Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Digital camera Review: Great beginning to D-SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had a 35mm SLR for several years but it has been collecting dust since the digital revolution and I purchased my first digital point and shoot. Lately I have missed the control that I have with the SLR. After doing some research as to if my film lenses would fit and what the reviews were I purchased the K200D and was surprised by all that it has to offer. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries which I use rechargeable without any problems, the good battery life was also a surprise. This is a great camera and has renewed my passion for enthusiast photography. This camera has all the convenience of a point and shoot with the quality and control of an SLR great entry to midlevel camera with lots of room to grow.Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
It is simply the best of its class overall. I love PENTAXES. I was a Canon person in film. Did not like the feel & handling of Canon lower model cameras. Their images turn out soft as well. I like PENTAX colors more than Nikon's.
Just a great camera to enjoy. I also have K10D & K20D. K200D is my camera to just hang around town
Digital camera Review: Great camera to learn and grow
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a great camera. I'm a good 35mm photographer learner D SLR's for the first time and this camera has a lot of great settings to help out in the beginning of the process or for someone who can zoom in and ut but basically wants high quality family snapshots.
I have a few problems with the controls, as I am yet unable (after a few weeks) to operate the F-Stop/Aperture setting which I can do easily on other brands. But I'm sure that as soon as I actually finish reading th huge manual I'll be able to do it. For now, the dials, though I looked them up are confusing, esp. since some of the things you have to do through menu, not dials.
No battery pack-- something I thought would be a CON is great. Lithium AA lasted for over 1800 pics with Shake Reduction on always, constant review, and about 1/4 built-in flash use. (I don't have the additional battery grip). It will take any AA including rechargeables (though they claim they aren't recommended for best function I haven't had a problem and regular throw aways).
I bought this camera because it is in a lower price range for its features-- most other lines only offer shake reduction built into the body of the camera in the next price range along with the huge amount of preset picture modes and options for creativity (the advanced modes).
I haven't found the dials as easy to use as friends' Canon's (I can pick them up and change the settings without knowing their cameras)but I like this camera better, and the same product is available for a cheaper price. It also fits my set of PENTAX 35mm lenses which is a no brainer and a unique quality.
I say this is a better camera than its similarly priced competitors by far, esp. with the functions. But it can be a bit tricky to use.
Digital camera Review: Excellent Value
Summary: 5 Stars
I knew I wanted a 50mm/1.4 lens for baby portraits (main excuse for getting a DSLR). Compared different offerings from Canon, Nikon, Sony etc. When paired with a 50mm/1.4 lens, nothing could beat this in value and features. Shake reduction combined with a fast lens means great indoor shots without the use of flash and extremely shallow depth of field. I haven't been out much to test the kit lens (hard to do when you have an infant), but a few test shots looked good. Only draw back is that it didn't include rechargeable batteries with a charger, but it's easy enough to find AA rechargeables.Digital camera Review: A Big Step Up to dSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently upgraded from a P&S to the Pentax K200D. Although I miss some aspects of the P&S, overall I'm extremely pleased with the K200D. It has a host of features that are lacking from other entry level cameras. Among these are: support for a wide variety of old lenses; in-camera shake reduction; wireless flash capability; SD card; AA battery power; weather sealing; dust removal; pixel mapping; RAW+JPEG. On the negative side: it's missing live-view, a video mode, and is limited in number of continuous shots.
* K mount and in-camera shake reduction: these were the main reason why I decided to go with Pentax. I was looking for a deal on an XSi when this showed up. After some additional research, I decided to abandon the Canon and go with Pentax. My first (non-kit) lens was a 50mm f1.7 manual lens. It's near perfect for < $40. I've also learned that Pentax's shake reduction works in three dimensions: horizontal, vertical, and rotational. Other systems lack the rotational dimension.
* Wireless flash: sort of lucked into this one. I bought the AF360FGZ to go along with the K200D and found out that it supports wireless operation with the AF360FGZ. This feature almost covers the cost of the flash. Me likey!
* SD card: I have a bunch of SD cards and prefer it to other formats. I do need to buy faster and higher capacity cards, though.
* AA power: Sanyo Eneloop. Enough said.
* Weather sealing: not essential for me but nice to have.
* Dust removal/pixel mapping: good additions but haven't used yet.
* RAW+JPEG: takes a lot of memory and is slow but I have mine set to record both for now. The JPEG resolution can be set to low for quick emails/copies.
As far as the drawbacks, the live-view and video mode were convenient but I've gotten used to the view-finder and also bought a new camcorder, too.
For me, the most important part of a dSLR camera system is the lens. So even though this is considered an entry level dSLR, it has enough features and capabilities that'll last me a long time.
I am getting lens-buying addiction (LBA), though.