Pentax K200D 10-megapixel dSLR Announced

Pentax has announced the new 10-megapixel Pentax K200D dSLR Camera with Shake Reduction. The K200D replaces the entry-level K100D. New and upgraded features include:

• APS-C sized 10-megapixel CCD sensor (12-bit RAW output only)
• 2.7 inch Live View LCD (230,000 dots and 160° viewing angle)
• Improved dust reduction system
• weather /dust sealing
• IS0 up to 3,200 (but how does ISO 800 look)
• 11 point Auto Focus system with 9 cross-sensors
• SD and SDHC card
• Battery consumption reduced by a factor of 8 over the K100D

The K200D is available in two configurations:

1. Pentax K200D dSLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)
2. Pentax K200D dSLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

The following is an excerpt from the Pentax press release:

Pentax K200D Photos

Ahhh, the Pre-PMA rumors. From the dPreview forums going crazy on what new Nikon or Canon body will get upgraded and/or introduced, to the inevitable “are these photos the real thing or is it Photoshopped?” Now, we’ve got something towards the latter about a possible new Pentax (I mean Hoya) K200D.

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