Latest - First Look Review by PopPhoto (added 01 December’08)
Pentax K2000 was announced September 22, 2008 and is a 10 megapixel image stabilized DSLR digital camera and it features a dust removal system, continuous shooting at approx. 3.5 frames per second, 5 point auto focus, and an ISO range of 100 up to 3200. Camera dimensions are 122.5mm x 91.5mm x 67.5mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 in) and it weighs 525g (18.5 oz.).
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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 01 December’08)
PopPhoto (First Look)
“Overall, the K2000 stacks up strongly against its competitors. We find the menubased control system more intuitive than some others — just one of the details that makes Pentax a favorite among savvy photographers who watch what they spend.”
PhotographyBlog
“We’re big fans of built-in image stabilization, a great feature that’s easy for beginners to understand, and which only the Sony A200 also offers.”
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DPReview (Hands-on Preview)
“It uses the K200D’s sensor but comes with a simplified control layout (geared towards users coming from compact cameras) and a less sophisticated AF-system (5 points vs 11 on the K200D). The K-m also lacks the K200D’s weather-sealing but in turn you get an ISO 3200 setting and slightly quicker continuous shooting.”
Actual Owner Feedback
“Coming soon…”
Sample Photos
[Sample Photos at PhotographyBlog]
Specifications & Camera Profile
Press Excerpt
PENTAX U.K. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-m digital SLR camera. Designed primarily for entry level digital SLR photographers, it offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and an easy-to-maneuver compact, lightweight body.
The PENTAX K-m was developed to enable first-time digital SLR users and family photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with ease. The camera features an upgraded version of the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically detects the type of subject or scene, and sets the proper shooting mode for the photographer. It also features a host of advanced features and sophisticated functions — including the innovative in-body Shake Reduction mechanism — to assist the photographer. It also offers a compact, lightweight body, designed by incorporating PENTAX’s advanced downsizing technologies.
Along with the PENTAX K-m, PENTAX will also launch two DA L-series interchangeable zoom lenses: the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL and the smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200mmF4-5.6ED. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras, these DA L-series lenses are designed to be more compact and lightweight than conventional counterparts, without sacrificing any of the exceptional optical performance common to all PENTAX lenses.*
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