Pentax K200D Digital SLR Camera

Pentax Updated: 2008-10-01 RSS

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.

Type: Auto-exposure digital SLR still camera with TTL auto focus, built-in retractable P-TTL auto flash, CCD shift shake reduction, dust reduction, dust alert and weather/dust resistant body

Sensor: Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction sensor movement system
- 10.2 megapixels
- 8 bits/channel (JPEG) or 12 bit/channels (RAW)

Resolution (Recorded Pixels):10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1824x1216)

ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
- Bulb up to 1600
- Manual 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)

File Formats: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system)
- DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
- PRINT Image Matching III

Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF AND KA mount lenses
- Power zoom function not available, SDM function
- K-mount lenses usable with restrictions
- S-mount lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions
- 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions

Focusing System: TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
- AF Single (with focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual, Kids mode, Pet mode, P/A/S/M/B/Sv
- Focus point adjustment (auto, user-selectable, center)
- AF assist via built-in flash

Exposure Control: TTL open-aperture metering with choice of 16-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering