Pentax K-m

Review summary: If you're a point-and-shoot or digital super zoom user, and you're ready to take the step up to an SLR, the Pentax K-m makes an excellent choice. Everything about the camera is aimed at the entry-level market, including the price. When compared to ...

Pros: Large 10.2MP image sensor, 2.7 inch 230,000 dot LCD display, Large, bright viewfinder, In-camera shake reduction system, New intelligent auto mode ;

Verdict: The Pentax K-m is a new full-featured, entry level 10.2MP digital SLR...

Review summary: Priced affordably, Pentax's 10.2-megapixel K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR pool.

Pros: Easy to use, with handy help button; body-based image stabilization; very good overall imge quality

Cons: Limited control over autofocus; no auto-orientation sensor; no Live View; no video recording features

Verdict: That's especially true if you have a collection of Pentax lenses, as this camera accepts any lens from the Pentax line (keep in mind, though, that you may have to focus legacy lenses manually). Pentax has also retained in-body image stabilization, so ...

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 ...