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Viewfinder
The viewfinder offers 96% field of view at 0.85x magnification. The diopter adjustment runs from -2.5 to 1.5 and is altered by a sliding bar at the top of the viewfinder. There is a depth of field preview function, which can be bound to the Help button.
The diopter adjuster is above the viewfinder
LCD Screen
The LCD is 2.7-inch and has 230,000 pixels. During our brief hands-on period, the screen seemed bright and colorful. However, this was under the ample fluorescent lighting of a conference center, so we reserve final judgment until we try shooting under more challenging conditions.
The LCD is 2.7-inch and has 230,000 pixels. During our brief hands-on period, the screen seemed bright and colorful. However, this was under the ample fluorescent lighting of a conference center, so we reserve final judgment until we try shooting under more challenging conditions.
The LCD is bright and clear
Flash
The built-in flash struck as being very bright and quick to charge. Interestingly, the K2000 kit ships with an included external flash, the AF200FG, which retails for $150. It's a fixed flash, so you won't be able to aim it at the ceiling to bounce the light, but it's still a very nice inclusion in a standard kit. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to try out this flash, so we cannot comment on its effectiveness.
The built-in flash struck as being very bright and quick to charge. Interestingly, the K2000 kit ships with an included external flash, the AF200FG, which retails for $150. It's a fixed flash, so you won't be able to aim it at the ceiling to bounce the light, but it's still a very nice inclusion in a standard kit. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to try out this flash, so we cannot comment on its effectiveness.
The relatively high flash position helps minimize red-eye.
The K200 has a Pentax KAF3 mount, which is compatible with all Pentax lenses. The auto focus motor is housed in the body of the camera, which makes for cheaper lenses, and the ability to use auto focus with most of them.
The bundled kit lens is DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens.
While shooting, we found that the shutter felt cheap and insubstantial. This was a pre-production model, though, so this flaw may be corrected in the final camera.
The bundled kit lens
Connections
The K2000 has a single, proprietary USB/Video out port, protected by a firm rubber cover.
The only available port
The K2000 takes 4 AA batteries (included), which is a boon for travelers, as AAs can be found in any part of the world. Using the included set of lithium batteries, Pentax states that you can take 1650 shots, an impressive claim. An optional adapter can be purchased which mimics the shape of the four AAs , with a slender cord that plugs into a power source.
Four AA batteries make it easy to find replacements
Memory
The Pentax K2000 can use either SD or SDHC cards, which are easily found and affordable.
The Pentax K2000 can use either SD or SDHC cards, which are easily found and affordable.
The memory card slot was glued shut, so we can't show it to you.
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