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I needed to change my old Pentax K100D camera because I messed up the optics on it. Therefore, while shopping for a new camera, my next choice was also a Pentax, due to my previous great experience with this brand, and I also wanted to use the lenses I already owned. The Pentax K200d camera is so far very good; I especially like the large LCD, the 10.2 MP sensor, the clarity of the pictures, and its good price.
Pentax had the best price with features esp. I am just getting to know this camera. So far the results have been impressive. weatherproofing and compatibility with tons of lenses. I haven't gotten deep into the advanced capabilities of the camera but look forward to discovering more.I only give four stars because I have not yet printed any images.
Just read [.]. Both work just like Swiss watches. I bought one K200 for myself and after 6 months - one more as a present. article - that's all true :)Also, I personally consider using AA batteries as an advantage when traveling in the backwoods.Cons - relatively poor choice of lenses. K200 has a tough solid weather-resistant body which feels well in hands. Traditionally, Pentax offers features normally met only in higher-class cameras of other vendors. Though, it's not so important for amateurs. a lot of folks use kit or horrible ones like 18-250mm (hello, distortions) :)
The quality of pictures is amazing. I have the Pentax K1000 film and made the move to this Pentax DSLR. My Sigma lenses that I have had for several years work perfectly with this camera. The only feature I wish it had is the on-board flash sync option of rear-curtain. Otherwise, I am happy with all of its features.
I periodically get a decent picture if I crank up the ISO to a ridiculouly high 1600 for an average sunny day or use a 5.6 and a very slow shutter speed. I just couldn't believe that a Pentax camera could be this bad and waited far too long to complain. I have wasted far too much time trying to get exposures right only to find that the pictures are way too underexposed at all the different settings attempted. So, what am I going to do. At this late date, buy a Nikon or a Canon and forget this disaster ever happened.
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