Pentax K2000

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K2000 Overview
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Model Name:	Pentax K2000
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General
Model Number:	K2000
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.95
Street Price:	$555.99
Date Available:	2008-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	18.5 oz (524 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 in. (122 x 92 x 69 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	10.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	PENTAX KAF; KAF2, KAF, KA lens
Kit Lens:	smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	52mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL phase-matching 5-point wide autofocus system (Auto, Wide, Spot)
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., TBA eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:
LCD Size (inches):	2.7
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative 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 [2MP], Night Snap [2MP]), Sensitivity Priority
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Off, Red-eye, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	IR
Other Connection:	AC adapter available
Power
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	4 x AA disposables
Battery Charger Included:	No
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS-X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	CCD-shift Shake Reduction. US$699.95 price includes Pentax K2000 body, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL kit lens and AF 200FG flash.