Digital SLR Blog

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Pentax K200D DSLRs have been added to the DxO Labs website. One can find out detailed RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings of the cameras on the websitehttp://www.dxomark.com/. dxomark.com also now includes a new Frequently Asked Questions & Answers section.

“Our goal at DxO Labs is to cover the widest possible range of digital cameras, from RAW-compatible digital still cameras (DSC) to top-of-the-line DSLR,” said Nicolas Touchard, Vice President of Marketing, DxO Labs Image Quality Evaluation. “We are committed to consistently providing the highest level of RAW image data possible in order to build the most comprehensive database of RAW image information available.

The Pentax K200D, which hoped to capture the entry-level DSLR market, has been discontinued in Japan. No official reasons have been cited by the company however many see the release of the new Pentax K2000 as the main reason.

[Via Photography Blog ]

Ephotozine reviews the Pentax K200D DSLR and the reviewer gives it a thumbs up by calling it a great entry level DSLR. However the K200D was found to be expensive especially since it’s meant to compete with the likes of Canon EOS 450D and Nikon D60.

 The K200D manages to carve a niche for itself in the over-populated digital world by its overall performance and dust and weatherproof body. The camera felt solid and has bee ergonomically designed. Pentax has been able to contain the image noise and Dust alert system acts as a handy tool. The K200D can save simultaneously in RAW and JPEG formats with in-camera processing of RAW also available.

Verdict:
“As an entry level DSLR, the Pentax K200D does a great job. It manages to create decent shots for any photographic style which is great for the learner trying to find a niche. My main problem is the price.”