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Pentax K20D
MODEL: PENTAX-K20D
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The highest in it's class. The new Pentax K20D features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, image stabilization, a dust removal system and for the first time pentax have included a live view feature.
Key Features:
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14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with maximum control over noise
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Shake Reduction compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced, including new SDM lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake
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2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD monitor gives a Live View of your subject for more precise composition
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PRIME image processing engine maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters
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Custom Image modes, with six preset options, offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images
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Enhanced Dynamic Range mode gives 200% more dynamic range
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Weather and dust resistant body allows you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions
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Dust Reduction and Dust Alert features eliminate the need of time consuming retouching
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Advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images
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Unique exposure modes, such as hyper-program, Sv and TAv, offer shooting versatility
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Fully customizable features and advanced functions for advanced photographers
What Pentax Says About The K20D:
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 (highest in its class) 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 (SR) system, Pentax Real IMage Engine (PRIME) and incorporate them in a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body – you’ve now got a superb camera that allow photographers to shoot anytime, anywhere, even in dusty or rainy environments.
Kit Lenses:
What's Included:
WARRANTY: 1 Year Australian Warranty*
*Extended warranties available
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|  | |  | Type - CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size - 23.4 x 15.6mm; Color depth - 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels - 14.6 MP; Total pixels - 15.1 MP; Recorded resolutions - 4672x3104 (14.6M), 3872x2592 (10M), 3008x2000 (6M), 1824x1216 (2M); Quality levels - **** Premium, *** Best, ** Better, * Good; Dust Removal - Image sensor movement combined with SP coating |
|  | |  | Type/construction - Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses - Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function - YES; Power zoom function - YES |
|  | |  | Type - TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII); Focus modes - AF Single (w/focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual; Focus point adjustment - Auto, User-selectable, Center; AF assist - YES, via built-in flash |
|  | |  | Type - Pentaprism; Coverage (field of view) - 95%; Magnification - 0.95x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen - Natural-Bright-Matte II; Diopter adjustment - -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview - Optical diaphragm stop down, Digital, Live View (FOV 100%, magnification 4x/8x available, grid pattern available) |
|  | |  | Type - 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness/color, Live View available (TTL by image sensor, 100% FOV); Resolution - Approx 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: YES, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical |
|  | |  | Type - Retractable P-TTL popup flash; Guide number - 13 (100/m); Coverage - 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm) Flash modes: on, redeye, slow sync, slow sync + redeye, trailing curtain sync, wireless; Flash exposure compensation - -2 to +1 EV in 1/2 steps |
|  | |  | Type - Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), Wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync socket; Synchronization speed - 1/180s |
|  | |  | Internal memory - n/a; Removable memory - SD, SDHC |
|  | |  | Ports - USB 2.0 hi-speed, video out, DC input, cable switch, X-Sync socket; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge |
|  | |  | Power source - Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI50, BG2 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI50 battery; Recordable images - Approx 740 (approx 530 with 50% flash); Playback time - Approx 330 min; AC adapter available - YES (optional) |
|  | |  | Body dimensions (W x H x D) - 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.76”; Body weight (without battery or removable memory) - 25.2 oz; Loaded and ready - 28.2 oz; Construction material(s) - Reinforced plastic polymer shell surrounding a rugged stainless steel chassis; Operating temperature - 32-104 degrees F |
|  | |  | English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese |
|  | |  | Type - Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction (4 stops maximum) |
|  | |  | Type - TTL open-aperture, 16 segment metering; Sensitivity range - EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4); Multi-segment - YES, 16 segments; Center weighted - YES; Spot - YES; Exposure compensation - +/- 3EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2EV (1/3 steps); Exposure lock - YES; Exposure bracketing - YES, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) |
|  | |  | Auto - 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400; Manual - 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 |
|  | |  | Auto preset modes - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature; Manual mode(s) - YES * WB fine adjustment available |
|  | |  | Type - Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter; Shutter speed - 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available |
|  | |  | Mode selection - Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bulb, USER; Green simplified mode available - YES; P/A/S/M/B - P, A, S, M, B (extended modes include Sv, TAv); Date stamp - n/a;n Digital filters (capture) - Custom Image Function includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, and Vibrant modes, each with gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness. Monochrome includes adjustment for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales); Data record - Folder Name (standard, date), File Name (standard, customizable) |
|  | |  | Mode selection - Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Burst (1.6M, JPG), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Remote Continuous, Auto Bracket, Extended Bracket, Multi-Exposure, Interval; Continuous FPS - * 3.0 FPS (38 JPG and Continuous Hi, 14 RAW PEF, 16 RAW DNG), * 2.3 FPS (unlimited JPG and Continuous Lo, 14 RAW PEF, 16 RAW DNG), * 20 FPS in Burst mode (115 at 1.6M, ***, JPG); Self-timer - YES (12s, 2s); Remote control - YES, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous) and cable switch supported |
|  | |  | Mode selection - One shot, two shots, index (4, 9, or 16 thumbnails), magnification, image rotation, folder view, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark indicators, RAW to JPG; Magnification - Up to 32x, scrollable; Digital filters (playback) - B&W (4), Sepia (3), Color (18), Color Extract (6), Soft (3), Illustration, HDR (3), Slim (+/- 8), Brightness (+/- 8) |
|  | |  | Still - RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III |
|  | |  | Functions available: 36 |
|  | |  | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows - Windows XP/Vista, USB port; Mac - MacOS 10.2 or later, USB 2.0 port |
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Reviewer : Craig
Date : 17/09/2008
Rating :
    (5)
Review : Great camera. Have the K10D also. They are both very well made, user friendly DSLR's. I would put the K20D up there with the more expencive Nikon and Canon units. Picture quality with up to A3 prints is amazing. Great camera. If your looking, you wont regret a K20D.
Reviewer : Shooter
Date : 6/07/2008
Rating :
  (3)
Review : Good camera. but the lack of good lenses take from it's good properties.Get a Nikon..
Reviewer : Head
Date : 16/06/2008
Rating :
    (5)
Review : Stepping up to a SLR was great and this was a very good camera. Mid range with the lower range pricing. 14Mp is huge and the speed to storage card was amazing.
Easy to use, fast and not too expensive.
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Pentax K20D firmware upgrade 18/06/2008 10:29:00 AM by paul Pentax have released a new firmware version for the K20D digital SLR camera, which fixes a 'hot pixel' issue that is apparent when using the 2-second timer mode.Upgrading firmware is straightforward if you follow the instructions, but, if you're not likely to use this feature, we would probably recommend that it's not worthwhile upgrading the firmware. If you are likely to use this feature, go to the Pentax download page and follow the instructions there. Pentax K20D, K200D pricing and kit details now available 12/02/2008 6:26:00 AM by paul We've just received confirmation of pricing and lens bundles for the Pentax K20D and K200D (please click links for pricing).K20D and K200D kits include: - Body Only
- Body and Sigma 18-50mm lens
- Body and Pentax 18-55mm DA lens
- Body and Sigma Twin Lens Kit (details TBA)
- Body and Sigma 24-60mm/2.8 DG lens
- Body and Pentax 16-45mm DA lens
- Body and Sigma 18-200mm lens
- Body and Sigma 17-70mm lens
- Body and Pentax 18-250mm lens
Please remember that you can mix and match your K20D or K200D body with any of our suitable Pentax, Sigma or Tamron lenses.
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