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Review summary: Priced affordably at US$450 including an 18-55mm kit lens, the 10.2-megapixel Pentax K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR pool. Though the supposed niche for the K2000 consists of consumers new to the DSLR market, the camera ...

Pros: Easy to use, handy help button, body-based image stabilisation

Cons: Limited control over autofocus, no auto-orientation sensor

Verdict: Overall, despite the Pentax K2000's stellar image quality and what the company has done to make this model appealing and easy to use, it is difficult to recommend the K2000 wholeheartedly due to its focusing shortcomings. If you have an arsenal of ...

Review summary: The Pentax K2000 is a beginner-friendly DSLR digital camera with excellent image quality, but its autofocus speed and controls are drawbacks.

Verdict: Overall, despite the Pentax K2000's stellar image quality and what the company has done to make this model appealing and easy to use, it is difficult to recommend the K2000 wholeheartedly due to its focusing shortcomings. If you have an arsenal of ...

Review summary: Stepping up from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR can seem as daunting as trading in your minivan for an 18-wheeler. To ease the transition, Pentax has placed all the controls on its new 10.2MP K2000 to the right of the camera's bright, 2.7-inch LCD screen ...

Pros: Compact, stainless steel frame. Excellent image quality. Built-in help guide. Comfortable grip. Extremely long battery life

Cons: Hi-speed burst rate takes only seven exposures before buffer fills. Built-in flash could be more powerful

Verdict: With built-in image stabilization, a sensor dust-removal system, side-by-side picture comparison, automatic bracketing, high and low burst rates, and a plethora of other features, the K2000 assures that if you're ready to move up, it can't get any ...

Review summary: pentax k-m review: We like the K-m and the image quality it offers, but having to fumble over the inconsistent metering and white balance can be an issue for users not familiar with manual exposure controls.

Pros: Very decent picture quality ; Useful and fun digital filter effects ; In-camera RAW processing ; Speedy performance

Cons: Rear command dial too near to optical viewfinder ; Noisy kit lens ; Inconsistent metering ; Inaccurate automatic white balance when shooting indoors