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After the purchase, I've loved everything about it. I'm an amateur photographer and I've always used point and shoots until I decided to drop some money into a nice DSLR. The clerk there introduced me to he K200D.
The K200D is the perfect camera for a starter and semi-pro photographer. Also, a small bonus (another win for me) is you can say you don't have the same Nikon or Canon camera that almost EVERYONE else has. (watch reviews on you tube and you can hear it) Overall, I am very impressed with it's picture quality, build quality, and it's features. If your trying to shoot a wedding or an event with a person speaking, the shutter is so obnoxiously loud that you might as well yell *CLICK* every time you compose a shot.
The K200D has everything I wanted and then some. The ONLY problem I have with it is the shutter is loud. I did a lot of research and thought I found a Nikon that I wanted until I visited a new camera store in my area. I am very satisfied.
I decided that this is the camera I wanted. I didn't believe in this camera I never heard of but I went home and compared it to the rest. The main sell point for me was the fact that in camera lab testing, the K200D came out sharper than a Nikon, Canon, or Olympus cameras is was up against.
The ability to switch between RAW and JPEG with a single button push is a time saver. Second, This camera is compatible with all of my old manual focus lenses. Couple all of this with wireless flash sync and the host of many other things this camera can do and it's an unbeatable bargain. This camera is an amazing camera. I'm glad I purchased this camera. You simply cannot get weather sealing in other brands of DSLRs until you spend around $1000+. I HIGHLY recommend it over any other brands.
The Image Quality is excellent, especially when shooting RAW. Because this camera has in-body shake reduction (something that Canon and Nikon DO NOT have) ALL of my old Pentax lenses can take advantage of this feature. This is much more convenient and economical than other brands that change their lens mounts every five years or so. The camera is great for people just getting into SLR photography. Just because a lens was made 20+ years ago doesn't mean it isn't any good.
Very customizable. That means I don't need to spend MORE money replacing all of my old Pentax lenses, many of which have outstanding image quality. I live in the pacific northwest and spend a great deal of time outdoors so this is a must. I have only one VERY minor gripe--that the buffer for continues shooting is limited to 4 frames when shooting at the 2.8 fps, regardless if you are shooting RAW or JPEG. There are plenty of Auto picture modes to help you along until you are more comfortable taking advantage of the more in-depth control functions.Two important factors influencing my decision to purchase this camera over other brands is first: weather and dust sealing.
It wouldn't stop me from buying it over the competition, but it does encourage me to upgrade to a Nikon D90/Canon 40D whenever I get the chance to. I have the 18-250mm lens kit and while its pretty nice, I don't use it much beyond 125 or so. I very much enjoy using it as it feels sturdy and fits perfectly in my hands.
I do use the RAW+ featuer so that I can quickly and easily view my photos on my computer and edit out the unuseable pictures. I do have the battery grip as well which is very useful to have.I've gotten some really nice shots with the camera over the semester and it's very nice for the price. I have some long-lasting Kodak rechargeable batteries and they last more than long enough for me to use it for a day.
I've been using this camera for several months now for a color photography course at my school. You can get some really nice shots/detail with them. I'd defiantly recommend it to anyone whose looking for a beginner SLR and does not mind the low burst rate.
The only real limitation that I've had with the camera is the poor shooting speed. I shoot mostly RAW files because of how well you can edit them when compared with the default jpegs.
Know that a trip was coming up (Holy Land Tour) I decided to ask my wife for a really nice camera. This with the fact I had a Pentax 70-200MM zoom lens orphaned to me years ago, sold me on this camera.I took the plunge and could not be happier.This camera rocks.
Trekking around the dead sea and other dusty areas and having my camera ruined just isn't going to cut it.While this camera is a tad heavier than the Nikon, it's not unbearable by any means.Lastly, Pentax has been making cameras for decades and decades. I'm still learning it, but even taking auto-auto pictures gives you superb pictures.Another thing that sold me is the weather proofing features that the others did NOT have.
A funny thing happened on the golf course, I left my Kodak camera in a cup holder, my son-in-law hit the gas while I was out shagging a ball. But then I happened upon the customer feedback for the Pentax K-200.
You've got a solid brand and reputation backing your purchase up.Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Blessed Merry Christmas to all. Camera fell and the lens popped off and fell into the grass somewhere in the 15th fairway.Oh well, time for a new camera.
At first I was looking very hard at the Nikon D-60 and also an Olympus.
You'll get way more bang for your buck by purchasing this Pentax rather than some other camera. This camera is a great purchase in comparison to the big camera names. In short, there is no way anyone that pays the $500-$600 for this camera will be disappointed. This camera has a great feel. It has tons of features and most importantly, it's super easy to take great pictures.
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