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The Pentax K20D features a newly developed CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) image sensor measuring 23.4 mm x 15.6 mm.The Pentax K20D features a newly developed CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) image sensor measuring 23.4 mm x 15.6 mm.
The PENTAX K20D digital SLR offers an array of exciting PENTAX innovations. The newly developed CMOS image sensor features 14.6 effective megapixels (highest in its class) and the latest noise-reduction technology. The new Live View function that allows the photographer to see the image on the camera's 2.7" LCD monitor while shooting. Customisable features include an 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 have now got a superb camera that allows photographers to shoot anytime, anywhere, even in dusty or rainy environments.
Focusing System
- Autofocus System: TTL Phase Matching with 11 focussing points (SAFOX VIII) with indication in finder. Operational Range : EV1 - EV19. AF Single with focus lock or continuous AF. Focussing point selectable, automatic, or manual. Compatible with HSM lenses and includes AF Assist flash
- 67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
- Compatible with SDM Lenses
- K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions;
- PENTAX KAF mount
- PENTAX KAF2 mount
- 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)
- CCD Dust Removal System
- Shake Reduction
- Weather resistant seals
- 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
- JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III
- 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
- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
- 790g with battery & memory card
- Secure Digital (SD)
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
