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Pentax K200D digital SLR
Not as family-friendly as Pentax proposes
Sample shots
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The 11-point autofocus system was fast and accurate, and the white balance and exposure systems consistently gave good results, although at times, some shots were a tad underexposed. Close-up shooting produced impressive results too, as did low-light shooting.
A selection of screens
The image stabilisation system helped to keep camera shake to a minimum. However, we were disappointed with the continuous shooting mode, which was sluggish when capturing fast moving objects. In the High setting, it shoots up to four frames at 2.8f/s.
On a happier note, the in-camera editing features were useful to have, especially the ability to convert RAW files to JPEGs.
Verdict
With the K200D, you get ease of use and good performance. But it’s rather bulky and we think it offers far more features than most family members would want or need. If you’re thinking of moving up from a compact, then give the K200D good consideration, but if you’re purely looking for a family camera – go for for the compact option or a super-zoom.