For the budding serious photographer seeking a transition from a compact, point-&-shoot digital-camera to a digital SLR, the Pentax K2000 is an excellent choice. Bundled as a kit, the system consists of the new PENTAX K2000 body, the smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL lens, and the PENTAX AF200FG Auto Flash. Featuring PENTAX Auto Picture modes and powerful learning functions, such as a dedicated help button, the K2000 is one of the smallest, lightest camera bodies in its class. Additional features include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot-high resolution, wide view LCD panel, and an ultra compact design that facilitates one handed operation. The body also features the PENTAX developed Shake Reduction and Dust Reduction. In all, the PENTAX K2000 system is, quite simply, ideal for digital SLR beginners. High ISO range selection of up to 3200 allows faster shutter speeds in lower lighting to freeze subject action, while making the most of ambient light Includes long life Energizer AA Lithium batteries - Using rechargeable AA batteries gives you outstanding runtime with a popular battery format that's available around the world Coated Pentax DA L 18-55MM F3.5-5.6 AL LENS offers a focal length equivalent of 27mm to 82.5mm in the 35mm format Pentax AF200FG AUTO FLASH is included offering compact design with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100/m (28 at ISO 200/m) and built-in, flip-up diffuser Focus modes - AF Auto, AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, and Night Snap modes Body dimensions (W x H x D) - 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7; Weight - 20.8 oz loaded
Customer Review: Nice camera
Bought this camera over the x'mas season that came with pocket sized A40 for free. Overall, it's an entry level camera with amazing image quality.
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Easy to use
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Customer Review: Great intro to DSLR photography
Moving up from a point and shoot Olympus, I was a little intimidated at first....but I quickly discovered that the K2000 is an easy to learn, easy to use DSLR that takes great pictures. Also straight...
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