Pentax’s New 10.2MP dSLR camera
By admin at 22 September, 2008, 9:59 am

Features:
10.2 Effective Megapixels
Shake Reduction System
Dynamic-Range Expansion
ISO 1600 Sensitivity
Intelligent Functions
8 Scene-Specific Modes
Versatile Exposure System
Total Anti-Dust System
Custom Images
Effortless Data Editing
K200D Main Specifications
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Effective Pixels |
approx.10.2 megapixels |
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Image Sensor |
Total pixels: approx.10.75 megapixelsType: Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filterSize: 23.5mm x 15.7mm |
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Color Depth |
8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) |
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Recorded Pixels |
JPEG: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [6M] 3008 x 2000 pixels, [2M] 1824 x 1216 pixelsRAW: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels |
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Sensitivity(Standard output sensitivity) |
Auto, Manual : 100~1600 (1EV steps or 1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps) |
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Recording Formats |
RAW (Original), JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21),Conforms to DCF (Design rule of Camera File system) 2.0 |
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Image Formats |
Compressed: JPEG - Baseline ( |
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Storage Media |
SD , SDHC memory card |
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White Balance |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W, D, N), Flash,Manual setting, with WB fine adjustment |
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Viewfinder |
Type: Fixed molded penta-mirror typeFocusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screenField of view: approx. 96%Magnification: approx. 0.85X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1)Diopter adjustment: approx. -2.5 - +1.5m-1 |
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LCD Monitor |
Type: TFT color LCD monitor , brightness adjustable, Wide angle viewSize: 2.7 inchDots: approx. 230,000 dots |
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Preview Method |
Digital preview , Optical preview |
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Playback |
One Image, Two Images, Index (4 or 9 or 16 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 16X, scroll available), Image Rotation, Folder view, Slideshow ,Histogram, Bright/Dark areaDigital Filter: B&W, Sepia, Color (18 type), Soft (three-level amount adjustable), Illustration, HDR (3 type), Slim (± 8 level amount adjustable), Brightness (± 8 level amount adjustable) (at playback mode) |
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Focusing System |
Type: TTL Phase-matching 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)Focus Mode: AF-single (with focus lock); AF-continuous available*Manual focusFocus Point: Auto, Select, CenterAF assist lamp: avaiable (by Built-in Flash) |
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Image Stabilizer |
Type: Image sensor shift mechanism , Max 4 stops |
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Dust Removal |
Type: Image sensor moving mechanism and SP coating with Dust Alert |
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Exposure Control |
Metering System: TTL open-aperture 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information) Metering Mode: (1) Multi-segment metering (2) Center-weighted metering (3) Spot meteringExposure Range: EV 0 - 21 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 100 with 50mm F1.4 lens)Modes: (1) Auto Picture mode, (2) Picture mode, (3) Scene mode, (4) Program AE, (5) Sensitivity-Priority AE, (6) Shutter-Priority AE, (7) Aperture-Priority AE, (8) Metered Manual, (9) BulbExposure Compensation: ±2 EV (0.5EV steps or 0.3EV steps)Auto-bracketing: 3 frames within range of ±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV (0.3EV steps)AE Lock: availiable |
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Shutter |
Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutterShutter Speed: 1/4000 - 30 sec. and bulb |
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Drive Modes |
Single-frame , Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote control (0s, 3s), Auto bracketContinuous shooting: approx. 2.8fps , sequence : 4 frame (JPEG and Continuous (Hi)) , 4 frame (RAW)approx. 1.1fps , sequence : until the memory card becomes full (JPEG and Continuous (Lo)) 4 frame (RAW) |
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Built-in Flash |
Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flashGuide number: approx. 13 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m)Angle of view coverage: 28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm) |
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Flash Synchronization |
Hot shoe, sync-speed: 1/180 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash |
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Data Folder |
Folder Name: Date (100_MMDD•••) / PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX•••) , |
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Power Sources |
Four AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH) batteriesOptional AC adapter also available. |
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Battery Life |
Number of recordable images: approx. 550*1 (lithium,50% use Flash) , approx. 1100*2(lithium,Normal Recording) Playback time: approx. 700 minutes*2 |
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Interfaces |
USB2.0 (HI-SPEED)/Video , DC input , Cable switch |
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Lens Mount |
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount Usable Lens: PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses. * Power zoom function not available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions. |
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Dimensions |
approx. 133.5(W) x 95(H) x 74(D)mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 inches) |
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Weight |
approx. 630g (22.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card.approx. 690g (24.3oz.) loaded and ready with lithium battery and SD memory cardapprox. 725g (25.6oz.) loaded and ready with alkaline battery and SD memory card |
*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.*2 According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
K200D Storage capacity
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RAW |
RAW |
JPEG |
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Recorded Pixels |
3872×2592 |
3872×2592 |
3872×2592 |
3008×2000 |
1824×1216 |
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Quality Level |
PEF |
DNG |
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512MB |
29 |
29 |
101 |
171 |
293 |
167 |
284 |
487 |
450 |
774 |
1313 |
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1GB |
58 |
58 |
202 |
343 |
586 |
335 |
570 |
974 |
902 |
1549 |
2627 |
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2GB |
119 |
119 |
409 |
698 |
1181 |
682 |
1159 |
1982 |
1807 |
3073 |
5121 |
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4GB |
235 |
235 |
804 |
1371 |
2320 |
1340 |
2277 |
3893 |
3549 |
6034 |
10057 |
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8GB |
478 |
478 |
1637 |
2791 |
4723 |
2729 |
4634 |
7923 |
7224 |
12280 |
20468 |
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