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Introduction
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01.Sample Photos
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02.Design
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03.Product Tour
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04.Hardware
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05.Durability
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06.Photo Gallery
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07.Image Quality
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08.Sharpness
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09.Color
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10.Noise Reduction
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11.Dynamic Range
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12.Low Light
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13.Distortion
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14.Video
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15.Usability
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16.Ease of Use
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17.Handling
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18.Controls
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19.Speed
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20.Features
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21.Extras
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22.Specs & Ratings
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23.Conclusion
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24.Comments
Product Tour
Priced at just $599.95 including a Pentax DA L 18-55mm lens and the AF-200FG external flash unit, or $649.95 in a two-lens kit with an additional 50-200mm zoom, the Pentax K2000 is an inexpensive SLR, but it doesn’t feel like one. The body is compact but feels substantial in your hands, and the build quality is solid, with a plastic body over a stainless steel frame. We worked with the basic black model, but the K2000 also comes in a distinctive white body (dubbed the Stormtrooper camera by fans), available in the two-lens configuration for $679.95.
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In the Box
- Camera body with body mount cover attached
- 18-55mm lens with rear cover attached
- Camera strap
- USB data cable
- 4 lithium batteries
- USB data cable
- Software CD
- Quick Guide
- Operating manual
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