Gee�another all black D-SLR. I�m shocked to see it. Not really, since almost all digital single lens reflex cameras look alike�forget a bright, shiny pink one like the new Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd point-and-shoot. Utilitarian is the word for D-SLRs and that�s what you get. It measures 5.25 x 3.74 x 2.9 and weighs a solid 22.1 ounces (body only), 33.4 with batteries and kit lens.
The Pentax is different than most D-SLRs since it uses four AAs instead of a proprietary lithium-ion battery. This can be a life-saver when you need some extra juice since you can pick up AAs practically anywhere. As a nice gesture Pentax supplies four lithium AAs so all you really need is a speedy SDHC card (2 gigs would do) and you�re ready to start taking photos. Pentax states the supplied batteries will last for 1,100 shots for �normal� use but if you use the flash it drops to 550. Still, this is a decent number. Traditional alkalines last for only 200 in normal use.
Also different is the fact this camera is weather- and dust-proof, meaning it has loads of gaskets to keep the elements at bay. I�m going to take the company�s word for it because I really didn�t have the heart to take this D-SLR into the shower with me�and the sun�s been shining for awhile now. That said this feature moves the K200D above other sub-$800 USD models.
The K200D has a Pentax K-mount and it accepts K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2 lenses so those with older glass can use them. Since Pentax has been around as long as the hills, you have a ton to choose from. Like Sony and Olympus D-SLRs, it has a built-in sensor shake reduction system to help eliminate blur. It�s not perfect but it�s a lot more affordable than purchasing stabilized lenses which Canon and Nikon make you do. Sensor-shift models are forcing the Big Two to include IS lenses with new kits (Canon XSi and Nikon D60). As we�ve said, competition is a wonderful thing.
David Elrich
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