than $100 for all three at a local pawn shop.
If your budget is restricted, this camera is definitely for you. I shopped around and picked mine up with a kit lens for $400. Awesome!!
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Amazing camera, stunning price
I've owned this camera for about 6 months now. I did an exhaustive search prior to buying it and I'm as happy as can be with my purchase. Digital SLR with fabulous images. Previously I owned a nice Nikon Coolpix (convenient) and a Nikon standard 35mm SLR (better picture quality).
The camera is easy to use. The settings on it are pretty straight forward. The instruction manual helps with some fine points and details, but it's not hard to learn. The batteries last a long time and are bought rather inexpensively over the net. I've not really used the software that came with it since my computer transfers images already so I can't really comment on that.
The quality of the pictures is really very impressive - even when enlarged. I photographed a friend's wedding recently and my pictures vs the "real" photographer's were hard to tell apart (except he usually had a better angle!).
Even if this camera were the same price as it's competition I think it would win. But it's less expensive and a real steal.
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Extraordinary SLR Camera at Great Price!
One of the finest Digital SLR Cameras you can buy. The camera strikes a nice balance between features and usability that both the amateur and professional photographer can appreciate.
The big difference between this camera (K110D) and the K100D is that his camera doesn't have shake-reduction.
The lens kit is very nice. Also, Pentax made this camera backward-compatible with it's old lenses, so you can take advantage of many of the high-quality lenses available on eBay at a fraction of the cost. This camera is especially good for the beginning/amateur photographer, and Pentax quality at this price is well worth it. In fact, this is the lowest-price digital SLR out there.
Note: One thing you might want to know is that with virtually every digital SLR camera, you cannot use the LCD screen as a viewfinder like you can with the point-and-shoot cameras. Many people spend weeks trying to figure-out how to use their LCD screen as a viewfinder and its simply not done on SLR cameras because the internal mirror (that makes it a single lens reflex camera) is covering the image sensor (CCD chip) so the LCD can only show the picture once it has been taken. Also, because of this, you cannot shoot movies/mpegs like you can on point-and-shoot. The real advantages of a digital SLR is both the ability to see through the actual lens and the ability to use different lenses (neither of which you can do on a point-and-shoot). There are other advantages too (like shooting while zooming to create motion effects, etc.).
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Pentax K110D SLR Review
I found the camera very easy to use, and it took my existing Pentax 50mm standard lens and my Vivitar 70-300mm zoom lens (although I did have to program it to receive the zoom lens--which was covered in the book that came with it).
And speaking of the book, read all the way through it because there are many references that bounce you non-sequentially through the manual. Then, you can go back to the parts that apply to you.
There are many scenery and other photo set up selections on the dials that try to emulate using film (for us new to digital). I found some more workable than others and will probably get to a point where I use only some of the selections more than others, but I did the same with film.
In short, it's a good entry in the digital arena. I like being able to take as many photos as I want (and discard some later) without worrying about film usage or wondering how the photos came out. And I was quite pleased with the price.