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Review of the Pentax K200D
Pentax K200D
It’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 the range, the K200D, following on from the K100D, the K110D, and the K100D Super.
Pentax appears to have dropped its previous idea of releasing a pair of models, one with image stabilisation and one without (the K100D and K110D) and instead is incorporating the feature as standard. This follows the trends of other manufacturers, not only in the DSLR market but also for their compacts.
Pentax appears to have dropped its previous idea of releasing a pair of models, one with image stabilisation and one without (the K100D and K110D) and instead is incorporating the feature as standard. This follows the trends of other manufacturers, not only in the DSLR market but also for their compacts.
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Specification
| Sensor | CCD type, 10.7MP total / 10.2MP effective |
| Output size | 3872 x 2592 pixels |
| Focal length mag | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| File format | JPEG, PEF, DNG |
| Compression | Best, Better, Good |
| Colour space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Shutter type | Vertical focal plane |
| Shutter speeds | 30-1/4000sec + Bulb |
| Flash sync speed | 1/180sec |
| Built-in image stabilisation | Yes |
| Dust reduction | Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-1600 |
| Exposure modes | Auto, PASM, Sv, five scene |
| Metering system | TTL 16-segment metering, evaluative, centre weighted, spot |
| Exposure comp | ±2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 increments |
| White balance | Auto, 9 presets, manual |
| White balance bracket | No |
| Colour temp control | No |
| Drive mode | 2.8fps over four frames (JPEG) |
| Live View | No |
| LCD | 2.7in, 230k dot |
| Viewfinder type | Fixed moulded penta-mirror |
| Field of view | 96% |
| Dioptre adjustment | Yes |
| Focusing modes | AF-S, AF-C, Manual |
| AF points | 11 |
| DoF preview | Yes |
| PC socket | No |
| Built-in flash | GN 13m @ ISO 100 |
| Cable release | No |
| Memory card | SD / SDHC |
| Power | 4 x AA cells |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Weight | 630g (without batteries or card) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 133 x 74mm |