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Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens
The Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera provides the perfect combination of advanced SLR functions and ease-of-use features to satisfy the photo enthusiast and professional photographer. The 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with maximum control over noise, and the sensor-shift Shake Reduction system is compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced, including the latest SDM lenses.
The camera's advanced 16-segment metering and 11-point AF, with 9 cross sensors, ensure perfectly exposed and focused images, and unique exposure modes, such as hyper-program, Sv and TAv, offer greater shooting versatility along with fully customizable features and advanced functions for advanced photographers. All of these impressive features are controlled by the camera's PRIME image processing engine, which maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters. Plus the customizable features for shooters who demand complete control include the Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast/detail in bright settings and Custom Image modes, with six preset options, offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images.
Dust Reduction and Dust Alert features eliminate the need of time consuming retouching, and the camera's 2.7 inch high resolution, wide view LCD monitor of the K20D gives a Live View of your subject for more precise composition by allowing the photographer to see the image on the camera's back panel LCD monitor while shooting. And all of these features are contained in a dependable dust-proof, weather-resistant body that allows photographers to shoot anytime, anywhere, even in dusty or rainy environments.
The Included Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is the perfect complement to a digital Pentax SLR camera, providing an angle-of-view equivalent to a 27.5 - 84mm lens in the 35mm format. The aspherical optical elements in this lens contribute to a reduction in size and weight of the lens and offer effective correction of the unwanted aberrations often found in wide-angle lenses, and like all Pentax lenses, it is treated with an smc coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast images.
- 14.6 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
- The K20D Digital SLR uses a 14.6 megapixel CMOS Image Sensor, which does not produce as much waste heat as other types of sensors (resulting in less noise) and give longer battery life. CMOS technology also allows a high density of circuitry at the pixel level allowing sensitivity adjustments on the sensor, rather than at the A/D converter. Additionally, the low heat, low power consumption of the CMOS sensor allows the K20D to offer the Live View function, and improved battery life over previous models.
- Compatible with All Pentax Interchangeable Lenses
- Pentax has manufactured over 24 million lenses in the last six decades, and the K20D can use them all. The camera provides backward compatibility with K, KA, KAF and KAF2-mount lenses directly and is also compatible with screw-mount 35mm-format lenses and Pentax 645- and 67-system lenses with an appropriate adapter (optional). You can also choose from the assortment of the latest DAH, DA Limited and DA lenses specifically designed for use with Pentax Digital SLRs. Whichever lens is used, whether the most recent lenses or a classic screw mount, it will faithfully capture the image desired.
- PRIME Image Processing Engine
- The K20D incorporates the PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) imaging engine designed exclusively for Pentax digital SLR cameras to meet the performance requirements of higher resolution sensors. this imaging engine produces well-balanced, true-to-life images through efficient control of CCD signals, saturation, brightness, white balance, sharpness and contrast. Its fast memory (DDR2: Double Data Rate 2) also serves to enhance speedy image processing and high-speed data transfer. Ultimately, PRIME provides beautiful, natural results similar to what you see shooting with film.
- Shake Reduction Technology
- The Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) feature is an electromagnetically controlled system built into the body to detect handheld camera shake and compensates by moving a free floating image sensor, and unlike other DSLR optical anti-shake systems, this SR system delivers shake reduction with all Pentax lenses ever manufactured without requiring a special series of bulky, expensive optics. Furthermore, the Pentax SR system is superior to other sensor-moving systems because it uses no guide rails, allowing the sensor to oscillate in three directions - horizontally, vertically, and rotationally. The SR system is particularly helpful in situations where camera shake is an issue, such as with telephoto lenses, indoors without a flash, or other low light conditions at dawn, dusk or at night.
- Enhanced Dynamic Range
- The Enhanced Dynamic Range mode of the K20D allows you to better emulate the results you typically find only with images captured on film. It does this by increasing the baseline dynamic range of the camera by 200 percent to better capture details in highlight areas of an image.
- Advanced White Balance
- The advanced white balance of the K20D offers a selection of seven pre-set options, with three options just for fluorescent lighting, plus a manual white balance setting, and three preset color temperatures. Additionally, each setting can be further fine-tuned to balance even the most difficult lighting conditions, and all settings can be verified through the digital preview function.
- ISO Adjustment & High Sensitivity Noise Reduction
- The auto sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum standard output sensitivity - up to ISO 6400 in the Expanded Sensitivity setting, based on such data as the subject's brightness level and the lens focal length. You have full control of the range of auto sensitivities available. Or, you can manually select the desired sensitivity from ISO 100 to 6400. As the sensitivity increases with any camera, so does the possibility of noise. However, noise reduction does have an effect on the look of an image, and once noise reduction has been applied to an image, it cannot be reversed; so Pentax gives the ability to apply four levels of noise reduction to meet your needs, from no adjustment to strong control of noise.
- Weather and Dust Resistant Body
- Whether you're shooting in a misty, tropical rain forest, on a snowcapped peak, or along a dusty desert trail, the seals around the durable Pentax DSLR body reliably protect the inner components against humidity, moisture and dust particles, and allow you to keep shooting even in harsh conditions. In total, the K20D is protected by 72 seals and the optional battery grip with an additional 38 seals. Furthermore, the fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body surrounding the high-rigidity, stainless steel chassis provides plenty of strength for every day use.
- Dust Reduction and Dust Alert features
- The Dust Removal System of the K20D encompasses several technologies to minimize or eliminate the effects of dust in your images. The surface of the low pass filter is sealed with a nanotechnology based fluorine coating so that dust has a difficult time adhering to the sensor surface. Dust that may get on the surface of the filter is then shaken off when the SR system shifts the CCD at high speed. The dust that is shaken off the CCD, then falls onto an adhesive sheet eliminating any possibility of its returning to the CCD surface. Occasionally, especially when shooting in humid conditions, the Dust Removal system will not purge all dust specks; that's when the camera's Dust Alert system will save you from time consuming retouching. This system analyzes the sensor to determine if and where any dust remains after the Dust Removal system is activated, and the results are displayed on the LCD screen, showing exactly where any dust remains.
- 11-point AF System
- The K20D features an 11-point AF system, with 9 cross sensors to ensure perfectly exposed and focused images, and in automatic operation (AUTO) the camera recognizes which object is nearest and chooses that object as the main focus point. For more direct control, select any of the 11 points individually. It is also possible to simply select the center of the image as your main point of focus. With continuous autofocus, the focus adjusts as your subject moves within the frame, or should you prefer more direct control, you may always focus manually. Furthermore the K20D's AF Adjustment function allows you to adjust the focus position for 20 different lenses, so older lenses will focus as accurately as the latest ones.
- Advanced 16-segment Metering
- With its 16-segment metering system the K20D will accurately assess the balance between the bright and dark areas within the segments automatically, or you may opt for center weighted or spot metering. Also, all K-Series lenses easily handle even the most difficult lighting conditions with the 16-segment metering system.
- Unique Exposure Modes
- The K20D has the exposure modes you'd expect from any full function SLR including a Shutter-Priority (Tv) mode that lets you choose the optimal shutter speed and an Aperture-Priority (Av) mode lets you select the appropriate aperture. Plus, you may choose from Manual (M), Bulb (B) and X-sync (X) settings for even more versatility, or the USER setting that allows you to preset your preferred parameters. However, the K20D also has some exposure modes you won't see anywhere else. The Program Automatic mode offers Hyper Program to instantly change the shutter speed or aperture on the fly. The Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode is designed to automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for a user selected sensitivity, and in the SV mode, you may shift the sensitivity simply by turning a dial. Another exposure mode offered by the K20D is Shutter & Aperture- Priority AE (TAv), which is designed to automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for a user-selected shutter speed and aperture combination. All exposure adjustments are accessible through two ergonomically placed dials on the front and the back of the camera. Furthermore, if you are working with PENTAX F-, FA-, DA- or DFA-series lenses, you can benefit from the MTF data: a microchip in the lens passes information to the camera regarding the optically optimal and lens-specific aperture to use.
- Custom Image Modes
- The camera has six preset Custom Image modes that offer superior control of how the PRIME processor develops images and apply saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness settings to JPEG images, and give a starting point for RAW image development. The six available modes include Bright for increased saturation, hue, sharpness and contrast for images that are a bit more elaborate or colorful; Natural for photographers who want to maximize an image for post capture manipulation; Portrait to decreases contrast and sharpness and give soft, natural skin tones; Landscape to increases saturation, contrast and sharpness for beautiful images of the natural world; Vibrant which maximizes all parameters to give the brightest colors and enhanced sharpness for the most vivid scenes; and B&W to mimic the effects of black and white photography, including the effects of color filters. The B&W mode even adds an infrared filter effect for dramatic monochrome scenes. Plus, each of the Custom Image modes can be further modified to meet your specific needs.
- Continuous & Interval Shooting
- In normal, high speed situations, the camera will capture at 3 fps for 38 JPEGS and 14 RAW images, and there is the option to have the continuous shooting mode with a slower capture rate of 2.3 fps, but allows you to shoot an unlimited number of JPEG images (to your card's capacity); perfect for extended capture sequences. The camera is also capable of recording extended time lapse sequences with an interval timer that can be set to capture images at a specific time interval, and starting at a specified time.
- Bright Pentaprism Viewfinder
- The viewfinder in the K20D provides a 95 percent field of view and 0.95X magnification so you can see as much of the image as possible before capture. The viewfinder also provides all the important image information in a concise manner including a focus point indicated in red, in-focus indicator, focus mode stats, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, number of images remaining, Shake Reduction status, and with a press of the OK button on the back of the camera, the current ISO setting. Additionally, the focusing screen is interchangeable so you can use an optional grid screen or scale screen for more precise image framing.
- 2.7" LCD Panel
- The Pentax K20D incorporates a large 2.7 inch color LCD monitor with a wide-view design, allowing the photographer to see the monitor image over 160 degrees vertically and horizontally. It also offers digital zooming of playback images up to 32X for easy confirmation of the image's focus status and details, and, due to its large size, you can even review two images side by side. The large monitor allows for large letters, digits and icons on the menu screens to facilitate menu confirmation and camera operations. Furthermore, the LCD has a Color Adjustment feature to compensate for viewing under changing lighting condition, much like having a white balance feature specifically for your LCD to allow better confirmation of your captured image.
- Live View Mode
- The CMOS sensor makes a Live View possible on the large, 2.7 inch LCD monitor. This allows you to see the full image area and confirm your composition. A grid display can be engaged to help assure the perfect arrangement of your image. Auto focus can be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera, and then details can be verified with a 4X or 8X zoom function.
- Fully Customizable Features
- The K20D is fully customizable to meet your individual shooting needs. You have access to 36 options with 93 settings to give you complete control over your camera. These include the ability to reprogram the e-dials to your shooting style the type of preview, whether Live View, Digital Preview, or a traditional depth-of-field preview and the program line used by the camera's metering system.
- Powerful Software Package Included
- The K20D includes Pentax Photo Laboratory 3.5, which features the reliable SILKYPIX image-processing engine for RAW data processing, and the Pentax Photo Browser 3.5 that offers faster data processing speed and better operability than the previous version, and can convert RAW images to the DNG format.
- Direct Print Capable
- The K20D Digital Camera is compatible with PictBridge, DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III systems, so you can print quality images using PictBridge supported printers - without the need for a computer.
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| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | APS-C Size (23.4 x 15.6mm) 15.1 Megapixel CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system |
| Effective Resolution | 14.6 million pixels |
| Color Depth |
24-Bit RGB JPEG 36-Bit RGB RAW |
| Color Modes | Color (18 types), Black & White (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Color Extract (6 types), Soft (3 levels), Slim (±8 levels), Brightness (±8 levels) |
| Image File Formats |
RAW (PEF or DNG) JPEG (Premium, Best, Better, Good) |
| Recorded Resolution |
14.6M (4672 x 3104) 10M (3872 x 2592) 6M (3008 x 2000) 2M (1824 x 1216) |
| Video Recording | No |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Compatible with Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA Lenses K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Sensor-Shift SR) |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) with Focus point adjustment (Auto, User-selectable, Center), and AF assist via built-in flash |
| Focus Modes | AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (100-3200) Selectable ISO (100-3200 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 Expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
30 - 1/4000 second Bulb |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Exposure Metering | TTL open-aperture (16 segment) metering (Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bulb, USER, Exposure compensation (±3 EV in 1/2 EV steps or ±2EV in 1/3 EV steps), Exposure lock, Exposure bracketing (±2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) for 3 or 5 frames) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature, Manual |
| Scene Modes | Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, B&W |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | P-TTL popup flash (On, Red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + Red eye, Trailing curtain sync, Wireless) |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 42' (13 m) @ ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe Wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash X-Sync socket |
| External Flash Control | P-TTL, high speed sync available |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/180 second |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous Hi: 3.0 FPS (38 frames (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW-PEF)) Continuous Lo: 2.3 FPS (unlimited (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW PEF)) Burst mode: 20 FPS (115 frames 2M JPEG only) |
| Self Timer | 12 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD) Card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card |
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| File Size |
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| Battery Type | D-LI50 Rechargeable Li-Ion battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | K-AC50 AC Adapter Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | Remote Control F (optional) |
| Video Output | NTSC& PAL |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Eye-Level Pentaprism with Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing screen and Diopter adjustment (-2.5 to 1.5) |
| Viewfinder Info | Shutter Speed, Aperture, Shake Reduction, Focus Indicator, EV Compensation, AE lock, Frames Remaining, Flash Status, Manual Control indication, Manual Focus Indication, EV Bar, Flash Compensation, ISO, ISO Warning |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes (Optical diaphragm stop down & Digital Live View) |
| LCD Display |
2.7" TFT color LCD monitor (230,000 pixels) with adjustable brightness & color Live View available (TTL by image sensor - 4x/8x magnification & grid pattern available) |
| Information Display | Alphanumeric Monochrome LCD (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Bracket Indicator, Flash Compensation, Exposure Bar/Meter, EV Compensation, Battery Status, File Format, Frames Remaining, White Balance indicator, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Multiple Exposure) |
| Language Options | English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese |
| Playback Options | Single, 2-shot, Index (4, 9 or 16-up), Magnification (up to 32x), Image rotation, Folder view, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning (bright/dark indicators), Digital filters, Erase and Image Protect Modes (Single, All), PictBridge Functions |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.0 x 5.6 x 2.8" (102 x 143 x 71mm) without lens |
| Weight | 25.2 oz (715g) without lens & battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (11)
- Simple controls (10)
- Strong construction (10)
- Image stabilization (9)
- Easy to use (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (10)
- Art (9)
- Travel (9)
- Fun (8)
- Portraits (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (4), Photo enthusiast (4)
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Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
With two setting wheels and a few dedicated buttons it's easy to set up this camera for the kind of shooting you do. I like to directly control shutter speed while keeping an eye on the f/stop I'm getting - and change/set ISO and exposure compensation quickly and easily. A few minutes with the manual and I had the K20 set up to do just what I wanted. Lots of very good, and some great lens available, I've been picking up FA lens, love the SMC 50 f/1.4 for example.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Compact Size
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Lens Availability
- Light weight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- One memory card slot
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
First, I am not a pro or even close, just a hobbyist photographer. I use the camera for doing what I think is art and just hope that others like it too. I shoot around the city, lots of abstract stuff and cityscapes, street things and a lot of playgrounds and zoo stuff too when with my little boy.
What do I think stand out about the K20? Well there are a lot. I had a K100 before this and like that camera a lot and I do not need more pixels than the 100 provides really, but the change to the K20 adds a bit of something else. Main thing is the detail and colors both seem to be stronger with the K20, especially outdoors. The other is the ergonomics of the grip areas of the K20 are better, easier to hold. Next is there are a lot of the controls that are inside menus on the other models, now on the outside of the camera. You can adjust the aperture and shutter for instance in certain modes, at the same time, with dials on the camera. I think I could go on a bit on some other things but these are my main fav points. I still think the 100d is great too but the K20 is a fantastic upgrade if you can do it.
What I don't like about it? .... hmm nothing on it that I dont like. I would like to add some features to it. Mainly to have two memory card slots in the camera and allow say RAW to go to one and JPEG to go to another at the same time. Have heard of other cameras that can do this and it is the only thing I really kind of want to do that I cannot. Another is that I don't need the button for switching from RAW to JPEG etc on the outside of the camera. I can hit it accidentally and just .. that is one thing I could do in the menu.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
I've had this camera for a year now. It has been in the back of my jeep throughout southern nevada, off-road races, and on deep sea fishing trips out in the pacific. It has treated me great. I feel much more condfedent that is will provide years of service than other brands of the same price range considering the "use/abuse" that I submit it to. Highly recommend.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
New to photography. Bought the camera to help taking pictures for paintings, vacations, family and insurance. Read an article to get off automatic. Never used automatic and have good and bad pictures. Really like my camera. Good website for beginnershttp://digital-photography-schoo[@]I had an old pentax and lenses worked on new camera. That was a bonus for me. Like the weight, don't want video, have not used all features but still exploring.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
This is a great camera, fun to use and very well built. Image quality is very good. The kit lens is also quite nice, good quality for the price.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
Great color and sharpness
many usefull features im still learning
couldnt be any happier switching over from canon systems.
Image Stabilization is great with old manual focus lenses.
wireless flash......
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Loud
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
I got this thing about 4-5 weeks ago. I've shot over 1600 pictures with it over the past month.
Pros-
I used the Pentax *ist and K100D, and this is a huge improvement over them both. At first i was a bit scared when they changed it, but its excellent and i'm not disappointed with any major aspect. The pictures come off a bit darker than i would like, mostly when its darker. I didn't know about the RAW+ feature until recently, but its really nice, I shoot RAW and a 2MP jpg for regular viewing. It works like a charm. I skipped the software bundled with it, I don't care for anything much than Photoshop or GIMP. With that, I went straight to the .DNG digital RAW file format, and it works great with PS CS3. Also, this thing is packed with useful features, especially coming from the K100D.
Overall-
Excellent range of features
Megapixels/Picture Quality
Good construction. Its kind of heavy, but i like it that way.
Fits in my hand well
Live view
Battery life- Averaged 750 picts/battery
-Cons
When i got it I was a bit disappointed with the quality, but I realized that I was going to have to do some of that manually, since it was rainy/snowy and dark most of the time for the next few days when I really wanted to shoot with it. Afterwards, it has been a lot better. Other than that, i have little to complain about.
About the lens, it's my favorite one I have. I'm highly disappointed with my telephoto lens on this, because It's quality is slightly off. I'm not a pro in lenses, but I think this is decent bundled with it, and takes good quality pictures.
I don't think you can really beat this thing for it's generation right now. All the others are typically a few hundred dollars more. This is an excellent buy. I'm very satisfied with it, especially moving on from older DSLRs
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
- Weatherproof body design
Cons
- Live view a little clunky
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
I haven't had much opportunity to get too deep into the wide array of features this camera has, but what I've done with it so far has been very satisfying. I'm really glad that the in-body anti-shake function works with my older Pentax lenses, that was one of the selling points for me. I've always had good luck with Pentax bodies and lenses.
I was also pleased that the kit came with the AL II version of the 18-55 lens. It wasn't clear in the listing at B&H if it was the updated lens, but when the package arrived I was pleasantly surprised.
As others have mentioned, the live-view mode is not as useful as some other brands newer offerings, but I don't plan on using it much at all, so it's not a factor for me.
All in all, I'm happy with the purchase!
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
I have had the camera for a month and find it capable of doing everything I desire. AS I expected. it offers me all the controls I wanted. The only down side is learning all of them. That is part of the fun however.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
I decided to go with Pentax not so much for the camera but mostly for the amazing prime Ltd's lenses. I shoot mostly street here in NYC and I need a fast small lenses.
but!! the k20d was the biggest surprise. what a fantastic camera... what colors!!! great high ISO performers, it feel solid and durable more then most SLR around and the results I am getting with this camera easley compete with my friends high end full frame canons and Nikon's
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
Cons
- Exposed LCD
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
Just as advertised and my old Pentax lenses do indeed work!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Pentax K20D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens:
Solid - heavy enough to sit still on a tripod with a big lens in a strong wind but not too heavy to carry comfortably. I had planned on adding the battery grip for extra weight and haven't needed to. The weather protection also adds to the solid feel.
I prefer to spot meter and shoot manual with film, but find myself using auto.
My only complaint is silly - it does so much there's a lot to learn. I actually took it out of the box, charged the battery, and took it on a shoot. Found all but one of the advanced features I wanted to use. When I later looked for it in the manual I found 3 more things I didn't know the camera could do. So some study time with the manual is warranted.
The white balance system is wonderful. Live View with grid very helpful in architectural work.
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Lenses
A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.
- Price: $199.95
- GBP 127.66
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
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- Original: $19.95
- Save: $1.99
- Price: $17.96
- GBP 11.47
Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect.
- Price: $6.00
- GBP 3.83
Flash & Accessories
Get a flash to add light to your picture.
- Price: $479.95
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- GBP 306.43
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
- Price: $39.95
- GBP 25.51
Battery Grips
Get a better grip for vertical shots and add battery life.
- Price: $69.95
- GBP 44.66
Remote Control
Take pictures remotely and minimize vibration.
- Price: $33.00
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- GBP 21.07
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
- GBP 4.78
Care & Cleaning
Ensure trouble-free performance through proper camera maintenance.
- Price: $21.32
- GBP 13.61
Books & Tutorials
Learn about your cameras features and the advanced techniques of the pros.
- Price: $64.95
- GBP 41.47
What's in the Box
- SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Autofocus Lens
- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- PH-RBA Lens Hood
- D-LI50 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- D-BC50 Battery Charge Cradle
- AC Plug Cord (Type-A)
- I-USB17 USB Cable
- I-VC28 Video Cable
- LF-80 Frame Matte Focusing Screen (installed)
- O-ST53 Neck Strap
- Hot shoe Cover
- Eyecup FP
- Body Cover
- Finder Cap
- Bottom Cap
- Pentax Software CD-ROMs (Pentax Photo Laboratory 3.5 Pentax Photo Browser 3.5)
- User Guide
- Software Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
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We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
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