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Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
- 10.2-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
- Includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens
- Large, 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor
- Dust-proof, water-resistant construction; comprehensive Dust Removal system
- Capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)
Product Description
Deemed for serious photographers, many shun the DSLR as a threat. The Pentax K200D is an SLR Digital-camera that is as friendly as a simple point-&-shoot but offers many features to explore your creative potential. 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 feat... More >>
Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
October 24th, 2009 - 19:42
Really wanted to like this camera. Read a ton beforehand and it had mostly superlative reviews. I did like most everything about it except picture IQ-the most important feature in a camera.
Severe underexposure in all modes.
Rating: 3 / 5
October 24th, 2009 - 20:16
OK, I’ll review this purchase. To begin with I will say that 4 stars is as high as I rate anything…it’s just a thing. Earning five stars will only become a factor after much use and practical evaluation.
I am pleased with my purchase. Great value. And as with most modern hard- and software, it offers more than I need. So if it works for many years (unlike my first digital camera), I’ll be very pleased.
That’s all for now.
Rating: 4 / 5
October 24th, 2009 - 22:17
Every picture I took, in all level of light, outside, inside, flash, snow scene, and in every camera mode possible (14 modes?) was perfect on the camera monitor but when loaded onto my computer was very dark.
My lenses are: SMC Pentax-A, 1:1.4 50 mm and SMC Pentax Zoom, 1.4, 45mm to 125mm.
Both are fine on my Pentax MX film camera, I’ve used them for years.
Are my lenses not compatible with the K200D?
Thank you
Rosendo Lomas, Sanford, NC, [...]
Rating: 1 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 00:39
I just couldn’t believe that a Pentax camera could be this bad and waited far too long to complain. I have wasted far too much time trying to get exposures right only to find that the pictures are way too underexposed at all the different settings attempted. I periodically get a decent picture if I crank up the ISO to a ridiculouly high 1600 for an average sunny day or use a 5.6 and a very slow shutter speed. So, what am I going to do? At this late date, buy a Nikon or a Canon and forget this disaster ever happened.
Rating: 1 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 02:15
I ordered the camera, and because I used the one click it was sent to Florida where I was a year ago. I tried without success to change the shipping address. After many E-mails and calls Amazon shipped me a replacement after the camera was on it’s way back to Amazon. A totally frustrating experience.
Rating: 5 / 5