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In addition to the recently announced K20D, Pentax has also introduced the K200D, a 10.2-megapixel digital SLR. Similar to the K20D, the K200D also features a large 2.7-inch LCD monitor, improved PRIME image processor, Shake Reduction and a weather and dust resistant body. The K200 also features:

• Versatile Auto Picture and Scene Modes: This will automatically set the best mode to shoot in (such as Portrait, Landscape and Macro). It will also set an aperture and shutter speed, adjust the white-balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness levels.
• High-precision 11-point Wide-frame auto-focus: The SAFOX VIII system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors) that will let you focus with the highest precision.
• Custom Image Function: These will allow users to select between six preset options that include Natural, Bright, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and B&W. Users can also further adjust image processing to include saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness.
• Comprehensive Dust Removal System with Prevention, Removal and Alerting Devices: Which prevents dust from sticking to the surface and also allows for any dust that may stick to be shaken off, which then sticks to an adhesive strip for easy removal.
• Auto Sensitivity Control Up to ISO 1600: This will automatically set the optimum sensitivity up to ISO 1600, based on brightness level and lens focal length.
• Bright, Clear Viewfinder: With the combination of a lightweight penta-mirror prism with Pentax-original finder optics and the Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen you will get a bright image with an approximate 96-percent field of view and an approximately 0.85-times magnification.

The K200D offers an easy-to-use interface while incorporating advanced imaging technology from the award winning K10D.  This K200D will grow with an amateur photographer’s skill as they learn more about their hobby by offering more features than what is found in entry level models,”

The K200D will retail for $799.95 and begin shipping on March 2008.

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