The Pentax K20D is a DSLR that will work as hard as you do, and it'll do it in almost any conditions. The polycarbonate body is fiber reinforced and wrapped around a stainless steel chassis so it can handle all you dish out. The body is protected by 72 seals to keep out humidity moisture and dust. If some dust does happen to get in during lens changes the advanced sensor coating and dust removal system will take care of it before you take a shot.
Over the last 60 years of producing cameras Pentax has made over 24 million lenses and all of them will work with the K20D. Not just the 18-55mm that comes with the kit. Of course the older screw mount lenses will require an adapter. So use one of the new specially designed for digital lenses or pull out an old favorite.
The K20D has a 14.6MP sensor for spectacularly detailed images. The sensor is integrated into a Shake Reduction system that is so effective you can increase your handheld shooting by 2.5-4 stops. A LiveView LCD screen on the back lets you see what the lens sees without having to have use the eyepiece. When you are ready to take your photography to the next level, Pentax will be waiting.
The Pentax K20D is a DSLR that will work as hard as you do, and it'll do it in almost any conditions. The polycarbonate body is fiber reinforced and wrapped around a stainless steel chassis so it can handle all you dish out. The body is protected by 72 seals to keep out humidity moisture and dust. If some dust does happen to get in during lens changes the advanced sensor coating and dust removal system will take care of it before you take a shot.
Over the last 60 years of producing cameras Pentax has made over 24 million lenses and all of them will work with the K20D. Not just the 18-55mm that comes with the kit. Of course the older screw mount lenses will require an adapter. So use one of the new specially designed for digital lenses or pull out an old favorite.
The K20D has a 14.6MP sensor for spectacularly detailed images. The sensor is integrated into a Shake Reduction system that is so effective you can increase your handheld shooting by 2.5-4 stops. A LiveView LCD screen on the back lets you see what the lens sees without having to have use the eyepiece. When you are ready to take your photography to the next level, Pentax will be waiting.
14.6 Megapixel CMOS SensorFeaturing 14.6 effective megapixels and advanced noise-reduction technology, the newly developed CMOS image sensor offers superior image quality with maximum control over noise while consuming less power.
Live View Capable 2.7-inch LCD and High-precision ViewfinderPhoto composition and image viewing at more extreme angles has become easier with the large, 2.7-inch LCD monitor that offers a wide 160° viewing angle and live view capabilities. In addition, the Pentax K20D's pentaprism viewfinder offers a 95% field of view and 0.95X magnification and clearly displays the important image information so you can see the camera settings without taking your eye off the subject.
SMC DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL II Kit LensThe included smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II kit lens provides an ideal focal length range of 27mm to 82.5mm (35mm equivalent) for a wide range of shooting applications. The lens is treated with Pentax-original SMC coating to ensure optimal detail with minimized flare and ghost imaging.
Shake Reduction TechnologyIntegrated into the camera body and independent of the lens in use, the Pentax-developed shake reduction system detects camera movement and moves a free-floating image sensor to compensate for any shake. The result is sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions.
11-point Autofocus SystemThe Pentax K20D features a precision 11-point autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors (SAFOX VIII) to ensure perfectly exposed and focused images and the 11 points are individually adjustable for more direct control.
Versatile Exposure SystemIn addition to the Green (Auto) mode and the conventional Aperture-Priority (Av), Shutter-Priority (Tv) and Bulb modes, the Pentax K20D also comes equipped with unique exposure modes, such as Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) and Shutter & Aperture-Priority AE (TAv) for added shooting versatility.