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Pentax K20D

Pentax K20D

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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"The K20D a great DSLR"
  • 5 out of 5
"Best value..."
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The K20D is an impressive offering from Pentax in the SLR market. 14.6 megapixels (the highest in its class) captures enough detail for poster-sized prints. The 2.7-inch LCD display allows for easy review and cropping of images. An improved dust-proof and water-resistant construction ensures that the camera stays clean and functional even under the... read more

Specifications

  • 14.6 Megapixels
  • Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
  • Phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system with continuous autofocus in action mode
  • Body-based, sensor shift Shake Reduction
  • 16 segment metering with Center weighted, Spot and Exposure compensation
  • ISO Levels 100-3200
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Answered Questions for the K20D

Q: how can you increase the dpi from 72dpi for my Pentax K20D?
A: If you're referring to your images on your computer, it reads in 72 dpi by default. You can improve it... read more
Q: Questions about the pentax k20d camera?
A: Laurie... how are you doing?Through Live View, the K20's AF only works via the AF button, and it flips the... read more
Q: Compatibility K20D with SMC Pentax-FA 28-80 & 100-300mm?
A: Hold up there, I just tried 3 k mount lenses on the K20D, One worked fine, one did not work... read more

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Open Questions for the K20D

Q: Can you fit old K 1000 class lenses to the K20D
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What is the best lens for outdoor sports?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: T to take a picture with auto focus. It says to hold shutter down 1/2 It seems like no matter how lightly I touch it there is no half way
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.62 out of 5

Average rating based on 250 total reviews: 4.62/5

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  • 5 out of 5
The K20D a great DSLR (Leroy (Fish) - 1/4/09)

When I decided it was time for me to go digital, I was quite intent on reinvesting in the Pentax brand, primarily because of my... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best value... (Alan Schamber - 11/20/08)

There's little to say. I think the only downside is the only 3 frames per second.... but still, is quite enough for most people, and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Pentax K20D (Dale Whitmore - 8/31/08)

This is the best camera for picture quality and ease of use that I have ever used.
I purchased the camera with a Pentax... read more

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