Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Manufacturer: Pentax
Product Type: Photography

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)

Average customer rating:

Pentax K110D
Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
"Entry Level" DSLR?
Good camera
Five...yes...FIVE stars. Proof follows.

Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Manufacturer: Pentax
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch color LCD monitor; 11-point wide-frame AF
Super-compact, ultra-lightweight body
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO equivalent 3200
Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries or 4 AA-size batteries

ASIN: B000FTHR7U
Release Date: 2006-08-17

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)

Customer Reviews:

Pentax K110D.......2007-06-10

I bought this camera because I have a couple Pentax K series SLR's and was looking for a camera that would use my K series lenses. The quality of this camera is exceptional considering it's price. Don't let the 6.1MP rating fool you. the picture quality I am able to produce relative to the more common point-n-shoot types is far better. Although my daughter has a Kodak rated at the same 6 mp, this camera blows that one away. Yes, her's has the ability to take small movies, but I didn't buy a digital SLR to take silly little movies to put on Youtube. The big advantage is the quality of the sensing unit and the lens system. The auto focus works quite well and the camera is very good at sensing light level and using the flash when needed. If you choose to use it in a low light situation via longer exposure times, the thing shoots excellent non flash pictures without the grainieness I get with non SLR type cameras. Even in the digital world, the lens is real important and only an SLR allows you to use larger aperture lenses. Although the 18-55mm lens that comes with this camera is nowhere near the quality of my original Pentax K series lenses, it is lightyears ahead of any of the non SLR type cameras at this price range. You need to pay quite a bit more to beat this camera's performance with the packaged auto focus 18-55mm lens. With my older K series lenses, the thing really shines since they have less edge aberations then the lens that comes with this camera. The bottom line is that for around $400.00 you can take a giant step beyond the standard (...) Walmart non SLR type digital cameras. It is like comparing an old 110 range finder type camera to a 35mm SLR.

Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).......2007-03-21

Great camera although a little complicated. This is an entry level SLR, but it has so many features it easily compets, on that basis, with more expensive cameras. So far, I am delighted with it. The Magic Lantern Guide book to this camera is a must. I havd three expensive Pentax camers, left over from film days, that work great with this model.

"Entry Level" DSLR?.......2007-03-14

This camera is packed with features such as on camera photo editing, many options for the flash < to soften the light, or crank it up when needed > The lens that came with it is very good for a "kit" lens. And one of the BEST features about it is that pretty much ANY Pentax lens will work with it, I have several older lenses that work like a charm. A Kiron 80-200 MM Zoom, a Takumar 28-80 MM Zoom with macro, and even some fully manual lenses that work just fine. Try that with some of the other brands !! All in all i am VERY pleased with my purchase, and would recommend this camera to anyone looking to get a DSLR and NOT break the bank.

Good camera.......2007-01-10

Good camera, and great price. Don't pay MSRP for it. Shake reduction on the K100D isn't worth the extra price. Save your money and get a good tripod. Camera shoots great pictures and even at some larger print sizes is not grainy at all. All my Pentax lenses work, as well as my Sunpak flash. Features on the camera are excellent for beginners through advanced. If your a pro, get the K10.

Five...yes...FIVE stars. Proof follows........2006-11-01

I did what I always said I'd do when deciding on a DSLR--buy the cheapest thing out there and never worry about new models trumping the old ones. It made sense for me to consider Pentax, since I have several K-mount as well as older screw mount lenses, the latter of which can be used on this body with a $15 adapter. It may come as a jolt to Nikon owners, but Pentax has FAR more reverse compatibility than Nikon. I can meter a 50 year old screw mount lens on my entry-level body. Try that with a D50.

As for features, I can't attest to the accuracy of the multipoint autofocus or the multizone metering, because I don't trust "multi" anything. For me it's single point AF and spot metering (knowing that my primary camera is an Olympus OM3 may help you understand). As for the RAW vs jpeg war, let somebody who cares argue that one. Everything I shoot is jpeg and it looks just fine to me--I never used the zone system, either. And noise/grain? If you've shot GAF 500 or 3M/Ferrania 640T slide film, you can talk to me about this issue. This camera does spectacularly through ISO 800, and even looks impressive at 1600. I've shot several images at 3200 and they look like TMAX 3200 to me. Pentax wisely kept the lid on noise reduction, so things may look noisy or grainy, but they do not lack for detail.

The fifth star? For the bargain price? No, that would be condescending. I discovered, after the fact, that the camera provides some image-tweaking features, such as conversion to monochrome; or to sepia (it does look just a touch too yellow for me--but still quite acceptable). But the fifth star goes to the "soft" setting, which produces a gorgeous Gaussian blur, which could not look better if I'd custom-designed it myself. I know--it's jpeg, and I lose a little info when I use these things--that's my business.

So there you are--400 bucks for a digital SLR body. I skipped the "kit" lens, because at its longest focal length, 55mm, it's only f/5.6--I rarely stop DOWN that far. Besides, I already have a pinhole camera. The body feels tightly constructed, controls are as logical as any digital is likely to be, and it won't break the bank. And if you're worried about "only" 6 Megapixels--please--with such low noise levels it provides anything you'd need short of producing murals.

12-31-06: Some added thoughts. My guess is many of you have been reading about the Leica M8 digital and how sensitive it is to infrared. Evidently this creates issues with color shots, but it opens up a whole other world of creative shooting. I tried my Hoya R72 filter--which transmits NO visible light, only IR--on my K110,
and while the optical viewfinder was like a coal mine, once I made a shot and reviewed it on the LCD, sure enough, I had a pretty decent infrared image...BUT...with a pronounced red cast to it. So I went into the digital filter mode on the camera, converted it to monochrome (B&W) and had my digital IR. Shooting infrared film was always a dicey proposition, so don't expect shooting it digitally to be any different. I found many images benefitted from exposure compensation ranging from +1 to +2. I should also add that since exposure times are rather long, maybe this is where the stabilizer on the K100 would have been worth the extra $$$. To a degree you can bump up the ISO; I know this brings on the noise, but if you ever shot Kodak's HIE infrared, you know that coarse grain is one of its characteristics.
Bottom line--my experience with my bargain-basement D-SLR has been one of complete satisfaction. The more I shoot the more I'm coming to believe that anything over 6MP on this size chip is just the horsepower race all over again--useful for bragging rights only. I hope Pentax can continue to make a go of it, because a market dominated by only one or two players is not healthy in the long run. Maybe Hoya's "merger" will keep them going a bit longer.

Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + 1GB Deluxe Accessory Kit

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Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + 1GB Deluxe Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Pentax
ProductGroup: CE

Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens - 3 pc Filter Kit: UV/ Polarizing filter/Fluorescent correction & Case
1 Gigabyte Secure Digital Card - High Speed USB Card Reader - Full Size 60" Tripod w/Case
4 High Capacity AA Nimh 2700 Mah Rechargeable Batteries - Compact AA Nimh Rapid Battery Charger - Protective Camera Case w/Pockets & Strap
Deluxe Lens Care Cleaning Kit - LCD Screen Protectors - BONUS!! Free 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice)

ASIN: B000MCZ7AO

Product Description

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. 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) Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 is recommended for use with digital cameras. It provides a focal length covering a wide to moderate wide-angle range. Like all Pentax lenses, the smc P-DA 18-35mm f4-5.6 zoom lens is treated with Pentax's acclaimed smc coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing flare and ghost. + 1GB DELUXE ACCESSORY KIT.

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