Pentax K200D video review by What Digital Camera

[Edysname]

Can this camera make VIDEOS ??

reply please :)

[MrKaramjbara]

is the sony alpha a290 better than this camera?

[lokosm93]

fajne

[lokosm93]

gadgagda

[dvamateur]

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.

[Quex01]

Flash DOES pop up automatically if you're changing Fn settings to auto flash mode.

[pciades]

can the top lcd be illuminated???

[shaolin95]

Yes.

[mrandie80]

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?

[tomcat39843]

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).

[bigcheese132]

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

[xmeda]

depends on money..

I can recommend K20D + sigma 17-70 + pentax DA55-300 + FA50/1.4 + AF36FGZ flash.. wery usable and universal combo :)

[mikes1984]

i wouldnt recommend that many lenses for a first time user...

[sajtospopcorn]

come on! 2 lenses....it's usefull:)...even for a 1st timer.

[EDXzim]

Interesting review, Have you by any chance looked at the DA* lense that Pentax offers?

[ThePhotographer08]

I've got this camera it's fantastic!

[cocoalovely]

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?

[ThePhotographer08]

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.

[VALIENTE888]

is there a live view lens in pentax k200D

thanks

very good camera and low price

wow

[BlSabbatH2]

the k200 has simple and useful AA batteries slot, others entry level slrs have proprietary batteries. This is a big advantage.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

A few seconds, but depending on the brand/speed/type of media card you are using

[stgodd]

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??

[WhatDigitalCamera]

Yes they will.

[humphreymctush]

I have an old pentax MX 35mm. Will the lens from this fit on a new K200D?

[BAJJMiller]

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.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

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.

[tomcat39843]

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.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

The button to view the pictures you have taken is the one marked by the green triangle icon to the bottom left of the screen.

But if you mean Live View, where you can see the view on the screen before you take the picture, this camera does not offer that feature.

[SASNIGHTCRAWLER]

@WhatDigitalCamera Hi, could you please tell me what effect is going on with this picture please, i have come across this video and would like someone to explain why a double image is occurring on this vid-cam. This is the Youtube link. watch?v=joltzQq4B9k

Thanks

[tzontzozzy]

i need some help, please. i just bought my pentax and i don't know how to turn on the monitor to see on it the preview of the picture. thank you.

[p279]

Good video thanks. The flash will automatically pop up in low light when you half depress the shutter button. You have to change it in the function/settings.

Steve

[ftpaddict]

It only does that if you use the camera in scene modes.

[icy2527]

Good Vid !!! Hoora .