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K2000 Specifications Effective Pixels approx.10.2 megapixels Image Sensor Total pixels: approx.10.75 megapixels Type: Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter Size: 23.5mm x 15.7mm Color Depth 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) Recorded Pixels JPEG: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [6M] 3008 x 2000 pixels, [2M] 1824 x 1216 pixels RAW: [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels

Q: How long does it take for the camera to start up?A: Start-up time for the K2000 is approximately 0.25 sec.(from the time the power switch is turned on until the first photo can be taken).

Q: Is the K2000 designed to be weather/dust-proof?A: No.

Q: Can a PENTAX Ref-converter A or M be used with the camera? A: Yes.

Q: How long does the date / time stay in memory when the camera battery is removed? A: The camera will remember the date/time, and the internal clock will continue to run for approximately 48 hours after the battery is removed.Note: The above data is based on testing after the camera has already run with a new, fully charged battery for a minimum of 12 hours.

Q: How effective is the Shake Reduction in terms of shutter speed steps?A: The effect of Shake Reduction is equivalent to up to 4 shutter speeds.* The Shake Reduction effect may vary depending on the focal length of the lens, distance to the subject, shooting conditions and individual technique.It is generally said that the slowest shutter speed to avoid blur is 1/focal length.

Q: Which SD/SDHC Memory Cards have been tested for compatibility? A: Compatibility with the K2000 has been tested with memory cards from the following manufacturers: Panasonic • SD Memory Cards with capacities between 128 MB and 2 GB • SDHC Memory Cards with capacities between 4 GB and 32 GB Toshiba • SD Memory Cards with capacities between 128 MB and 2 GB • SDHC Memory Cards with capacities between 4 GB and 32 GB SanDisk • SD Memory Cards with capacities between 128 MB and 2 GB • SDHC Memory Cards with capacities of 4 GB and 16 GB * As of September 2008 * The information above is given for the convenience of customers and does not guarantee complete compatibility with the K2000.

Q: Can MMC (MultiMedia Cards) be used with the K2000? A: No.

Q: Can CR-V3 lithium-ion batteries be used with the K2000? A: No.

Q: Can OXYRIDE (Oxy Nickel Hydroxide) batteries be used with the K2000?A: The use of OXYRIDE batteries in the PENTAX K2000 camera is not recommended as the batteries' voltage characteristics may cause a malfunction.

Q: Can the pop-up flash on the K2000 be used to trigger an external flash in wireless mode? A: Yes.The pop-up flash on the K2000 be used to trigger a PENTAX AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ external flash in wireless mode.

Q: Can PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 be used with the K2000?A: No, the K2000 is not compatible with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

Q: Does the RAW data of an image recorded using the camera's Expand Dynamic Range function reflect this when using PHOTO Laboratory 3? A: Yes.The expanded dynamic range of an image is incorporated into the RAW data so you will see this when developing the image using PHOTO Laboratory 3.

Q: Are the [Fine Sharpness] and [High-ISO Noise Reduction] set in the camera reflected when developing the RAW data using PHOTO Laboratory 3 in full automatic mode? A: No.The image processing engine that the software uses is different from that of the camera so these settings will not be reflected.

Q: What is the 'Dust Alert' function? A: It is a camera function that will detect and display an image of any dust which may have adhered to the CCD sensor.This image can be saved and recalled as a guide when cleaning the sensor.

Q: The 'Dust Alert' Function on this camera is not working. A: The following conditions are necessary to activate the Dust Alert function.1.The lens used is a DA or FAJ lens, or a DFA, FA or F lens that features an A (Auto) position on the aperture ring.2.If the lens features an aperture ring, it should be set to the A position.

Q: How can I set the Expand Dynamic Range function?A: Press the Fn button for the [Sensitivity] setting in the Fn menu to turn this function on or off.

Q: The [AUTO] sensitivity cannot be selected. A: When the exposure mode is set to M (Hyper-manual), B (Bulb) or X (Flash X-sync speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].

Q: Does this camera support support P.I.M.(PRINT Image Matching III ™) and Exif Print (Exif 2.2)? A: JPEG images shot with this camera support both.RAW images do not.

Q: Does the K2000 have the ability to do multi-exposures?A: No.