Photo guys, a question.
I am looking at Pentax digital cameras and there is an ist model and the K100D. They seem to have similar performance specs but the ist is about $200 cheaper. Anyone have info on these cameras and can explain the differences? I am looking for a medium quality (6 megapixel is likely all I need) digital SLR.
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This is my toy & I am pretty happy with it! 
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I have the nikon D70s (6mp) works great, I can also use all my Nikon 35mm camera lenses filters etc as well. You can take almost 1,400 pics before it needs a recharge. The cool thing is you can save you pic's in a raw NEF format (no compression). This thing has more bells a whistles than I will ever learn. 0 -
For school sports and events I use a Nikon D70S. Like FrancF said, it has more things you can do on it than most of us will ever need. It's a good camera, but the lenses are spendy. 0 -
I have a pentex 2 mega pixel . It has been a good camera. I looking for something more advanced and I think this one will fit my needs.
I like taking a camera on my hunting trips and need somthing a little better than what I have.
Our Price: $349.99
Panasonic 6.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
Model: DMC-FZ7S
Keep this sleek digital camera under your thumb with the joystick on the back that provides quick, easy and accurate access to different functions. You can navigate and adjust the settings with ease.
6.0-megapixel CCD captures high-resolution images up to 2816 x 2112 pixels
12x optical/4x digital/48x total zoom; Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
2.5" TFT-LCD display with real-time histogram display, image rotation and composition guide-lines; electronic viewfinder
Product Features
High-angle LCD makes it easy to check the LCD under different shooting conditions, such as shooting over a crowd
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes shake and vibration distortion
High Sensitivity mode lets you capture clearer, sharper shots in dim lighting
Scene modes include portrait, sports, scenery, night scenery, panning, night portrait, fireworks, party and snow; aperture priority, shutter priority, macro simple and manual exposure modes
Autofocus with normal and macro modes; 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-points high speed, 9-points intelligent multiple, center-weighted and spot-metering
Burst shooting mode captures multiple frames for fast action shots; MEGA BURST consecutive shooting lets you capture up to 14 consecutive shots at 3 fps in standard mode; unlimited consecutive shooting lets you shoot until the Secure Digital card is full
Auto white balance with daylight, cloudy, halogen, flash and white set 1 with 2 white balance adjustment controls to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions
Built-in auto flash with auto with red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction and forced on/off modes
Special photo effects include black-and-white, cool, warm and sepia for creative images; picture adjustment modes include contrast, sharpness and saturation
Video mode records QuickTime 16:9 aspect ratio (848 x 480) and 4:3 aspect ratio (640 x 480) movie clips with audio (limited in length only by available memory capacity)
Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard memory slot (16MB Secure Digital card included)
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Playback modes include 25-image index display, 16x zoom, slideshow, calendar, resizing, trimming, copy, favorite and protection
USB interface and A/V outputs; direct printing with any PictBridge-enabled printer, so you can connect your camera to a compatible printer and print photos without using your PC
ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Panorama Maker, PhotoBase, Lumix Simple Viewer and Photo Fun Studio software provided to help organize and add special effects to images
Product Details
Product Height 2.8"
Product Width 4.4"
Product Weight 10.9 oz.
Product Depth 3.1"
Camera Body Style Advanced
Megapixels (Effective) 6.0
Megapixels (Total) 6.37
Image Resolution Up to 2816 x 2112
Optical Zoom 12x
Digital Zoom 4x
Lens Features Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT with 11 elements in 8 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 3 aspherical surfaces)
Lens Focal Length(s) 35mm equivalent 36-432mm
LCD Screen Size 2.5"
LCD Screen Features Real-time histogram display, image rotation and composition guide-lines
Viewfinder Electronic
Burst Mode Yes
Internal Memory Non
Compatible Memory Formats MultiMediaCard (MMC)|Secure Digital (SD)
Shutter Speeds Program AE, aperture priority, shutter priority AE: 8-1/2000 sec.; manual: 60-1/2000 sec.; starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/8 (wide); f/3.3 - f/8 (telephoto)
White Balance Auto, daylight, cloudy, halogen, flash, white set, white balance adjustment
Flash Range 11.8" - 19.7' (wide); 11.8" - 17.7' (telephoto)
Flash Modes Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, forced on/off
Orientation Sensor Yes
External Flash Mount No
Focus Range Normal: 11.8" - infinity (wide), 6.6' - infinity (telephoto); Macro: 1.9" - infinity (wide), 6.6' - infinity (telephoto)
Movie Mode Yes
ISO Equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Self-Timer 10 sec. or 2 sec.
Interface USB
Video Outputs NTSC, PAL
Audio Yes
File Formats Still: JPEG, DPOF; Movie: QuickTime (MPEG)
Exposure Control Programmed AE; aperture priority, shutter priority, manual; exposure compensation (?2 EV in 1/3 steps)
Image Storage Capacity Varies
Batteries Lithium-ion (included)
AC Adapter Not included
Digital Magnification 4x
Imaging Sensor Type CCD
Imaging Sensor Size 1/2.5"
Accessories Battery charger, lithium-ion battery pack, 16MB Secure Digital memory card, lens cap, lens hood and adapter, USB and A/V cables, strap
Software Included ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Panorama Maker, PhotoBase, Lumix Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio0 -
I also have a Panasonic with the Lumix lens technology. I love it. The Lumix system is really nice. 0 -
I use a Nikon D80. I love it!!! 0 -
I really need a new one myself... 0 -
Canon & Nikon are supposedly the leaders. I'm a Canon guy since 1970.
For - what I consider the best info site: Google: Camera Comparisons:
Choose;
Digital Cameras Side-by-Side: Digital Photography Review
digital cameras, digital camera: Digital Photography Review ? News ? Reviews ? Cameras ? Timeline ? Buying Guide ? Side-by-Side ? Galleries ...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp
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Of the serious photo-equipment... :
Canon EOS 300D Digital camerahousing
Canon EOS 500N 35mm film camerahousing
Canon EOS 1000F 35mm film camerahousing
4 lenses ranging from:
18-55, 28-80, 35-80 and 75-300mm (all go on the digital camera)
A variety of filters, anti glare and such.
Speedlite flashlight, that go on each camerahousing.
Then comes a small variety of semiserious and experimental cameras..
Olympus C2 digital, Olympus compact 35mm camera, cheap underwater cameras...
I guess I'm pretty well covered myself.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
I really need a new one myself...
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D70s and a D50 here. As was said before can use all my Nikon lenses 0
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