The Empire Announces New "Storm Trooper" K2000/K-m

<p>Darth Vader today announced that Pentax has agreed to provide his Storm Trooper Photography Reconnaissance Units with cameras. To this end Pentax has introduced a new version of the K2000/K-m, together with special DA L 18-55mm and 50-200mm zoom lenses:<br>

<img src="http://www.qualiteitems.com/images/pentaxkmwhiterightfg1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>An Imperial Storm Trooper keeps guard outside a Tokyo store, where the first units of this camera are allegedly being stored. The Empire has been known to use annonymous stores before as a front for their storage bunkers.</p>

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<p align="center"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/Odds-Ends/stormtrooper.jpg" alt="" width="525" height="787" /></p>

<p>Cool, can Santa bring me one?</p>

<p>Awesome, this will look very sleek with my iPhone. Who needs a red or blue Panasonic DMC-G1 if you can get <em>this</em> ! I'm pretty sure that Pentax is trying to devalue white-bodied L-glass produced by another manufacturer who shall remain nameless by producing white entry-level L-glass (DA-L). I think they should make a matching DA-L 40 f/2.8 as well...I'm halfway serious about that.</p>

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<p>I think they should make a matching DA-L 40 f/2.8 as well...I'm halfway serious about that.</p>

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<p>How about a white DA L 28mm f/2.4? I would be willing to bet these would sell like crazy if the K2000 + DA L 28mm kit was offered for $500.</p>

<p>And I'm all the way serious about that.</p>

<p>This thing is Butt ugly!!!!...ROFL...And to think, I was expecting to Be reading about a K30D....</p>

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<p>How about a white DA L 28mm f/2.4</p>

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<p>Yes. Yes. Yes. I was thinking the same thing but decided to constrain myself to their existing line-up. Make it available in black too but I'm pretty sure a pancake f/2.4 would sell at the speed of stink especially if they could keep the price down.</p>

<p>I wonder if they'll offer a matching white <a href="http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF200FG/">AF200FG</a> in the kit (though honestly I think a AF-360FGZ is well worth whatever the price difference is).</p>

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<p>This thing is Butt ugly!!!!.</p>

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<p>Javier, I actually like it. A million times better than silver, in fact.</p>

<p>Andrew, why a 28mm f/2.4 (or f/2.8) pancake hasn't been designed and marketed while we have 4 (four!) lenses in the 30-35mm FL range is one of those Pentax mysteries that may never be explained. And no, the DA 21mm pancake is not a valid substitute. For those who are wondering:</p>

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<li>DA* 30mm</li>

<li>FA 31mm f/1.8 Ltd</li>

<li>FA 35mm f/2</li>

<li>DA 35mm f/2.8 Ltd </li>

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<p>I hate to ask a stupid question, but... is this real?!</p>

<p>Nevermind, just noticed the DPReview watermark on the first image.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/0812/08121603pentaxk2000white.asp">http://www.dpreview.com/news/0812/08121603pentaxk2000white.asp</a></p>

<p>Yep, it's real R.T. :-) I don't know why DPR watermarked their photos, cos those came from Pentax, DPR didn't take them. More outlets here:<br>

<a title="PentaxDSLRs" href="http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2007/07/if-you-own-pentax-k10d-or-you-are.html" title="PentaxDSLRs">PentaxDSLRs Blog</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.ok1000pentax.com/2008/12/white-pentax-k2000.html">OK1000 Blog</a> <br /> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-10124531-39.html">CNET</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1229466039.html">Imaging Resource</a></p>

<p>And here's a <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EO9piAKCkcU/SUdIjKRXyPI/AAAAAAAADMA/cAO6W9T-CUI/s1600-h/white+4.jpg">HUGE photo</a> for those who like 'em big.</p>

<p>My favourite view:</p>

<p><img src="http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/K2000_WHITE_3_L.JPG" alt="" width="688" height="768" /></p>

<p>I guess they're trying to appeal to the iPod/Wii market with that one... I think that includes chicks and suchlike these days, but I really haven't been keeping up too well with these newfangled, high-tech social reforms... :)</p>

<p>Will it work...? Let's hope so... :)</p>

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<p>I hate to admit it but I actually like the look. This is a bold move by Pentax - is APS-H coming soon? K30D APS-H? I hope so.</p>

<p>I try to stay open and refrain myself from using the negative words on things that are out of the ordinary. White is not my favorite color. I went into a car dealer hoping to get a good bargain on a car and they only get the white one. From then on, I don't look back and I have been enjoying the white color ever since. <br>

Pentax should ship with a special cleaning cloth to wipe it clean often. I have no idea why they make limited lens silver and black and never have a body matching the silver ones. Maybe they do but I can't recall seeing one.<br>

Having few other looks, I love that white and I hope the bold move will distinguish itself from the norm.</p>

<p>Actually, when you think back at why and who this camera was designed for, white makes perfect sense. My wife told me immediately that she wanted one. I will buy her one, because if your wife wants one, it's your opportunity to get all the lenses you want in the future. Think about it!<br>

Beside, I actually think that that pearl white looking camera is nice. I don't want a white K20D but for this entry level K2000, it's appropriate. I purchased the K2000 black and will be running a review next week. Combined with Limited lenses, it is goping to be hard to find anything better, lighter and priced as it is.<br>

Regards,</p>

<p>Yvon Bourque</p>

<p>Is anyone selling a K2000 body only yet?</p>

<p>I'll hold out for avacado.</p>

<p>like i said on the other site, I don't likey it... then again, let's remember who this is targetted for, and in that regards, its quite sharp, different, and hip. Yes, it does match the ipods and the wii fits, so very smart of Pentax. Though I was expecting something more...</p>

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<p>Oh.... don't show those to my gf. If needed, she'll kill (me) to get one, and she doesn't really care if they exist or not.... lol.</p>

<p>isn't he a LITTLE SHORT for an empire storm trooper?</p>

<p>Jorgen: all you need is to buy the white K2000 and buy a whole bunch of stickers :-)</p>