Pentax K200D 10.2 MP Digital SLR Body with Pentax DA 18-55 Lens Kit for $399.99
Shake Reduction feature incorporating a 10.2 megapixel CCD is compatible with ANY PENTAX lens ever produced, including SDM lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake
Auto Picture and Scene modes offer shooting ease, while advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow with the camera
2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD panel allows easy review of pictures, while including enlarged menu lettering
Weather and dust resistant body allows you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions
Advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images
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helios
added a year ago
Excellent camera, great price. There was an offer recently and I'll try to resurrect the discussion here.
Link to the same deal, a couple of months back:
Fuuuuuuuu.... I told myself when I missed this deal the last time, that if it ever came up again I would have to get it. Here it is. Crap.
@pezmaker: I told myself the same - I am so happy to see that it shipped today. This will be a nice replacement for my beloved K100D with a sensor problem.
This would b an awesome upgrade to my k100d but I'm holding out for the k-x. I want to be able to record video too.
@subrec: Yeah, the Kx has a great sensor and superior ISO capability.
However I went with the K200D because it has the top LCD panel and shows the active focus point in the viewfinder, not to mention the weatherproofing and ability to accept a battery grip. With the price difference between it and the Kr (~$500 amazon open box) I could also get a cheap flip video camera from woot... Anyway, hopefully the refurbished K200D will last long enough until I can afford a K5.
@egadog: Good choice. Those are strong reasons to go with the K200D. (same reasons I came up with!)
@pezmaker: Same scenario... sigh... just transferred money from my savings to checking to pick this bad-boy up.
There. I did it.
Ugh, still waiting on my shipping notice.
@pezmaker: As did I. I will probably update this with how I feel about it, in case anyone else finds themselves in our positions.
@blutoof: how long did it take to get your shipping notice? I ordered on the 6th and I'm STILL waiting...
@pezmaker: http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?tracknumbers=02927009713100171945 Still waiting...
@blutoof: Ouch, that's frustrating. I'm not sure which is worse, not getting the notice yet, or being taunted by a notice that says it hasn't been shipped yet. I wish you luck.
Good news, everyone! I just got my shipping notice. I guess they waited until it sold out? lame.
@pezmaker: I went to a FedEx location near me and they stated that it was not located in any of their facilities. I sent an email to woot support, they told me to reply by EOD today. Let's see what sort of resolution comes of this.
@blutoof that sucks! I got the notification on the 13th, which had the same info as what you linked to, but it got updated yesterday morning at 4am with "left dallas"
@pezmaker: Yeah, I know. Still waiting on a resolution. They pushed it through to this coming week as far as Woot support. FedEx says they never got it, yet Woot says it was shipped. I am sure they will make it right, though.
@blutoof tragic. Mine arrived today, and it's everything and more than I was expecting. It's a nice piece of equipment. Of course, I don't know much about cameras, but I do know much about quality, and it's there.
@pezmaker: Yeah, they admitted that there was an error in their warehouse. My camera was never sent, and by the time they realized it, they ran out of stock. I got my money refunded, but damn was I looking forward to having that product. It makes me a bit nervous about ordering from them again, as I had to send about 8 emails to get my money back...

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