Pentax K200D
(The Pentax K200D currently typically sells for less than $750)
If the 20D and 200D were pandas, they’d be fraternal twins - both made their debut in January 2008. The K200 is the K100’s replacement, and it has already made quite a splash in the DSLR marketplace.
Aimed at the entry-level market, the K200D has a few cool tricks up its sleeve, including dust- and some weather proofing (i.e. don’t stand in the rain for hours, but it can take a splash here and there).
The 10 megapixel sensor is petty decent, and the camera has image stabilisation built into the sensor-level, which means that all lenses become IS lenses as soon as you attach them to the camera.
Digital Camera Review
“The fact that the K200D is a little obtuse and intimidating for novice users but not seemingly advanced enough in some ways to entice mid-level buyers and beyond may be its primary flaw, however, as many shooters in both camps may never give this camera a chance for those very reasons.” (full review)
DP Expert
“The combination of Pentax body and Pentax lens works well. The lens is well made, focuses quickly and reasonably quietly and has a useable manual focus ring.” (full review)
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