PENTAX Imaging Company
600 12th Street, Ste 300
Golden, Colorado 80401
USA 1-800-877-0155
Visit us at:
pentaximaging.com
pentaxphotogallery.com
pentaxsportoptics.com
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IMAGE CAPTURE
Image Stabilization
Type: Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction
(4 stops max.)
Metering System
Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering
Sensitivity range: EV 0–21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4)
Multi-segment: YES, 16 segments
Center weighted: YES
Spot: YES
Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)
Exposure lock: YES (available as a custom function linked
to focus lock)
Exposure bracketing: YES, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps)
or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto: 100–3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 ISO in
Bulb mode
Manual: 100–3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 ISO
in Bulb mode
White Balance*
Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Fluorescent (D, N, W), Tungsten, Flash
Manual mode(s): YES
*
WB fine adjustment available
Shutter
Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter
Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb available
Capture Modes
Mode selection: 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)
Date stamp: n/a
Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst,
Retro, Color Extract (6). Custom Image Modes includes Bright,
Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, and Monochrome modes.
Color Custom Image Modes include gamut radar and fine
adjustment for saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness.
Monochrome Custom Image Mode includes adjustment for
film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue,
cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), contrast, and
sharpness (regular and fine adj. scales).
Data record: Folder Name (standard, date)
Drive Modes
Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer
(12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket
Continuous FPS Approx. 3.5 FPS max (5 JPG and
Continuous Hi, 4 RAW)
Approx. - 1.1 FPS (unlimited JPG and Continuous Lo, 7 RAW)
Self-timer: YES (12s, 2s)
Remote control: YES, infrared (0s, 3s)
Playback Modes
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, protect, DPOF, digital filter, RAW to JPG, Index
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
File Formats
Still: RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for
camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Custom Functions
Functions available: 22
File Storage (Based on 1GB Memory)
JPG
HHH
HH
H
10M (3872x2592)
231
343
586
6M (3008x2000)
387
570
974
2M (1824x1216)
902
1549
2627
RAW
10M (3872x2592)
58
Computer System
For device connectivity. Bundled software
Requirements
requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB port
Mac: MacOS-X 10.3 or later, USB 2.0 port
Kit Inclusions
K2000,
DA L
18-55 lens,
AF
200FG flash, USB cable I-USB-7,
strap O-ST84, hot shoe cover FK, eyecup FQ, body mount
cover, software CD-ROM S-SW84, AA lithium batteries (4)
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter Kit K-AC64U, Video Cable I-VC28, Remote Control
F, Finder Cap for ME, Magnifying Eyepiece O-ME53 (1.2x),
DSLR Gadget Bag, DSLR Sling Bag, DSLR Leather Hand Strap
BE IntErEstIng.
DSLR CAMERA SYSTEM
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Type: Interline interlace CCD with primary color filter and
integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
Size: 23.5 x 15.7mm
Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
Effective pixels: 10.2 MP
Total pixels: 10.75 MP
Recorded resolutions: 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000),
2M (1824x1216)
Quality levels:
HHH
(Best),
HH
(Better),
H
(Good)
Dust Removal: Image sensor movement combined
with SP coating, Dust Alert available
Lens Mount
Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless
steel mount
Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount,
35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format usable w/adapter
and/or restrictions)
SDM function: YES
Power zoom function: n/a
Focus System
Type: TTL phase-matching 5 point wide autofocus system
(SAFOX)
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 point adjustment: Wide, Spot
AF assist: YES, via built-in flash
Viewfinder
Type: Penta-Mirror
Coverage (field of view): Approx. 96%
Magnification: Approx. 0.85X (w/50mm f/1.4 at infinity)
Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II
Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5
Depth of field preview: Digital (available as a custom
function linked to
Help Button
)
LCD Monitor
Type: 2.7 inch TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness
Resolution: 230,000 dots
Wide-angle viewable: YES
Built-In Flash
Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash
Guide number: 11 (100/m)
Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)
Flash modes: On, off, redeye, wireless
Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV in 1/2 steps
External Flash
Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high-speed sync available),
wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash
Synchronization speed: 1/180s
Storage Media
Internal memory: n/a
Removable memory: SD, SDHC
Interfaces
Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out
Video out: NTSC, PAL
Printer interfaces: PictBridge
Power Supply
Power source: 4 AA (lithium, NiMH, alkaline)
Recordable images: Approx. 1650 normal or 1000 with
50% flash use (lithium)
Playback time: Approx. 750 (lithium)
AC adapter available: YES (optional)
Physical
Specifications
Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.8 inch x 3.6 inch x 2.7 inch
Body weight
Without battery or removable memory: 18.5 oz
Loaded and ready: 20.8 oz (lithium)
Construction material(s): Fiber-reinforced plastic polymer
covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis
Operating temperature: 32–104°F
Language Support
English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian,
Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/
Simplified Chinese
FLASH SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Clip-on-type P-TTL auto flash
Flash Control
TTL-series-control auto flash, Manual flash
Flash Modes
P-TTL (TTL corrective auto flash, contrast-control auto flash)
TTL (TTL auto flash)
FULL (manual flash)
Discharge Angles
70° horizontally (78° with wide-angle panel)
53° vertically (60° with wide-angle panel)
Focal-length Coverage
28mm equivalent (24mm equivalent with wide-angle panel)
Guide Number
20 max. (at ISO100/m). Manual setting : Full
28 max. (at ISO200/m). Manual setting : Full
Flash Range
2.3–11.8 feet (GN20, ISO100, f/5.6)
Flash Interval
and Battery Life
Approx. 4-second interval, approx. 300 full-level discharges
(with alkaline batteries)
Approx. 4-second interval, approx. 450 full-level discharges
(with lithium batteries)
Approx. 4-second interval, approx. 400 full-level discharges
(with Ni-MH batteries)
Color Temperature Balance
Daylight
Synchronization Modes
Leading-shutter-curtain sync
Other Functions
Auto power-off, Test discharge
Flash exposure compensation ( -0.5Ev, -1Ev )
Power Source
4 AA batteries (lithium, NiMH, alkaline)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2.7 inch x 3.3 inch x 3.7 inch
Weight
190g (6.8oz) without batteries
PENTAX, K2000 and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. © 2008 HOYA CORPORATION. All rights
reserved. SDHC logo is a trademark. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching-enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their
intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. LCD images are simulated. It is strongly recommended that you read the entire operation manual
before operating these digital cameras.
