Abstract: Everybody loves a bargain. And that’s what Pentax promises with its new entry-level DSLR, the 10.2-megapixel K2000. For $577 (street), you get not just the camera body and 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 zoom, but a small accessory flash that gives you about double ...
Abstract: ldquo;Don’t buy a compact digital camera!” That’s the advice most photographers will give you these days, mostly because DSLR (digital single lens reflex) models are finally coming down in price – well below $1,000 in some cases. And they carry some major ...
Takes sharp pictures. Fast operation and autofocus. Help button provides useful information about other camera functions. Includes additional flash accessory.
Images can be noisy at or above ISO 800. Camera recycle times slow down after a few seconds of consistent shots. LCD cant be used as a viewfinder.
Despite a few issues shooting in low light, the Pentax K2000 has great speed, solid image sharpness, and costs less than most competing D-SLRs....
Abstract: Pentax Press Release: PENTAX ANNOUNCES K2000 DIGITAL SLR SYSTEM Bundled as a complete kit for the convenience of the customer, the PENTAX K2000 system offers uncomplicated operation for new digital SLR users and family photographers seeking high-qu...
Small and light, Uses AA batteries, Excellent incamera processing options, Good highISO performance in terms of detail versus noise, Improved user interface,
Kit lens has plastic mount, Limited continuous shooting performance, No manual DOF preview or optional wired shutter release, External flash has no bounce or swivel head, AF speed and accuracy varied with lenses used during tests,
Since my day-to-day cameras are a Pentax K10D and Pentax *ist DL, I was curious how the K2000 would compare. I expected the camera to perform better than the *ist DL but fall short of the K10D. Sure enough, the K2000 performed almost exactly as expecte...
Easy to use, handy help button, body-based image stabilisation
Limited control over autofocus, no auto-orientation sensor
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. ...
Overall, despite the Pentax K2000s 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 Pen...
