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SAABas · 08-10-2018, 01:47 AM

K200D naudojau nuo 2009 iki 2017.
Nuo 2017 naudoju K-5II.
K-5II - greitesnis autofokusas, geriau prie aukštų ISO, patogesnis valdymas ir t.t..
Geromis oro sąlygomis - didelio skirtumo nėra.

MJKoski · 08-10-2018, 02:01 AM - **3 Likes**

I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same.

I combined it with Photomatix trial back in 2008. Oh gosh. Funny thing I purchased it later and it was lifetime license which still works this very day. Not that I use it anymore.

kyteflyer · 08-10-2018, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by MJKoski

I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same.

I combined it with Photomatix trial back in 2008. Oh gosh. Funny thing I purchased it later and it was lifetime license which still works this very day. Not that I use it anymore.

That's a lovely shot. I sure do agree with your remarks about the CCD sensor. I've never been able to get better colours from my K5, I'm on my second K200D, but wish I had never sold the first.

Jan178 · 08-10-2018, 12:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MJKoski

I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same.

There sure is some magic in CCD!

And again with Helios!
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MJKoski · 08-10-2018, 01:28 PM

I recommend trying out Leica M9 should you have such possibility some day. It gives sparkling files particularly with Zeiss Biogons.

JETninja · 08-10-2018, 05:58 PM

It was my first DSLR, took tons of great pics with it. Now I use a K5. But the K200D was a winner.

bobore · 08-11-2018, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by stillshot2

Does anyone else notice that the K200D is perfectly usable at its max iso 1600? It seems all these newer cameras that have ridiculous max iso values can't even be used nearly as high as advertised, am I right?

Hmm - I've got two near-mint K200d bodies that I still use, but I've always left them set on ISO 800.

Will have to play around with ISO 1600 for birds in low light.

Interestingly, one of the bodies is badged Pentax Corp, while the other hopped over into the Hoya Corp era.

stillshot2 · 08-11-2018, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by bobore

Interestingly, one of the bodies is badged Pentax Corp, while the other hopped over into the Hoya Corp era.

Interesting. Is there any perceivable difference in build quality?

bobore · 08-12-2018, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by stillshot2

Interesting. Is there any perceivable difference in build quality?

For some reason, on the earlier Pentax Corp model, I had to set the rear display lighting to a higher level to achieve the same brightness, when compared to the later Hoya Corp version.

Otherwise, it's the exact same camera in looks, feel, and operation.

Jan178 · 08-13-2018, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobore

For some reason, on the earlier Pentax Corp model, I had to set the rear display lighting to a higher level to achieve the same brightness, when compared to the later Hoya Corp version.

Interesting, since i´ve been struggling with the display brightness at sunny days. Mine is Pentax Corp also, just can´t see a darn thing even at max brightness! All the schratches on the screen won´t make it easier, though

And autumn is knocking on the door!

SMC 55mm f/1,8

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Jan178 · 08-14-2018, 11:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Getting familiar with new lens!

SMC 55mm f/1,8
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X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com

Rush2112 · 08-22-2018, 06:25 AM

Well yes I do, take a look here (my second article on the K200D).

PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Remembering the Pentax K200D

stillshot2 · 08-22-2018, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Jan178

Getting familiar with new lens!

SMC 55mm f/1,8
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X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com

Nice!

kyteflyer · 08-23-2018, 02:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rush2112

Well yes I do, take a look here (my second article on the K200D).

PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Remembering the Pentax K200D

Nice article. I'm on my second K200D too, but wish I had not sold the first. Still, its a good body, after a bit of servicing by the local camera store lads, and I like it. I really like CCD, which is why I rebought, and why I have hung onto a couple of older compacts (Olympus XZ-1, Ricoh GR Digital III) ...

I should go out and take some photos.

kyteflyer · 08-23-2018, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jan178

Getting familiar with new lens!

SMC 55mm f/1,8
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X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com

Love this photo! I have the K55 f/1.8 also but I have not used it with my K200D. Must correct that, soon.

08-10-2018, 12:56 PM - 2 Likes	#829
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by MJKoski I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same. There sure is some magic in CCD! And again with Helios! [IMG][/IMG]

08-13-2018, 11:04 AM - 1 Like	#835
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by bobore For some reason, on the earlier Pentax Corp model, I had to set the rear display lighting to a higher level to achieve the same brightness, when compared to the later Hoya Corp version. Interesting, since i´ve been struggling with the display brightness at sunny days. Mine is Pentax Corp also, just can´t see a darn thing even at max brightness! All the schratches on the screen won´t make it easier, though And autumn is knocking on the door! SMC 55mm f/1,8 [IMG][/IMG]

08-14-2018, 11:37 AM - 2 Likes	#836
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Getting familiar with new lens! SMC 55mm f/1,8 [IMG][/IMG] X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com

08-22-2018, 06:25 AM	#837
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Awesome Well yes I do, take a look here (my second article on the K200D). PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Remembering the Pentax K200D

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08-10-2018, 01:47 AM	#826
SAABas Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 34	K200D naudojau nuo 2009 iki 2017. Nuo 2017 naudoju K-5II. K-5II - greitesnis autofokusas, geriau prie aukštų ISO, patogesnis valdymas ir t.t.. Geromis oro sąlygomis - didelio skirtumo nėra.

08-10-2018, 02:01 AM - 3 Likes	#827
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same. I combined it with Photomatix trial back in 2008. Oh gosh. Funny thing I purchased it later and it was lifetime license which still works this very day. Not that I use it anymore.

08-10-2018, 12:48 PM	#828
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by MJKoski I started with K200D and 18-55mm kit lens. This was one of first landscape images I took with it. The CCD sensor gives better colors than modern K-1 body which after some tweaking comes close but not enough. Leica M9 is about the same. I combined it with Photomatix trial back in 2008. Oh gosh. Funny thing I purchased it later and it was lifetime license which still works this very day. Not that I use it anymore. That's a lovely shot. I sure do agree with your remarks about the CCD sensor. I've never been able to get better colours from my K5, I'm on my second K200D, but wish I had never sold the first.

08-10-2018, 01:28 PM	#830
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	I recommend trying out Leica M9 should you have such possibility some day. It gives sparkling files particularly with Zeiss Biogons.

08-10-2018, 05:58 PM	#831
JETninja Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 161	It was my first DSLR, took tons of great pics with it. Now I use a K5. But the K200D was a winner.

08-11-2018, 07:37 PM	#832
bobore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Oregon Coast Posts: 162	Originally posted by stillshot2 Does anyone else notice that the K200D is perfectly usable at its max iso 1600? It seems all these newer cameras that have ridiculous max iso values can't even be used nearly as high as advertised, am I right? Hmm - I've got two near-mint K200d bodies that I still use, but I've always left them set on ISO 800. Will have to play around with ISO 1600 for birds in low light. Interestingly, one of the bodies is badged Pentax Corp, while the other hopped over into the Hoya Corp era.

08-11-2018, 10:32 PM	#833
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by bobore Interestingly, one of the bodies is badged Pentax Corp, while the other hopped over into the Hoya Corp era. Interesting. Is there any perceivable difference in build quality?

08-12-2018, 11:21 AM	#834
bobore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Oregon Coast Posts: 162	Originally posted by stillshot2 Interesting. Is there any perceivable difference in build quality? For some reason, on the earlier Pentax Corp model, I had to set the rear display lighting to a higher level to achieve the same brightness, when compared to the later Hoya Corp version. Otherwise, it's the exact same camera in looks, feel, and operation.

08-22-2018, 12:57 PM	#838
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by Jan178 Getting familiar with new lens! SMC 55mm f/1,8 [/url][/IMG] X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com Nice!

08-23-2018, 02:29 PM - 1 Like	#839
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Rush2112 Well yes I do, take a look here (my second article on the K200D). PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Remembering the Pentax K200D Nice article. I'm on my second K200D too, but wish I had not sold the first. Still, its a good body, after a bit of servicing by the local camera store lads, and I like it. I really like CCD, which is why I rebought, and why I have hung onto a couple of older compacts (Olympus XZ-1, Ricoh GR Digital III) ... I should go out and take some photos.

08-23-2018, 02:30 PM - 1 Like	#840
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Jan178 Getting familiar with new lens! SMC 55mm f/1,8 [/url][/IMG] X-posted The K-Club! - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com Love this photo! I have the K55 f/1.8 also but I have not used it with my K200D. Must correct that, soon.

Anyone else miss the K200D?

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