Pentax unveils K100D Super digital SLR

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Pentax today unveils its 6.1 megapixel digital SLR camera K100D Super digital SLR, the newest member of the K Series. It combines the Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) system, an innovative Dust Removal (DR) system, and full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses.

The camera now Incorporates the Pentax-original Dust Removal (DR) system, which was previously available only in more advanced models; it helps keep the CCD surface dust-free to ensure spotless images, while also offering full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses. The camera is compatible with every Pentax SLR lens, offers a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, and utilizes a friendly Mode Dial featuring Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for simpler photography.
The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD delivers an 11-point autofocus mechanism and sophisticated 16 segment multi-pattern metering as well as a mirror viewfinder features a 96 percent field of view and 0.85X magnification. It is priced at $600 (body alone is $520) and includes a 18-55mm lens; the updated dSLR is expected to ship in August.