Some of the more common uses that DSLRs tend to have is the high speed 'action shot'.
These can be of almost any sport, or even animal watching etc. This is the one slight disappointment of the K100D.
As you can see from the WRC series of shots here the camera can take about 5 shots in a row (using JPG), the fifth shot however is slightly delayed compared to the preceding four shots (if on highest quality JPG mode at least).
This is due to the internal memory being smaller than some of the more expensive (including the Pentax K10D big brother model) opposition.
This should not be an issue for most people but it is worth bearing in mind if taking high speed shots is one of your requirements in the camera.
Macro
Taking close up shots without the need for a tripod is nice and makes taking macro shots easier. The anti shake system seems to work well when used in this way, shot's that I would usually need a tripod for are easily taken without one.
Even under low light the system seemed to work well, as did the auto focus on all the shots that I took. The auto focus mode can also make use of the flash to allow it to try and focus more accurately under extreme lighting conditions.
Conclusion
As I mentioned at the beginning of the review, I was pleasantly surprised by the K100D. The camera is a perfect entry into the DSLR market, and one that can be easily built on. The use of the KA-Mount lenses is a good idea, these can be used then on more expensive and professional bodies at a later date, so long as you stick with the Pentax brand.
Sticking with a brand is all photographer's biggest headache, and one that will not go away soon, so selecting a large, trusted manufacturer like Pentax is a good idea. I have already made this decision, but went in the Canon direction, mainly because I had lots of Canon SLR equipment already.
Article comments
1 - Wigwam Jones
The K110D does not have the shake reduction feature, the K100D does, as I understand it.
2 - Angelo Alaimo
"Note : The K110D is identical to the K100D, the only difference is that the K110D is designed for sale via specific Pentax partners."
Incorrect.
The only difference between the K100D and the K110D is the K110D lacks the Shake Reduction Feature.
3 - Ashleigh
Fair enough, thanks for that. I was going on the information supplied to me by the Pentax PR contact.
4 - Jack Stewart
There is a lack of pixel strength here and that is something important to me. I like to be able to zoom and crop the picture while still on the camera. I don't know if this one has that capability but the pixel strength isn't sufficient to do that effectively.
5 - Ashleigh
Cropping is not supported on the device itself. And you are correct, depending on the amount of cropping you would like to do, the 6MP is probably not high enough.