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Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens | 
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| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $699.95
Buy New: $605.85
You Save: $94.10 (13%)
New (10) Used (2) from $515.00
Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 443
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 4 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9
MPN: 19554
Model: 19554
UPC: 027075139855
EAN: 0027075139855
ASIN: B0012Q72IY
Release Date: March 6, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | 10.2-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-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) |
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Product Description
Deemed for serious photographers, many shun the DSLR as a threat. The Pentax K200D is an SLR Digital-camera that is as friendly as a simple point-&-shoot but offers many features to explore your creative potential. Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the PENTAX K200D offers a high quality image sensor with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine), a user-friendly Dust Removal system including the new Dust Alert feature, 11-point SAFOX VIII auto focus system, sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering and auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600, all in a weather and dust resistant body. Advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images PRIME image processing engine Lens Mount - Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses - Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function Retractable P-TTL popup ElectronicFlash; Guide number - 13 (100/m); Hot Shoe for optional external Slot for SD SDHC Memory USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge Body dimensions (W x H x D) - 5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 ; Body weight (without battery or removable memory) - 22.2 oz; Loaded and ready - 24.3 oz w/lithium batteries (25.6 oz w/alkaline batteries) Includes 19541 K200D Body and 18-55mm zoom lens; USB Cable I-USB17 (39233), Video Cable I-VC28 (39262), Strap O-ST53 (39323), Hotshoe Cover FK (31040), Eyecup FO (30147), Body Mount Cover (31016), Finder Cap ME (31011), Software CD-ROM S-SW74
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| Customer Reviews: Read 97 more reviews...
 Great step up from fixed lense June 25, 2009
Robert E. Bednarek
I am just getting to know this camera. So far the results have been impressive. Pentax had the best price with features esp. weatherproofing and compatibility with tons of lenses. I haven't gotten deep into the advanced capabilities of the camera but look forward to discovering more!
I only give four stars because I have not yet printed any images.
 Value/cost champion June 15, 2009
Leonid Ovchinnikov (California, USA)
I bought one K200 for myself and after 6 months - one more as a present. Both work just like Swiss watches. K200 has a tough solid weather-resistant body which feels well in hands. Traditionally, Pentax offers features normally met only in higher-class cameras of other vendors. Just read [...] article - that's all true :)
Also, I personally consider using AA batteries as an advantage when traveling in the backwoods.
Cons - relatively poor choice of lenses. Though, it's not so important for amateurs .... a lot of folks use kit or horrible ones like 18-250mm (hello, distortions) :)
Great Camera! June 4, 2009
L. Nawrot
I have the Pentax K1000 film and made the move to this Pentax DSLR. My Sigma lenses that I have had for several years work perfectly with this camera! The quality of pictures is amazing. The only feature I wish it had is the on-board flash sync option of rear-curtain. Otherwise, I am happy with all of its features!
 Severe underexposure at all settings! May 31, 2009
K. Hansen (Chelsea, MA USA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just couldn't believe that a Pentax camera could be this bad and waited far too long to complain. I have wasted far too much time trying to get exposures right only to find that the pictures are way too underexposed at all the different settings attempted. I periodically get a decent picture if I crank up the ISO to a ridiculouly high 1600 for an average sunny day or use a 5.6 and a very slow shutter speed. So, what am I going to do? At this late date, buy a Nikon or a Canon and forget this disaster ever happened.
Feature-packed camera for a great price May 19, 2009
M. Bucher (NJ, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had two Pentax film SLR's for over twenty years, and then came compact digital cameras. I was waiting for a reasonably priced DSLR to move up to. The Pentax K200D fit the bill.
I am able to use my three film SLR Pentax lenses on this camera - no other manufacturer supports their film lenses on their DSLR (except for the very expensive full-frame cameras).
The features are great and plentiful - too many to mention. And I do not miss the "live view" capability at all (framing your shot on the lcd display), as I am very happy and comfortable using the viewfinder to frame my shots and see the camera's settings.
There is some controversy around loss of detail using the built-in JPEG engine which is wonderfully reviewed at [...] I confirmed this loss of detail shooting my dog's hair. As the review points out, if you want all the detail, shoot in RAW and be happy. I also set the camera to use use the Normal setting and contrast/hue/sharpness at 0.
I have owned this camera for over four months now, shooting a couple of thousand pictures, indoors and out, landscapes and portraits, parties, the moon and snapshots. I use Picasa for managing my photos (it supports Pentax RAW). I used auto-bracketing, consecutive exposures, shutter priority, aperture priority, ISO priority, manual and automatic. This camera is a blast to hold and to use.
Bottom line, for a little more than $500, you get a camera that will make any amateur photographer happy. For that price point, I think this is the only camera worth considering.
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