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An All New Digital SLR for 2008!

Pentax K20D Digital SLR With 14.6 Mega Pixels

Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship Pentax K20D is the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera. The most significant features in the K20D include:

A newly developed CMOS image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of Pentax interchangeable lenses. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, the sensor assures superb image quality.
Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six preset options and further adjust image processing, including saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness. The K20D also offers an Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast and detail in bright settings.
A Live View that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor. A grid display may be engaged to help assure the perfect arrangement of an image and Auto Focus may be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera. Further fine tuning of the image can be confirmed with the 4X or 8X zoom option.
An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.
A weather and dust resistant body that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh conditions.
A PC sync socket for more advanced photographers who use studio lighting.

Pentax K20D Digital SLR Key Features

14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with the maximum control over noise
Shake Reduction compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced, including new SDM lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake
2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD monitor gives a live view of your subject for more precise composition
PRIME image processing engine maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters
Custom Image modes, with six preset options, offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images
Enhanced Dynamic Range mode gives 200-percent more dynamic range
Weather and dust resistant body allows you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions
Dust Reduction and Dust Alert features eliminate the need of time consuming retouching
Advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images
Unique exposure modes, such as hyper-program, Sv and TAv, offer shooting versatility
Fully customizable features and advanced functions for advanced photographers

Specification	Description
Model	19381, 19381-, K20D
UPC	027075130814
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Audio Recording	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
back light compensation	Yes
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with maximum control over noiseWith body-based Shake Reduction, the PENTA
Body Material	Metal
Cables Included	USB cable, video cable
Camera Flash	Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support	Yes
Capacity	1400
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Connections	USB 2.0 (1)X-Sync socket (1)Video out (1)PictBridge (1)
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode	Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed	20fps
Controls / Adjustments	Adjustable brightness/color, Live View available
Country Of Origin	Philippines
date/time insert	Yes
Description Header	Great pictures start here.
Display Catalog Number	55032725
Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display Languages	19 languages
Display Size	2.7 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution	14200000 Pixels
Enclosure Color	Black
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2EV (1/3 steps)
Exposure Metering	TTL open-aperture, 16 segment metering; Sensitivity range
Flash Modes	Flash modes: on, redeye, slow sync, slow sync + redeye, trailing curtain sync, wireless; Flash exposure compensation - -2 to +1 EV in 1/2 steps
Image Storage	4672x3104 (14.6M), 3872x2592 (10M), 3008x2000 (6M), 1824x1216 (2M)
Included in the Box	K20D bodyRechargeable Li-ion battery D-LI50USB Cable I-USB17Video Cable I-VC28Battery Charge Cradle D-BC50
JPEG, JPG	Yes
Light Sensitivity	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)
MAC Operating System Support	MacOS® 10.2 or later
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	19381
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Operating Temperature	104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution	230000
Megapixel Range	8+MP
Min Operating Temperature	32 Fahrenheit
Min Shutter Speed	30 Seconds
Model	K20D
NightShot	Yes
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Optical Sensor Type	CMOS with primary color filter
PC Operating System Support	Windows® XP/Vista®
PictBridge-enabled	Yes
Power Device	Li-ion battery
Product Depth	2
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	2.76
Product Type	Digital SLR
Product Width	5.76
Rechargeable	Yes
Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Required to function	Lens
Resolution	14.6 Megapixels
Self Timer	Yes
Self Timer Delay	12 Seconds
Shooting Programs	Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bright, Natural, Po
Size	Specialty
Special Effects	Custom Image Function includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, and Vibrant modes, each with gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue,
Still Image Format	Still: RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Supported Flash Memory	SD/SDHC
Supported Languages	English
Total Pixels	14600000 Pixels
Type	2.7" TFT color LCD monitor
Voltage	3.7
Voltage UOM	Volts
White Balance Presets	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature, Manual

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Surprisingly better than the K10D

"I purchased a K10D about 18 months ago, and was completely awed by the camera, it was a huge improvement over my ist*. When the K20D was announced, I was mostly interested in the additional resolution, since I print many of my photos to 12 by 18 inches. The surprise was all the other improvements made to the camera, like lower noise, higher speed, faster focus, slightly larger screen, live preview, burst mode ..." Read Full Review »

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Simply put, an amazing camera

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"I recently purchased the K20D to replace an istD (also a great camera) The camera is so simple to use yet offers so much control that the final product is pretty much done the moment it is written to memory. For the money you can't go wrong. The quality of the K20D is that typically found in camera …" Read Full Review »

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"I thought the multi award winning K10 had it all until the K20! What a wonderful camera!! Pentax has never ceased to amaze me. From my first Pentax SLR almost 15 years ago until now I have found Pentax to be the perfect choice!!!! "

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