K100D Super or K200D ?

sablier · 01-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Hi,

I wanted to buy the K100D Super but as exit was announced K200D I have a little delayed.

I am quite surprised by the price difference between these two models. K100D with kit is around 470 euros. However, the K200D kit was announced at 749 euros.

I was willing to wait for the K200D but I wonder if the new functions of K200D justify this difference in price of approximately 280 euros.

Do You find the K200D really interesting?

I'm a novice but I'm hoping to learn.

Sablier

Morro · 01-25-2008, 05:49 PM

470 euros for K100D Super kit? That's quite overpriced.

GFamily · 01-25-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Morro

470 euros for K100D Super kit? That's quite overpriced.

You may think so, but it includes all taxes and a healthcare package to die for!

ftpaddict · 01-25-2008, 07:51 PM

K200D for no good reason other than Sv, weather sealing and 4 extra megapixels.

Raybo · 01-25-2008, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by GFamily

You may think so, but it includes all taxes and a healthcare package to die for!

You folks in the UK get burned on your prices, but than again, I have no medical insurance.

Ray

**Mallee Boy** · 01-25-2008, 10:34 PM

K200D, without a doubt. I think its a very attractive camera and look forward to the day I can handle one.
Cheers
Grant

prof68 · 01-26-2008, 07:24 AM

Come to the US this spring and buy a K200D while you're here since our dollar is weak now.

Ramitt · 01-26-2008, 08:50 AM

I went with a k100D super in early Jan, knowing the 200 was coming. I tend to do a fair amount of available light photography and decided the 6 mp sensor was a good choice. I seldom make prints even as large as 8x10 and tend to do as little cropping as possible,so extra MP was not a major factor. The weather sealing would have been nice though. The fact I got the 2 lens kit fot what will be about $150 less than the 200 with just he one lens makes me a bit happy after the fact. Either one I am sure will make for a great camera for you.

amygdalax · 01-26-2008, 10:36 AM

I would buy a k10d instead of the k200d. you get the better interface design and it is locally on store. new the k10d costs about 600 €.
i see no advantage for the k200d over the k10d.

kevinfox203 · 01-26-2008, 11:31 AM

Go for the K100d regular, not Super.....
Review: Dust removal systems / sensor cleaning - Pixinfo.com

wasupdoc · 01-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by amygdalax

I would buy a k10d instead of the k200d. you get the better interface design and it is locally on store. new the k10d costs about 600 €.
i see no advantage for the k200d over the k10d.

There are some K200D advantages compared to the K10D. I posted these elsewhere, so sorry for posting again, but here are some advantages:

*Improved Shake reduction system
*New Image processing pipeline (?less VPN)
*Customizable Image Modes and White Balance
*Improved RAW button
*Adjustable Noise reduction (off, weakest, weak, strong)
*Improved in camera image processing
*Improved Digital Preview (can save the preview if desired)
*New Dust Alert (mapping)
*2.7 inch LCD with 160 deg viewing angle (no mention as to whether or not it can be adjusted to the same degree as the one in the K20D)
*Enlarged and improved menus including scrolling text
*Dynamic Range Enlargement
*AF adjustment (haven't seen it confirmed if this for up to 20 lenses as it is in the K20D)
*AA batteries with available AA powered Grip
*Slightly less weight and bulk
*Presumably more digital filters available

Mike

amygdalax · 01-27-2008, 01:50 PM

okay, some improvements. ;-)

nevertheless i would buy a k10d.
you get the bigger brighter viewfinder too.

greets
mario

FastPhotography · 01-27-2008, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by kevinfox203

Go for the K100d regular, not Super.....
Review: Dust removal systems / sensor cleaning - Pixinfo.com

But the regular k100d won't accept the new SDM lenses, if this person ever wants to really get a nice lens

Ramitt · 01-27-2008, 04:14 PM

Not positive, but I thought the 100d also did not do the SDHC cards.

**ChipB** · 01-27-2008, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Ramitt

Not positive, but I thought the 100d also did not do the SDHC cards.

I can't imagine that the K100D wouldn't support SDHC cards - my *ist DS does!!

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01-25-2008, 05:05 PM	#1
sablier New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	K100D Super or K200D ? Hi, I wanted to buy the K100D Super but as exit was announced K200D I have a little delayed. I am quite surprised by the price difference between these two models. K100D with kit is around 470 euros. However, the K200D kit was announced at 749 euros. I was willing to wait for the K200D but I wonder if the new functions of K200D justify this difference in price of approximately 280 euros. Do You find the K200D really interesting? I'm a novice but I'm hoping to learn. Sablier

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GFamily New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	Originally posted by Morro 470 euros for K100D Super kit? That's quite overpriced. You may think so, but it includes all taxes and a healthcare package to die for!

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Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by GFamily You may think so, but it includes all taxes and a healthcare package to die for! You folks in the UK get burned on your prices, but than again, I have no medical insurance. Ray

01-25-2008, 10:34 PM	#6
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	K200D, without a doubt. I think its a very attractive camera and look forward to the day I can handle one. Cheers Grant

01-26-2008, 07:24 AM	#7
prof68 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 55	Come to the US this spring and buy a K200D while you're here since our dollar is weak now.

01-26-2008, 08:50 AM	#8
Ramitt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 36	I went with a k100D super in early Jan, knowing the 200 was coming. I tend to do a fair amount of available light photography and decided the 6 mp sensor was a good choice. I seldom make prints even as large as 8x10 and tend to do as little cropping as possible,so extra MP was not a major factor. The weather sealing would have been nice though. The fact I got the 2 lens kit fot what will be about $150 less than the 200 with just he one lens makes me a bit happy after the fact. Either one I am sure will make for a great camera for you.

01-26-2008, 10:36 AM	#9
amygdalax New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Graz, Austria Posts: 15	I would buy a k10d instead of the k200d. you get the better interface design and it is locally on store. new the k10d costs about 600 €. i see no advantage for the k200d over the k10d.

01-26-2008, 11:31 AM	#10
kevinfox203 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Canada Posts: 156	Go for the K100d regular, not Super..... Review: Dust removal systems / sensor cleaning - Pixinfo.com

01-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#11
wasupdoc Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 61	Originally posted by amygdalax I would buy a k10d instead of the k200d. you get the better interface design and it is locally on store. new the k10d costs about 600 €. i see no advantage for the k200d over the k10d. There are some K200D advantages compared to the K10D. I posted these elsewhere, so sorry for posting again, but here are some advantages: Improved Shake reduction system New Image processing pipeline (?less VPN) Customizable Image Modes and White Balance Improved RAW button Adjustable Noise reduction (off, weakest, weak, strong) Improved in camera image processing Improved Digital Preview (can save the preview if desired) New Dust Alert (mapping) 2.7 inch LCD with 160 deg viewing angle (no mention as to whether or not it can be adjusted to the same degree as the one in the K20D) Enlarged and improved menus including scrolling text Dynamic Range Enlargement AF adjustment (haven't seen it confirmed if this for up to 20 lenses as it is in the K20D) AA batteries with available AA powered Grip Slightly less weight and bulk *Presumably more digital filters available Mike

01-27-2008, 01:50 PM	#12
amygdalax New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Graz, Austria Posts: 15	okay, some improvements. ;-) nevertheless i would buy a k10d. you get the bigger brighter viewfinder too. greets mario

01-27-2008, 02:07 PM	#13
FastPhotography Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	Originally posted by kevinfox203 Go for the K100d regular, not Super..... Review: Dust removal systems / sensor cleaning - Pixinfo.com But the regular k100d won't accept the new SDM lenses, if this person ever wants to really get a nice lens

01-27-2008, 04:14 PM	#14
Ramitt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 36	Not positive, but I thought the 100d also did not do the SDHC cards.

01-27-2008, 05:07 PM	#15
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by Ramitt Not positive, but I thought the 100d also did not do the SDHC cards. I can't imagine that the K100D wouldn't support SDHC cards - my *ist DS does!!