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jbuck92 · 02-08-2012, 09:35 PM

Interesting gp. I'll have to try that when I get my
k-r back from the shop. I use Lightroom for PP so that shouldn't be a problem.

What's the top LCD like? And what's different about the back screen?

grainbelt · 02-08-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by jbuck92

Interesting gp. I'll have to try that when I get my
k-r back from the shop. I use Lightroom for PP so that shouldn't be a problem.

What's the top LCD like? And what's different about the back screen?

Comprehensive review of the menus/functions from back in the day, at dpreview.com:

Pentax K200D Review: 3. Body & Design: Digital Photography Review

Alizarine · 02-08-2012, 09:52 PM

the back screen is 2.7" @230,000 dots compared to the K-r's 3" @ 920,000 ... there's much resolution lost in the K200D's screen so it's best to look at the photos from a pc monitor

jbuck92 · 02-08-2012, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the review. It helped a lot! I usually look at the pictures on the PC anyways. It said that the settings are shown on the top LCD and its not backlit. So are the settings. It shown on the back scree? That could be an issue if shooting at night.

grainbelt · 02-08-2012, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by jbuck92

It said that the settings are shown on the top LCD and its not backlit. So are the settings. It shown on the back scree? That could be an issue if shooting at night.

LCD isn't backlit, but anything you really need to know is in the info line in the viewfinder.

Pressing the 'info' button on the back brings up detailed info on the LCD.

I really like the top LCD when shooting landscapes or macro on a tripod. Everything I need is right there.

Suffice to say, I really want a K200D with a new sensor to hit the market. It is a very uniquely specified camera.

jbuck92 · 02-08-2012, 10:29 PM

Got it. Thanks!

gp1806 · 02-08-2012, 10:37 PM

Yes the top LCD is not illuminated. Hard to read in the dark. It does have a on/off button for SR, you don't have to dive into menus to turn it off.
Like grainbelt said "Suffice to say, I really want a K200D with a new sensor to hit the market. It is a very uniquely specified camera." I guess I'll have to settle for a K-5. That is the closest thing to a K200D with a new sensor.

grainbelt · 02-08-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by gp1806

I guess I'll have to settle for a K-5. That is the closest thing to a K200D with a new sensor.

If I could find that money tree my dad used to talk about when I was a kid, I'd have one.

gp1806 · 02-09-2012, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by grainbelt

If I could find that money tree my dad used to talk about when I was a kid, I'd have one.

Mine arrived today! I'm charging the battery now. Can't wait!

Alizarine · 02-09-2012, 09:25 PM

Congratulations

jbuck92 · 02-09-2012, 10:38 PM

Oh I would love that money tree. There's 5, 6, maybe 15 goodies i'd buy!

02-08-2012, 09:35 PM	#31
jbuck92 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 381 Original Poster	Interesting gp. I'll have to try that when I get my k-r back from the shop. I use Lightroom for PP so that shouldn't be a problem. What's the top LCD like? And what's different about the back screen?

02-08-2012, 09:37 PM	#32
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	Originally posted by jbuck92 Interesting gp. I'll have to try that when I get my k-r back from the shop. I use Lightroom for PP so that shouldn't be a problem. What's the top LCD like? And what's different about the back screen? Comprehensive review of the menus/functions from back in the day, at dpreview.com: Pentax K200D Review: 3. Body & Design: Digital Photography Review

02-08-2012, 09:52 PM	#33
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	the back screen is 2.7" @230,000 dots compared to the K-r's 3" @ 920,000 ... there's much resolution lost in the K200D's screen so it's best to look at the photos from a pc monitor

02-08-2012, 10:09 PM	#34
jbuck92 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 381 Original Poster	Thanks for the review. It helped a lot! I usually look at the pictures on the PC anyways. It said that the settings are shown on the top LCD and its not backlit. So are the settings. It shown on the back scree? That could be an issue if shooting at night.

02-08-2012, 10:25 PM	#35
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	Originally posted by jbuck92 It said that the settings are shown on the top LCD and its not backlit. So are the settings. It shown on the back scree? That could be an issue if shooting at night. LCD isn't backlit, but anything you really need to know is in the info line in the viewfinder. Pressing the 'info' button on the back brings up detailed info on the LCD. I really like the top LCD when shooting landscapes or macro on a tripod. Everything I need is right there. Suffice to say, I really want a K200D with a new sensor to hit the market. It is a very uniquely specified camera.

02-08-2012, 10:29 PM	#36
jbuck92 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 381 Original Poster	Got it. Thanks!

02-08-2012, 10:37 PM	#37
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Yes the top LCD is not illuminated. Hard to read in the dark. It does have a on/off button for SR, you don't have to dive into menus to turn it off. Like grainbelt said "Suffice to say, I really want a K200D with a new sensor to hit the market. It is a very uniquely specified camera." I guess I'll have to settle for a K-5. That is the closest thing to a K200D with a new sensor.

02-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#38
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	Originally posted by gp1806 I guess I'll have to settle for a K-5. That is the closest thing to a K200D with a new sensor. If I could find that money tree my dad used to talk about when I was a kid, I'd have one.

02-09-2012, 08:12 PM	#39
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Originally posted by grainbelt If I could find that money tree my dad used to talk about when I was a kid, I'd have one. Mine arrived today! I'm charging the battery now. Can't wait!

02-09-2012, 09:25 PM	#40
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Congratulations

02-09-2012, 10:38 PM	#41
jbuck92 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 381 Original Poster	Oh I would love that money tree. There's 5, 6, maybe 15 goodies i'd buy!

Which one?

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