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Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)

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Product Highlights

  • 10.2 Megapixel Resolution
  • 2.7" LCD Display
  • Compatible with All Pentax Lenses
  • Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction
  • Weather and Dust Resistant
  • Dust Removal System
  • Auto Picture Mode
  • 2.8 fps Burst
  • PictBridge Compatible
  • Powered by AA-size Batteries
 
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Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)
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The Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera offers an easy-to-use interface and incorporates award winning Pentax imaging technology - making it a great camera for the photo enthusiast or the photographer stepping up to an SLR camera body. With a 10.2 megapixel APS-C size CCD the K200D delivers outstanding image reproduction. The sensor-shift Shake Reduction system is compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced, including the latest digital specific lenses.

The camera's advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF system ensures perfectly exposed and focused images, and the Auto Picture and Scene modes offer shooting ease, while advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow with the camera. All of these impressive features are controlled by the camera's PRIME image processing engine which maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters. Plus the customizable features for shooters who demand complete control include the Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast/detail in bright settings and Custom Image modes, with six preset options, offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images.

Dust Reduction and Dust Alert features eliminate the need of time consuming retouching, and the camera's 2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD panel allows easy review of pictures, while including enlarged menu lettering. And all of these features are contained in a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body that allows photographers to shoot anytime, anywhere, even in dusty or rainy environments.

10.2 Megapixel Resolution
The K200D features a large, high-performance APS-C size (23.5 x 15.7mm) CCD as its image sensor, assuring faithful reproduction in the resulting images - from images with beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds to those with edge-to-edge sharpness. Combining 10.2 effective megapixels with a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the K200D is designed to produce beautiful, true-to-life images that are rich in gradation.
Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses
Use your existing Pentax 35mm lenses and accessories. The K200D offers the outstanding benefit of lens interchangeability that allows users to take advantage of almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses. (PENTAX K, KA, KAF and KAF2-mount 35mm-format lenses can be used without an adapter or modification. Pentax screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and PENTAX 645- and 67-system lenses can be used with an adapter. Some functions may not be available with certain lenses.)
PRIME Image Processing Engine
The K200D incorporates the PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) imaging engine designed exclusively for Pentax digital SLR cameras to meet the performance requirements of higher resolution sensors. This imaging engine produces well-balanced, true-to-life images through efficient control of CCD signals, saturation, brightness, white balance, sharpness and contrast. Its fast memory (DDR2: Double Data Rate 2) also serves to enhance speedy image processing and high-speed data transfer. Ultimately, PRIME provides beautiful, natural results similar to what you see shooting with film.
Shake Reduction Technology
The Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) feature is an electromagnetically controlled system built into the body to detect handheld camera shake and compensates by moving a free floating image sensor, and unlike other DSLR optical anti-shake systems, this SR system delivers shake reduction with all Pentax lenses ever manufactured without requiring a special series of bulky, expensive optics. Furthermore, the Pentax SR system is superior to other sensor-moving systems because it uses no guide rails, allowing the sensor to oscillate in three directions - horizontally, vertically, and rotationally. The SR system is particularly helpful in situations where camera shake is an issue, such as with telephoto lenses, indoors without a flash, or other low light conditions at dawn, dusk or at night.
Dust Reduction and Dust Alert Features
The Dust Removal System of the K200D encompasses several technologies to minimize or eliminate the effects of dust in your images. The surface of the low pass filter is sealed with a nanotechnology based fluorine coating so that dust has a difficult time adhering to the sensor surface. Dust that may get on the surface of the filter is then shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD, then falls onto an adhesive sheet eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface. Occasionally, especially when shooting in humid conditions, the Dust Removal system will not purge all dust specks; that's when the camera's Dust Alert system will save you from time consuming retouching. This system analyzes the sensor to determine if and where any dust remains after the Dust Removal system is activated, and the results are displayed on the LCD screen, showing exactly where any dust remains.
Enhanced Dynamic Range
The Enhanced Dynamic Range mode of the K200D allows you to better emulate the results you typically find only with images captured on film. It does this by increasing the baseline dynamic range of the camera by 200 percent to better capture details in highlight areas of an image.
11-point Wide-frame AF System
The sophisticated SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, even when it is positioned off center. The in-focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation. This high-precision AF system offers a choice of two AF modes: the conventional single AF, and the continuous AF, which maintains focus on the moving subject as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.
Multi-pattern Metering
The K200D incorporates a sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering system which solves even the most complicated lighting conditions efficiently and instantly to produce beautifully exposed images frame after frame. Spot and center-weighted metering modes are also available to accommodate specialized applications.
Auto Sensitivity Control up to ISO 1600 Equivalent
The K200D features an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity - up to equivalent ISO of 1600. Since this function allows the use of higher shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), it helps photographers reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images.
Top Shutter Speed of 1/4000 Second
The K200D offers a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second to freeze fast-moving subjects and capture decisive moments and features a flash synchronization speed of 1/180 second and a bulb setting (B) for extended exposures.
Effective Noise Reduction
The noise reduction function can be activated at slow shutter speeds to eliminate digital noise that may spoil the quality of captured images during extended exposures.
Continuous Shooting at 2.8 fps
To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the subject's expressions, the K100D offers a continuous shooting mode that allows the photographer to capture multiple images (up to four images at "Best" JPEG or RAW format) at a maximum speed of approximately 2.8 images per second.
Auto Picture Mode
The K200D offers the exclusive Pentax Auto Picture Mode, which automatically and instantly selects one of the four Picture modes - including Portrait, Landscape and Macro - by calculating various photographic factors to assure optimum results. Since this advanced shooting mode takes away all the concerns about aperture, shutter-speed, white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness settings, the photographer can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.
Weather and Dust Resistant Body
Whether you're shooting in a misty, tropical rain forest, on a snowcapped peak, or along a dusty desert trail, the seals around the durable Pentax DSLR body reliably protect the inner components against humidity, moisture and dust particles, and allow you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions. In total, the K200D is protected by 60 seals and the optional battery grip with an additional 14 seals. Furthermore, the fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body surrounding the high-rigidity, stainless steel chassis provides plenty of strength for every day use.
2.7" LCD Panel
The Pentax K200D incorporates a large 2.7 inch color LCD monitor with a wide-view design, allowing the photographer to see the monitor image over 160 degrees vertically and horizontally. It also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 32X for easy confirmation of the image's focus status and details, and, due to its large size, you can even review two images side by side. The large monitor allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations.
Bright and Clear Viewfinder
The K200D features a lightweight penta-mirror viewfinder, which combines Pentax finder optics and a Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen to deliver bright, clear subject image with a 0.85X magnification and a 96 percent field of view.
SD Memory and Save-by-day Storage Feature
The K200D is compatible with the widely available Secure Digital (SD), and High Capacity SDHC memory cards as its storage media, not only assuring high-speed recording and readout of image data, but also helping to reduce the camera body size. Furthermore, the camera can store images standard format where all files are located in one folder, or the images can be automatically stored in folders for each day of shooting using the save-by-day feature.
Powered by AA Batteries
The K200D is powered by 4x AA batteries and work with single use lithium and alkaline type batteries or it can use rechargeable NiMH type batteries. Fresh AA lithium batteries will provide enough power to capture over 1000 images (or over 500 images with flash use 50% of the time), and can provide about 700 minutes of playback time. There is also an optional AC adapter available.
Powerful Software Package Included
The K200D includes Pentax Photo Laboratory 3 which features the reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3 that offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the previous version, and can convert RAW images to the DNG format.
Direct Print Capable
The K20D Digital Camera is compatible with PictBridge, DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III systems, so you can print quality images using PictBridge supported printers - without the need for a computer.
Camera Type SLR Digital Camera
Imaging
Resolution Effective: 10.7MP, Recorded: 10.2MP
Sensor 23.5 x 15.7mm CCD
Bit Depth 36-bit
File Formats RAW, JPEG
File Size Not Specified By Manufacturer
Color Spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Image Stabilization Yes
Crop Factor 1.5x
Optics
Lens No
Zoom N/A
Lens Mount Pentax K Mount
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Range N/A
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount N/A
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity ISO: 100-1600
Shutter Speeds 1/4000 - 30 sec, bulb
Metering Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes Program, Auto, Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Scene
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Burst Capability High-speed continuous: 2.8fps, Low-speed continuous: 1.1fps
Self Timer 2 seconds or 12 seconds
Interval Recording No
Remote Control Yes: Pentax Cable Switch 205, Remote Control F
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Effective Flash Range Up to 42' (13 m)
External Flash Connection Hotshoe
Dedicated Flash System Pentax P-TTL series
Max Sync Speed 1/180 second
Memory
Built-in Memory No
Memory Card Type SD/SDHC
Still Images per GB RAW: 59
JPEG: High Res:200 - Low Res:2,560
A/V Recording
Video Recording No
Video Resolution N/A
Video Clip Length N/A
Audio Recording No
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Eye-level Pentamirror
Viewfinder Coverage 96%
Display 2.7" LCD
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0, Video Out
System & Software Requirements Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.2 or later)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Weatherproofing Not Specified By Manufacturer
Durability Not Specified By Manufacturer
Power
Battery Type 4x AA Batteries (Lithium, Alkaline, or NiMH)
Power Adapter Yes: K-AC76U AC Adapter Kit (optional)
Physical
Dimensions 3.7 x 5.2 x 2.9" (94 x 133 x 74mm) body only
Weight 22.2 oz (630g) body only

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Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)
 
4.6

(based on 16 reviews)

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Pros

  • Simple controls (13)
  • Strong construction (13)
  • Easy to use (9)
  • Image stabilization (8)
  • Large clear LCD (8)

Cons

  • Poor in low light (3)

Best Uses

  • Travel (15)
  • Fun (11)
  • Art (8)
  • Landscape/scenery (8)
  • Photojournalism (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (6), Photo enthusiast (6)

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4.0

A good Camera......... But

By HQ-Photo

from Canouan, St. Vincent

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Image Stabilization
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Poor In Low Light
  • Slow Focus

Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Landscape
  • Portraits
  • Travel

Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

I was coming from a K100D and upgraded to the K200D. The first one died on me and I had to send it back. The second one worked fine.

From the K100D to this was obviously not a big leap in terms of feel, and I loved the feel of the K100D. The main reason for the upgrade was the weather sealing.

In use the two cameras were quite similar, with the K200D being quieter.

I was dissapointed though with high ISO performance, and the poor low light focusing.

If you are using this camera in the day, in decent light and low ISO it is a great camera. For that reason, I give the camera its four stars. For low light work, for me at least, it focuses just a touch too slow, making me miss too many shots.

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5.0

K200d preview/review

By Friðrik Freyr

from Reykjavík, Iceland

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Image Quality
  • Image Stabilization

Cons

  • Viewfinder

Best Uses

  • Art
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

I'm a amature photographer, mostly in landscape and portrait photography. I've had my k200D for few weeks now and I've really grown to like it. Before I had Canon 10D plus a set of primes but I figured I should change to pentax because of their great limited lenses. I bought the 21,40 and 70mm ltd lenses which all are of superb quality which canon have a hard time matching. I use the camera mostly on hikes and then the small size and weather sealing comes in really handy.

A step up from the canon are: number one better lenses for my type of shooting, built in image stabilization which btw. does not work as good as pentax say but fair enough. weather sealing, dust alert/removal. controls have their plus sides and minus sides but over all I like the Pentax more than Canon. Then we have all the regular stuff: size, LCD, MP etc.

What I don't like so far is the viewfinder, its a bit small so I will buy some kind of extender with magnification.

The images from the camera (shooting in raw of course) are just great, I mean the quality surpasses the Canon by far. the dynamic range is better the details are finer.

Finally the number one point are the ltd. lenses which are just great, sure they have smaller max. aperture but for me that does not matter since I shoot mostly outdoors.

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5.0

OUTSTANDING CAMERA!

By Songdog

from Middle Tennessee

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Image Quality
  • Image Stabilization
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape
    • Travel

    Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

    I upgraded from the K100 to the K200 and have been extremely happy with the new equipment. The "feel" is even better than the K100 and the larger screen is a huge help. I really appreciate the Raw+ button. Autofocus seems to be better in the K200, particularly trying to catch birds on the wing. Having ISO 100 is an improvement. Looking forward to a long relationship with this camera. Pleasant surprise was the bigger font option in the menu.

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    4.0

    weather resitant

    By Osito

    from Germany

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Image Quality
    • Image Stabilization
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Poor In Low Light

    Best Uses

    • Landscape
    • Photojournalism
    • Travel

    Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

    although not the best on the market, the k200d has a great body construction, I am not afraid to stand in the rain and fire some shots, being in the military I am in some harsh conditions and this DSLR has been relentless.

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    4.0

    Great camera; easy to use

    By Jo Jo

    from Jackson, Mississippi

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Great Image Quality
    • Image Stabilization
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape
      • Portraits
      • Travel

      Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

      Takes great portraits and landscapes shots. Took it on vacation and learned to use it on the spot. Easy and fun to use.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Built Like A Tank

      By Peter the Peacefrog

      from Clearwater, FL

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Image Stabilization
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Loud

      Best Uses

      • Art
      • Landscape
      • Portraits
      • Travel

      Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

      The K200d is a very capable DSLR. The menu system is somewhat outdated, but necessary functions and controls are easily accessible. Performance is generally good. Autofocus is more contingent upon your choice of lens, but is usually snappy and accurate. Noise is well controlled and IQ is good over the ISO range. Shooting in RAW enhances an already good camera.

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      4.0

      Upgrading from Pentax DS2

      By Samion.k

      from Oregon

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy To Use
      • Fast Shutter Speed
      • Great Image Quality
      • Image Stabilization
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Art
        • Fun
        • Landscape
        • Photojournalism
        • Portraits
        • Sports
        • Travel

        Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

        I was not sure whether to upgrade my DS2.
        Few things I have noticed
        1. Screen is not as good as in DS2.
        2. Auto focus is faster
        3. Menu has many options.
        4. Picture quality is excellent.

        Be sure to get good rechargeable batteries.

        Overall I am very satisfied with this camera, To some extent it is not such a major change from DS2 still it worth the upgrade.

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        ...

        By Jim

        from Washington Boro, PA

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Comfortable Controls
        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Great Image Quality
        • Image Stabilization
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Poor In Low Light

        Best Uses

        • Fun
        • Landscape
        • Sports
        • Travel

        Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

        Camara body (K200d SLR Digital Camara) works with all my Pentax super program lens.

        Saved me from buying all new len ones.

        Everything is great

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        wonderful quality that is lacking today

        By Colorful colorado

        from boulder co

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Comfortable Controls
        • Easy To Use
        • Small Lag Time
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fun
          • Sports
          • Travel

          Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

          Easy to use. Quality of pictures are impressive. Works smoothly with appurature.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          An easy transition to digital SLR

          By B!

          from Metro Detroit

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

            Great camera. Pentax D-BG3 Battery Grip is a must. It uses all my old K mount lenses in manual mode.

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            (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            a solid step ahead for Pentax

            By Sammiesmom

            from Red Hook, NY

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Bright LCD
            • Comfortable Controls
            • Comfortable handhold
            • Small Lag Time
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Loud

            Best Uses

            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

            the K200D is easy to use, especially for experienced Pentax users. All the controls are similar to earlier models. The anti-shake feature is also a nice addition. One new feature that stood out was the auto ISO setting which ranges from 100-400 depending on the shooting situation. Lower ISO's tend to come out a little over saturated in color but the overall image quality is solid.

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            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent performer, friendly companion

            By Polo Nino

            from Rockville, MD

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Bright LCD
            • Comfortable Controls
            • Quiet
            • Small Lag Time
            • Strong Construction
            • USER FRIENDLY

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Art
            • Documentary
            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

            The K200D is my last camera in a long series of Pentax cameras I have used since my student days. All fine instruments. The K200D replaced the K100D and the K10D I purchased last year. The optical quality is excellent. I use this camera for scientific purposes, travelling and local events quite frequent in Washington D.C. It is very suitable for museum and nature photography. The 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses practically cover most situations. In my perception the K200D outperforms its close Pentax relatives. The ready accessibility of programmed settings makes the K200D very valuable in terms of saving time and getting the right photo at the right moment. The all available AA batteries are a convenience even with the uncertainty in their use as stated in the camera manual. The range of the flash is larger than the K10D and very easy to adjust for different settings.
            The camera is solid, dust and moisture proof, a plus in hot humid summer days or when travelling in the desert or the tropics. I am certain the K200D will be with me for a few years to come.

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            I love this Camera!!

            By Ohio Bob

            from Southeast Ohio

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Bright LCD
            • Comfortable Controls
            • Quiet
            • Small Lag Time
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Some lenses don't fit.

            Best Uses

            • Art
            • Documentary
            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

            I am an amatuer photographer, I have shot Slr film for many years, I always shoot manual focus on my film camera, and aperature priority, Now I have a camera, that accepts my old lenses, shoots in manual mode, and has no shutter lag to speak of.
            I shoot landscapes, and some sporting events, And I am very pleased with this camera. I opted for the 200d over the 20d for price first, and also the fact it uses AA batteries, so with extra sd cards and batteries, your shot totals are pretty much limitless.

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            (12 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Impressed!!!

            By Boris Bash

            from Russia

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Small Lag Time
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Art
              • Fun
              • Travel

              Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

              I'm impressed with this camera. I switched from ist*DS and I'm happy with K200D. AF-C is fast and accurate. In low-light is not bad too. Faster than AF-S. My FA43 and 77 had back-focus at ist* DS. At K200D is all right. AF is like K10D, but more accurate. DA35 macro is good with AF too.

              Low-light AF is 2-3 times better than DS, not miracle, but good for me. Hunting a bit in very low light in AF-S, but better in AF-C.

              With Ansmann 2850 NiMh is a bit worse in speed. AA lithium rules. The shutter button is better than K10D's - not too soft. And not too hard like at ist DS. I use O-ME53 and have no problems with VF at all. White balance FINE tuning is like in K10D. The same function.

              It really works, for not quick shoot or for studio is very usefull. But I shoot RAW in 99%.

              I can shoot 6-7 PEF with Transcend 2 Gb SD 150x and 4 Gb 150x. In DNG buffer is 4 frames, 5 - in 1 sec. EV compensation and autoISO works together. Noise is well controlled. In good light condition is no problem to shoot till ISO1600, in low light and with a lof of dark places and shadows till ISO1000. Jpeg is better than K10D's jpeg.

              SR works very good. Much better than in K100D. Shutter lag is very short. AF is a bit noisy with "screw-driver" lenses.

              The IQ of picture at ISO1600 is better than ist*DS.

              Noisier, but the resolution is MUCH better. Sharp pictures even at high ISO. ist DS's picture were more soft even at ISO400.

              K200D is better in hand than K100D and K10D for me.

              The main difference vs K100D (K100D super)

              - 10 MP APS-C sensor SONY

              - Dust-proof, water-resistant construction

              - ISO 100 - 1600

              - LCD 2.7" 230 000 dots

              - better SR (better at 1-2 steps), equivalent to approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed steps.

              - Dynamic Range Enlargement

              - Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and confirmation devices -

              with NEW Dust Alert function

              - Approximately 1100 images can be taken when using AA size lithium batteries due to its energy saving design, 700 - with NiMh AA 2500 mAh

              - dust-proof, water-resistant battery grip

              - RAW button

              - real P-shift mode

              - better in-built flash functions (guide number 13)

              - In-body development of recorded RAW-format images

              - better NEW 14 bit PRIME

              - sensor is put in SR rails hardly

              - Sv mode

              - GREEN button (page 96 of manual)

              - step of ISO 1/2 or 1/3

              - Eight digital filters

              - WHITE BALANCE TUNING

              - better work with folders and files

              - better jpeg tuning

              - 6 types of IMAGE TONE (natural, bright, portrait, landscape, vibrant, monochrome)

              - pixel mapping

              - avtofocus EV from -1 to 18 at ISO100 with 50/1.4 (K100D from 1 to 19 at ISO200 with 50/1.4)

              - weight 630 gramm vs 560 gramm (K100D) (without batteries)

              - dimensions 133.5*95*74 mm vs 129.5*92.5*70 mm (K100D)

              - buffer 4 RAW vs 3 RAW (K100D)

              - unlimited jpeg at 1.1 fps

              - DNG format

              - shutter sound is softer

              - histograms for all channels

              It's the real hit for the market

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              (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Better image than Nikon D70s

              By Nico

              from Irvine, CA

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Art
                  • Documentary
                  • Fun
                  • Photojournalism
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

                  I just replaced my Nikon D70s with K200D. D70s never satisfied me. It always carried a cyanish cast over the entire image. With K200D images are very sharp and colors are very well separated and saturated. With K200D post adjustments are reduced dramatically compared to D70s. AA usage was a concern at first but the camera lasted five days with only one charge (2700mh batteries). Controls are good for average users. The body feels very solid and it's seals gave me worry free shooting in Seattle weather. In camera raw-jpg conversion is great!!! There is little bit of moir during playback when viewing in full size (only when there are parallel lines). I am not sure if this happens in all 10+MP cameras or just this one. Images are perfectly fine. Pentax editing software is great but it does not encourage saving raw changes. Limited support with Picassa (colors do not look right).

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                  5.0

                  Wow

                  By Da Picture Man

                  from Greensboro, NC

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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                  Pros

                  • Bright LCD
                  • Comfortable Controls
                  • Quiet
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Art
                    • Fun
                    • Photojournalism

                    Comments about Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):

                    This is a wonderful camera easy to use, lightweight, and all around great buy!

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                    Lenses

                    A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.

                    Pentax -  SMCP-DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL Autofocus Lens for Digital Camera
                    • Price: $399.95
                    USA
                     

                    Not recommended for 35mm film or "full-frame" digital SLR cameras

                    Flash & Accessories

                    Get a flash to add light to your picture.

                    Pentax -  AF-200FG P-TTL Shoe Mount Flash
                    • Price: $149.95
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                    Bags & Cases

                    Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                    Lowepro -  Rezo TLZ 20 Compact Holster-Style Bag (Black)
                    • Price: $39.95
                     

                    Battery Grips

                    Get a better grip for vertical shots and add battery life.

                    Pentax -  D-BG3 Battery Grip for Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera
                    • Price: $94.95
                     

                    Remote Control

                    Take pictures remotely and minimize vibration.

                    Pentax -  Remote Control F
                    • Price: $33.00
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                    Screen Protectors

                    Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.

                    GGI -  Digital Screen Care Kit
                    • Price: $7.49
                     

                    Care & Cleaning

                    Ensure trouble-free performance through proper camera maintenance.

                    Visible Dust -  VDust Plus Formula Solution
                    • Price: $21.32
                     

                    Card Readers

                    Download your pictures faster and save battery life.

                    GGI -  Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Memory Card Reader - USB 2.0
                    • Price: $9.95
                     

                    Books & Tutorials

                    Learn about your cameras features and the advanced techniques of the pros.

                    Pearson Education -  Book: The Digital Photography Book Kit by Scott Kelby
                    • Price: $64.95
                     

                    What's in the Box

                    Pentax K200D SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)
                    • 4x AA Alkaline Batteries
                    • USB Cable I-USB17
                    • Video Cable I-VC28
                    • Camera Strap O-ST53
                    • Hot Shoe Cover FK
                    • Eyecup FO
                    • Body Mount Cover
                    • Finder Cap
                    • Software CD-ROM (Pentax Photo Laboratory 3.5, Pentax Photo Browser 3.5)
                    • User Guide
                    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                     
                     
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