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Apr 10, 2010
A Great Camera for the Price
7 of 7 found this helpful The K100D has a good, solid feel in my hand. The controls are fairly simple to use, and almost becomes a "point and shoot" camera for the novice. However, the more advanced user will find it possible to have a greater degree of creative control as well. Since I consider myself an advanced amateur who wants to become a much better photographer, this is an important consideration.
The camera is also back compatible with any lens made to fit a Pentax camera body. I find that the K100D works very well with the lenses I already had for my Pentax film SLR's. I purchase my camera equipment used, since cost is an important consideration; not having to buy any additional lenses at this time was another important reason I chose this camera.The anti-shake feature built into the camera body is very helpful, as I find myself shooting in situations where a tripod is not always practical. It was one more feature that made me decide on the K100D.
The one drawback is that the backscreen cannot be used for framing your picture prior to shooting. You can view the shot once it is taken, and the back screen is also the information center where many of the camera settings are viewed and set. This is really a minor irritation, as I have been used to viewing through the eyepiece with my other SLR's.
Probably the most important reason my purchasing the K100D was the fact that I can shoot as many frames as I want without having to worry about the cost of film development or wasted pictures. If I don't like a shot, I can simply delete it-no more wasted exposures on bad pictures. For someone who is looking for "the next step" in photography, the Pentax K100D is a nice combination of features and affordability.
Jun 13, 2016
Good, bad and frustrating
Like all of the Myst series, this is a visual feast that challenges your mind. Unfortunately, I found the payoff to not be worth having to solve increasingly frustrating puzzles. As such, I didn't finish the game; I simply quit playing. The timed puzzles are even more difficult on an older system, but might be less so on a newer one. This will be a must-own for the hardcore Myst fan, not so much for everyone else.
Jul 12, 2017
Alright for the price
The first thing I noticed was the leather cover had been ripped and repaired. This isn't necessarily a deal-breaker since it was intended to be a gift for my grandson who may see it as an enhancement. Otherwise, a nice leather journal at a pretty good price.