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Pentax K-20D 15mp Digital SLR Camera Self Cleaning Anti-shake Sensor
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Pentax K20D 15.1 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera
Body, 2.7" LCD Monitor
Item Includes
| Pentax K20D Digital SLR Camera Body - USB
Cable I-USB17 (39233) - Video Cable I-VC28 (39262) -
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI50 (39581) - Battery Charge
Cradle D-BC50 - AC Plug Cord (39477) - Strap O-ST53 (39323) -
Hotshoe Cover FK (31040) - Eyecup FP (30184) - Body Mount Cover
(31016) - Finder Cap for ME (31011) - Focusing Screen LF-80
Frame Matte (38574) - Bottom Cap K10D (30186) - Software CD-ROMs
S-SW74, S-SW75 - Pentax 1 Year Warranty |
Description
| 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. |
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 |
Specifications
| Sensor Type | CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system |
| Sensor 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 | 4672 x 3104 (14.6M), 3872 x 2592 (10M), 3008 x 2000 (6M), 1824 x 1216 (2M) |
| Quality levels | Premium, Best, Better, Good |
| Dust Removal | Image sensor movement combined with SP coating |
| Lens Mount 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 |
| Focus System 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 |
| Viewfinder 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) |
| LCD Monitor Type | 2.7" TFT color LCD monitor, adjustable brightness/color, Live View available (TTL by image sensor, 100% FOV) |
| LCD Monitor Resolution | Approx 230,000 dots |
| Wide angle viewable | Yes, approx 160 degrees horizontal/vertical |
| Built-in Flash 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 |
| External Flash Type | Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), Wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync socket |
| Synchronization speed | 1/180s |
| Storage Media Internal memory | n/a |
| Removable memory | SD, SDHC |
| Interfaces 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) |
| Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese |
| Image Stabilization | Type - Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction (4 stops maximum) |
| Metering System 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) |
| ISO Sensitivity Auto | 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 |
| ISO Sensitivity Manual | 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 |
| White Balance Auto preset modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature |
| Manual mode(s) | Yes WB fine adjustment available |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available |
| Capture Modes 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 |
| Digital filters | 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) |
| Drive Modes 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 |
| Playback Modes 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) |
| File Formats | 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 |
| Computer Requirements Windows | Windows XP/Vista, USB port |
| Computer Requirements Mac | MacOS 10.2 or later, USB 2.0 port |
| Operating temperature | 32-104 degrees F |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.76" (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Body weight (without battery or removable memory) - 25.2 oz; Loaded and ready - 28.2 oz |
| Warranty | Pentax 1 year warranty |
