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Surprisingly better than the K10D

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Surprisingly better than the K10D

An Avid Hobbyist from Alameda, CA

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 (21 frames per sec), the ability to shoot B&W, and more... On a recent kayak trip, a harbor seal popped up near the kayak. The attached image was taken with the K20D and the new Pentax 50-135mm lens with the kayak bobbing in the water. The resulting image says a lot. The focus and resolution are so good, you can see the spiral twist in the whiskers. I rated this camera as a 5, but the definition of 5 is "perfect" and nothing is perfect...so this camera is definitely a 4.8 or 4.9 Read more

Poor Mans 5D

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Poor Mans 5D

Torphoto from Trinidad W.I.

I don't own a K10D but I will use the one I used in Houston as a comparison, same with the 40D and D200 I have used over the last year ( I did not buy them as I wanted to try out different systems first ). The first is the AF speed, the AF system may be the same but the K20D has a much stronger AF motor in Camera, this was noticeable right away as is the lack of the infamous Pentax double check ( some think it's hunting ). The AF speed is faster, if only slightly than the K10D, I can't stop watch it but pick both up and you'll notice the difference. The next noticeable difference is the shutter, it's quieter and slaps are much more controlled, IE less camera shake from the mirror, very nice the camera feels much more confident than the K10D and has a pleasing sound. With the faster AF is the new 21 fps burst mode, now this proves that the AF system is capable but the processor isn't as you only get 1.6mp images when using it. Useful for regular new paper prints and web images, ma … Read more

Simply put, an amazing camera

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Simply put, an amazing camera

Realms of Reality from Huntsville, AL

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 costing twice as much. If your just getting started or already a strong photographer the K20D is for you. As a cave photographer working in some of the harshest conditions on Earth I couldn't recommend it more. Read more

If I'd only known I wouldn't have waited

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT

If I'd only known I wouldn't have waited

CG from Orlando, Fl

I upgraded from a very good camera, and I never knew how much better it could be without having to spend a small fortune.I don't know how to use all the features yet, but so far, with the few I know how to use, I can't believe my photographs look so professional.If you are looking for a high quality camera spend the extra dollar and get this one.I'll never go back to another brand. Read more

Another award winning Pentax!!!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Another award winning Pentax!!!

mdc6969 from Decatur, Alabama

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!!!! Read more