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The new K20D sets forth to build on the success of the acclaimed K10D which set new standards and established itself as a leading model in its class. A completely new camera concept has been developed for the K20D that clearly raises the standard for this class of digital SLR with its high performance features and extensive functions.
Features New 14.6 Megapixel CMOS Sensor with dust protection (Dust Reduction) Shake Reduction (SR) of the opto-magnetic 3D-Sensor adds up to 4 stops to handheld shooting 11-point AF with 9 Cross-sensors and individual AF-point selection Sensitivity ISO 100 - ISO 6400 2.7'' monitor with 230,000 dots Pentax KAF2 lens mount Free selection of white balance with the auto bracketing function 14 Bit DA converter File formats: JPEG in 4 compression steps, RAW (DNG or PEF formats selectable) Preview Function: Real Time, Optical and Digital Preview Optional: Battery Grip, interchangeable focusing screens SD and SDHC memory cards Dimensions: 141.5 (W) x 101 (H) x 70 (D) mm, Weight: 715g (without battery or memory card)
High performance precision Outwardly it is immediately clear that the K20D meets professional standards with its dust and splash-proof body. At the heart of the camera is a CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 14.6 megapixels with extremely low noise characteristics. A further new development is Pixel mapping that interpolates failed pixels, avoiding disturbing white spots in the final image. This function is completed automatically by the camera so that annoying and time-consuming retouching can be avoided. An integrated dust shield prevents dust particles from contaminating the sensor. This is a two-step system that consists of an effective dust-rejecting special coating on the low-pass filter and a function that vibrates to shake the remaining dust off the sensor. The vibration system can be set to work automatically when the camera is switched on or can be activated manually as needed. The dust that is shaken off the image sensor falls onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit, eliminating any possibility of its returning to the image sensor surface. As any such physical system is only effective while in actual use an additional warning system has been integrated. With the "Dust Alert" function a vertically and laterally correct image of the sensor is shown on the monitor to indicate exactly where any stubborn dust particles may be adhering to the sensor. Professional detailing Due to demand by photographers and the trade the K20D is equipped with finer compression stages. Now 4 JPEG compression levels are available providing for more highly detailed pictures. Most relevant for those in the know, the camera can store files as JPEG or as RAW or, depending upon user preference, simultaneously as both JPEG and RAW. The RAW selection may be either the Pentax "PEF" standard or the Adobe Photoshop "DNG" format. By pressing the RAW button the file format can easily be changed and the sequence individually specified. Like the K10D this new top-of-the-range Pentax model features the in-camera opto-magnetic 3D-Sensor image stabilisation system ("Shake Reduction" system). The clear advantage of this system is that there are no restrictions on the choice of lenses. This unique "Shake Reduction" is fully functional with all PENTAX K-mount lenses. The K20D works with a precision 11-point autofocus system with 9 cross sensors (SAFOX VIII) and the AF is freely adjustable. With the "AF Adjustment" function the focal point can be uniquely optimized for each lens, or, when desired, for all lenses around a freely adjustable, correction factor. Front or back focus problems are now a thing of the past. The bright pentaprism viewfinder clearly displays a 95% field of view. The focusing screen is replaceable - additional focusing screens are optionally available. On the large 2.7" monitor with 230,000 dots the resolution of the image quality can be reliably examined. A 32x magnification factor is provided to supplement more critical evaluation of the image. To provide for a better overview the display on the monitor can be divided for thumbnail image displays. Text size can be increased by 150%. The Preview option permits control of picture composition and exposure settings before the shutter is actually released, thus avoiding unnecessary test shots especially for night and series photographs. The K20D digital preview offers a marked improvement over the picture preview of the K10D. Now all photographic parameters can be changed on the basis of the electronic preview and the preview can be stored directly onto the memory card. One of the most important innovations for SLR cameras is the Live View function, a feature that you know from compact cameras. Shooting conditions for a working photojournalist are not always optimal: they are often in situations where camera placement can be difficult, necessitating shots from extremely high or low angle. This is where the Live View function comes into its own, replacing the viewfinder. Coupled with the 160° viewing angle of the monitor getting the crucial shot has become easier. Working photographers fully appreciate monitor calibration as the first important step of the digital workflow. This is where the K20D shows another of its hidden strengths. Not only can the brightness of the monitor be changed but the "LCD Colour Tuning" functions allows the on-screen colour reproduction to be varied through in 49 steps. The luminous sensitivity of the K20D operates over an extended range of ISO 100 to ISO 6400. The dynamic range has also been extended by a full stop so you now have an additional 2EV to play with. The result; improved details in bright and shaded areas. Additionally the K20D offers five colour profiles and a B&W profile that can be individually adapted. The photographer now has the possibility of adapting the colour characteristic of his images to meet his needs and circumstances exactly. K20D Specifications Type | | Digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, TTL metering and integrated P-TTL automatic | | | | Image sensor | | 14.6 Megapixel effective 15.1 Megapixel total CMOS with primary colour filter
Size: 23.4 mm x 15.6 mm | | | | Recording pixels | JPEG RAW | 14.6M: 4672 x 3120, 10M: 3872 x 2592 pixels, 6M: 3008 x 2000 pixels, 2M: 1824 x 1216 pixels
14.6M: 4688 x 3120 | | | | Sensitivity | | Auto / manual ISO 100 to ISO 6400 (Bulb: ISO 1600) | | | | File formats | Compressed: Uncompressed: Colour depth: | RAW (PEF and DNG, JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF (Design rule of Camera File System), JPEG Baseline with compression levels from **** (Premium Quality), *** (Highest quality), ** (High quality), * (Good quality), RAW (PEF) RAW (DNG) 8 Bit JPEG and 12 Bit RAW, 14 Bit internal | | | | Memory cards | | SD or SDHC | | | | Digital filter | | B&W (4x ), Sepia (3x), Colour (18x), Soft (3 levels), Slim (+/- 8 levels), Brightness (in playback mode), Colour separation (6x), Magnification to 32x (scroll) | | | | White balance | | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, and Fluorescent (W, N, D), flash, manual, fine adjust possible | | | | LCD Monitor | | 2.7" Low temperature Polysilicon TFT LCD Monitor (approx. 230,000 dots), backlighting, wide viewing angle, colour brightness adjustable | | | | Monitor display | | Single image / 9 image thumbnail, image magnification (up to 32x, scrolling possible), slide show, automatic image rotation, folder view, display of recording data (recording date, histogram, brightness warning), colour separation (6x) | Video output | | Switchable between NTSC and PAL | Connectivity | | USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) | | | | Lens mount | | PENTAX KAF bayonet mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, KA- mounts Power-Zoom Function KM lenses usable with reduced function M42S mount or 67/645 medium format lenses with adapters usable with reduced function | | | | Exposure control | | Green, Programmed Automatic (AE), Aperture Priority Automatic, Shutter Priority Automatic, x-Sync, long exposure (Bulb) | | | | Shutter | | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter 1/4000s to 30s and Bulb | | | | Viewfinder | Angle of view Magnification Dioptre adjusting range | Pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focussing screen "Natural Bright II" 95% 0.95x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) -2.5 m to +1.5 m | | | | Viewfinder display | Displayed outside of picture area Displayed inside of picture area | Shake Reduction, flash status, shutter speed, aperture, in-focus, manual focus, Scene program, manual white balance, focus display, exposure correction factor, bracketing display, AF Lock, SR information AF bracketing AF frame with Spot AF mark, Focus display (displayed in red) | | | | Mode dial | | Green, Program Automatic (Hyper Program with Program Shift) , Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, manual, x-Speed, Bulb, USER, ISO-Priority (Sv), ISO-Automatic (TAv) | | | | External LCD display | | Image compression steps, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, frame number, exposure information, flash status (automatic, flash ON- OFF, Red Eye Reduction), Remote Control, Self Timer, drive Mode (single / continuous), automatic/ manual white balance, focus mode, battery status | Metering system | | 16 segment TTL aperture metering (with lens and AF information), Multi-field metering / Spot metering/ Centre-weighted metering, metering range (at ISO 100 with 50 mm F1.4 lens): EV 0 to EV 21 | | | | Exposure correction | | ±3.0 EV (in 1/2 EV), ±2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | | | |
Auto bracketing | | 3 or 5 images (normal/over/under) within the range from ± 0.5 EV, ± 1.0 EV, ± 1.5 EV, ± 2.0 EV( in ½ EV steps) or ± 0.3 EV, ± 0.7 EV, ± 1.0 EV, ± 1.3 EV, ± 1.7 EV, ± 2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | | | | Drive modes | | Single, Continuous (low and high), Burst (to 20fps), Self Timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Automatic, Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., delay), multi-exposure (to 2.8fps.), Auto Bracket, Extended Bracket, Sequence: to maximum of memory card capacity (JPEG), max. 38 frames (JPEG), max.16 frames (RAW-DNG), max. 115 frames (Burst with 1.6M *** JPEG) | | | | Autofocus | Focus Point AF assist lamp | TTL Phase matching AF; 11-point AF system (SAFOX VIII), Single-AF (with Focus Lock), manual focus, continuous AF Auto, Select, Centre Selectable (by built-in flash) | | | | Built-in flash | Power Flash coverage Flash correction Flash synchronisation | Built-in P-TTL Flash (automatic, retractable) GN: 13 (at ISO 100/m), 28 mm (in 35mm film format) - 2EV to + 1EV (in ½ EV steps) External x-sync flash connection for studio flash, hot-shoe for external system flash Flash sync: 1/180 sec.; wireless flash control for system flashes | | | | Shake Reduction Dust Removal | | Image sensor shift mechanism, max. 4 EV steps Image vibration mechanism and SP Coating | | | | Self Timer | | 2 seconds (mirror up function) or 12 seconds delay, cancellation possible | | | | Special functions | | 36 individually set Custom Functions | | | | Preview function | | Digital / optical Preview, Live View | | | | Main switch | | (1) ON; (2) OFF; (3) Depth-of-Field Preview (usable as Preview switch) | | | | Time display | World time function | Time display for 71 cities (28 time zones) | | | | Languages | | English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Korean, Chinese (traditional/ simplified), Portuguese, Japanese | | | | PictBridge | Printer Modes Paper size Paper type Paper quality Print range | "PictBridge" supported Print one/ Print All, DPOF Print, Paper size, Paper type, Paper quality, print range Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100x150, 4"x6", 8"x10", Letter, 11"x17", A4, A4, print selection *** (Highest Quality), ** (High Quality), * (Good Quality print selection *** (Highest Quality), ** (High Quality), * (Good Quality), print selection With, without print selection | | | | Folder names | | Standard (100 PENTX, 101 PENTX...), Date (100_MMDD...), user defined, | | | | Power | | Rechargeable DLI50 Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter optionally available | | | | Battery life | | Approx. 740 images* (norm. recording, 530 images* (50% with flash) Playback: 330 minutes* | | | | Connections | | USB/ Video, DC input, Cable Switch, flash x-sync | | | | Dimensions | | 141.5 (W) x 101 (H) x 70 (D) mm | | | | Weight | | 715g without batteries or memory card 800g operational with battery and memory card |
* Corresponds to the results of CIPA standard tests. The actual figure may change according to conditions (with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the photographs) Technical data is current conditions at the time of printing. Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notification. 
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