PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a limited edition, white PENTAX K2000 DSLR system with a double zoom kit. The new camera body and both lenses* feature a brilliant white color with black trim.
The white PENTAX K2000 is an entry-level system consisting of the new PENTAX K2000 body, a white smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL lens, and a white smc PENTAX DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 AL lens. Bundled as a complete kit for the convenience of the customer, the PENTAX K2000 system offers uncomplicated operation for new digital SLR users and family photographers seeking high-quality digital SLR photography for the first time. Combining PENTAX-developed, easy-to-use Auto Picture modes as well as powerful learning functions all housed in one of the smallest, lightest camera bodies in its class, the PENTAX K2000 system is ideal for digital SLR beginners.
Additional features on the newest digital K2000 SLR body include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot high resolution, wide-view LCD panel, and an ultra compact design that facilitates one handed operation. The body also features the same PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction technology found on more advanced K series digital SLRs. PENTAX Shake Reduction is compatible with more than 25 million PENTAX lenses to deliver sharp images even when handheld at slower shutter speeds. The K2000 also features the powerful PENTAX-developed Auto Picture Mode, which selects from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, and Night Portrait modes to tailor the camera settings for any photographic situation. The camera also has a comprehensive Dust Removal system to help keep images spotless. A dedicated programmable help button clearly explains current camera settings to guide and teach the user about digital SLR photography.
The white PENTAX K2000 advantages:
- Simplified ergonomics with dedicated Help button
- Comprehensive Dust Detection and Removal system ons.
- Auto Picture and creative Scene modes
- High-quality image
- High-speed continuous shooting up to 3.5 frames per second
- High-precision 5-point AF system
- Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 3200
- Enhanced Dynamic Range and Shadow Adjustment mode
- Large, easy-to-view 2.7 inch LCD monitor
- Bright, clear viewfinder
- Digital filters for unique visual expressions
- Energy-efficient power supply, recording approximately 1,650 images with four AA-size lithium batteries (included)
- Status screen, displaying camera settings on the LCD monitor for at-a-glance confirmation
- Index function, for five different types of display and printing modes
- Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications
- Simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG format images
- Compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards
- In-body development of RAW images
- Compatibility with SDM autofocus lenses for quiet, smooth focus operation
- PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 RAW data processing software and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 browser software included