Originally posted by wilkin hello, I currently own a *ist DL but im really considering getting the K200D, any advice?
Hi Neal,
There are quite a few thread replies around here saying get the K20D, probably with justification given the extra functionality and sensor resolution. The K200D viewfinder is also smaller and less bright than the K20D, and its buffer is smaller. But your choice will be partly dictated by what you actually shoot when evaluatiing this.
There are also a bunch of thread replies saying get the K10D instead of the K200D.
But as Alderfall says, the K200D is one of the best bang for buck cameras around. I even noticed
RiceHigh giving it a thumbs up in a recent thread (I kid you not). I think its quite under rated and ignored as an option, but there are many satisified K200D owners like myself.
The fact is that the K200D is the K10D, with updated CPU/firmware, a few less functions, and very good ergonomics. If you can forego the more advanced functions, then the K200D is a very good camera that would easily satisfy most photographers - particularly if your on a tight budget.
It handles well, is responsive and feels solid. The menus are quick once you get used to them - a supposed failing which I think is unfair to it. The shortcut buttons like the green button, Ok (programmable), Av+/-, AElock and Raw are right where they should be and clearly labelled in the viewfinder. No complaints there.
Its interesting to note that the K200D has had not firmware updates, whilst the more recent K-M/2000 has. It means on one hand that its firmware was well thought out and ironed out the bugs in its predecessors. It may relate to its suggested demise as well, but even the non-production K10D has had firmware updates.
My suggestion is to get your hands on one to try it, as well as a K20D and a K10D if you can. See what YOU think when you actually hold it and shoot with it as it is ultimately your choice.
Good luck!
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