The Pentax K-m (called K2000 in U.S.) is a 10.2 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on September 22, 2008, at the 2008 photokina trade show along with the DA-L series of lightweight, inexpensive lenses.[2] It was discontinued in November 2009, being replaced by the more recent Pentax K-x.[3]
 Pentax K-M with DA-L 18-55mm lens and UV filter | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable Pentax "crippled" KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses and SDM lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode. |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | CCD image sensor with a primary color filter |
| Maximum resolution | 10.2 megapixels |
| Film speed | ISO Auto, ISO 100-3200 in 1 EV steps |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Program, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto, Picture modes (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard flash-off) |
| Exposure metering | TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 sec – 30 sec, Bulb |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x magnification |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.7", 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | AA (×4), Optional AC adapter |
| Weight | 525 g (18.5 oz) without battery |
| Made in | Philippines |
The K-m is considered a compact and entry-level model. It is significantly lighter than other Pentax DSLRs, lacks the weather sealing of the contemporaneous K200D and K20D models, and is intended to be sold with lightweight DA-L-series lenses. It does offer some improvements over the K200D, however, notably a maximum sensitivity increased from ISO 1600 to ISO 3200 and a slightly faster burst mode.[4]
The MSRP of the Pentax K2000 is $699 with DA-L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and AF200FG external flash unit.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pentax K2000 official specifications". Pentax.
- ^ "Pentax announces K2000 Digital SLR system" (Press release). Pentax imaging. 2008-09-22.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Pentax K-m Discontinued?". photographyblog.com.
- ^ Richard Butler and Lars Rehm. "Pentax K-m Preview". Digital Photography Review. Archived from the original on 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
- ^ "Pentax K2000 Digital Camera – Preview". www.imaging-resource.com.
External links
edit- PENTAX K-m SPECIAL SITE, Pentax
