PENTAX K20D Digital SLR camera

PENTAX K20D - Newly developed 14.6 effective megapixels CMOS image sensor PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism assuring greater reliability New Live View function E (...) See more See less

xpanded Dynamic Range function Dust-proof, water-resistant construction Large 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor 7. Universal-type X-sync socket (new feature) 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. SENSOR Effective Pixels approx.14.6 megapixels Type 23.4x15.6mm CMOS with a primary colour filter Total Pixels approx.15.07 megapixels Sensitivity Auto, Manual : ISO100 - 3200(1EV steps or 1/2EV steps) can be expand to ISO640 (Description excerpted from: Waltersphotovideo)