Pentax Digital SLR
Review of Their Top New DSLR

Pentax K2000

Features - Average

Price - Low

This camera should appeal to the amateur or step up amateur photographer due to its entry level pricing, 10.2 megapixel resolution, expanded ISO range up to 3200, and a burst speed of 3.2 fps. Best of all it incorporates image stabilization built into the body. This feature is usually found on higher end models. Hey we can all probably use this feature, but don't want to admit it.

Here is a summary of this little powerhouse of a camera:

• intuitive control system
• kit includes separate hot shoe flash unit
• 16 segment metering system
• built in image stabilization
• ISO range to 3200
• lightweight at only 20.2 oz.
• PENTAX developed Shake Reduction technology

List price $700/kit including 18-55 mm lens and hot shoe flash.

Pentax K2000 Full Specifications:

* Sensor 10.2 megapixel, 23.5x15.7mm CCD

* Zoom Pentax KAF3 mount; compatible with all K mount lenses

* LCD/Viewfinder 2.7", 230K-dot TFT LCD; Penta-Mirror optical viewfinder (96% coverage, 0.85x magnification) with diopter adjustment

* Sensitivity ISO 100-3200

* Shutter Speed 30-1/4000 seconds

* Shooting Modes Auto Picture, Picture, Scene, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb

* Scene Presets Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off, Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting, Night Snap

* White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent W, Fluorescent D, Fluorescent N, Flash, Color Temperature, Manual

* Metering Modes Multi, Center-Weighted, Spot

* Focus Modes AF Auto, AF Single, AF Continuous, Manual

* Drive Modes Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self Timer, Remote, Auto Bracket

* Flash Modes On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, WirelessSelf Timer Settings

* Memory Formats SD, SDHC

* File Formats JPEG, RAW (PEF/DNG)

* Max. Image Size 3872x2592

* Battery 4 AA batteries

* Connections USB 2.0, video output

* Additional Features Shake Reduction, Custom Image Functions, Dust Reduction System, dedicated Help button

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