Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital Camera

The Pentax K20D 14.6mp Digital Camera offers the advanced photo enthusiast or the semi-pro, an array of innovative features. The new advanced CMOS image sensor of this digital camera ensures optimum performance of the Pentax interchangeable lens, Offering a 14.6megapixels resolution (the highest in its class)to the sensor opf this device. More, being fortified by the latest noise-reduction technology this sensor promises superb image quality.

The Live View function enables the photographer to capture the image on the back panel LCD monitor while shooting. Expanded Dynamic Range Function is a customisable feature set that allows the photographer better control over contrast detail in bright settings. A new Custom Image Function that appears here, offers finishing touches to an image. This camera also presents an improved dust reduction mechanism that offers prevention, alerting, and removal of dust particles. Another innovation from the house of Pentax is the Shake Reduction (SR) system, coupled with the Pentax Real Image Engine (PRIME). With all these technological aspects bundled in a dust-proof and weather-resistant body, you obviously have a new camera in Pentax K20 D Professional Digital Camera that can be used anytime, anywhere.

Specifications

Sensor: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction sensor movement system, 14.6megapixels, 8 bits/channel (JPEG) or 12 bits per channel (RAW)
Type : Auto Exposure Digital SLR Still, TTL Auto-Focus, P-TTL built-in retractable Auto-Flash, CCD Shift Shake Reduction, Dust Reduction, Dust Alert, and Weather-Dust resistant body.
Resolution (Recorded Pixels): 14.6M (4672 X 3120), 10M (3872 X 2592), 6M (3008 X 2000), 2M (1824 X 1216)

File Formats: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT image matchning III.

Exposure Control: TTL open aperture metering with choice of 16-segment, center-weighted and spot-metering .
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF, and KA mount lenses, power zoom function, SDM function, K-mount function usable with restrictions, S-Mount lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions.

ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100-3200 (6400) ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) (6400 in expanded ISO mode).

Focusing System: TTL phase matching 11-point Auto-Focus System (SAFOX VIII), AF- single with Focus Lock, AF Continous/Manual, Focus point adjustment (Auto, User-Selectable, Center), AF-assist via built-in flash.