Which camera out of these two?I'm saving my money for a new camera, but I stuck on which one to get:
Nikon D5000
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0904/090414 02nikond5000.asp
or
Pentax K200D
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/080123
They are pretty evenly matched, with the Pentax being slightly heavier and no video. But the Pentax does have more lens mounting system options. If I had to choose from the two it would be close, but I would likely choose the Pentax due to previous experience.
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A brief introduction of the Pentax K200D.
| Image | Product | Bids | Price | Time Left |
| Pentax K200D 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) | $349.00 | 18d 0h 30m | ||
| Pentax K200D Digital SLR Camera - Black | Bids: 1 | $149.99 | 18h 8m | |
| Pentax K200D 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) | Bids: 4 | $224.50 | 1d 18h 4m | |
| *** PENTAX K200D 10.2MP DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH SHAKE REDUCTION (BODY ONLY) *** | $389.99 | 6d 17h 51m | ||
| Pentax K200D 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) | Bids: 15 | $142.50 | 16h 50m | |
Remote Control for PENTAX K-M K100D K110D K200D K10D K20D *istDS2, *istDS, *istD | Bids: 0 | $1.99 Buy It Now: $2.50 | 41m | |
Single 180° Split Image focus Screen Pentax K100D K200D DSLR Camera | $15.94 | 10d 6h 1m | ||
2x TeleConverter Lens for Digital SLR Pentax K200D KX | Bids: 0 | $103.80 | 1d 4h 26m |
If you have a Pentax ME Super 35mm film camera, it uses the Pentax K-mount lenses. Because digital SLRs current Pentax (K20D, K200D, etc) continue to use the K-mount lenses you have for the ME Super is compatible with certain restrictions.
I would hesitate to use the flash without the ME Super SSHSHS WEIN (Safe-Sync Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe, Part # 990560), since the voltage of flash for the ME may be too high and fry the circuits of the DSLR.
Pentax has made a Super 35 mm camera and ME if the camera you ask me, then no.
Use only lens Canon Rebel's made for EOS cameras.Even the older Canon lenses (manufactured before 1985) will not work on the Rebel's
My research shows that there is no digital SLR from Pentax, which will use the old lenses ... if they were "K" mount lenses so they would fit the new digital SLRs Pentax
If you have a Pentax ME Super 35mm film camera, it uses the Pentax K-mount lenses. Because digital SLRs current Pentax (K20D, K200D, etc) continue to use the K-mount lenses you have for the ME Super is compatible with certain restrictions.