Pentax K20D

The Pentax K20D has been developed based on Pentax’s previous model, the K10D. It has the same black body, plus, some features have been added such as a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor and the addition of live view for the first time on a Pentax DSLR. The camera is based around the successful K10D body with the addition of a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor and sees the addition of live view for the first time on a Pentax DSLR. Lenses compatible with this mechanism are: PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2-mount lenses, screw-mount lenses (with an adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). The K20D features an expanded range function and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. It comes in the colour Black. Pentax has been promoting the K20D as “A High-Performance Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera for Truly Demanding Photo Enthusiasts”.

Features

A CMOS image sensor measuring 23.4 mm x 15.6 mm that was developed for K20D is featured on this model as well. The CMOS sensor features an approximately 14.6 megapixels. Newly added in this model, among a few, is the Custom Image function that lets the user select or adjust the image’s finishing touches to their preference, an upgraded SR (Shake Reduction) system; a Dust Removal system and a multi-mode exposure system for reproduction of the photographer’s intentions. The K20D incorporates the PENTAX-original PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) as its imaging engine. This imaging engine also features a DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) memory. The K20D is equipped with the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which helps in reducing camera shake. The K20D features a Live View function, which allows the user to view the image on the LCD monitor on the camera’s back panel during shooting. This function also allows the user to confirm the shake-reduction effect on the monitor during the shooting. The K20D has added a dynamic-range expansion function, which allows the user to expand a dynamic range (or a range of gradation reproduction). The K20D features the Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent dust from sticking to the surface of the CMOS image sensor (or low-pass filter). The Custom Image function lets the users select one of the six modes and adjust the image’s finishing touches to their presence. This function also enables the user to take photographs with their intend image. The Hyper Program function allows the user to switch to the Shutter- or Aperture-Priority AE mode from the Programmed AE mode.

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