Pentax K2000 Digital Camera Review - Pentax DSLR

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	Introduction
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 aspiring photographers.
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Section		The Good	The Bad
	Product Tour	Compact body with solid construction; low price for complete package	Plastic material not as rugged as more expensive SLRs
	Color	Solid resolution and image noise test results	Poor color accuracy, slow burst mode
	Noise	Handled noise well in both bright and dim illumination	Confusing noise reduction level labeling
	Resolution	Impressive overall, with good sharpness and minimal distortion	Sharpness suffers noticeably at small aperture settings
	White Balance	Automatic white balance very accurate for fluorescent and daylight illumination	Auto WB doesn't handle incandescent lighting well
	Playback	Good selection of image display options; extensive filter selection for in-camera editing	Screen slightly small and low-res for image review purposes
	Hardware	Well built, substantial camera; good control panel function on LCD; external flash provided as part of kit	No Live View; plastic mount on kit lens; external flash lacks bounce or swivel capability
	Controls	Digital Preview interactively shows results of settings changes; extensive scene mode selection; finely adjustable shooting modes	No depth of field preview; no way to cover viewfinder for tripod shooting
	Design & Handling	Lightweight and highly portable; decent rubberized grip; built-in help system	Slightly small for large-handed shooters; menu system sometimes confusing
	Speed & Timing	Fast start-up	Mediocre burst mode