Pentax K200D Digital camera

Pentax K200D Digital camera overview

The K200D offers 10.2 megapixel resolution with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) and PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, a 2.7-inch LCD Monitor, 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, Custom Image functions and Expanded Dynamic Range function. All this and more in a weather and dust resistant body.

Pentax K200D Digital camera features

  High quality image reproduction

The K200D combines a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD image sensor with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real IMage Engine) as its imaging engine. With its approximately 10.2 effective megapixel resolution, the K200D produces beautiful, fine-detailed images with subtle gradations and texture descriptions. The K200D also features a Custom Image function which lets the user select one of six finishing touches to reflect his or her creative intentions with great ease with the ability to further fine tune them.

PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism

The PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions and is compatible with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.* . It offers an outstanding compensation effect, equivalent to approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed steps.
*Lenses compatible with this mechanism are: the PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses, screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses.

Comprehensive Dust Removal system

The K200D features the user-friendly Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the CCD image sensor (or low-pass filter). This DR system offers a new Dust Alert function, which allows the user to check for dust on the image sensor in advance, helping to reduce the need for time-consuming retouching later on.

Dust-proof, water-resistant construction

The K200D boasts an extremely reliable dust-proof, water-resistant construction, with special seals applied to 60 different parts of the camera body, including the shutter release button and switches/levers/dials. This dependable body makes it possible to use the K200D in the rain or dusty locations without worries.

Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600

The auto sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum sensitivity up to ISO 1600, based on such data as the subject’s brightness level and the lens’ focal length. This function allows the user to use faster shutter speeds in poor lighting situations, helping to effectively reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images. For specialized applications, the sensitivity can be set manually from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 in increments of 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV using custom functions.

High-precision 11-point wide-frame AF

The K200D’s advanced SAFOX VIII autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to automatically focus on the subject with utmost precision, regardless of where they are in the frame. Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering accommodates various photographic applications.

Bright, clear viewfinder

Combining a lightweight penta-mirror prism with PENTAX-original finder optics and the acclaimed Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, the K200D’s viewfinder delivers a large, bright image with an approximately 96-percent field of view and an approximately 0.85-times magnification.

Versatile Auto Picture mode

The PENTAX-developed Auto Picture mode automatically sets the most appropriate shooting mode (such as Portrait, Landscape and Macro) for a given subject or situation. The K200D not only sets an aperture and a shutter speed, but also adjusts white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness levels, allowing the photographer to concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.

Large 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor

The large 2.7-inch colour LCD monitor allows you to zoom in on the image up to 20X. The LCD’s wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from approximately 160 degrees both vertically and horizontally.

Other features High-rigidity cold rolled stainless-steel chassis 22 custom functions to personalize camera operations Approximately 1100 images can be taken when using AA size lithium batteries thanks to its energy saving design** Compatibility with conventional SD and large-capacity SDHC memory cards Simultaneous recording of RAW- and JPEG-format images RAW button for single-action image-file switching Eight digital filters for creative and artistic expressions In-body development of recorded RAW-format images Compatibility with SDM equipped lenses for quiet, extra-smooth autofocus operation Enhanced Dynamic Range mode gives 200% more dynamic range
** Under testing condition prescribed by PENTAX, when using AA Lithium batteries with no flash

Pentax K200D Digital camera specs

Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure digital SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash

Effective Pixels 10.2 megapixels

Sensor Interline interlace CCD with a primary colour filter.
Size: 23.5mm x 15.7mm Total Pixels: 10.75 megapixels

Colour Depth 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW)

Recorded Pixels JPEG: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [6M] 3008 x 2000 pixels,
[2M) 1824 x 1216
RAW: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [6M] 3008 x 2008 pixels

Sensitivity Auto, Manual 100-1600 (1 EV steps or ½ EV steps or 1/3 EV steps)

Recording Formats RAW (Original), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF (Design rule of Camera File system) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), PRINT Image Matching III

Image Formats Compressed: RAW ( PEF ), Non compressed: RAW (DNG) Compressed: JPEG - Baseline
(***: Best , **: Better, *: Good)
RAW+Jpeg: available

Storage Media SD, SDHC memory card

Lens Mount

PENTAX KAF bayonet mount

Usable Lens PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses.
* Power zoom function not available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions.

Pentax K200D Digital camera user reviews