Pentax K2000 / K-m Expert Reviews

Stepping up from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR can seem as daunting as trading in your minivan for an 18-wheeler. To ease the transition, Pentax has placed all the controls on its new 10.2MP K2000 to the right of the camera's bright, 2.7-inch LCD screen ...

Compact, stainless steel frame. Excellent image quality. Built-in help guide. Comfortable grip. Extremely long battery life

Hi-speed burst rate takes only seven exposures before buffer fills. Built-in flash could be more powerful

With built-in image stabilization, a sensor dust-removal system, side-by-side picture comparison, automatic bracketing, high and low burst rates, and a plethora of other features, the K2000 assures that if you're ready to move up, it can't get any ...

The Pentax K2000 delivers a lot of photographic power at a low $599.99 price including lens and external flash. It's a fine choice for those stepping up from point-and-shoot cameras to their first SLR, but there's also surprising customizability for ...

While price isn't a factor in our testing procedures, that doesn't mean we don't appreciate a solid value when we see one, and that's very much the case with the Pentax K2000. It incorporates ease-of-use features such as sophisticated autoexposure ...

For those interested in moving up to a digital SLR without making too deep a dent in the wallet, the Pentax K2000 is a very appealing choice. Priced at $599.99 including a lens and an external flash unit, the 10.2-megapixel K2000 is a solidly built ...

The Pentax K2000 is small and very portable, weighing in at just a little over a pound with the included 18-55mm lens attached, but it doesn't have the insubstantial, toy-like feel we've experienced with some compact SLRs. The grip is better suited to ...

Introduction The Pentax K2000 is a camera in tune with the times, delivering a lot of photographic power at a low $599.99 price including lens and external flash. It's a fine choice for those stepping up from point-and-shoot cameras to their first ...

While price isn't a factor in our testing procedures, that doesn't mean we don't appreciate a solid value when we see one, and that's very much the case with the Pentax K2000. It incorporates ease-of-use features such as sophisticated autoexposure ...

The price and features on this entry-level DSLR are right for aspiring novices.

Fast motor; works well in cold conditions; includes kit lens and flash; light and portable

No HD video; average color quality; no multi-format flash support; lacks a touch screen

For those looking for an entry into digital SLR (D-SLR) photography, the $599.95 (direct, with 18–55mm lens) Pentax K2000 is a great choice at a great price. This 10.2-megapixel camera performs quite well in well-lit outdoor shots, where its captures ...

Takes sharp pictures. Fast operation and autofocus. Help button provides useful information about other camera functions. Includes additional flash accessory

Images can be noisy at or above ISO 800. Camera recycle times slow down after a few seconds of consistent shots. LCD can't be used as a viewfinder

Despite a few issues shooting in low light, the Pentax K2000 has great speed, solid image sharpness, and costs less than most competing D-SLRs.

No, we don't hope that white digital SLRs will be a big trend this year but as a one-off, specialty product, we kind of like this eye-catching, black-and-white cookie, limited-edition Pentax K2000.

As a camera, Pentax K2000 is for advanced amateurs-not pros-and features a the 10.2MP CCD imaging sensor; 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot, wide-view LCD screen; and in-camera Shake Reduction. Like the camera, the two white Pentax lenses-not to be confused with ...

PENTAX has also announced two high performance interchangeable lenses for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras to deliver top-quality digital images. The smc PENTAX DA 60-250mm f/4 ED[IF] SDM is a versatile telephoto zoom lens offering a high zoom ...

The fastest-growing part of the camera market is currently being powered by photographers moving from compact cameras to DSLRs. Unfortunately for manufacturers, the added competition this has attracted has seen the prices they can charge being eroded ...

Easy-to-use on-screen control panel, Compact size with good build-quality, Good high-ISO performance, Plenty of features for the first-time user (Auto Pict mode/Help button), Efficient image stabilization, Reliable flash exposure, Wireless flash, Good ...

Default JPEGs too contrasty and poorly sharpened, JPEG engine not making the most out the camera's RAW data (regardless of settings), Unsophisticated, uninformative AF system with no indication of chosen point in viewfinder, No orientation sensor (get ...

The entry-level DSLR sector has become argue ably the hardest-fought camera sector over the past year.