Pentax K2000 Digital Camera Review

Pentax K2000

Digital Camera Review

4.3 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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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
x Product Tour Compact body with solid construction; low price for complete package Plastic material not as rugged as more expensive SLRs
x Color Solid resolution and image noise test results Poor color accuracy, slow burst mode
x Noise Handled noise well in both bright and dim illumination Confusing noise reduction level labeling
x Resolution Impressive overall, with good sharpness and minimal distortion Sharpness suffers noticeably at small aperture settings
x White Balance Automatic white balance very accurate for fluorescent and daylight illumination Auto WB doesn't handle incandescent lighting well
x Playback Good selection of image display options; extensive filter selection for in-camera editing Screen slightly small and low-res for image review purposes
x 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
x 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
x Design & Handling Lightweight and highly portable; decent rubberized grip; built-in help system Slightly small for large-handed shooters; menu system sometimes confusing
x Speed & Timing Fast start-up Mediocre burst mode

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