Still have my K-200 with a lot of lenses and extras. It was a great, robust camera and I still keep it as a backup and for use in poor weather or dusty/sand conditions where I wouldn't risk my Nikons. I use high-capacity rechargeable batteries and have spares in my Domke bag, but never need to worry as it is so very easy to pick up a pack of alkaline AA batteries in most places. Plus, for prolonged shoots I also have the D-BG3 battery grip, that not only doubles the battery life capability but makes for a chunkier and easier-to-handle camera.
@rippasnortus
9 жыл бұрын
This has been one awesome camera for the past six years. I usually manage to destroy many of my "toys", but this old workhorse has taken everything I have put it through. It been swimming several times in ice water (along with me after breaking through the ice). It has spent countless days with me on snowshoes at minus 20C from sunup to sundown, its been dropped in the mud and spends much time on the wet ground as I take mushroom pictures, been thrown off the car seat countless times during hard braking, onto the floor. Just for the sheer toughness of this camera, I would buy another Pentax without question, but since this one shows no sign of defect or age, it would be an upgrade, not a replacement, as the K-200D would remain with me, likely until I die, as a spare
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
There's full lens details details on the Features page of our review at cameralabs . com.
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments! To explain, the handling score is about more than just the build quality - it encompasses controls, continuous shooting, AF performance, compositional options and more besides!
@cameralabs
14 жыл бұрын
@WilliamTsengsta I can't comment on Pentax anymore becuase they refuse to send me cameras to test. Please contact Pentaxian1 and ask them to support me if you'd like to see more Pentax reviews. As for the models I have tested, please see the best buys section at cameralabs . com...
@cameralabs
14 жыл бұрын
@EbisuHapa All my latest reviews are at cameralabs . com - there aren't any more Pentax ones though - see my forum.
@cameralabs
15 жыл бұрын
All the image quality comparisons and results can be found in the main review at cameralabs . com - there's a link to the right of the video...
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
It depends on the supplier; you may need to buy the K200D body and the 18-250mm as seperate items. But for an up-to-date price on this lens and the camera, check the features page of our full review at cameralabs . com.
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
Check out the best buys section at cameralabs . com!
@choschiba
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your great review. I have bought a used Pentax 200D yesterday. Now I`m waiting for it to arrive.
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
I 'shure' will! What models do you recommend? Sadly the camcorder I currently use is a Sony which doesn't have a normal mic input - only their proprietary accessory shoe. But I may switch to a different camera in the future with a proper mic input.
@ganeshpearl
15 жыл бұрын
can u please tell me the difference between k10d and k200d, i would really appreciate.. and tell me which one is better for sports..thx
@brendanfr
8 жыл бұрын
I just got one for Xmas (used from my grandma with tons of accessories) and I love it!! Could use more megapixels, but I can't complain
@brendanfr
8 жыл бұрын
I have a different lens though.
@groszy13
15 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cameralabs! Review of Pentax K200D helped me very much in choosing that DSLR. Now I am satisfied Pentax user :)
@cameralabs
14 жыл бұрын
@NoG0D Pentax has stopped sending me cameras to test. Feel free to ask Pentaxian1 to send me cameras to review
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip... I now have a camcorder with a mic input - unlike the Sony model used for these videos - so I'll look into improving my audio. One question though - why not get a lavalier mic with a 3.5mm jack instead of an XLR model with an adapter? Don't you lose any benefits of XLR if you don't have a proper XLR input?
@RonMan847
15 жыл бұрын
The info on the LCD also displays inside the viewfinder when you look through it
@shahnifez
15 жыл бұрын
hi thanks for all ur videos,they help me alot in learning photography with my pentax k200d,infact u r the only GURU i have,thanks alot.i wait to see more of u soon on youtube and cameralabs, regards
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@railpressureflip
16 жыл бұрын
Wait. Im confused. Is there a Live view in this camera or there ISNT one?
@cameralabs
14 жыл бұрын
@ShowCaseProductions I would but Pentax refuse to send me cameras to test anymore. Please ask Pentaxian1 at youtube to support cameralabs.
@ganeshpearl
15 жыл бұрын
i really apppreciate ur comment speedfreakno... so the speed of k 10d is better ha! i think it makes a lot of difference in sports taking a picture rt? i think i am going to wait and buy pentax k20d....
@cameralabs
13 жыл бұрын
@spystyle I would but Pentax refuse to send me cameras to test anymore. Please ask Pentaxian1 at youtube to support cameralabs.
@cameralabs
15 жыл бұрын
Continuous drive mode, 1/500 shutter, normal JPEG quality and manual focus.
@2610ksj
16 жыл бұрын
Gotten a new microphone? Sound quality seems better than on the other reviews..
@cameralabs
14 жыл бұрын
@heartlessprince as soon as they send one, ill review it.
@mawavoy
2 жыл бұрын
When you create a jpeg image, is the raw data retained to re-edit?
@patriotbarrow
16 жыл бұрын
An excellent review of an excellent camera!
@bigpardner
5 жыл бұрын
How does the in body RAW processing compare to the JPEG images and to RAW images produced with computer processing such as ACR?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I reviewed this 11 years ago, so have absolutely no recollection, sorry!
@bigpardner
5 жыл бұрын
That's understandable. I was hoping someone, anyone, might enter an opinion. I do not recall reading a review of a camera with RAW processing that used and evaluated that function and was wondering if it is worthwhile.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@bigpardner I've mentioned it on subsequent reviews. Generally the in-camera RAW processing just uses the same engine that generates a JPEG normally, so the quality is the same as JPEGS except you can adjust things like the white balance afterwards.
@patriotbarrow
16 жыл бұрын
The great thing about Pentax is that you can use any lens ever produced by them. :)
@cameralabs
15 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've compared them in the verdict pages of the reviews of each at cameralabs . com...
@Diasfu
14 жыл бұрын
The camera is awesome.Well worth money.The very bad thing I found is the AA during winter or cold..well, they are good during 20+C conditions.I use rechargable,and 200-300picures I get normaly.Sometimes I keep them for months inside, and they work no problem.The VERY bad thing is during winter, or when it's cold, I get like 5-10 pictures. You need to keep the batteries worm really, or they just don't work. I haven't used regular during cold,so I don't know about that, but rechargable-BAD in cold
@ronwilken5219
3 жыл бұрын
I've had my K200D for years. I live in Canada where it gets cold. I've used mine down to -30*C with no problems. For batteries I use Eveready lithium AA and they seem to last forever. I always carry a spare pack of 4 just in case. How many shots I get I couldn't tell you but so far I've had no battery leakage problems which is usually the biggest danger of leaving batteries in for extended periods. I did try rechargeable s when I first got it but they were always flat when I went to use it. Then I discovered the lithiums. Otherwise I'm more than pleased with the K200D.
@MrWilsoooon
16 жыл бұрын
thank you very much you help me pick the right slr 4 me!(k200d}!
@cameralabs
15 жыл бұрын
Hi PHOTOLAB, if you check the About Us section at cameralabs . com, you'll see I've been a professional reviewer for 16 years. The manufacturers have known me for a long time, so they loan me equipment to review - it's the same way magazines get their equipment. If you want to get into this, I'd suggest trying to get a job on a magazine which reviews the things you're interested in. That's how I started in 1992!
@stgodd
16 жыл бұрын
after the 5 shot burst, how long do you need to wait before you can use the burst mode again??
@WilliamTsengsta
14 жыл бұрын
Should I get the Pentax K-x or the Nikon D5000 solely in terms of Image Quality
@MugiwaraLuffy_17
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sir Gordon! Can you make a video of comparing the Pentax k200d vs Nikon D3000 .. Thanks !!
@Ltwentytwo
16 жыл бұрын
gordon is my favourite review-er!! such a great guy on camera.
@dvamateur
15 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you can turn off the big LCD and just use the top LCD for function settings. I find the big bright LCD extremely annoying, especially when I shoot in a dark place, like a jazz club, for instance. With my Sony A900, I couldn't get the main LCD to deactivate completely, what a bummer! It's either I am so stupid I don't know how to do this, or the camera is not designed well.
@AlohaSteve808
14 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for a great Pentax KM/K2000 Review~. Have you slowed down on reviewing products on KZitem? Always so informative.
@LordPie
15 жыл бұрын
Is the flash going off? If it is, try increasing the aperture. If it's not, then yeah, lower ISO, and if that doesn't fix it, increase the shutter speed.
@kris1991
16 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@joachimlindback
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@2610ksj
16 жыл бұрын
Well, the model called SM58 should be excellent for these kinds of purposes.
@ManuelDr
16 жыл бұрын
awesum video review.....like always
@retchienavarro9201
14 жыл бұрын
I really wanted to buy K-x, but I honestly am waiting for your review first... Pentaxian1 i think is sick of the people asking him to let you review the pentax. heheheh :) and I'm on of them :)
@90boiler
16 жыл бұрын
great camera,i just got it as a present with sigma dg macro 70-300mm. i like camera but sigma is a bit awful at low aperture :) Kit lens is good enough :) at that price point pentax offers much more than canon and nikon .
@maxus15
15 жыл бұрын
What about the AF speed compairing with k10d? Thanks
@railpressureflip
16 жыл бұрын
Thanx =]
@xmeda
16 жыл бұрын
yes, all K, KAF, KAF2 lenses. And and even M42 lenses with cheap adaptor.
@totalmalfunction
15 жыл бұрын
try lower ISO or higher aperture
@cameralabs
15 жыл бұрын
Hi Shellymin36, check the verdict page of my K200D review at cameralabs . com!
@ShowCaseProductions
14 жыл бұрын
you should review the pentax k-x
@rafaellorenzodeleon
14 жыл бұрын
@WilliamTsengsta get the Kx ;) really great high ISO performance superb image quality and it feels more solid than the D5000
@2610ksj
16 жыл бұрын
Well, when you do, look into some Shoer mics!
@spystyle
13 жыл бұрын
Great, review more PENTAX stuff :)
@Snowhite808
11 жыл бұрын
After a motorcycle trip in the desert and shooting some roadside pics of cars and bikes riding by - totally disappointed. the cam just stopped working, the body may be weatherproof but the original lenses are not and the sensor got covered with dust and finally with humidity. Went to talk to the rep - just told me to buy a new cam. Very disappointed, indeed. No rugged use - no drops - nothing, just small rain and some dust.
@ShowCaseProductions
14 жыл бұрын
@cameralabs kk will do(:
@JereHakala
15 жыл бұрын
Makes sence, since the KZitem's video quality is what it is.. :P
@cameralabs
16 жыл бұрын
Ha! I tricked you! Nope, it's the same old built-in microphone. I hope to upgrade soon though!
@2610ksj
16 жыл бұрын
I mean Shure mics*
@2610ksj
16 жыл бұрын
But, I am more of a photography guy, so don't just take my word for it, I could wrong!
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