Anyone else miss the K200D?

**Coloradoblue** · 02-01-2014, 03:58 PM

The K200D is a great camera. It brought me into the world of DSLR photography. It has logical controls and most importantly, fits my hand. I also now have a K5iis, but use them both. I see them on ebay now and then.

john5100 · 02-02-2014, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by joebob

Wow. How well does the K200D perform in a weightless environment?

ha...it works great with in camera stabilization.

**volley** · 02-08-2014, 01:43 PM

The K200 was a great camera, no doubt.
One of the main reasons I upgraded to the K5 was the superior high ISO perormance.
But looking at some older files the K200 did quite well also ...

K200 with M2/85 @ISO1250

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john5100 · 02-08-2014, 04:18 PM

volley - that's really nice work

**volley** · 02-09-2014, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by john5100

volley - that's really nice work

Many Thanks John

Jan178 · 05-21-2014, 10:11 PM

I just drag this thread back from oblivion...

Early morning of early summer, and the fog was nice and thick:
M135/3,5 ISO200 f5,6 both.

john5100 · 05-22-2014, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jan178

I just drag this thread back from oblivion...

Early morning of early summer, and the fog was nice and thick:
M135/3,5 ISO200 f5,6 both.

I'm glad that you did. Very nice work!

GateCityRadio · 05-22-2014, 08:06 PM

Love my K200D, I'm glad I got it when I did.

Waratah · 05-23-2014, 01:33 AM - **1 Like**

Jan those swan shots are sublime.

kdf9511 · 05-23-2014, 01:45 AM

I just got my K200D a couple of weeks ago. It's my first dslr and I really like it so far.

kkoether · 05-25-2014, 04:21 PM

kdf9511, Enjoy your K200D. It will serve you well. Mine still likes Boat Racing!!!

n0vember · 05-26-2014, 05:09 AM

I don't miss my K200D : I use still use it. For 5 years and a half and nearly 20000 shots, it's still a good choice. I bought it in the first place for the budget and the fact I could use the lenses of my MZ-50. I never had a regret.

These are samples of what I was able to do without a tripod, first one with a Sigma 70-300mm f4-5 6 dg macro, second with the excellent Pentax DA 18-55 which was sold with the camera.

kdf9511 · 05-29-2014, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by kkoether

kdf9511, Enjoy your K200D. It will serve you well. Mine still likes Boat Racing!!!

Very nice.....I'm hoping that mine will like MotoGP and the local dirt track late model modifieds. It might make it to a boat race or two as well.

kkoether · 05-29-2014, 09:39 PM - **1 Like**

Racing takes a bit of practice panning etc. Don't get discouraged. When panning don't stop after releasing the shutter. finish the follow through. SR (Shake Reduction) Doesn't always play well with panning and can blur you pics. I've also found with my DA-L 55-300mm zoom which is my workhorse at the races if I pickup the car or boat way ahead of where I want the shot then follow them it'll retain the focus lock using AF.c (Continuous Auto Focus). I also select my focus point instead of letting the camera pick it. As you can see it work well for IndyCars also. Even in the rain!

john5100 · 05-30-2014, 07:22 PM

Love the panning shots! Thanks for mentioning about the SR during panning. Makes so much sense.

02-08-2014, 01:43 PM	#558
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	The K200 was a great camera, no doubt. One of the main reasons I upgraded to the K5 was the superior high ISO perormance. But looking at some older files the K200 did quite well also ... K200 with M2/85 @ISO1250 [IMG][/IMG]

05-25-2014, 04:21 PM	#566
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	kdf9511, Enjoy your K200D. It will serve you well. Mine still likes Boat Racing!!! Last edited by kkoether; 05-25-2014 at 04:31 PM.

05-29-2014, 09:39 PM - 1 Like	#569
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Racing takes a bit of practice panning etc. Don't get discouraged. When panning don't stop after releasing the shutter. finish the follow through. SR (Shake Reduction) Doesn't always play well with panning and can blur you pics. I've also found with my DA-L 55-300mm zoom which is my workhorse at the races if I pickup the car or boat way ahead of where I want the shot then follow them it'll retain the focus lock using AF.c (Continuous Auto Focus). I also select my focus point instead of letting the camera pick it. As you can see it work well for IndyCars also. Even in the rain! Last edited by kkoether; 05-30-2014 at 09:06 PM.

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Coloradoblue Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Denver metro area Posts: 20	The K200D is a great camera. It brought me into the world of DSLR photography. It has logical controls and most importantly, fits my hand. I also now have a K5iis, but use them both. I see them on ebay now and then.

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john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Originally posted by joebob Wow. How well does the K200D perform in a weightless environment? ha...it works great with in camera stabilization.

02-08-2014, 04:18 PM	#559
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	volley - that's really nice work

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Originally posted by john5100 volley - that's really nice work Many Thanks John

05-21-2014, 10:11 PM	#561
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	I just drag this thread back from oblivion... Early morning of early summer, and the fog was nice and thick: M135/3,5 ISO200 f5,6 both.

05-22-2014, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#562
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Originally posted by Jan178 I just drag this thread back from oblivion... Early morning of early summer, and the fog was nice and thick: M135/3,5 ISO200 f5,6 both. I'm glad that you did. Very nice work!

05-22-2014, 08:06 PM	#563
GateCityRadio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 503	Love my K200D, I'm glad I got it when I did.

05-23-2014, 01:33 AM - 1 Like	#564
Waratah Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 81	Jan those swan shots are sublime.

05-23-2014, 01:45 AM	#565
kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	I just got my K200D a couple of weeks ago. It's my first dslr and I really like it so far.

05-26-2014, 05:09 AM	#567
n0vember New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 7	I don't miss my K200D : I use still use it. For 5 years and a half and nearly 20000 shots, it's still a good choice. I bought it in the first place for the budget and the fact I could use the lenses of my MZ-50. I never had a regret. These are samples of what I was able to do without a tripod, first one with a Sigma 70-300mm f4-5 6 dg macro, second with the excellent Pentax DA 18-55 which was sold with the camera.

05-29-2014, 08:32 PM	#568
kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	Originally posted by kkoether kdf9511, Enjoy your K200D. It will serve you well. Mine still likes Boat Racing!!! Very nice.....I'm hoping that mine will like MotoGP and the local dirt track late model modifieds. It might make it to a boat race or two as well.

05-30-2014, 07:22 PM	#570
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Love the panning shots! Thanks for mentioning about the SR during panning. Makes so much sense.