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2013-03-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera so much

This is my second Pentax K200D. My first is still going strong. I'd alwsys wanted a second camera I could setup only for my astrophotography and this was in the right place at the right time.

Peg

2012-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A good step up

It replaced a Pentax istDL, so it's a step up of about 3 years in technology for me. I don't mind that it's still 3-4 years old; it has all the stuff I need, and I didn't have to read much to get started with it.

konicaman

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

More than adequate & Lots of features

all my old Takumars fit the mount and work fine manually.

JOHN D.

2009-04-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant

The LCD screen on the top of the body is excellent. Didn't think I would use it much when I bought the camera but I find myself using it all the time. Build quality is brilliant and I love the fact it is weatherproofed. It has already proven itself at the top of the Cairngorm ski resort! Pentax has produced a superb camera for the money. I'm so glad I didn't just follow like a sheep to the Canon or Nikon counter because I think the K200d is far better than similar offerings from the big guys.

Maca

2009-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love This Camera

I love the easy operations and the great pictures it takes. I upgraded from the Pentax K100D just for the higher megapixels. With the RAW button on the front of the camera allows you to shoot in RAW and have a JPEG also. Unlike the K100D, it automatically rotates your vertical pictures.

Jack S.

2009-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera!

I bought this camera last spring and I have not regretted it in anyway. The build is superb, it feels great in my hand, unlike similarly priced models from the others. The weather sealing ROCKS, I can hike with it slung over my shoulder and not worry about a drizzle killing my camera. I do lots of long exposure on tripod stuff and my K200D does great with that too. Best of all, any old Pentax K-Mount lens will fit and work just fine. Bottom Line: Great camera, tons of features. (Real ones that real photographers want, not the gimmicky stuff)I LOVE my camera!!!

UtahManSir

2009-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought it for my wife

OK, I don't know squat about cameras but after reading reviews I decided on this as an upgrade for my wife. She was using a Sony point and shoot. She's thrilled to death and that's all that matters. I've taken a few pictures with it and it was easy for me to figure out.

TunaTom

2009-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very satified, great for my use.

Used on boats so I like the water-resistant construction, also easy to use and a good manual is provided.

Capt A.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Pentax K200D

I purchased this camera because I was tired of the image quality from my digital point and shoot cameras. I had considered other DSLR makes but when I found out that the lenses from my old Pentax film SLR would work on the new Pentax DSLR.. my choice was made. After handling other DSLR cameras I like the solid feel of the Pentax.. The pictures I have taken with this new camera are far beyond my expectations ... I feel my money was well spent on the camera and the fact that I could utilize my old equipment makes it that much better deal.. I look forward to taking many photos...

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Pentax K200D 10.2 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera Body, 2.7 inch LCD Monitor 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

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

  • Quality levels

    Best, Better, Good;

  • Dust removal

    Image sensor movement combined with SP coating

  • Lens Mount Type/construction

    Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount

  • Usable lenses

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

  • SDM function

    Yes; Power zoom function - n/a

  • Focus System Type

    TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)

  • Focus modes

    AF Single (w/focus lock), Manual, AF Continuous available in Action mode (including Auto Pict Action), Kids mode, Pet mode, P/A/S/M/B/Sv

  • Focus point adjustment

    Auto, User-Selectable, Center

  • AF assist

    Yes, via built-in flash

  • Viewfinder Type

    Penta-Mirror

  • Coverage (field of view)

    96%

  • Magnification

    0.85x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity)

  • Magnification

    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

    Optical diaphragm stop down, Digital

  • LCD Monitor Type

    2.7" TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness

  • Resolution

    Approx 230,000 dots

  • Wide angle viewable

    Yes, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical

  • Built-in Flash Type

    Retractable P-TTL popup flash

  • Guide number

    13 (100/m)

  • Coverage

    28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)

  • Flash modes

    TBA

  • 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, DC input, cable switch

  • Video out

    NTSC, PAL

  • Printer interfaces

    PictBridge

  • Power Supply Power source

    4 AA (lithium, alkaline, NiMH rechargeable)

  • Recordable images

    Approx 1100 w/lithium (approx 550 w/ 50% flash use)

  • Playback time

    Approx 700 min

  • AC adapter available

    Yes (optional)

  • Language Support

    English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, 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

  • Sensitivity range

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

  • Multi-segment

    Yes, 16 segments

  • Center weighted

    Yes

  • Spot

    Yes

  • Exposure compensation

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

  • Exposure lock

    Yes

  • Exposure bracketing

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

  • ISO Sensitivity Auto

    100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)

  • ISO Sensitivity Manual

    100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)

  • White Balance Auto preset modes

    Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature

  • White Balance 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, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb

  • Green simplified mode available

    n/a

  • P/A/S/M/B

    P, A, S, M, B (extended modes include Sv)

  • Date stamp

    n/a

  • Digital filters (capture)

    TBA

  • Data record

    Folder Name (standard, date)

  • Drive Modes Mode selection

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

  • Drive Modes Continuous FPS

    2.8 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) and cable switch supported

  • Playback Modes Mode selection

    One shot, two shots, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails), magnification, image rotation, folder view, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indicators, RAW to JPG

  • Digital filters (playback)

    B&W, Sepia, Color (18), Soft (3), Illustration, HDR (3), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness (+/- 8)

  • 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 Requirements Windows

    Windows XP/Vista, USB port

  • Computer Requirements Mac

    MacOS 10.2 or later, USB 2.0 port

  • Dimensions

    5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9" (W x H x D)

  • Weight

    Body weight (without battery or removable memory) - 22.2 oz; Loaded and ready - 24.3 oz with lithium batteries (25.6 oz w/alkaline batteries)

  • Warranty

    Pentax 1 year warranty

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About Pentax K200D 10.2 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera Body, 2.7 inch LCD Monitor

FEATURED REVIEWS

Brilliant

By Maca

The LCD screen on the top of the body is excellent. Didn't think I would use it much when I bought the camera but I find myself using it all the time. Build quality is brilliant and I love the fact it is weatherproofed. It has already proven itself at the top of the Cairngorm ski resort! Pentax has produced a superb camera for the money. I'm so glad I didn't just follow like a sheep to the Canon or Nikon counter because I think the K200d is far better than similar offerings from the big gu...

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Bought it for my wife

By TunaTom

OK, I don't know squat about cameras but after reading reviews I decided on this as an upgrade for my wife. She was using a Sony point and shoot. She's thrilled to death and that's all that matters. I've taken a few pictures with it and it was easy for me to figure out.

The Pentax K200D, perfect for developing digital SLR users, offers an easy-to-use interface and incorporates award winning Pentax imaging technology. With 10.2 megapixels, this DSLR features many of the advancements that are incorporated in the Pentax K20D, including a 2.7 inch LCD monitor, Custom Image functions for perfect control over how images are developed and the Expanded Dynamic Range function.

Compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the Pentax K200D offers a high quality image sensor with the sophisticated PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine), a user-friendly Dust Removal system including the new Dust Alert feature, 11-point SAFOX VIII auto focus system, sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering and auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600, all in a weather and dust resistant body.

Pentax K200D 10.2 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera Body, 2.7 inch LCD Monitor Features

  • Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.2 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY PENTAX lens ever produced, including SDM lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake
  • Auto Picture and Scene modes offer shooting ease, while advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow with the camera
  • 2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD panel allows easy review of pictures, while including enlarged menu lettering
  • Weather and dust resistant body allows you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions
  • Includes long life Energizer AA Lithium batteries for the perfect combination of long life and easy to find replacements
  • Advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images
  • PRIME image processing engine maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters
  • Custom Image modes, with six preset options, offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images
  • Enhanced Dynamic Range mode gives 200% more dynamic range