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jordannb
PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2009 3:21 am 
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Basically I'm on a budget to get a DSLR and the K200D looks just about right for me. I like the Nikon and Canon names (because they're Nikon and Canon!), but the features of the K200D seem just about right. The Nikon D90 is probably the perfect camera for me, but I just can't spend the money, so I think the K200D may just be the next best thing.

Could someone with experience with the K200D please share their opinion on how they like the camera, how image quality is, and if they would recommend it? Thanks a lot! :)
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I like mine :)
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I've had this cam about a month,had a 100D prior to this one.
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How would you say it compares to it's rivals? (notably the Canon XS and the Nikon D60)

Nice shots btw. :)
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I haven't used them.
Budgt wise...I'm a K200 owner. :D

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nikon d90 is like 20% more expensive than the k200d, if ur budget allowed, you may get the d90. the d90 is surely a better camera compared to the k200d (they are not even at the same level), but i think it, the d90, is a bit too fancy for beginners. so i decide to get the k200d. i just bought one 2 weeks ago and i am very happy with it.
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vic386 wrote:
nikon d90 is like 20% more expensive than the k200d, if ur budget allowed, you may get the d90. the d90 is surely a better camera compared to the k200d (they are not even at the same level), but i think it, the d90, is a bit too fancy for beginners. so i decide to get the k200d. i just bought one 2 weeks ago and i am very happy with it.


Well, I'm not really a beginner anymore, more intermediate I'd say... I always shoot in full manual. So my biggest concern is that the K200D would be to basic and that I'd grow out of it quickly.
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Only reason why people get more expensive cameras is because of the more MP for studio work, better autofocus and faster FPS for sports and wild life, or better body for tough conditions.

THE NEW K-7 shall be coming out soon (being announced 5-21) so take a look at that.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pent ... l-pic.html

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Don't forget the better viewfinder as well. After using a large view finder I just can't go back to anything smaller.

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GLXLR wrote:
Only reason why people get more expensive cameras is because of the more MP for studio work, better autofocus and faster FPS for sports and wild life, or better body for tough conditions.

THE NEW K-7 shall be coming out soon (being announced 5-21) so take a look at that.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pent ... l-pic.html


Yup, I've got my eye on that K-7, if the price is right I just may end up going with that.

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Don't forget the better viewfinder as well. After using a large view finder I just can't go back to anything smaller.


Really? I had heard the XSi had a bigger viewfinder.
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