From the Manufacturer
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With an easy-to-use interface housed in a compact body, the new
Pentax K200D contains all the advanced imaging technology of the
award-winning K10D, but is designed for new digital SLR users who
want a camera that will allow them grow as they learn about
photography. With 10.2 megapixels and a 2.7-inch wide-view LCD,
the K200D features many of the award-winning advancements of the
Pentax Series including:
* Auto Picture and Scene modes that offer shooting ease, while
advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow
with the camera.
* A weather and dust-resistant body, unique in this class of
cameras, that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh
conditions.
* Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six
preset options and further adjust image processing, including
saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness. The K200D also offers an
Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more
contrast and detail in bright settings.
* An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust
Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles
for the photographer to remove.
* A Pentax-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system for sharp,
blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such
as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings without
a flash.
Pentax K200D Digital SLR Highlights
High-quality image sensor The K200D combines a large,
high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD image sensor with the
sophisticated PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) as its imaging
engine. With its approximately 10.2 effective megapixels, the
K200D produces beautiful, fine-detailed images with subtle
gradations and texture.
Pentax Original Shake Reduction Mechanism The K200D is equipped
with the Pentax-developed Shake Reduction mechanism, which
reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under
demanding shooting conditions, such as shooting with a telephoto
lens, shooting in low light conditions or at night without
supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for
sunset scenes. This innovative mechanism offers outstanding
compensation equivalent to approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed
steps. In addition, the lighter image sensor unit and refined
data-control algorithm offer improved image stabilization over
previous models. Pentax Shake Reduction is compatible with
existing Pentax interchangeable lenses.*
*Lenses compatible with this mechanism are: Pentax K-, KA-, KAF-
and KAF2- lenses, screw- lenses (with an adapter); and
645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may
not be applicable with certain lenses.
Versatile Auto Picture And Scene modes The Pentax-developed Auto
Picture mode automatically sets the most appropriate shooting
mode (such as Portrait, Landscape and Macro) for a given subject
or situation. Since the K200D not only sets an aperture and a
shutter speed, but also adjusts white-balance, saturation,
contrast and sharpness levels, the photographer can concentrate
on image composition and shutter rtunity. The K200D also
offers eight Scene modes for easy shooting. This include fun
options such as sunset, food, pet, and museum modes.
Large, 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor The K200D features a large
2.7 inch color LCD monitor. The LCDs wide-view design allows the
photographer to check the monitor image from approximately 160
degrees both vertically and horizontally making image sharing
immediately after capture easy. It even offers digital zooming of
playback images up to 20 times for easy confirmation of focus.
Dust-proof, water-resistant construction The K200D features an
extremely reliable water-resistant, dust-proof construction, with
special seals applied to 60 different parts of the camera body,
including the shutter release button and switches/levers/dials.
This dependable body makes it possible to use the K200D in the
rain or dusty locations without worries.
High-precision 11-point Wide-frame AF The K200Ds advanced SAFOX
VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine
cross-type sensors) to automatically focus on the subject with
utmost precision, even when it is positioned off center. When the
subject is captured in focus, the in-focus sensor point is
automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for
at-a-glance confirmation.
Custom Image Function The K200D is equipped with a new Custom
Image function that lets the user select one of the six modes and
adjust an images processing to their preference by automatically
adjusting tone, saturation, contrast, and sharpness. These modes
include Natural, Bright, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, and B&W
image modes. The photographer can make further fine-tuned
adjustments to each setting. The effect on each of the primary
colors is shown in a radar-type display on the LCD panel. The
user can easily see the effect of their adjustments by using the
digital preview option.
Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and
alerting devices The K200D features the user-friendly Dust
Removal system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of
the CMOS image sensor (or low-pass filter). The Pentax-original
Super Protect (SP) coating, applied to the image sensor surface
through vapor deposition of a fluorine compound, effectively
prevents dust from sticking to the surface. In the next step,
dust that may remain on the surface will be shaken off when the
system shifts the image sensor at high speed. Finally, the dust
that is shaken off the image sensor falls onto an adhesive strip
positioned at the bottom of the unit, eliminating any possibility
of the dust returning to the image sensor surface. This upgraded
Dust Reduction system also offers a new Dust Alert function,
which shows the user exactly where dust may be sticking to the
sensor surface.
Auto Sensitivity Control up to ISO 1600 The K200Ds auto
sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum
sensitivity up to ISO 1600, based on such data as the subjects
brightness level and lens focal length. Since this function
allows the user to use faster shutter speeds in poor lighting
situations (such as indoor sports events and night scenes), this
feature helps photographers effectively reduce camera shake and
prevent blurred images. For specialized applications, sensitivity
may be set manually from ISO 100 to ISO 1600.
Bright, clear viewfinder Combining a lightweight penta-mirror
prism with Pentax-original finder optics and the accled
Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, the K200Ds viewfinder
delivers a large, bright image with an approximately 96-percent
field of view and an approximately 0.85-times magnification.
Other Features * High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
* Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted
metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic
applications
* 22 custom functions to personalize camera operations
* Approximately 1,100 images can be taken when using AA size
lithium batteries due to its energy saving design (4 Energizer
Lithium batteries included with each camera)
* Compatibility with conventional SD and large-capacity SDHC
memory cards
* Simultaneous of RAW- and JPEG-format images
* RAW button for single-action image-file sw
* Eight digital filters for creative and artistic expressions
* In-body development of recorded RAW-format images
* Compatibility with SDM equipped lenses for quiet, extra-smooth
autofocus operation
* Pentax PHOTO Laboratory 3, RAW data processing software and
Pentax PHOTO Browser 3, browser software, included on the
accompanying CD-ROM
- 10.2-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for -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).