Pentax K200D - Expert Reviews

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.

Pros: - Integrated stabilization system, - Robust and moisture proof construction, - Image quality (18-55 mm kit is more than appropriate), - Priority sensitivity modes, - Rather large optical viewfinder

Cons: - Weak autofocus in poorly lit situations, - Menus are still complex and daunting, - No AF assistance lamp (flash can be very aggressive), - Burst mode limited to 3 i/s and 4 shots, - Inefficient anti-dust system

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

Review summary: The Pentax K200D is a user-friendly, entry-level dSLR. If you've got old Pentax lenses hiding in the closet, you can give them some fresh air with this compatible camera. Its use of AA batteries and SD/SDHC cards make it accessible and you'll find some su

Pros: Optical image stabilisation; compatible with most Pentax lenses

Cons: Fiddly controls; no live view; heavy

Verdict: The Pentax K200D has a couple of flourishes -- like optical image stabilisation -- but lacks entry-level features such as live view and face detection. It's chunkier than we'd like with such a basic model, so if you're after an entry-level model there are

Review summary: pentax k200d review: Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model.

Pros: Sensor-shift image stabilisation, Wireless flash control, Sensitivity-priority mode, Dust and water resistant

Cons: Inaccurate, though still pleasing colours, Tends to underexpose images, No live view mode

Verdict: Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.