With 14.6 Megapixels, it's the highest in its class. The Pentax K20D digital SLR offers advanced photo enthusiasts an array of exciting Pentax innovations. The newly developed CMOS image sensor brings out optimum performance of Pentax interchangeable lenses. Featuring 14.6 effective Megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, the sensor assures superb image quality. This SLR will make you feel in control with its Live View function that allows the photographer to see the image on the camera's back panel LCD monitor while shooting. Customizable features ideal for shooters who demand complete control include the Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast/detail in bright settings and a new Custom Image function to select/adjust finishing touches to an image. An improved Dust Reduction system features prevention, removal and alerting devices. Combine these new innovations with the renowned Pentax-developed Shake Reduction system, Pentax Real IMage Engine and incorporate them in a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body - you've now got a superb camera that allows photographers to shoot anytime, anywhere, even in dusty or rainy environments.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 14.6 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Optical
Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2
Weight: 25.12
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CMOS
Effective Megapixels: 14.6 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 15100000
Optics
Image Stabilization: Optical
Other Features
Included Components: Cables - Audio/Video, Cables - USB, Carrying Strap, External Battery Charger
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Camera Body Only: Body Only
Image Stabilization: Optical
Flash: Auto Flash, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2
Optical Zoom: Not Applicable
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Physical Specifications
Weight: 1.57 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5.60 in
Depth: 2.76 in
Weight: 1.57 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Height: 4 in
Width: 5.60 in
Depth: 2.76 in
Weight: 1.57 lbs
URL: Manufacturer Link
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto ISO 100 - 3200 Selectable ISO 100 - 3200 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 Expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 Language Support: English French German Spanish Swedish Dutch Italian Russian Portuguese Danish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Japanese Korean Traditional/Simplified Chinese
Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Black & white Burst Capability: Continuous Hi: 3.0 FPS (38 frames (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW-PEF)) Continuous Lo: 2.3 FPS (unlimited (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW PEF)) Burst mode: 20 FPS (115 frames 2M JPEG only) Color Modes: Color (18 types) Black & White (4 types) Sepia (3 types) Color Extract (6 types) Soft (3 levels) Slim (8 levels) Brightness (8 levels)
Viewfinder Type: SLR
Product Series: K
Lens Construction: Not Applicable
Autofocus Points: 11
Maximum Image Resolution: 4672 x 3104
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Include: Yes
Wide Angle: No
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
Pentax K20D
Strengths: Excellent resolution, built in SR, low noise at high ISO, good JPEG processor
Weakness: Focus sluggish in low light, only 3FPS, 14.6MP means large files (especially RAW)
If you have already bought into the Pentax system, the K20D is a nice upgrade from any previous Pentax SLR. The 14.6MP CMOS sensor produces extremely detailed images with excellent color and dynamic range. Noise is surprisingly low for a camera with this many pixels - lower then the 10MP sensor used in other Pentax SLRs. On the downside, 14.6MP means you have to deal with large image files. JPEGS...
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