Pentax has set up a special rebate program for photography students. They are offering various rebates on DSLRs and lenses purchased between April 1 and June 30, 2008. Fill time High school and College students are eligible for these rebates.

You can save $75-100 on the K200D and K20D bodies and $50-75 on a wide variety of zoom or macro lenses. The 380F and 540F flashes are both getting $50 back into your pocket.

Your typical kit of a camera body, 2 lenses and a flash can net you a total savings of between $200 and $275.

For many years film photography students flocked to the rugged and reliable Pentax K1000. It was the perfect entry level camera. Pentax has always been know for producing a quality camera system, even branching into medium format cameras like the 645N.

Their current digital offerings are wonderful cameras that would suit the needs of most photographers. Since you can save a bit of cash, visit your local camera store and check out the K200D and K20D. Visit the Pentax website for tech specs too.