The Pentax K20D digital SLR offers advanced photo enthusiasts an array of exciting Pentax innovations. The CMOS image sensor brings out optimum performance of Pentax... more
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performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20Ds ma...
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20Ds ma...
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20Ds ma...
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20Ds ma...
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20D&rsq...
PENTAX K20D (body only)
The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D, building on previous
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performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20D&rsquos major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favourite settings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear, blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performs brilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to its weatherproof casing. Equipped with a large 2.7&rdquo LCD screen for improved handling, the K20D lets you stay in control!
2.7" LCD Display, 11-point AF System, Compatible with All Pentax Lenses, Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction, Weather and Dust Resistant, Dust Reduction System, High Sensitivity (ISO 6400), 3 fps Burst, PictBridge Compatible Digital Photography> Digital Cameras> SLR Digital Cameras
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20Ds major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed to be comfortable to grip by all hands, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favourite settings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear, blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performs brilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to its weatherproof casing. Equipped with a large 2.7 LCD screen for improved handling, the K20D lets you stay in control! The K20D is supplied with the PENTAX-DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL lens, making photography accessible to everyone!
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the highest in its category) and better light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentax lenses. The K20D&rsquos major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed to be comfortable to grip by all hands, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favourite settings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear, blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performs brilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to its weatherproof casing. Equipped with a large 2.7&rdquo LCD screen for improved handling, the K20D lets you stay in control! The K20D is supplied with the PENTAX-DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL lens, making photography accessible to everyone!
Type: Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 II DA Pentax KAF
Manufacturer's product description
The Pentax K20D digital SLR offers advanced photo enthusiasts an array of exciting Pentax innovations. The CMOS image sensor brings out optimum performance of Pentax interchangeable lenses. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels (highest in its class) and 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 Custom Image function to select / adjust finishing touches to an image. An improved Dust Reduction system features prevention, removal and alerting devices. Combine these 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.
Additional features
Self Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 2sec, 12sec
Flash Terminal: Hot shoe, PC terminal
Additional Features: Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, dust resistant, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, weatherproof, AF lock, saturation control, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, brightness control, contrast control, in-camera RAW processing, Dust Alert, Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, dust resistant, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, weatherproof, AF lock, saturation control, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, brightness control, contrast control, in-camera RAW processing
Advantages: Excellent image quality, high resolution, great ergonomics, superb high ISO performance, Weathersealed. Disadvantages: Less than average FPS, and AF speeds, Heavy.
...I purchased the pentaxK20D as my second digital SLR camera. So far, it has performed to the highest standard, and for my purposes has outclassed other cameras that I have tried (Canon 40D, Nikon D80). Its high resolution sensor of 14.6mp provides excellent image quality, and great low light, high ISO performance.
I would say that, compared to other manufacturers, the auto focus on the PentaxK20D is slightly worse in darker situations, and the frames per second are lower (3FPS compared to most manufactureres 5FPS), which are vital for action and sports photographers, however as a landscape photographer these features did not worry me - the ergonomics and image quality alone were enough to make me buy this camera.
Included in the wide array of features, the whole body is weathersealed, meaning no dust or rain will infiltrate the outer...
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Advantages: See review! Disadvantages: hard to find any!
...would be likely to break something but with the GX-20 those fears are well and truly gone, this thing feels unbreakable in your hands and really gives you the confidence to just use it.
I have heard people say that this camera is basically a Pentaxk20d with a different body, I dismiss that as nonsense straight off. Having used the afore mentioned Pentax I find the differences between the two enough to be able to say that the people making this comparison have little or no idea what they are talking about. The Samsung GX-20 out-performs the Pentax at every stage and has included features that the Pentax does not have.
What I have to go on to say is that as with any DSLR camera if you do not have a wide selection of lenses then you will limit the camera and what it can do, as a professional I have more than 30 lenses and use them all (not...
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Advantages: Lightweight Disadvantages: Uses AA Batteries
...The Pentax 50L has quite alot to offer a maximum of image quality with its 5 Megapixel resolution and several automatic and manual functions. This is a great camera for just the occasional family photo or sightseeing. The light-weight digital compact is equipped with a 2,5" LCD screen for perfect control of the images. The silver colored camera body is a real light weight with its 130g, the Pentax Optio 50.
Pentax Optio 50L digital camera does not need a power outlet because of the energy supply from AA-batteries. The 3x optical zoom with a focal length of around 32 - 96 mm (according KB-format). Numerous picture modes as well as automatic functions make the handling of the Optio50L a pure pleasure. So it is easy to take brilliant and unforgettable photos of parties, vacation or the everyday life, even for beginners. Photos, video...
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I purchased the pentax K20D as my second digital SLR camera. So far, it has performed to the highest standard, and for my purposes has outclassed other cameras that I have tried (Canon 40D, Nikon D80). Its high resolution sensor of 14.6mp provides... more
The Pentax K110D is a good introduction to the world of digital SLRs. If you already own a 35mm Pentax camera you can use your old lenses and makes it an even better choice. I purchased a kit with a very versatile Tamron 28-200mm lens for around $550 /... more
The Pentax K10D is one of those cameras that costs the Earth and is only really considered by those seriously into their photography. It is not designed as a point and click camera, instead utilizing advanced features, a superior lens and all round range more
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BACKGROUND
I've owned SLR's for 30 years starting with screw mount lenses and moving to Pentax K mount. In the last 5 years I became interested in digital photography owning a Canon A200 and Konica Minolta Dimage more
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