Along with the K20D, Pentax announces the new K200D DSLR.

PENTAX K200D Digital SLR

With an easy-to-use interface housed in a compact body, the new PENTAX K200D contains all the advanced imaging technology of the award winning K10D and is designed for users who may be unfamiliar with DSLR cameras but want a camera that will allow them to grow as they learn about photography.  With 10.2 megapixels and a 2.7 inch wide view LCD, this model features many of the award winning advancements of the PENTAX Series including:

·         Auto Picture and Scene modes that offer shooting ease, while advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow with the camera.

·         A weather and dust resistant body, unique in this class of cameras, that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh conditions.

·         Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six preset options and further adjust image processing, including saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness.  The K200D also offers an Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast and detail in bright settings.

·         An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.

·         A PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings without a flash.

The PENTAX K200D digital SLR will ship in March 2008 for US $799.95 (with new 18-55mm lens).

Pentax today announced their new flagship model, the K20D

PENTAX K20D Digital SLR

Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship PENTAX K20D is the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera.  The most significant features in the K20D include:

·         A newly developed CMOS image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of PENTAX interchangeable lenses.  Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, the sensor assures superb image quality.

·         Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six preset options and further adjust image processing, including saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness.  The K20D also offers an Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast and detail in bright settings.

·         A Live View that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor.  A grid display may be engaged to help assure the perfect arrangement of an image and Auto Focus may be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera.  Further fine tuning of the image can be confirmed with the 4X or 8X zoom option.

·         An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.

·         A weather and dust resistant body that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh conditions.

·         A PC sync socket for more advanced photographers who use studio lighting.

The Pentax K20D (body only) digital SLR model will ship in April 2008 for US $1299.95.

K10D (Street price $659.00 Body Only)

10.2 MegaPixel CCD Image Sensor
3.0 fps Burst, unlimited JPEG, 9 RAW continuous
ISO 100 to 1600
2.5″ LCD Monitor
Secure Digital Media, USB 2.0
Lens Mounts:
PENTAX KAF2 mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses; Power zoom function - Available; K-mount lenses - Usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - Usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - Usable with adapter and restrictions
1/4000 to 30 sec. Shutter speeds, Bulb setting

K100D Super (Street price $475.00 Body Only)

6.1-megapixel CCD Image Sensor
2.8 fps up to 5 images
ISO 200 to 3200
2.5″ LCD Monitor
Secure Digital Media, USB 2.0
Lens Mounts:
Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses - KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format usable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function - YES; Power zoom function - n/a
1/4000 to 30 sec. Shutter speeds, Bulb setting