Pentax Digital SLR Cameras

[ June 4th, 2009 ]

PENTAX K20D DIGITAL SLR

Inside its dustproof and weather-resistant casing is a CMOS sensor that produces high quality images with up to 14.6 million effective pixels and minimal image noise. Its primary feature is the Pentax Real Image Engine, a processing engine that allows maximum control of image properties and parameters such as colour tones and ISO sensitivity among others.

Camera’s Specifications:

Sensor	Type – CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size – 23.4 x 15.6mm; Color depth – 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels – 14.6 MP; Total pixels – 15.1 MP; Recorded resolutions – 4672×3104 (14.6M), 3872×2592 (10M), 3008×2000 (6M), 1824×1216 (2M); Quality levels – ** Premium, * Best, ** Better, * Good; Dust Removal – Image sensor movement combined with SP coating
Lens Mount	Type/Construction – PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses – PENTAX KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function – YES; Power zoom function – YES
Display	Type – 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness/color, Live View available (TTL by image sensor, 100% FOV); Resolution – Approx 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: YES, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical
Viewfinder	Type – Pentaprism; Coverage (field of view) – 95%; Magnification – 0.95x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen – Natural-Bright-Matte II; Diopter adjustment – -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview – Optical diaphragm stop down, Digital, Live View (FOV 100%, magnification 4x/8x available, grid pattern available)
ISO	Auto – 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400; Manual – 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400
Shutter	Type – Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter; Shutter speed – 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available
Storage Media	Internal memory – n/a; Removable memory – SD, SDHC
Power Supply	Power source – Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI50, BG2 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI50 battery; Recordable images – Approx 740 (approx 530 with 50% flash); Playback time – Approx 330 min; AC adapter available – YES (optional)
Physical Specs	Body dimensions (W x H x D) – 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.76”; Body weight (without battery or removable memory) – 25.2 oz; Loaded and ready – 28.2 oz; Construction material(s) – Reinforced plastic polymer shell surrounding a rugged stainless steel chassis; Operating temperature – 32-104 degrees F

PENTAX K200D DIGITAL SLR

The Pentax K200D is designed to perform even in challenging shooting conditions. Its stainless steel body is armored with fiber and polycarbonate and is carefully sealed to make sure that humidity, moisture and dust particles cannot interfere with the camera’s performance. It is equipped with the Dust Reduction and Dust Alert functions so you can do without the tedious process of correcting images with dust imprints.

Camera’s Specifications:

Sensor	Type – Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size – 23.5 x 15.7mm; Color depth – 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels – 10.2 MP; Total pixels – 10.75 MP; Recorded resolutions – 3872×2592 (10M), 3008×2000 (6M), 1824×1216 (2M) Quality levels: * Best, Better, * Good; Dust removal – Image sensor movement combined with SP coating
Lens Mount	Type/Construction – PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses – PENTAX KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function – YES; Power zoom function – n/a
Display	Type – 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness; Resolution – Approx 230,000 dots; Wide angle viewable – YES, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical
Viewfinder	Type – Penta-Mirror; Coverage (field of view) – 96%; Magnification – 0.85x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen – Natural-Bright-Matte II; Diopter adjustment – -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview – Optical diaphragm stop down, Digital
ISO	Auto – 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps); Manual – 100-1600 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
Shutter	Type – Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter; Shutter speed – 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available
Storage Media	Internal memory – n/a; Removable memory – SD, SDHC
Power Supply	Power source – 4* AA (lithium, alkaline, NiMH rechargeable); Recordable images – Approx 1100 w/lithium (approx 550 w/ 50% flash use); Playback time – Approx 700 min; AC adapter available – YES (optional)
Physical Specs	Body dimensions (W x H x D) – 5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9”; Body weight (without battery or removable memory) – 22.2 oz; Loaded and ready – 24.3 oz w/lithium batteries (25.6 oz w/alkaline batteries); Construction material(s) – Reinforced plastic polymer shell around a rugged stainless steel chassis; Operating temperature – 32-104 degrees F

PENTAX K2000 DIGITAL SLR

Aside from being small and light, the Pentax K2000 has functions that automatically adjust the camera’s settings depending on the shooting condition, like the Pentax Auto Picture. On the contrary, the PRIME engine allows changing the camera’s settings manually. Its Shake Reduction function minimizes blurs in your images.

Camera’s Specifications:

Sensor	Type – Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size – 23.5 x 15.7mm; Color depth – 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels – 10.2 MP; Total pixels – 10.75 MP; Recorded resolutions – 10M (3872×2592), 6M (3008×2000), 2M (1824×1216); Quality levels: * (Best), (Better), * (Good); Dust Removal – Image sensor movement combined with SP coating
Lens Mount	Type/Construction – PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses – PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function – YES; Power zoom function – n/a
Display	Type – 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness; Resolution – 230,000 dots; Wide angle viewable – YES
Viewfinder	Type – Penta-Mirror; Coverage (field of view) – Approx 96%; Magnification – Approx 0.85X (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen – Natural-Bright-Matte II; Diopter adjustment – -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview – Digital (available as a custom function linked to Help button)
ISO	Auto – 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode; Manual – 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode
Shutter	Type – Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter; Shutter speed – 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available
Storage Media	Internal memory – n/a; Removable memory: SD, SDHC
Power Supply	Power source – 4* AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline); Recordable images – Approx N/A (lithium); Playback time – Approx N/A (lithium); AC adapter available – YES (optional)
Physical Specs	Body dimensions (W x H x D) – 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7”; Body weight, without battery or removable memory – 18.5 oz, Loaded and ready – 20.8 oz (lithium); Construction material(s) – Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis; Operating temperature – 32-104 degrees F