I know this probably isn't a huge deal for lots of people and is probably true across most cameras but long exposures eat batteries like crazy on the K200. Granted, if you're doing 20 minute+ exposures you should have an AC adaptor anyways. The noise on those long shots isn't too bad, all things considered.
My k200d didn't come with an AC adaptor. Wish it would have.
All in all I do not regret buying my k200d. One thing I do like about it is that it is small enough for my wife to use. The k20d would have been too big and heavy for her.
Slow FPS and small buffer would also be two knocks against the k200d. I've learned to work around that.
I picked mine up from prodigital2000 for $400 with the 18-55 kit lens last christmas. You can find them for roughly that on ebay or about $100 more on amazon.
I don't think I'll ever get rid of this camera. The images are great, functions are good. The build quality is superb for this price range. It actually feels like a real camera. Even when I eventually upgrade I would have no problem using my k200d as my second body.
My bias comes from my experience.
Last edited by lurchlarson; 07-09-2009 at 12:54 PM.
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