Pentax K200D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Pentax K200D is certainly a unique proposition in the current entry-level DSLR market. While most rival manufacturers are packing in the gadgets on their latest models, Pentax has opted for a more traditional approach, eschewing fashionable features l

Pros: Tough and weatherproof body., Built-in Shake Reduction., Convenient AA battery power., Broad degree of customisation.,

Cons: No Live View facilities., Anti-shake not as effective as rivals., Disappointing continuous shooting., Tendency to underexpose.,

Review summary: Its not the cheapest DSLR on the market, but the K200D produces great-looking pictures

Pros: Extensive feature set; Good pictures; Robust build

Cons: Uses AA batteries; Dodgy Kit lens

Verdict: And in manual mode you are, of course, required to work out your own shutter speed and aperture combinations, as you are with any camera. Here, though, if you press the 'green' button on top of the camera, it will set both automatically, saving you a whol

Review summary: The Pentax K200D is a fine accomplishment: ergonomics are quite excellent (except menus), satisfactory image quality, pleasant optical viewfinder, stabilization, etc. Despite several weaknesses, the K200D is one of the best entry level reflexes.

Review summary: The Pentax K200D offers an almost identical specification to the previous flagship model, the K10D, so it looks likes it could be a serious contender in the already bulging entry-level market