PENTAX K20D + (18-55)mm MKII Lens - Pentax Long Awaited 14.6MP DSLR
The PENTAX K20D offers superb image quality, an array of advanced features
and outstanding reliability and operability to meet the specialized and exacting
demands of photo enthusiasts, including advanced amateurs. It incorporates
a newly developed image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of
PENTAX interchangeable lenses, while offering the features and functions needed
to maximize the pleasure and excitement of digital photography.
The K20D’s development was based on the popular PENTAX K10D, which not only
attracted great interest and high acclaim from users around the world, but also
swept prestigious camera awards across the globe in 2007.
The new CMOS image sensor, exclusively developed for K20D, is designed to
optimize the performance of PENTAX interchangeable lenses. Featuring approximately
14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, it assures
superb image quality a step above its predecessors.
The K20D also offers an array of advanced features and user-friendly functions,
including: a new Custom Image function that lets the user select or adjust the image’s
finishing touches to their preference; an upgraded, more reliable SR (Shake Reduction)
system; a comprehensive Dust Removal system; a multi-mode exposure system for
faithful reproduction of the photographer’s creative intentions; and a dependable
dust-proof, water-resistant body construction. As a result, the K20D easily meets
the diversified, exacting demands of discerning photographers.
| TYPE |
| Camera Type |
Digital Single Lens Reflex |
| SENSOR |
| Effective Pixels |
approx.14.6 megapixels |
| Total Pixels |
approx.15.07 megapixels |
| Type |
23.4x15.6mm CMOS with a primary colour filter |
| Sensitivity |
Auto, Manual : ISO100 - 3200(1EV steps or 1/2EV steps) can be expand to ISO6400,Bulb mode:up to ISO1600 |
| Colour Depth |
8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) |
| IMAGE SIZE |
| Still |
JPEG: [14.6M] 4672 x3120 pixels, [10M] 3872 x 2592 pixels, [2M] 1824 x 1216 pixels
RAW: [14.6M] 4688 x 3120 pixels
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| FILE FORMAT |
| Still |
RAW(Original Pentax PEF and DNG), JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21), Conforms to DCF (Design rule of Camera File system)2.0
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| Quality Level |
Compressed: JPEG - Baseline (****: Premium ,***: Best , **: Better, *: Good) , RAW+JPEG : avaiable
Compressed: RAW (PEF)
Non-compressed: RAW (DNG)
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| STORAGE MEDIA |
| External |
SD , SDHC memory card |
| LENS |
| Mount |
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount |
| Usable lenses |
PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses. |
| FOCUSING SYSTEM |
| Type |
TTL Phase-matching 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) |
| Area |
Auto, Select, Centre |
| Mode |
AF-single (with focus lock), AF-continuous, Manual |
| AF assist |
avaiable with Built-in Flash |
| EXPOSURE SYSTEM |
| Metering |
TTL open-aperture 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information) |
| Metering Area |
Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
| Metering Range |
EV 0 - 21 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 100 with 50mm F1.4 lens) |
| Exposure Modes |
(1) Green, (2) Program AE, (3) Sensitivity-Priority AE, (4) Shutter-Priority AE, (5) Aperture-Priority AE, (6) Shutter and Aperture Priority AE, (7) Metered Manual, (8) X speed, (9) Bulb |
| Auto Bracketing |
3 or 5 frames within range of ±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV, ±2.0EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.3EV, ±1.7EV, ±2.0EV (0.3EV steps) |
| Compensation |
±3 EV (0.5EV steps) , ±2 EV (0.3EV steps) |
| Auto Exposure Lock |
available |
| SHUTTER |
| Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter |
| Speed |
1/4000 - 30 sec. and bulb |
| FLASH |
| Type |
Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash |
| Guide Number |
approx. 13 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m) |
| Angle of View Coverage |
28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm) |
| Exposure Compensation |
available |
| Synchronization |
Hot shoe, X-sync socket, sync-speed: 1/180 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash |
| DRIVE MODE |
| Modes |
Single-frame , Continuous Hi [approx. 3fps, until: 38 frames JPEG, 14 frames RAW (PEF), 16 frames RAW (DNG)], Continuous Lo [approx. 2.3fps , until: the memory card becomes full JPEG, 14 frames RAW (PEF), 16 frames RAW (DNG)], Burst [approx. 21fps, 115frames (1.6M *** JPEG)], Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote control (0s, 3s), Remote control continuous, auto bracket, extended bracket and Multi-exposure
|
| WHITE BALANCE |
| Modes |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W, D, N), Flash, Manual setting, with WB fine adjustment |
| SCREEN |
| LCD |
2.7 inch, TFT colour LCD monitor, brightness and colour adjustable (Approx. 230,000 dots), |
| PLAYBACK |
| View |
One Image, Two Images, Index (4 or 9 or 16 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 32X, scroll available), Image Rotation, Folder view, Slideshow, Histogram, Bright/Dark area |
| Digital Filter |
B&W(4 type), Sepia(3 type), Color (18 type), Color extract (6 type), Soft (three-level amount adjustable), Illustration, HDR (3 type), Slim (+/- 8 level amount adjustable), Brightness (+/- 8 level amount adjustable) |
| INTERFACE |
| PC |
USB2.0 (HI-SPEED)/Video , DC input , Cable switch, X-sync socket |
| POWER |
| Source |
Rechargeable D-LI50 lithium-ion battery
Optional AC adapter also available.
|
| Performance |
approx. 530* (50% use Flash)
* Recofding capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.
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| DIMENSIONS |
| Height |
101mm |
| Width |
141.5mm |
| Depth |
70mm |
| Weight |
715g without battery and card |
Description
The SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 is recommended for use with digital cameras.
Ideal for general purpose usage, it provides a focal length covering a wide to moderate
wide-angle range. Like all PENTAX lenses, the SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F4-5.6 zoom
lens is treated with PENTAX's acclaimed SMC coating for maximum light transmission,
sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing flare and ghost imaging.
Optical specification
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Angle of view: 76° - 29° (with *istD & K series body)
Minimum aperture: F22 at 18mm; F38 at 55mm
Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m
Maximum magnification: 0.34X
Physical specification
Lens mount: PENTAX KAF mount
Aperture control: Automatic
Number of diaphragm blades: 6
Metering system: TTL open-aperture metering
Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions (diameter x length): 68mm x 67.5mm
Weight: 225g
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