Item Includes
Pentax K2000 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 Lens - 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) - Lens Hood PH-RBA 52mm (38759) - Lens Cap O-LC52 52mm (31522) - Rear Lens Cap B (31006) - - Pentax 1 Year Warranty
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Description
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. |
Features
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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 |
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Smart camera operation featuring highly user-friendly tools such as a dedicated Help button |
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Advanced Auto Picture mode takes the guesswork out of your pictures by automatically selecting the best mode to use for a given situation |
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2.7 inch, high resolution LCD monitor featuring wide angle viewing of up to 170° allows for easy image review |
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High ISO of 3200 allows faster shutter speeds in lower lighting to freeze subject action, while making the most of ambient light |
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Includes widely available long life Energizer AA Lithium batteries for outstanding runtime |
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One of the smallest and lightest DSLR cameras available allows one handed operation |
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Lens: Ideal zoom focal range for a wide range of shooting applications |
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Improved resolution to match with high resolution sensors |
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PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements |
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Aspherical elements compensate for spherical aberration |
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Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs |
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Focal length equivalent to 27mm to 82.5mm in the 35mm format |
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Flash: Compact design with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100/m (28 at ISO 200/m) |
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Simple mode dial operation offers P-TTL with pre-flash to assure proper exposure |
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Flash exposure compensation can be set to -0.5 and -1 EV in P-TTL mode through dial |
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Full manual mode for more creative control |
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Flash coverage for focal lengths as wide as 28mm (in the 35mm format) |
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Built-in, flip down diffuser covers focal lengths down to 24mm (in the 35mm format) |
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) |
| 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 |
| Magnification | Up to 16X, scrollable; Digital filters (playback) - Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft (3), Starburst, Retro, Color Extract, Illustration (Pastel, Watercolor), HDR (3), B&W, Sepia, Color (18), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness (+/- 8), Custom |
| 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 |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 mount |
| Focal Length | 18-55mm (equiv 27.5-84mm) |
| Aperture | F3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-38 |
| Lens Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Angle of View | 76-29 degrees |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.82' (0.25m) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.34X |
| Filter Diameter | 52mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Fully Automatic |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Maximum Diameter x Minimum Length/Weight | 2.7 x 2.7" (68.0 x 67.5mm); 7.8 oz (220g) (w/o Hood) |
| 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 |
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