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| Model Name: | Pentax K20D |
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| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | K20D |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 28.3 oz (802 g) includes batteries |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | No |
| Size: | 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Total Megapixels: | 15.1 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.10" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | Yes |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | n/a |
| Movie Frame Rate: | n/a |
| Movie Audio: | n/a |
| Movie File Format: | n/a |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | PENTAX KAF2 (KAF2, KAF, KA) |
| Kit Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
| Face Detection: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.7 |
| LCD Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | No |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR |
| Other Connection: | DC input, wired remote |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 530 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. |
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