The Pentax K200D is a 10.2-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on January 24, 2008, along with the higher-end K20D.[2] It was discontinued in December 2008, giving it the distinction of being one of the shortest-lived DSLR cameras.[3]
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable Pentax "crippled" KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode. |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | CCD image sensor with a primary color filter |
| Maximum resolution | 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Program, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto, Picture modes (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard flash-off) |
| Exposure metering | TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 sec – 30 sec, Bulb |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.7", 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | AA (×4), Optional AC adapter |
| Weight | 630 g (22.2 oz) without battery |
| Made in | Philippines |
The K200D is the successor to the well-reviewed K100D, K110D, and K100D Super 6-megapixel DSLR's from Pentax, from which it retains body construction, penta-mirror viewfinder and autofocus module. The K200D adopts several of the features of the more advanced K10D, namely its 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor and body weather-sealing.
The MSRP of the Pentax K200D was $620 for the body only at launch, or $699 with an updated 18-55mm II f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.
Features
editThe Pentax K200D has 60 seals for weather/dust resistance. It uses non-proprietary AA batteries like previous Pentax entry-level offerings.
The K200D's lens mount is the K-mount.
The K200D's on-board flash can be used to allow wireless control of Pentax or compatible flashes as a Master (The on-board flash fires during the capture), or as a Controller (The on-board flash does not fire during the capture). This supports P-TTL, but can also be used to fire the external flashes in Auto or Manual Mode.
The K200D utilizes a 2.7" LCD screen with a total pixel count of 230,000.
References
edit- ^ "Pentax K200D official specifications". Pentax. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008.
- ^ "Pentax announces K20D with 14.6 megapixels, K200D, and five new lenses" (Press release). Pentax imaging. 2008-01-23. Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ^ "Pentax K200D Discontinued". photographyblog.com.
External links
editOfficial:
- (in Japanese) Marketing posters for the K20D, K200D, and new lenses
- Pentax-DA Lens Operating Manual download site including details of KAF, KAF2 and KAF3 mount contacts and couplers, using the Quick-Shift Focus System, etc.
Reviews: