Pentax K200D

The PENTAX K200D, perfect for developing digital SLR users, offers an easy-to-use interface and incorporates award winning PENTAX imaging technology. With 10.2 megapixels, this DSLR features many of the advancements that are incorporated in the PENTAX K20D, including a 2.7 inch LCD monitor, Custom Image functions for perfect control over how images are developed, and the Expanded Dynamic Range function. Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the PENTAX K200D offers a high quality image sensor with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine), 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, all in a weather and dust resistant body.

PENTAX-original SR ( Shake Reduction ) mechanism for sharp, blur-free images

The K200D is equipped with the PENTAX-developed SR ( Shake Reduction ) mechanism, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for sunset scenes. This innovative mechanism shifts the position of the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It offers an outstanding compensation effect, equivalent to approximately 2.5 to 4 shutter-speed steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses. *

* Lenses compatible with this mechanism are : the PENTAX K-, K A -, K AF - and K AF2 -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.

High quality image

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 megapixels, the K200D produces beautiful, fine-detailed images with subtle gradations and texture descriptions. In addition, the K200D features Custom Image function that helps to create its intended images by allowing the users to select one of the six modes and adjusting the image's finishing touches to their presence.

Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and confirmation devices

The K200D features the user-friendly Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent dust from appearing in images. Applied to the CCD surface ( or low-pass filter ) through the vapor deposition of a fluorine compound, the PENTAX-original SP ( Super Protect ) coating effectively removes dust and stains from the surface. In the next step, dust that still remains on the surface will be shaken off when the SR system shifts the image sensor at high speed. Finally, the dust that is shaken off the image sensor will fall onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit, eliminating any possibility of it returning to the image sensor surface. This DR system even offers a new Dust Alert function, which allows the user to confirm the dust-adhesion status of the CCD in advance.

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 K200D's 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. Since this function allows the user to use faster shutter speeds in poor lighting situations ( such as indoor sports events and night scenes ), it helps the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and prevent blurred images. For specialized applications, the sensitivity can be set manually from ISO 100 to ISO 1600.

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, even when it is positioned off center. When the subject is captured in focus, the in-focus sensor point is automatically superimposed in red in the viewfinder for at-a-glance confirmation.

Bright, clear viewfinder

Combining a lightweight penta-mirror prism with a 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. Since the K200D not only sets an aperture and a shutter speed, but also adjusts white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness levels, the photographer can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.

Large 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor

The K200D features a large 2.7-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots on its back panel. The LCD's wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from approximately 160 degrees both vertically and horizontally. It even offers digital zooming of playback images up to 20 times for easy confirmation of focus.

Other features

• High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
• Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications
• 22 custom functions to personalize camera operations
• Approximately 1100 images can be taken when using AA size lithium batteries due 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
• PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 , RAW data processing software and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 , browser software, included on the accompanying CD-ROM

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Sensor	• 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor • Primary color filter • 10.7 million total pixels • 10.2 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• JPEG: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [6M] 3008 x 2000 pixels, [2M] 1824 x 1216 pixels • RAW: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels
File formats	• RAW（Original) • JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21), Conforms to DCF (Design rule of Camera • File system) 2.0 • Compressed RAW ( PEF ) • Non compressed RAW ( DNG )
Lenses	PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses
Dust reduction	• Image sensor moving mechanism and SP coating • Dust-alert function
Auto focus	TTL Phase-matching 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
Focus modes	• AF-single (with focus lock) • Continuous AF • Manual focus
AF point selection	• Auto • Select • Center
AF assist	Stroboscopic flash
Metering	• TTL open-aperture 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information) • Exposure range: EV 0 - 21 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 100 with 50mm F1.4 lens)
Metering modes	• Multi-segment metering • Center-weighted metering • Spot metering
AE lock	Yes
Exposure compensation	±2 EV (0.5EV steps or 0.3EV steps)
Exposure bracketing	±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV (0.3EV steps)
Sensitivity	• Auto • Manual : 100-1600 • 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV steps
Shutter	• Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter • 1/4000 - 30 sec. and bulb
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Tungsten Light • Fluorescent Light (W, D, N) • Flash • Manual setting with WB fine adjustment
Shooting Modes	• Auto Picture mode • Picture mode • Scene mode • Program AE • Sensitivity-Priority AE • Shutter-Priority AE • Aperture-Priority AE • Metered Manual • Bulb
Picture modes	• Portrait • Landscape • Macro • Action • Night scene portrait • Standard Flash-Off
Scene modes	• Night Scene • Surf & Snow • Food • Sunset • Kids • Pet • Candlelight • Museum
Viewfinder	• Fixed molded penta-mirror type • Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen • Field of view approx. 96% • Magnification approx. 0.85X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1) • Diopter adjustment approx. -2.5 - +1.5m-1
Viewfinder info	• AF frame • Spot AF frame • Focus point indication (high lighted in red) • Shake Reduction • Flash status • Shutter speed • Aperture • Focus indicator • Manual focus • EV compensation • AE lock indicator • ISO warning • Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity
LCD monitor	• TFT color LCD monitor • Brightness adjustable • Wide angle view • 2.7 inch • Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD info	• Shutter speed • Aperture • Flash mode (Flash-On, Red-eye reduction, Auto discharge, Auto, Flash Off) • Drive mode (Single frame/Continuous/Self-Timer/Auto bracket/Remote control) • EV compensation • Battery level • White balance • ISO warning • RAW/RAW+JPEG caputure • Number of recordable images
Playback modes	• One Image • Two Images • Index (4 or 9 or 16 thumbnails) • Enlargement (up to 16X, scroll available) • Image Rotation • Folder view • Slideshow • Histogram • Bright/Dark area
Digital filter (playback)	• B&W • Sepia • Color (18 type) • Soft (three-level amount adjustable) • Illustration • HDR (3 type) • Slim (+/- 8 level amount adjustable) • Brightness (+/- 8 level amount adjustable)
Flash	• Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash • Guide number: approx. 13 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m) • Angle of view coverage: 28mm wide-angle (35mm equivalent) • Flash Exposure Compensation: -2 EV - +1EV (1/2EV steps) • P-TTL • High-speed-sync
External flash	• Hot shoe, sync-speed: 1/180 sec. • Wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
Drive modes	• Single-frame • Continuous (Hi, Lo) • Self-timer (12s, 2s) • Remote control (0s, 3s) • Auto bracket
Continuous shooting	• 2.8fps for 4 frames (JPEG and Continuous (Hi), RAW • 1.1fps until the memory card is full (JPEG and Continuous (Lo))or for 4 frames (RAW)
Auto rotation	Yes
Custom functions	23 custom-programmable functions available
Menu languages	English, French, Germany, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkey, Japanese Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Portrait grip	Optional Battery Grip (D-BG3)
Connectivity	• USB/Video • DC input • USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) • Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats
Storage	SD memory card (SDHC compatible)
Power	• Four AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH) batteries • Optional AC adapter
Dimensions	133.5mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 in)
Weight	• No battery: 630g (22.2 oz.) • With lithium batteries and SD card: 690g (24.3oz.)

Battery Grip ( D-BG3 )

• High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
• Power source : Four AA-size ( lithium, rechargeable Ni-MH, alkaline ) batteries
• Dimensions : 133.5 (W) x 32.5 (H) x 76.5 (D) mm ( excluding protrusions )
• Weight : 175g ( without batteries )

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