Pentax's compact entry DSLR — the K-m (US K2000), APS-C CCD, K mount, in-body SR, AA power, 2008.
The Pentax K-m was launched in 2008 as a compact entry-level K-series digital SLR, sold as the K2000 in the United States. It was aimed at beginners moving up from a compact camera, kept the body small and simple, and used the Pentax K bayonet so existing lenses could be fitted.
This is an APS-C digital SLR on the Pentax K mount. It uses a CCD sensor and an optical pentamirror viewfinder, and it includes sensor-shift in-body Shake Reduction that works with any mounted lens. It runs on AA-type batteries and has a dust-removal function. It is a stills-only body with no video or live view; composition is through the optical finder.
The small body, in-body stabilisation, AA power and beginner-friendly controls make it a straightforward first DSLR and a light travel camera. It suits users who want stabilisation on any lens, including older manual Pentax glass, while its modest resolution and basic finder place it as an affordable entry rather than an enthusiast body.
On the used market, check the shutter operation and any actuation count against its rated life, listen for normal versus faulty Shake Reduction rattle, and inspect the CCD sensor for dust and marks. Test the rear LCD for dead or stuck pixels, check the card and battery door latches, and confirm the AA compartment contacts are clean. Check the grip rubber and note the K mount's broad compatibility with older Pentax lenses; in the US this body was sold as the K2000.
