Anyone else miss the K200D?

Jonathan Mac · 03-29-2017, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by volley

x-posted from the "long lens club".
It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500.
Feel free to click for a larger version.

Very nice shots.

The last time I tried to use my K200D (a couple of weeks ago), it was up to it's old tricks - wouldn't turn on with either fresh alkaline or even with fresh lithium (!!!) batteries. I went for the K200D over the K20D for the ability to use AA batteries but AAs really don't work well, even lithiums or good quality rechargeables.

**paulh** · 03-29-2017, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by volley

It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500.

Beautiful photos! I don't have the K200D, but own a K10D (same sensor). I love the sharpness and natural-looking colors you achieved with these shots

geoffw · 03-29-2017, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by vinzer

I just thought I'd check and see if anyone else misses the K200D. I believe it's one of the poorly-received Pentax DSLRs, owing to a small buffer and pricing (if I recall correctly, we were all spoiled with the K10D back then).

Personally though, weather-sealing and AA batteries (with apologies to the Li-ion supporters

) for an entry-level model is pretty amazing. Pentax already has WR kit lenses, so I'm hoping they'd come around to release another entry-level DSLR with sealing. With the better rep Pentax is getting these days from mainstream media, maybe a new K200D would turn some heads and be a viable travel DSLR.

What do you think?

Don't miss it at all. Still got one

A bit late but what the heck

john5100 · 03-29-2017, 04:13 PM - **4 Likes**

These colors tell you everything you need to know

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1963 Vette Grand Sport by John Rudolph, on Flickr

Sunday Photowalk LeMay Museum by John Rudolph, on Flickr

and ISO 1600

Sunday Photowalk LeMay Museum by John Rudolph, on Flickr

And action

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---------- Post added 03-29-17 at 04:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by volley

x-posted from the "long lens club".
It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500.
Feel free to click for a larger version.

Awesome Norbert

MiLKMAN · 07-06-2017, 10:08 AM

A couple of old pictures from 2009.

Pentax K200D + DA 18-55 II

Have to use this old gem more often

Jan178 · 08-02-2017, 10:47 AM - **4 Likes**

MiLKMAN, liked what you did with kit lens! And John, amazing colors!
I´ve been taking my K-200 out quite often this summer, nice daytime camera it is. Mostly with Rikenon 50mm.

This one with extension tube

Wasp · 08-04-2017, 11:44 AM

My K10D passed on and the K200D is now my only DSLR. It works well, but I miss the chunky feel of the K10D.

IQ is fine. Battery life is not so good. I do have the battery grip and I pack plenty of extra rechargables when I go out, so all is well.

MiLKMAN · 08-04-2017, 01:11 PM

Took me camera for a ride.

Pentax K200D + Sigma 35 A

stillshot2 · 08-05-2017, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

but AAs really don't work well, even lithiums or good quality rechargeables.

I have had zero issues with eneloops in my K200D

redbirdpete · 08-06-2017, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by stillshot2

I have had zero issues with eneloops in my K200D

Me too. The K200D is still my main camera, with a K100D for backup and poor light situations. I use eneloops in both and have the Battery Grip D-BG3 so there is no risk of running out of power.

The only thing that bugs me about the K200D is that it has the power contacts for power zoom lenses and refuses to use them! (I know they are not there for that but it still irritates me). Did anyone ever find out why?

Jonathan Mac · 08-06-2017, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by redbirdpete

Me too. The K200D is still my main camera, with a K100D for backup and poor light situations. I use eneloops in both and have the Battery Grip D-BG3 so there is no risk of running out of power.

The only thing that bugs me about the K200D is that it has the power contacts for power zoom lenses and refuses to use them! (I know they are not there for that but it still irritates me). Did anyone ever find out why?

Those contacts were later re-purposed for powering the focus motors of those lenses which have them.

redbirdpete · 08-06-2017, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Those contacts were later re-purposed for powering the focus motors of those lenses which have them.

Yes,I understand that. It just puzzles me as to why they would not enable power zoom as on most other cameras with those contacts. Clearly the two usages can co-exist. Obviously it is only of interest to those of us who happen to have some power zoom lenses,but they evidently thought there were enough of us to enable it on the K10D, which I believe the K200D was based on.

Jonathan Mac · 08-07-2017, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by redbirdpete

Yes,I understand that. It just puzzles me as to why they would not enable power zoom as on most other cameras with those contacts. Clearly the two usages can co-exist. Obviously it is only of interest to those of us who happen to have some power zoom lenses,but they evidently thought there were enough of us to enable it on the K10D, which I believe the K200D was based on.

I didn't realise that power zoom still worked on any DSLRs. Maybe the K200D didn't get it as it was a cheaper model.

**RKKS08** · 08-08-2017, 05:39 AM

The digital *ist line does not support power zoom. Starting with the K10D, always (and only) the top models of each line do it.
These are the K10D, K20D, K-7, K-5x, K-3x, K-1.

But it is a very basic support (just motorized zooming). Even the entry level Z10/PZ10 supported at least some of the additional goodies.
As far as I know, only the Z1/PZ1 (and the MZ-S ?) made use of all the functions.

For the Pentax digital cameras, you can look up the support in the "Pentax DSLR Comparison" section, you won't find it in the reviews database.

abacus07 · 08-09-2017, 04:58 PM - **3 Likes**

My K200D got used again for the first time in several years after my K5 has apparently died (will attempt to troubleshoot sometime). Still works great although I feel there is a bit of a dropoff in quality from the K5. I have been waiting for the K3 replacement and am back on the forums looking for any news. It appears that there still isn't any news. Looks like I will be using the K200D for a couple of months at a minimum since I have other big expenses to take care of first.

1/6 of a second handheld (braced against a tree)

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03-29-2017, 01:23 PM	#751
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by volley x-posted from the "long lens club". It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500. Feel free to click for a larger version. Very nice shots. The last time I tried to use my K200D (a couple of weeks ago), it was up to it's old tricks - wouldn't turn on with either fresh alkaline or even with fresh lithium (!!!) batteries. I went for the K200D over the K20D for the ability to use AA batteries but AAs really don't work well, even lithiums or good quality rechargeables.

03-29-2017, 01:25 PM	#752
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,251	Originally posted by volley It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500. Beautiful photos! I don't have the K200D, but own a K10D (same sensor). I love the sharpness and natural-looking colors you achieved with these shots

03-29-2017, 01:33 PM	#753
geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Originally posted by vinzer I just thought I'd check and see if anyone else misses the K200D. I believe it's one of the poorly-received Pentax DSLRs, owing to a small buffer and pricing (if I recall correctly, we were all spoiled with the K10D back then). Personally though, weather-sealing and AA batteries (with apologies to the Li-ion supporters ) for an entry-level model is pretty amazing. Pentax already has WR kit lenses, so I'm hoping they'd come around to release another entry-level DSLR with sealing. With the better rep Pentax is getting these days from mainstream media, maybe a new K200D would turn some heads and be a viable travel DSLR. What do you think? Don't miss it at all. Still got one A bit late but what the heck

03-29-2017, 04:13 PM - 4 Likes	#754
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	These colors tell you everything you need to know Veteran's Day Photo Walk LeMay Museum by John Rudolph, on Flickr 1963 Vette Grand Sport by John Rudolph, on Flickr Sunday Photowalk LeMay Museum by John Rudolph, on Flickr and ISO 1600 Sunday Photowalk LeMay Museum by John Rudolph, on Flickr And action Historic Sports Car Races by John Rudolph, on Flickr ---------- Post added 03-29-17 at 04:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by volley x-posted from the "long lens club". It was a real pleasure to go out shooting with the K200D and a MF Sigma 4.5/500. Feel free to click for a larger version. Awesome Norbert

07-06-2017, 10:08 AM	#755
MiLKMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tallinn Photos: Gallery Posts: 146	A couple of old pictures from 2009. Pentax K200D + DA 18-55 II Have to use this old gem more often

08-02-2017, 10:47 AM - 4 Likes	#756
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	MiLKMAN, liked what you did with kit lens! And John, amazing colors! I´ve been taking my K-200 out quite often this summer, nice daytime camera it is. Mostly with Rikenon 50mm. This one with extension tube

08-04-2017, 11:44 AM	#757
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,659	My K10D passed on and the K200D is now my only DSLR. It works well, but I miss the chunky feel of the K10D. IQ is fine. Battery life is not so good. I do have the battery grip and I pack plenty of extra rechargables when I go out, so all is well.

08-04-2017, 01:11 PM	#758
MiLKMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tallinn Photos: Gallery Posts: 146	Took me camera for a ride. Pentax K200D + Sigma 35 A

08-05-2017, 02:30 PM - 1 Like	#759
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac but AAs really don't work well, even lithiums or good quality rechargeables. I have had zero issues with eneloops in my K200D

08-06-2017, 03:57 AM	#760
redbirdpete Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gwynedd, Wales Posts: 89	Originally posted by stillshot2 I have had zero issues with eneloops in my K200D Me too. The K200D is still my main camera, with a K100D for backup and poor light situations. I use eneloops in both and have the Battery Grip D-BG3 so there is no risk of running out of power. The only thing that bugs me about the K200D is that it has the power contacts for power zoom lenses and refuses to use them! (I know they are not there for that but it still irritates me). Did anyone ever find out why?

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08-06-2017, 05:31 AM	#761
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by redbirdpete Me too. The K200D is still my main camera, with a K100D for backup and poor light situations. I use eneloops in both and have the Battery Grip D-BG3 so there is no risk of running out of power. The only thing that bugs me about the K200D is that it has the power contacts for power zoom lenses and refuses to use them! (I know they are not there for that but it still irritates me). Did anyone ever find out why? Those contacts were later re-purposed for powering the focus motors of those lenses which have them.

08-06-2017, 11:52 PM	#762
redbirdpete Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gwynedd, Wales Posts: 89	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Those contacts were later re-purposed for powering the focus motors of those lenses which have them. Yes,I understand that. It just puzzles me as to why they would not enable power zoom as on most other cameras with those contacts. Clearly the two usages can co-exist. Obviously it is only of interest to those of us who happen to have some power zoom lenses,but they evidently thought there were enough of us to enable it on the K10D, which I believe the K200D was based on.

08-07-2017, 12:13 AM	#763
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by redbirdpete Yes,I understand that. It just puzzles me as to why they would not enable power zoom as on most other cameras with those contacts. Clearly the two usages can co-exist. Obviously it is only of interest to those of us who happen to have some power zoom lenses,but they evidently thought there were enough of us to enable it on the K10D, which I believe the K200D was based on. I didn't realise that power zoom still worked on any DSLRs. Maybe the K200D didn't get it as it was a cheaper model.

08-08-2017, 05:39 AM	#764
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	The digital *ist line does not support power zoom. Starting with the K10D, always (and only) the top models of each line do it. These are the K10D, K20D, K-7, K-5x, K-3x, K-1. But it is a very basic support (just motorized zooming). Even the entry level Z10/PZ10 supported at least some of the additional goodies. As far as I know, only the Z1/PZ1 (and the MZ-S ?) made use of all the functions. For the Pentax digital cameras, you can look up the support in the "Pentax DSLR Comparison" section, you won't find it in the reviews database.

08-09-2017, 04:58 PM - 3 Likes	#765
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	My K200D got used again for the first time in several years after my K5 has apparently died (will attempt to troubleshoot sometime). Still works great although I feel there is a bit of a dropoff in quality from the K5. I have been waiting for the K3 replacement and am back on the forums looking for any news. It appears that there still isn't any news. Looks like I will be using the K200D for a couple of months at a minimum since I have other big expenses to take care of first. 1/6 of a second handheld (braced against a tree)