Pros
- Easy to use, with handy help button
- Very good overall imge quality
- Easy to use, with handy help button
- Body-based image stabilization
- Body-based image stabilization
Cons
- No auto-orientation sensor
- Limited control over autofocus
- Limited control over autofocus
- No auto-orientation sensor
- No video recording features
- No Live View
Bottom Line
The K2000 is a beginner-friendly DSLR with body-based stabilization, but autofocus speed and controls are drawbacks.
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