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The entry-level DSLR digital camera market is a crowded field, with some strong contenders. If youre going to compete in that arena, youd better have some features that set you apart. Today were going to look at Pentaxs entrant, the K200D digital c...
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electronicsme.com Updated: 2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Pentax K200D is the latest model from Pentax in the entry-level class of digital SLRs. Targeted to beginning DSLR users who want some room to grow, the camera borrows some features from it's more expensive mid-level cousin, the K20D. Featuring a dustpr...
If you're in the market for an entry- level digital SLR, or you're an enthusiast on a budget, the Pentax K200D definitely deserves a look. While the image quality is very close to Canon's or Nikon's similarly priced cameras, you won't notice it unless...
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Looking for a camera that takes fabulous pictures even in poor conditions? Find out if the Pentax K200D has what youre looking for. Below are sample images taken with the Pentax K200D. Please click on any image to enlarge.The Pentax K200D & Sample Ph...
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Megapixel.net Updated: 2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Cameras like the Pentax K200D are designed to attract non digital SLR users to the mirrorcam fold, although you dont have to be a newbie to appreciate this models affable feature set. There may be smaller and lighter compact DSLRs in the market, but...
Excellent photo quality, Friendly ergonomics, Sensitivity priority mode, Large range of customizable settings...
Slow auto focusing in some situations, No live preview...
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Neocamera.com Updated: 2011-08-14 22:15:20
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The Pentax K200D is an incredibly feature-rich entry-level DSLR, actually it is the most feature rich as of December 2008. Particularly, the K200D is the only such camera to have a weatherproof body. It is presently the only camera to be weatherproof...
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Company partnerships are like Hollywood marriages – we never expect them to last. And yet, as Pentax and Samsung head into their second wave of joint-venture cameras, it seems this could be more of a Douglas and Zeta-Jones than the Hindenburg of a u...
Built to last. Great image stabiliser. Dedicated RAW button...
Might be too heavy for some. No constant info display on back...
Not so much sexy as sturdy, this is a workhorse rather than a camera you’ll ever fall in love with...
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If youve just decided that you want to invest in a good, basic digital camera that goes beyond point-and-shoot and offers mega pixels to spare, youre in luck. Pentax has upped the ante in its bid to compete in the mass consumer DSLR market with the i...
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The K200D was announced in January 2008 as a straight replacement for the K100D (actually the K100D Super which itself was a minor upgrade of the K100D launched in June 2007). The new model is aimed at the entry level segment of the market where it...
Superb build quality for the class, weather-sealed body, Efficient image stabilization (not as good as Pentax claims though), Top LCD (but no backlight), Largest and brightest viewfinder in its class, Reliable flash exposure, Wireless flash, Intuitive men...
Default JPEGs too contrasty, oversharpened and smeared, JPEG engine not making the most out the cameras RAW data, No live view, Few direct buttons (but Function menu sort of makes up for it), Dynamic range in the highlights slightly below average (but eff...
The Pentax K200D is competing in a very crowded segment of the marketplace. All manufacturers have been increasing the number of features and the quality of their cameras in the entry-level segment over the past couple of years or so and the entry-lev...
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maclife.com Updated: 2011-08-14 22:15:20
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Catch This Shooting Star Within the weatherproof body of the new, 10.2-megapixel Pentax K200D beats the transplanted heart of the K10D—a sophisticated, semipro camera that garnered a Mac|Life Editor’s Choice last year (5 out of 5 stars, Jul/07...
Excellent build. Superb images. Built-in shake reduction. Unique dust removal system. Very low power consumption.
FlashMmust be raised manually. Continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second is limited to four photos until buffer clears.
The Pentax K200D can be used with confidence right out of the box by novice and advanced photographers alike. And it won’t need to be replaced for a long time—the highest compliment a DSLR can earn...
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The announcement of the Pentax K200D DSLR camera back in January was somewhat overshadowed by its bigger brother, the K20D, and its class-leading 14 megapixel resolution. The more affordable entry-level K200D model certainly shouldnt be overlooked...
At first glance the Pentax K200D simply looks like an incremental upgrade of the K100D Super, with relatively few additions on offer apart from the 10 megapixel resolution (up from 6 megapixels) and a couple of new buttons. Thankfully Pentax have also...
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The big winner of this roundup is undeniably the Canon EOS 450D. It was close to the head of the pack in all categories, and it really shined in the area of image quality. It’s also the camera that was the most pleasant to handle, and Canon’s attentio...
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The Pentax K200D is a 10.2-megapixel digital SLR with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and Pentax’s Shake Reduction image stabilization system. The camera has a dustproof, water-resistant body that is compatible with every Pentax lens ever made. Pentax says the...
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The Pentax K200D is an affordable 10 Megapixel DSLR with built-in Shake Reduction that provides stabilisation facilities with any lens you attach. Announced alongside the K20D in January 2008, the K200D may be over-shadowed by the feature-packed 14 M...
Tough and weatherproof body, Built-in Shake Reduction, Convenient AA battery power, Broad degree of customisation.
No Live View facilities, Anti-shake not as effective as rivals, Disappointing continuous shooting, Tendency to underexpose.
Support this site by price checking below The K200D’s strengths and weaknesses against the competition are pretty consistent from the comparisons above. For the same money or a little less you could buy a lighter DSLR with Live View facilities and e...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2011-08-14 22:15:20
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(Comes With SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II)Jamie HarrisonIt’s been two years since Pentax revamped its DSLR line and dropped the *ist range for the K range, reflecting its film heritage. The company has now launched the fourth entry-level model in t...
Build, image quality, features, low noise...
Speed, kit lens AF, easily scratched shell, tight SD slot...
I really enjoyed using the K200D. It is logical to handle and its build quality means I’d be happy to use it in harsher conditions. The images I got from the camera also were very pleasing, especially considering previous exposure problems with othe...
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The latest entry level model from Pentax is the K200D, replacing last years K100D Super. Rather than being a complete new camera the K200D is more an upgrade, but is not without some interesting and very useful features. Not least amongst these is the wea...
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Pentax is the Rodney Dangerfield of camera companies—they just don’t get any respect. The fact they operate on a shoestring budget, have recently been taken over by lens-maker Hoya and have as much clout with your local mega-retailer as I...
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With 's 6 megapixel entry-level concept beginning to really show its age, few were surprised by the addition of a new 10.2 megapixel mass-consumer DSLR, the , to the company's stable this year. Adding a rugged, sealed body, a larger LCD, and imaging...
Solid AF performance for an entrylevel cam, Good battery life with the right cells, Rugged, allweather construction, Highquality kit lens...
Menus awkward at times, Heavy and large for a consumer cam, ISO 1600 a bit weak, Continuous shooting still slow, Pentax K200D...
What to make of the K200D, on balance? It's an unquestionably solid camera, and I generally found its straight-from-camera images rich, vibrant, and (with the right settings) smooth – all the reasons we buy DSLRs. Visually and functionally, the camera...
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The Pentax K200D is a capable digital SLR, a very good choice for consumers who are starting to chafe against the limitations of a point-and-shoot digital camera and want to work with a more advanced camera. Im calling it a bridge camera, as it has pl...
Rugged construction with stainless steel chassis and full environmental sealing, Nice 2.7-inch LCD, Built-in shake reduction makes every lens image-stabilized, High resolution with excellent detail, especially from RAW, Superb print quality, Function m...
Frame rate 3 fps for only 5 frames, then ~1 fps, No live view mode, No focus lamp; if light conditions are poor, camera relies on strobing flash to achieve focus, Sluggish response in menu interface, Auto white balance handles incandescent lighting poo...
The Pentax K200D is a capable digital SLR, a very good choice for consumers who are starting to chafe against the limitations of a point-and-shoot digital camera and want to work with a more advanced camera. Im calling it a bridge camera, as it has pl...
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The new PENTAX K200D dSLR is designed for the novice photographer. Yet it includes many advanced features including a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a weather-resistant body and in-body anti shake & dust removal systems. As the replacement for the K100D th...
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