Pentax K20D - dcviews


K20D
at a glance
4672 x 3104



2.7" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC

D-LI50 li-ion

Pentax K20D review summary


camera date	Apr 08
pixels / class	15.1M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		11 reviews
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Pentax K20D specifications

lens / zoom	Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	multi-segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 8 presets, color temperature
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/4000s, B
exposure	+/- 3EV in 1/2EV or 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	pop up - 5 modes, hot-shoe / GN 13.6 (m, ISO100)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	100 - 3200 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps; 6400
image size	4672x3104 / 3872x2592 / 3008x2000 / 1824x1216
image format	raw, jpeg (exif2.21)
image compr.	good, better, best, premium
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 12s
video options
audio options
connectivity	usb 2.0 (high speed) video (NTSC/PAL)
storage	SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	sensor 23.4mm x 15.6mm lens factor 1.5 dust reduction sensor shift image stabilization histogram display PictBridge compatible


Pentax K20D links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
26Jun08	Pentax K20D review at dpreview
16Feb09	Pentax K20D review at Imaging-resource
22Sep08	Pentax K20D review at Quesabesde (es)
05Sep08	Pentax K20D review at dcresource
22May08	Pentax K20D review at Steves-digicams
19May08	Pentax K20D dSLR review at CameraLabs
28Apr08	Pentax K20D review at PhotographyBLOG
20Apr08	Pentax K20D review (I) by OnlinePhotographer
19Apr08	Pentax K20D review by TrustedReviews
10Mar08	Pentax K20D dSLR review at PhotoReview
Introductions, previews and other reviews
17Jun08	Pentax K20D review at ThinkCamera
News, guides, hints & tips
09Apr09	Pentax K20D firmware update version 1.03
23Dec08	Lenses for use with the Pentax digital SLRs
26Jan08	Pentax K20D press summary
Forum discussions
	Pentax UK User Forum
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Pentax K20D announcement clippings

Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship PENTAX K20D is the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera.

A newly developed CMOS image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of PENTAX interchangeable lenses. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, the sensor assures superb image quality.

A Live View that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor. A grid display may be engaged to help assure the perfect arrangement of an image and Auto Focus may be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera. Further fine tuning of the image can be confirmed with the 4X or 8X zoom option.