Pentax K200D
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The Pentax K200D is a 10.2 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera
, announced on January 24, 2008 along with the higher-end K20D
. It was discontinued in December 2008, giving it the distinction of being one of the shortest-lived DSLR cameras.
The K200D is the successor to the well-reviewed K100D, K110D, and K100D Super 6-megapixel DSLRs from Pentax. The K200D adopts several of the features of the more advanced K10D, namely its 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor and weather-sealed body.
The MSRP
of the Pentax K200D is $620 for the body only, or $699 with an updated 18-55mm II
3.5-5.6 kit lens.
The K200D's lens mount is the Pentax K-mount; it is thus compatible with lenses dating as far back as 1973 without the use of adaptors.
The K200D's on board flash can be used to wirelessly control Pentax or compatible flashes as a Master (The on board flash fires during the capture), or as a Controller (The on board flash does not fire during the capture). This supports P-TTL, but can also be used to fire the external flashes in Auto or Manual Mode.
The K200D utilizes a 2.7" LCD screen with a total pixel count of 230,000
Reviews:
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
, announced on January 24, 2008 along with the higher-end K20D
Pentax K20D
The Pentax K20D and its clone, the Samsung GX-20, were 14.6 megapixel digital single-lens reflex cameras manufactured by Pentax that were announced on January 23, 2008. The K20D was available in the U.S...
. It was discontinued in December 2008, giving it the distinction of being one of the shortest-lived DSLR cameras.
The K200D is the successor to the well-reviewed K100D, K110D, and K100D Super 6-megapixel DSLRs from Pentax. The K200D adopts several of the features of the more advanced K10D, namely its 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor and weather-sealed body.
The MSRP
Suggested retail price
The manufacturer's suggested retail price , list price or recommended retail price of a product is the price which the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell the product. The intention was to help to standardise prices among locations...
of the Pentax K200D is $620 for the body only, or $699 with an updated 18-55mm II
F-number
In optics, the f-number of an optical system expresses the diameter of the entrance pupil in terms of the focal length of the lens; in simpler terms, the f-number is the focal length divided by the "effective" aperture diameter...
3.5-5.6 kit lens.
Features
The Pentax K200D has 60 seals for weather/dust resistance. It uses non-proprietary AA batteries like previous Pentax entry-level offerings.The K200D's lens mount is the Pentax K-mount; it is thus compatible with lenses dating as far back as 1973 without the use of adaptors.
The K200D's on board flash can be used to wirelessly control Pentax or compatible flashes as a Master (The on board flash fires during the capture), or as a Controller (The on board flash does not fire during the capture). This supports P-TTL, but can also be used to fire the external flashes in Auto or Manual Mode.
The K200D utilizes a 2.7" LCD screen with a total pixel count of 230,000
External links
Official:- Pentax Press Images of the K20D, K200D, and new lenses Marketing posters for the K20D, K200D, and new lenses
- Pentax-DA Lens Operating Manual Including details of KAF, KAF2 and KAF3 mount contacts and couplers. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System, etc.
Reviews:
- Pentax K200D Review from Camera Labs
- Pentax K200D Review from Steve's Digicams
- Pentax K200D Review from photographyreview.com