Pentax K2000 Announced

PENTAX U.K. is pleased to announce the launch ofusing a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at
the PENTAX K-m digital SLR camera. Designednight without supplementary flash illumination, or
primarily for entry level digital SLR photographers,using extended exposures for sunset scenes. This
it offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and aninnovative SR mechanism shifts the position of
easy-to-manoeuvre compact, lightweight body.the image sensor vertically and horizontally at high
The PENTAX K-m was developed to enablespeed using magnetic force, while adjusting the
first-time digital SLR users and familyshifting speed in proportion to the amount of
photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLRcamera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It
photography with ease. The camera featuresoffers an outstanding compensation effect —
an upgraded version of the PENTAX-originalup to the equivalent of approximately four
Auto Picture mode, which automatically detectsshutter steps. As a result, it does not require
the type of subject or scene, and sets thespecial anti-shake lenses, and can be used with
proper shooting mode for the photographer. Italmost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.
also features a host of advanced features and*** Lenses compatible with this mechanism are:
sophisticated functions — including thethe PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2-, and
innovative in-body Shake Reduction mechanismKAF3-mount lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an
— to assist the photographer. It also offers aadapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an
compact, lightweight body, designed byadapter). Some functions may not
incorporating PENTAX's advancedbeapplicable with certain lenses.
downsizing technologies.Comprehensive Dust Removal system with
Along with the PENTAX K-m, PENTAX will alsoprevention, removal and confirmation devices
launch two DA L-series interchangeable zoomThe PENTAX K-m features the user-friendly DR
lenses: the smc PENTAX-DA L(Dust Removal) system to prevent dust from
18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL and the smc PENTAX-DA Lappearing on captured images. Applied to the CCD
50-200mmF4-5.6ED. Designed for exclusive useimage sensor surface (or low-pass filter) through
with PENTAX digital SLR cameras, these DAthe vapor deposition process of a fluorine
L-series lenses are designed to be more compactcompound, the PENTAX-original SP (Super
and lightweight than conventional counterparts,Protect) coating effectively removes dust and
without sacrificing any of the exceptional opticalstains from the surface. In the next step, dust
performance common to all PENTAX lenses.that still remains on the surface will be shaken off
Note: The smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mmF3.5-5.6ALwhen the SR system shifts the image sensor at
and smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200mmF4-5.6EDhigh speed. Finally, the dust that is shaken off the
lenses will be marketed only as a part of theimage sensor will fall onto an adhesive sheet
PENTAX K-m Lens Kit or PENTAX K-m Doublepositioned at the bottom of the SR unit,
Zoom Kit.eliminating any possibility of it returning to the
Main Featuresimage sensor surface. This DR system even
Compact, lightweight body for enhanced portabilityoffers a Dust Alert function, which allows the user
and maneuverabilityto confirm the dust-adhesion status of the CCD in
Despite the incorporation of a large-sized imageadvance.
sensor (23.5mm by 15.7mm), the PENTAX K-mAuto Picture mode for automatic selection of
offers a compact, lightweight body to assureoptimum shooting mode
remarkable portability and maneuverability. ThisThe PENTAX-developed Auto Picture mode is
was made possible by the development of aprogrammed to automatically select the most
compact, lightweight and high-rigidity stainless-steelappropriate shooting mode — from such
chassis, the downsizing of the Shake Reductionchoices as Portrait, Landscape and Macro —
mechanism and circuit boards,for a given subject. With the PENTAX K-m, this
the employment of latestuser-friendly mode is further upgraded, with
high-density packaging technologies assuringautomatic detection of situations requiring the
most efficient positioning and layout of variousNight Scene Portrait mode. Since all camera
parts, and the repositioning of the batterysettings, including aperture, shutter speed, white
compartment. The camera grip has also beenbalance, saturation, contrast and sharpness, are
redesigned to assure firm, comfortable hold ofautomatically adjusted by the camera for
the camera body.optimum results, the user can concentrate on
Simplified operation system for easy cameraimage composition and shutter opportunity.
handlingHigh-quality image
The PENTAX K-m features a newly designedThe PENTAX K-m combines a large,
control system, which positions most of thehigh-performance CCD image sensor (23.5mm by
buttons and levers on the camera's grip side,15.7mm) with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX
making it easier for first-time digital SLR users toReal Image Engine) as its imaging engine. With its
operate the camera. What's more, the functionsapproximately 10.2 effective megapixels, it
of each button or lever are instantly displayed onproduces beautiful, fine-detailed images with subtle
the camera's LCD monitor with a single press ofgradations and delicate texture description. It also
the help button to facilitate camera operationfeatures a Custom Image function, which offers a
— especially for those who are unfamiliar withchoice of six finishing touches.
digital SLR cameras.High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 3.5
PENTAX-original Shake Reduction mechanism forframes per second
sharp, blur-free imagesThe PENTAX K-m lets the user keep shooting
The PENTAX K-m comes equipped with theimages at the speed of approximately 3.5 frames
PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction)per second (in the JPEG recording format),
mechanism, which effectively reduces cameraallowing the user to capture a sequence of a
shake for sharp, blur-free images even underfast-moving subject with great ease.
demanding shooting conditions — such as when