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Pentax K2000
For those new to the world of digital SLR photography, PENTAX provides a rich learning experience in a lightweight, ergonomic package. Discover the DSLR. Welcome the K2000.

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Features
Shake Reduction systemShake Reduction system, featuring a 10.2 megapixel CCD, is compatible with any PENTAX lens ever made, and minimizes the effect of camera shake even at slower shutter speeds.

Camera operationSmart camera operation featuring highly user-friendly tools such as a dedicated Help button.

Advanced Auto Picture modeAdvanced Auto Picture mode takes the guesswork out of your pictures by automatically selecting the best mode to use for a given situation.

2.7 inch, high resolution LCD2.7 inch, high resolution LCD monitor featuring wide angle viewing of up to 170° allows for easy image review.

High ISO of 3200 High ISO of 3200 allows faster shutter speeds in lower lighting to freeze subject action, while making the most of ambient light.

Energizer AA Lithium batteries Includes widely available long life Energizer AA Lithium batteries for outstanding runtime.

Specifications
Type of CameraSLR

Focus
TypeTTL phase-matching 5 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX)

Focus modes AF Auto, AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, and Night Snap modes, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual

Focus point adjustmentAuto, Wide, Spot

AF assist YES, via built-in flash

LCD Monitor
Type2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness

Resolution230,000 dots

Wide angle viewableYES

Flash
TypeHot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash

Synchronization speed1/180s

White Balance
Auto preset modesAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W), Tungsten, Flash

Manual mode(s)YES

View Finder
TypePenta-Mirror

Coverage (field of view)Approx 96%

MagnificationApprox 0.85X (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity)

Standard focusing screenNatural-Bright-Matte II

Diopter adjustment 2.5 to 1.5

Depth of field preview Digital

Storage
Internal memoryn/a

Removable memorySD, SDHC

Interface
PortsUSB 2.0 hi-speed, video out

Video outNTSC, PAL

Printer interfacesPictBridge

Sensor
TypeInterline interlace CCD with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system

Size23.5 x 15.7mm

Color depth 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW

Effective pixels 10.2 MP

Total pixels10.75 MP

Recorded resolutions 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1824x1216)

Dust Removal Image sensor movement combined with SP coating

Lens Mount
Type/ConstructionPENTAX 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

Built-in Flash
TypeRetractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash

Guide number 11 (100/m)

Coverage28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)

Flash modes On, off, redeye, wireless

Flash exposure compensation-2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps

Shutter
TypeElectronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter

Shutter speed1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available

File Formats
StillRAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III

ISO Sensitivity
Auto100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode

Manual100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), up to 1600 ISO in Bulb mode

Metering System
TypeTTL open aperture, 16 segment metering

Sensitivity range EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4)

Multi-segment YES, 16 segments

Center weighted YES

SpotYES

Exposure compensation+/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)

Exposure lock YES (available as a custom function linked to the help button)

Exposure bracketing YES, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)

Power
Power sourceAA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline)

Recordable imagesApprox N/A (lithium)

Playback timeApprox N/A (lithium)

AC adapter availableYES (optional)

Image Stabilization
TypeBody-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction (4 stops maximum)

Where To Buy ?
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Ratings by Store(s)
B & H Foto & Electronics 5.0
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Amazon.com 4.6
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Ritz Interactive 4.5
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Abe’s Of Maine 4.5
3 User Review(s)
 
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