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Ole · 09-22-2008, 06:31 PM

Pentax USA today announced the K2000.

The K2000 (K-m outside of USA) is a 10 MP camera, and despite it's reasonable price it includes shake reduction and a stainless steel mount. Autofocus is compatible with all Pentax autofocus lenses whether SDM or screw drive. The camera uses AA batteries.

Pentax also announced a P-TTL ring flash and the DA* 55mm/1.4 and DA* 60-250mm f/4 weather-sealed lenses.

News release:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_article?ArticleId=10541171

K2000 (K-m) Technical information:

Pentax Imaging: K2000 Lens and Flash System - Digital SLR - Digital - Cameras by Pentax

Last edited by Ole; 09-22-2008 at 06:43 PM.

CaymanImaging · 09-22-2008, 08:23 PM

Thank God, something finally official!!!!

ogl · 09-23-2008, 05:22 AM

K2000 has less buffer than K-m.

Warped · 10-01-2008, 04:33 PM

The 55mm prime sounds nice - but kinda got my heart set on the Zeiss Planar T* 1.4 - though the Pentax lens does look like being cheaper and will have auto focus.

Got all excited there about the ring flash - until I read more and it's a Macro ring flash

Nothing agaisnt Macro rings, but a nice big portrait style ring for under $1K would have very welcome news.

ISO 100 - 3200 capability for the K-m/K2000 and the package incudes smc DA glass and a flash.... watch the price of K100D's go even further south

When it comes time to upgrade I'll be lucky to get a fiver for the K100D!

Last edited by Warped; 10-02-2008 at 12:36 AM.

roentarre · 10-05-2008, 12:54 AM

I am looking for k2000 then. It would be a little gem to own

Jonson PL · 10-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Warped

The 55mm prime sounds nice - but kinda got my heart set on the Zeiss Planar T* 1.4 - though the Pentax lens does look like being cheaper and will have auto focus.

Got all excited there about the ring flash - until I read more and it's a Macro ring flash

Nothing agaisnt Macro rings, but a nice big portrait style ring for under $1K would have very welcome news.

ISO 100 - 3200 capability for the K-m/K2000 and the package incudes smc DA glass and a flash.... watch the price of K100D's go even further south

When it comes time to upgrade I'll be lucky to get a fiver for the K100D!

Ring flash options already exists :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/36639-anyone-notice-ma...tml#post338971

Big Dave · 10-05-2008, 07:11 PM

I hope that the third party grips for the K100D fit it.

Dave

shadowspar · 10-20-2008, 10:12 AM

I was admittedly a bit disappointed to find that this guy was going to be as slow as it is, but I guess you can only make tiny little lenses so fast. =)

JCSullivan · 10-21-2008, 05:33 AM

AA batts - that's good in my eyes.
So, is the K2000 and the Km different, if one has a smaller buffer as stated above?

Damn Brit · 11-23-2008, 03:57 PM

Anyone else noticed how Amazon are lying about the list price of the K2000 kit? They are showing a list price of $1089.31 when Pentax have it at $699.95.

Blue · 11-25-2008, 01:26 PM

ProDigital2000 has sold some K2000 kits on fleabay at $365-405.

BBear · 11-25-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Blue

ProDigital2000 has sold some K2000 kits on fleabay at $365-405.

I saw that... hmm.. i think sunday. One of the auctions ended at $365.

I was really tempted to bid on it, but i wanted to know how much it'd go for without me bidding on it...

At the same time, I couldnt remember if ProDigital2000 had a good or bad rep...

Blue · 11-25-2008, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by BBear

I saw that... hmm.. i think sunday. One of the auctions ended at $365.

I was really tempted to bid on it, but i wanted to know how much it'd go for without me bidding on it...

At the same time, I couldnt remember if ProDigital2000 had a good or bad rep...

The biggest complaint people have is shipping speed. There is a thread somewhere on them.

09-22-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Pentax K2000 announced in the US Pentax USA today announced the K2000. The K2000 (K-m outside of USA) is a 10 MP camera, and despite it's reasonable price it includes shake reduction and a stainless steel mount. Autofocus is compatible with all Pentax autofocus lenses whether SDM or screw drive. The camera uses AA batteries. Pentax also announced a P-TTL ring flash and the DA* 55mm/1.4 and DA* 60-250mm f/4 weather-sealed lenses. News release: http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_article?ArticleId=10541171 K2000 (K-m) Technical information: Pentax Imaging: K2000 Lens and Flash System - Digital SLR - Digital - Cameras by Pentax Last edited by Ole; 09-22-2008 at 06:43 PM.

10-20-2008, 10:12 AM	#8
shadowspar New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 7	DA15mm f/4 ED AL Limited I was admittedly a bit disappointed to find that this guy was going to be as slow as it is, but I guess you can only make tiny little lenses so fast. =)

10-21-2008, 05:33 AM	#9
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	AA batts - that's good in my eyes. So, is the K2000 and the Km different, if one has a smaller buffer as stated above? Last edited by JCSullivan; 10-21-2008 at 05:34 AM. Reason: corrected typo

11-23-2008, 03:57 PM	#10
Damn Brit Guest	Amazon lying about the list price. Anyone else noticed how Amazon are lying about the list price of the K2000 kit? They are showing a list price of $1089.31 when Pentax have it at $699.95.

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Warped Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 351	The 55mm prime sounds nice - but kinda got my heart set on the Zeiss Planar T* 1.4 - though the Pentax lens does look like being cheaper and will have auto focus. Got all excited there about the ring flash - until I read more and it's a Macro ring flash Nothing agaisnt Macro rings, but a nice big portrait style ring for under $1K would have very welcome news. ISO 100 - 3200 capability for the K-m/K2000 and the package incudes smc DA glass and a flash.... watch the price of K100D's go even further south When it comes time to upgrade I'll be lucky to get a fiver for the K100D! Last edited by Warped; 10-02-2008 at 12:36 AM.

10-05-2008, 12:54 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I am looking for k2000 then. It would be a little gem to own

10-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by Warped The 55mm prime sounds nice - but kinda got my heart set on the Zeiss Planar T* 1.4 - though the Pentax lens does look like being cheaper and will have auto focus. Got all excited there about the ring flash - until I read more and it's a Macro ring flash Nothing agaisnt Macro rings, but a nice big portrait style ring for under $1K would have very welcome news. ISO 100 - 3200 capability for the K-m/K2000 and the package incudes smc DA glass and a flash.... watch the price of K100D's go even further south When it comes time to upgrade I'll be lucky to get a fiver for the K100D! Ring flash options already exists : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/36639-anyone-notice-ma...tml#post338971

10-05-2008, 07:11 PM	#7
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	I hope that the third party grips for the K100D fit it. Dave

11-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	ProDigital2000 has sold some K2000 kits on fleabay at $365-405.

11-25-2008, 01:31 PM	#12
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by Blue ProDigital2000 has sold some K2000 kits on fleabay at $365-405. I saw that... hmm.. i think sunday. One of the auctions ended at $365. I was really tempted to bid on it, but i wanted to know how much it'd go for without me bidding on it... At the same time, I couldnt remember if ProDigital2000 had a good or bad rep...

11-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by BBear I saw that... hmm.. i think sunday. One of the auctions ended at $365. I was really tempted to bid on it, but i wanted to know how much it'd go for without me bidding on it... At the same time, I couldnt remember if ProDigital2000 had a good or bad rep... The biggest complaint people have is shipping speed. There is a thread somewhere on them.

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