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Entry level DSLR from Pentax. A Limited Edition version in white was also produced.
See Price History for the Pentax K2000
The Pentax K2000 is also available in the following kits/with the following options:
| Amazon Price: |
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| Manufacturer: |
Pentax |
| Model: |
K2000 |
| MSRP: |
$699 (Kit) |
| Sensor Format, Size: |
23.5mm x 15.7mm |
| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
| Automatic Sensor Cleaner: |
Yes |
| Total Pixels: |
10.75 million |
| Effective Pixels: |
10.2 million |
| Image Area (pixels): |
3872x2592 |
| Max. Frames Per Second: |
3.5 frames per second |
| Video Mode: |
None |
| LCD: |
Type - 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness; Resolution - 230,000 dots |
| Shutter Type: |
Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds: |
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb |
| ISO Range: |
100-3200 ISO |
| Storage Media: |
SD, SDHC |
| Storage System: |
RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21) |
| File System: |
DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III |
| Exposure Modes: |
Auto Picture (Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [2M JPG], Night Snap [2M JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual); Green simplified mode available - N/A; P/A/S/M/B - P, A, S, M (extended modes include Sv, Bulb available in Metered Manual) |
| Metering System: |
Type - TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering
Multi-segment: 16 segments
Center weighted
Spot |
| Metering Range: |
EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4) |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) |
| Exposure Lock: |
available as a custom function linked to the help button |
| Exposure Bracketing: |
3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps) |
| Shutter Release Modes: |
Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket |
| White Balance: |
Auto preset modes - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W), Tungsten, Flash; Manual mode(s) |
| White Balance Fine Tuning: |
Yes |
| Playback Functions: |
Mode selection - One shot, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails, select & delete available), magnification (quick zoom available), image comparison, image rotation, folder view, calendar, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indication, resize, trimming, DPOF, digital filter, RAW to JPG; Magnification - Up to 16X, scrollable; Digital filters (playback) - Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft (3), Starburst, Retro, Color Extract, Illustration (Pastel, Watercolor), HDR (3), B&W, Sepia, Color (18), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness (+/- 8), Custom |
| Interface: |
USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge |
| Lens Mount: |
PENTAX KAF2 Bayonet |
| Compatible Lenses: |
PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions) |
| Viewfinder: |
Penta-Mirror; Coverage (field of view) - Approx 96%; Magnification - Approx 0.85X (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity) |
| Focusing Screen: |
Natural-Bright-Matte II |
| Depth-of-field Control: |
Digital (available as a custom function linked to Help button) |
| Autofocus System: |
Type - TTL phase-matching 5 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX)
Focus point adjustment - Auto, Wide, Spot
AF assist - YES, via built-in flash |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: |
5 |
| 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, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual |
| Focus Lock: |
Yes |
| Picture Control: |
Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (N/A). Custom Image Modes includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, and Monochrome |
| Built-in Flash: |
Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash; Guide number - 11 (100/m) |
| Flash Sync Speed: |
1/180 sec |
| Flash Control: |
On, off, redeye, wireless, Flash exposure compensation - -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps |
| Self-timer: |
12 sec, 2 sec |
| Batteries: |
4* AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline) |
| Approx. Dimensions: |
4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7” |
| Approx. Weight: |
18.5 oz (without batteries) |
| Supplied Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW84 |
| Supplied Accessories: |
- Software CD-ROM S-SW84
- DA-L 18-55 Lens
- AF200FG Flash
- USB Cable I-USB17
- Strap O-ST84
- Hot Shoe Cover FK
- Eyecup FQ
- Body Mount Cover
- 4 AA Energizer Lithium Batteries
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