Last update: Review by CNET.uk (11 May’08)

The Pentax K200D is a 10.2 megapixel CCD Digital SLR features Weather and dust resistant body, Shake Reduction, Dust Removal system, Weather and dust resistant body, 2.8 FPS (4 JPG and Continuous Hi, 4 RAW), Enhanced Dynamic Range mode gives 200% more dynamic range, Auto Picture and Scene modes, and 2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD panel.

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CNET.uk reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
“Noise performance impressed us. Unlike compact cameras, which may as well not bother going higher than ISO 800, dSLRs tend to be cleaner at higher ISO speeds. For the K200D at ISO 1,600, images are usuable, if soft..
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ePhotozine reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
“As an entry level DSLR, the Pentax K200D does a great job. It manages to create decent shots for any photographic style which is great for the learner trying to find a niche.
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GoodGearGuide reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
“At very low sensitivities, Imatest revealed slightly higher levels of noise than some competing units. Even so, it is extremely tiny— almost unnoticeable unless you’re really looking. Furthermore, everything up to ISO 1600 will be fine for small and medium prints. Noise is well controlled, with the only impact being a slight blotchiness.”
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Pocket-Lint reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
“when the price and performance overall are looked at and the sheer amount of neat kit the camera has as standard, the K200D is a camera that should be high on your list if you’ve a tight budget and no previous brand lenses sitting a cupboard. ”
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DCR reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
” 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… The K200D is looking poised to be another bang-for-your-buck winner.”
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PhotoReview reviews the Pentax K200D and writes;
” Imatest showed the test camera to be capable of meeting the resolution standards we expected of a 10-megapixel camera. In fact, at times the results slightly exceeded the expected levels…Long exposures at night were relatively free of colour noise up to ISO 800 but noise had increased slightly at ISO 1600.”
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Pentax K200D Samples

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Pentax K200D User Manual (PDF)

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Pentax K200D Press Release

PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the PENTAX K200D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. Designed mainly for family users and digital camera beginners, this popular-class model offers a host of user-friendly features and sophisticated functions like higher-class models. As a result, even digital camera beginners can enjoy advanced digital SLR photography with great ease. Pursuing image quality, user-friendliness, operability and cost performance, the K200D is expected to be a new standard-setter in the popular-class market. Major features

1. PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism for sharp, blur-free images

The K200D is equipped with the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for sunset scenes.

This innovative mechanism shifts the position of the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It offers an outstanding compensation effect, equivalent to approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.*

* Lenses compatible with this mechanism are: the PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses, screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses.

2. High quality image

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