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Pentax K2000 / K-m Reviews

Digital camera - SLR - 10.2 Mpix - PENTAX-DA 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD... More product details

$499.95

Very fast autofocus ; relatively nice viewfinder ; wireless flash and in-body image stabilization (cnet.com)

Compact, stainless steel frame. Excellent image quality. Built-in help guide. Comfortable grip... (maclife.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Pentax K2000 / K-m

We have collected and analyzed 90 expert reviews and 242 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is January 21, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 128704 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 92/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 92

920100

332 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

90 Experts

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94 / 100

242 Users

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Expert Reviews (90)

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Pentax K2000 (with 18-55mm lens and AF200FG flash)

By (cnet.com)

Very fast autofocus ; relatively nice viewfinder ; wireless flash and in-body image stabilization

No Live View mode ; poor default JPEG image settings

Speedy performance lifts the Pentax K2000 above the cheap-dSLR masses, but bad default settings make it an iffy choice for newbies.

Price$549.99 (with 18-55mm lens)n/a$499.95 (with 18-55mm lens)$749.99 (with...

Rating

73100

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cnet.com
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Pentax K2000

By Arthur Bleich (maclife.com)

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 ...

Rating

100100

maclife.com
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K2000

By Steve Morgenstern (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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 ...

Rating

86100

digitalcamerainfo.com

User Reviews (242)

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SUCKS? NOT!

By ahbleich (maclife.com)

As the reviewer of this camera (and a long-time pro photographer) I find it curious that a specific other brand and model is mentioned as better. That alone, would make it difficult for me to take "TRUST ME" seriously. And a general comment like "This cam

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Eloquent simplicity

By (netmall.com)

I had many digital cameras before this one, 2 of them were DSLR, Pentax k110 and Sony A200. This Pentax is user friendly, all important factors to achieve a good shot are easily accessible, it is a big camera in a smaller lighter package (try it first i...

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This Cam SUCKS!

By lukeforester1 (maclife.com)

Go Canon, get a Rebel, it will serve you so much better! TRUST ME! This camera is disappointing!!!!!!!!!

Manufacturer's Description

Pentax K2000 provides a rich learning experience in a lightweight, ergonomic package. One of the smallest and lightest available designs makes the K2000 perfect for spontaneity. Easy one-handed operation with a comfortable carrying weight makes transitioning from a point and shoot trouble-free.

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