Nice! I would hate … Nice! I would hate if the flash popped up if I don’t want the flash to pop-up. I always force the flash off on my camera (and I love the ones that don’t have the flash at all, like the A850/A900). Pentax has a very good design. The only entry lever camera with weather sealed body and the LCD on top! To me, this is definitely the best entry lever DSLR there is.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
Quex01:
Flash DOES pop up … Flash DOES pop up automatically if you’re changing Fn settings to auto flash mode.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
shaolin95:
Yes. Yes.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
pciades:
can the top lcd be … can the top lcd be illuminated???
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
ThePhotographer08:
Hi,
Before I can … Hi,
Before I can help you I need to know what scene mode you use or if you use manual. Please let me know and I will help you ASAP.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
cocoalovely:
Can you please help … Can you please help me? Every time I take a picture of something that is maybe…..2 or 3 feet in front of me, it looks so so so bright! SOME OF THE PICTURE EVEN TURN OUT WHITE! Please help?
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
cocoalovely:
Can you please help … Can you please help me? Every time I take a picture of something that is maybe…..2 or 3 feet in front of me, it looks so so so bright! SOME OF THE PICTURE EVEN TURN OUT WHITE! Please help?
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
mrandie80:
Does the kit lens … Does the kit lens not have a motor in it? Does the body then have a motor to compensate for old lenses that does not have motors?
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
tomcat39843:
Digital Camera … Digital Camera doesn’t seem to shoot a lot outside in less than sunny conditions. 88% for a wheather-sealed camera is surprising, given that the Sony A200 gets 89% (which lost all the nice body controls the A100 had).
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
sajtospopcorn:
come on! 2 lenses.. … come on! 2 lenses….it’s usefull:)…even for a 1st timer.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
mikes1984:
i wouldnt recommend … i wouldnt recommend that many lenses for a first time user…
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
xmeda:
depends on money..
… depends on money..
I can recommend K20D + sigma 17-70 + pentax DA55-300 + FA50/1.4 + AF36FGZ flash.. wery usable and universal combo
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
bigcheese132:
i was wondering … … i was wondering … which would be the best for a first DSLR. I have had a bridge/superzoom before so i understand all the programs/controls…so again… which would be best
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
EDXzim:
Interesting review, … Interesting review, Have you by any chance looked at the DA* lense that Pentax offers?
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
ThePhotographer08:
I’ve got this … I’ve got this camera it’s fantastic!
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
VALIENTE888:
is there a live … is there a live view lens in pentax k200D
thanks
very good camera and low price
wow
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
BAJJMiller:
I think so. I have … I think so. I have an 80-200mm SMC Pentax 1:4.5 K-mount lens from back when Asahi was still part of the picture, and it will fit. You can even get an adapter for the screw mount lenses from the 60’s.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
BlSabbatH2:
the k200 has simple … the k200 has simple and useful AA batteries slot, others entry level slrs have proprietary batteries. This is a big advantage.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
WhatDigitalCamera:
A few seconds, but … A few seconds, but depending on the brand/speed/type of media card you are using
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
stgodd:
the k200d is … the k200d is limited to a 5 shot burst,so how long do you need to wait before you can use the burst mode again??
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
WhatDigitalCamera:
Yes they will. Yes they will.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
humphreymctush:
I have an old … I have an old pentax MX 35mm. Will the lens from this fit on a new K200D?
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
WhatDigitalCamera:
I take your point, … I take your point, but the video reviews are a precis of much longer written reviews, and so don’t cover every point made in the full test. As for this vs the Nikon D60, there’s no pro Nikon bias, as you can see from our ratings: 88% for this camera and 85% for the Nikon.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
tomcat39843:
Good review, but … Good review, but what do you mean “11-point autofocus is not bad”? Nine of them are cross type sensors and I know of no better system. “Not bad” compared to the 3-point systems of the competitors?
Also, why is it that you whine about too few buttons on the camera when it is a Pentax but not when it is a Nikon? The Sony models seem to have some more buttons but apart from them all entry level DSLR intentionally keep the hardware interface simple.
March 10th, 2010 | 4:31 am
ftpaddict:
It only does that … It only does that if you use the camera in scene modes.
Nigel Atherton of What Digital Camera magazine reviews the
Nice! I would hate …
Nice! I would hate if the flash popped up if I don’t want the flash to pop-up. I always force the flash off on my camera (and I love the ones that don’t have the flash at all, like the A850/A900). Pentax has a very good design. The only entry lever camera with weather sealed body and the LCD on top! To me, this is definitely the best entry lever DSLR there is.
Flash DOES pop up …
Flash DOES pop up automatically if you’re changing Fn settings to auto flash mode.
Yes.
Yes.
can the top lcd be …
can the top lcd be illuminated???
Hi,
Before I can …
Hi,
Before I can help you I need to know what scene mode you use or if you use manual. Please let me know and I will help you ASAP.
Can you please help …
Can you please help me? Every time I take a picture of something that is maybe…..2 or 3 feet in front of me, it looks so so so bright! SOME OF THE PICTURE EVEN TURN OUT WHITE! Please help?
Can you please help …
Can you please help me? Every time I take a picture of something that is maybe…..2 or 3 feet in front of me, it looks so so so bright! SOME OF THE PICTURE EVEN TURN OUT WHITE! Please help?
Does the kit lens …
Does the kit lens not have a motor in it? Does the body then have a motor to compensate for old lenses that does not have motors?
Digital Camera …
Digital Camera doesn’t seem to shoot a lot outside in less than sunny conditions. 88% for a wheather-sealed camera is surprising, given that the Sony A200 gets 89% (which lost all the nice body controls the A100 had).
come on! 2 lenses.. …
come on! 2 lenses….it’s usefull:)…even for a 1st timer.
i wouldnt recommend …
i wouldnt recommend that many lenses for a first time user…
depends on money..
…
depends on money..
I can recommend K20D + sigma 17-70 + pentax DA55-300 + FA50/1.4 + AF36FGZ flash.. wery usable and universal combo
i was wondering … …
i was wondering … which would be the best for a first DSLR. I have had a bridge/superzoom before so i understand all the programs/controls…so again… which would be best
Interesting review, …
Interesting review, Have you by any chance looked at the DA* lense that Pentax offers?
I’ve got this …
I’ve got this camera it’s fantastic!
is there a live …
is there a live view lens in pentax k200D
thanks
very good camera and low price
wow
I think so. I have …
I think so. I have an 80-200mm SMC Pentax 1:4.5 K-mount lens from back when Asahi was still part of the picture, and it will fit. You can even get an adapter for the screw mount lenses from the 60’s.
the k200 has simple …
the k200 has simple and useful AA batteries slot, others entry level slrs have proprietary batteries. This is a big advantage.
A few seconds, but …
A few seconds, but depending on the brand/speed/type of media card you are using
the k200d is …
the k200d is limited to a 5 shot burst,so how long do you need to wait before you can use the burst mode again??
Yes they will.
Yes they will.
I have an old …
I have an old pentax MX 35mm. Will the lens from this fit on a new K200D?
I take your point, …
I take your point, but the video reviews are a precis of much longer written reviews, and so don’t cover every point made in the full test. As for this vs the Nikon D60, there’s no pro Nikon bias, as you can see from our ratings: 88% for this camera and 85% for the Nikon.
Good review, but …
Good review, but what do you mean “11-point autofocus is not bad”? Nine of them are cross type sensors and I know of no better system. “Not bad” compared to the 3-point systems of the competitors?
Also, why is it that you whine about too few buttons on the camera when it is a Pentax but not when it is a Nikon? The Sony models seem to have some more buttons but apart from them all entry level DSLR intentionally keep the hardware interface simple.
It only does that …
It only does that if you use the camera in scene modes.