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Manual Control Options
As an SLR, the K2000 offers a wide variety of manual controls. While not quite to the level of the higher-end SLRs, the essentials are all present. There is also an above average level of customizability, with 23 options available for custom settings through the menu system plus a Help button that can be assigned a programmed function for instant access. All told, this means that you can set up the camera to fit your own tastes.
Focus
Auto Focus
The auto focus felt exceedingly fast with this camera. Pointing it at objects at wildly varying distances, it took minimal time to refocus. The focal point can be set to Auto, Wide or Spot. Auto focus assist is achieved by firing the flash repeatedly rather than employing a designated auto focus assist lamp. This means the auto focus assist has great range, but is also distracting when trying to shoot candids.
ISO
The ISO ranges from 100 to 3200, with the obligatory auto mode. The auto ISO setting can be limited to any level along this continuum.
White Balance
In addition to manually setting a custom white balance, the K2000 has presets for Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, three types of Fluorescent, Tungsten and Flash. These are each incrementally adjustable as well.
Metering
The K2000 offers multi-segment (16 areas), center-weighted and spot metering.
Shutter Speed
The shutter speed ranges from 1/4000 to 30 seconds, as well as Bulb for unlimited time exposures.
Aperture
On the bundled 18 - 55mm kit lens, the aperture range is f/3.5-f/5.6.
Sensitivity Priority
The K2000 offers another, unusual shooting mode called Sensitivity Priority (or Sv). In this mode, you can choose the ISO in smaller increments rather than the usual full-stop levels, and have the camera then automatically set the aperture and shutter speed appropriately.
Image Stabilization
The K2000 uses a body-based, sensor-shift image stabilization system called Shake Reduction. Unfortunately, in our brief hands-on period, we did not get a chance to test its effectiveness.
Picture Quality / Size Options
The Pentax shoots JPEG, RAW, and RAW plus JPEG, (saving both an uncompressed RAW file for editing and a more convenient JPEG version for immediate viewing). The RAW mode can be set to either PEF or DNG file formats. Image size is from 3872 x 2592 to 1824 x 1216 at Best, Better or Good quality levels.
During shooting, a number of filters can be used to add effects. These are called Digital Filters, and the available options are Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro and Color Extract. During playback, Illustration, HDR (high dynamic range), B&W, Sepia, Color, Slim, Brightness and Custom effects can be added.
Dust Cleaning/Sensing
The K2000 has a dust reduction/removal system based around vibrating the sensor.
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Conclusion