Pentax Digital SLR Camera: Pentax K20D Review

Looking for a Pentax digital SLR camera? Then you may want to consider the Pentax K20D for superior image quality and excellent reliability.

Pentax Corporation introduced K20D as their very first mid-priced lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. 

Its development was based on the brand's successful K10D model, with its first attempt to add megapixel CMOS sensor on a Pentax digital SLR. 

This only attracted great interest to the new K20D camera model.

For a medium-class model, it offers superb image quality and outstanding reliability and operability to meet the demands of novice photographers and photo enthusiasts. 

It carries an expanded and dynamic range of function that will sure maximize the fun and excitement of taking digital photos.

The Pentax K20D SLR camera is given a 2.7-inch LCD display that allows easy photo reviewing and editing. The model is also designed to make use of the K-mount to easily slide from an impressive array of lenses (K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2). 

This Pentax digital SLR camera is given an improved stainless steel chassis, 72 seals and a dust-proof and water resistant body to make sure that the lens as well as the camera functions well under any possible photo shooting condition.

Its weather sealing is made more intense to keep out moisture and dust, ensuring longevity and excellent working conditions. Images are stored in an SD or SDHC card. It is also JPEG compression enabled to store images in RAW format. Connectivity features include USB.2 High Speed data and NTSC/PAL video connections.

As it follows the footstep of the well-received Pentax K10D camera, the hallmark this Pentax digital SLR camera was built upon its 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, which was made in conjunction with Samsung, the brand's partner in developing their DSRL models. 

Pentax reduced the area of circuitry covered the pixel field of the lens' light sensitive area. This minimizes the blur and the annoying digital noise that usually ruins digital shots. This feature gave K20D the highest ISO 6400 with its custom functions. Hence, it can capture enough detail for a picture that intended for poster-sized prints.

Aside from increasing resolution, K20D has swapped CCD sensor technology with the new CMOS technology. To complement this new sensor feature, it was given a wide range of image processing options. 

This allows you to fine tune every aspect of a digital photo including the sharpening of scales and setting up of noise reduction options.The model retains K10D's impressive exposure and control modes to control Sensitivity priority options as well as the Hyper Program mode, which allows you to immediately switch into Aperture or Shutter Priority mode by simply turning its twin dials. 

It also has a Custom Image function that allows the user to conveniently select and add finishing touches to the digital images.

The model still carries the Pentax-original Shake Reduction mechanisms to assure greater reliability in taking high-quality digital images. To create sharp and blur-free images even under the most demanding conditions, the model is up for easy photo shoots. 

This innovative mechanism eliminates the necessity to use anti-shake lenses as its outstanding shake reduction feature extends to the interchangeable Pentax lenses.

Another noteworthy feature of this Pentax digital SLR camera is its new live view function. This feature allows users to view the images on the camera's LCD monitor immediately after each shot was taken. 

This relieves the photographer of the need to fuss over the viewfinder to take a quick look of his previously taken images. This feature comes in handy in guiding the photographers in determining the spot where the best angle compositions will be achieved in every shot.

Since faithful reproduction and creative intentions define the quality of a digital SRL, this Pentax digital SLR camera is equipped with a versatile exposure system. It is geared up for Hyper Program and Hyper Manual functions, Sensitivity-Priority and Shutter/Aperture modes. 

Along with this dynamic range of functions, K20D is continuous shooting-enables, taking an average of three pictures per second. This makes it easier to capture the subject's movement or emotion.

When it comes to digital SLR, the game is all about picture quality and ease of use. With that, K20D's high performance and high-speed prime imaging engine simply deliver everything that a novice or advanced amateur photographer would need to capture amazing photos. 

Its custom image function allows easy image creation, allowing quick fixes to adjust digital image tone, saturation, contrast and sharpness.

Pentax K20D digital camera simply gives us a bag of gear that covers the essentials of a digital SLR camera. It carries a broad range of features that are normally reserved for semi-pro digital camera models. Overall, Pentax K20D makes a very good choice from its price range.