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Pentax Pentax K-m Pro Reviews

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The K-m is not a bad camera, but it doesn't offer any advantages over the competition. For around the same price, Canon's 1000D offers better image quality, performance and features.

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Mar 20, 2009

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Since my day-to-day cameras are a Pentax K10D and Pentax *ist DL, I was curious how the K2000 would compare. I expected the camera to perform better than the *ist DL but fall short of the K10D. Sure enough, the K2000 performed almost exactly as expected. In short, this is one amazing little camera.

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Jan 17, 2009

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At this price point, and with this level of performance, there’s really very little to complain about. Somehow, Pentax have put together a nice package of features at a nice price, without compromising performance to any large degree. If the K-m doesn’t force other camera manufacturers to raise their game in the entry-level DSLR sector, we’ll eat our collective hats.

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Feb 06, 2009

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, despite the Pentax K2000's stellar image quality and what the company has done to make this model appealing and easy to use, it is difficult to recommend the K2000 wholeheartedly due to its focusing shortcomings. If you have an arsenal of Pentax lenses, we'd advise laying out the cash for a higher-end Pentax model. If you're looking for a more complete package of features, offerings from Canon, Nikon, and Sony scratch that itch a bit better.

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Aug 28, 2009

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, despite the Pentax K2000’s stellar image quality and what the company has done to make this model appealing and easy to use, it is difficult to recommend the K2000 wholeheartedly due to its focusing shortcomings.

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Nov 23, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite a few issues shooting in low light, the Pentax K2000 has great speed, solid image sharpness, and costs less than most competing D-SLRs.

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Feb 27, 2009

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Simply superb value for money with very few missing features, and great image quality too

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Sep 17, 2009

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Shutterbug‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It’s an inexpensive do-everything package that provides the entry-level D-SLR shooter with access to a system that has an extensive array of lenses and accessories and a long, fabled photographic history to boot. It’s a camera that produces great image quality, wrapped around a well-built camera with built-in special effects capability for the photographer not quite ready for Adobe’s Photoshop or even Photoshop Elements.

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Nov, 2009

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The K2000 is a beginner-friendly DSLR with body-based stabilization, but autofocus speed and controls are drawbacks.

7.0 Rated at:

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Aug 26, 2009

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In the end, we recommend the K2000 because it field tested so well. A DSLR camera will usually perform well under many conditions, and the results often depend on the photographer, not the camera. Color quality in RAW was just okay, but we loved the fast motor, the fact that the camera was rugged enough for winter shooting, and the scene modes are handy and worked well.

7.5 Rated at:

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Mar 10, 2009

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Steve's Digicams‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Pentax K2000 is a good transition camera for those looking to break into the world of dSLR cameras. They have made the process of switching from a point and shoot as seamless as possible and the INFO (?) button is a great first hand teaching tool for you to learn the camera. With overall good performance, very good quality and a MSRP of US$699, this is worth looking into if you are looking for your first dSLR.

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Feb 11, 2009

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

And so, despite scoring well in virtually all areas, on balance the K2000 is a difficult camera to wholeheartedly recommend, certainly in the face of such stiff competition. The fact that it gets so much right makes the bits it gets wrong especially disappointing, and means our final rating ends up far more lukewarm than we'd like it to be.

6.5 Rated at:

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Jan, 2009

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Pentax is pitching its new SLR right at the bottom end of the market. Have corners have been cut?

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Dec 27, 2008

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Pentax K-m is another excellent addition to Pentax's DSLR range. Seamlessly slotting in below the K200D, it offers a simpler and more intuitive layout that will suit beginners better.

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Dec 01, 2008

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Pentax K-m is a good first camera. It has better build quality than most of its rivals, it handles and performs well, and is capable of producing excellent results even in the hands of a novice, while still having enough features and custom options to satisfy more experienced photographers. The only real problem is the annoying lack of AF target points in the viewfinder, which is both confusing and inconvenient.

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Mar 30, 2009

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infoSync World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Great White Whale is here! Will the Pentax K2000 fill us with fear and loathing or will this radical entry-level DSLR take us on a nice trip to Quality Heights?

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May 16, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Speedy performance lifts the Pentax K2000 above the cheap-dSLR masses, but bad default settings make it an iffy choice for newbies.

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Jun 08, 2009

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