Pentax K2000 10.2 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera Body
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Pentax K2000 10.2 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera Body

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2010-09-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Choice to Upgrade a Film Pentax!

Use of prior film Pentax camera lenses is great. Since I'm used to manual mode, I use that quite a bit and the pictures are spot-on. Auto exposure is handy, but tends to be a little off on some of the exposures. Also setting the correct ISO for the scene is critical. I've used other film and digital cameras for a while and this is one of the better ones as far as I'm concerned - however, READ the Manual! to get the most out of the camera.

RUSSELL W.

Pentax K2000 10.2 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera Body Specifications

  • Sensor Type

    Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system

  • Sensor Size

    23.5 x 15.7mm

  • Color depth

    8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

  • Effective pixels

    10.2 MP

  • Total pixels

    10.75 MP

  • Recorded resolutions

    10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1824x1216)

  • Quality levels

    (Best), (Better), (Good)

  • Dust Removal

    Image sensor movement combined with SP coating

  • Lens Mount Type/construction

    PENTAX KAF3 bayonet stainless steel mount

  • Usable lenses

    PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions)

  • SDM function

    YES

  • Focus Type

    TTL phase-matching 5 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX)

  • Focus modes

    AF Auto, AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting and Night Snap modes, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual

  • Focus point adjustment

    Auto, Wide, Spot; AF assist - YES, via built-in flash

  • Viewfinder Type

    Penta-Mirror

  • Coverage (field of view)

    Approx 96%

  • Magnification

    Approx 0.85X (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity)

  • Magnification

    Approx 0.85X (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity)

  • Standard focusing screen

    Natural-Bright-Matte II

  • Diopter adjustment

    -2.5 to 1.5

  • Depth of field preview

    Digital (available as a custom function linked to Help button)

  • LCD Monitor Type

    2.7" TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness

  • Resolution

    230,000 dots

  • Wide angle viewable

    Yes

  • Built-in Flash Type

    Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash

  • Guide number

    11 (100/m)

  • Coverage

    28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)

  • Flash modes

    On, off, redeye, wireless

  • Flash exposure compensation

    -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps

  • External Flash Type

    Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash

  • Synchronization speed

    1/180s

  • Storage Media

    Internal memory: n/a
    Removable memory: SD, SDHC

  • Interfaces Ports

    USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out

  • Video out

    NTSC, PAL

  • Printer interfaces

    PictBridge

  • Power source

    4 AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline)

  • AC adapter available

    Yes (optional)

  • Language Support

    English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese

  • Image Stabilization

    Type - Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction (4 stops maximum)

  • Metering System

    Type - TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering

  • Metering Sensitivity range

    EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4)

  • Metering Multi-segment

    YES, 16 segments

  • Center weighted

    Yes

  • Spot

    Yes

  • Exposure compensation

    +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)

  • Exposure lock

    Yes (available as a custom function linked to focus lock)

  • Exposure bracketing

    Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)

  • ISO Sensitivity Auto

    100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode

  • ISO Sensitivity Manual

    100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode

  • White Balance

    Auto preset modes - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W), Tungsten, Flash
    Manual mode(s) - YES; WB fine adjustment available

  • Shutter

    Type - Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter; Shutter speed - 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available

  • Capture Modes

    Mode selection - Auto Picture (Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [2M JPG], Night Snap [2M JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)

  • P/A/S/M/B

    P, A, S, M (extended modes include Sv, Bulb available in Metered Manual)

  • Date stamp

    No

  • Digital filters (capture)

    Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (N/A) Custom Image Modes includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome modes; Color Custom Image Modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness; Monochrome Custom Image Mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), contrast and sharpness (regular and fine adj scales)

  • Data record

    Folder Name (standard, date)

  • Drive Modes

    Mode selection - Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket

  • Continuous FPS

    3.2 FPS (4 JPG and Continuous Hi, 4 RAW), 1.1 FPS (unlimited JPG and Continuous Lo, 4 RAW)

  • Self-timer

    Yes (12s, 2s)

  • Remote control

    Yes, infrared (0s, 3s)

  • Playback Modes Mode selection

    One shot, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails, select & delete available), magnification (quick zoom available), image comparison, image rotation, folder view, calendar, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indication, resize, trimming, DPOF, digital filter, RAW to JPG

  • File Formats Still

    RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III

  • Custom Functions

    Functions available - 23

  • Computer System Requirements

    Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB port
    Mac: MacOS-X 10.3 or later, USB 2.0 port

  • Construction material(s)

    Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis

  • Operating temperature

    32-104 degrees F

  • Body dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7"

  • Body weight

    18.5 oz (without battery or removable memory)
    Loaded and ready - 20.8 oz (lithium)

  • Warranty

    Pentax 1 year warranty

  • UPC Code

    027075147522

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About Pentax K2000 10.2 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera Body

Featuring Pentax Auto Picture modes and powerful learning functions, such as a dedicated help button, the K2000 is one of the smallest, lightest camera bodies in its class.

Additional features include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot-high resolution, wide view LCD panel and an ultra compact design that facilitates one handed operation. The body also features the Pentax developed Shake Reduction and Dust Reduction. In all, the Pentax K2000 system is, quite simply, ideal for digital SLR beginners.

Pentax K2000 10.2 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera Body Features

  • Shake Reduction system, featuring a 10.2 megapixel CCD, is compatible with any PENTAX lens ever made and minimizes the effect of camera shake even at slower shutter speeds
  • Smart camera operation featuring highly user-friendly tools such as a dedicated Help button
  • Advanced Auto Picture mode takes the guesswork out of your pictures by automatically selecting the best mode to use for a given situation
  • 2.7 inch, high resolution LCD monitor featuring wide angle viewing of up to 170° allows for easy image review
  • High ISO of 3200 allows faster shutter speeds in lower lighting to freeze subject action, while making the most of ambient light
  • Includes widely available long life Energizer AA Lithium batteries for outstanding runtime
  • One of the smallest and lightest DSLR cameras available allows one handed operation
  • Flash: Compact design with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100/m (28 at ISO 200/m)
  • Simple mode dial operation offers P-TTL with pre-flash to assure proper exposure
  • Flash exposure compensation can be set to -0.5 and -1 EV in P-TTL mode through dial
  • Full manual mode for more creative control
  • Flash coverage for focal lengths as wide as 28mm (in the 35mm format)
  • Built-in, flip down diffuser covers focal lengths down to 24mm (in the 35mm format)

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What's in the box:

  • Pentax K2000 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body
  • USB Cable I-USB17 (39233)
  • Video Cable I-VC28 (39262)m
  • Strap O-ST53 (39323)
  • Hotshoe Cover FK (31040)
  • Eyecup FQ (TBD)
  • Body Mount Cover (31016)
  • Finder Cap for ME (31011)
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW84
  • AA Lithium Batteries (4)
  • Pentax 1 Year Warranty