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Product name: K20D

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Bullet Points Pentax K20D 14,6 MP CMOS Black :

- 14,6 MP CMOS Black
- Image stabilizer
- PictBridge
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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imaging-resource.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:09	With its 14.6-megapixel sensor, the Pentax K20D produces some of the highest-resolution photographs in its category. Its a tough job to squeeze that huge number of pixels into an APS-C sized sensor, but the K20D manages it quite well; noise isnt a pr... Rugged construction with stainless steel chassis and full environmental sealing, Nice 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD thats color adjustable, Built-in Shake Reduction works with all lenses, Dust reduction and dust alert systems, Extremely high resolution... Live view mode has only limited usefulness, Live view mode only covers 98% of image capture area, No focus assist lamp, if light conditions are poor, camera relies on annoying strobing flash to achieve focus, Flash x-sync only 1/180s, Auto white balanc... With its 14.6-megapixel sensor, the Pentax K20D produces some of the highest-resolution photographs in its category. Its a tough job to squeeze that huge number of pixels into an APS-C sized sensor, but the K20D manages it quite well; noise isnt a pr... Read the full review	0%
electronicsme.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:09	Pentax K20D is the latest entry from Pentax into the mid-priced DSLR category. Based on the highly successful K10D body, the K20D features a new 14.6 megapixel sensor and live view capability (the ability to view the image on the LCD monitor during sho... If you're a real enthusiast in the market for a mid-priced DSLR, the Pentax K20D is hard to beat. It is sure to be a strong competitor in its class. And if you happen to own a Pentax film SLR, the ability to use your existing lenses can save you a bund...	88%
maclife.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:10	Bigger! Faster! More!When the Pentax K10D—10.2 megapixels full of DSLR goodness—earned a Mac\|Life Editor’s Choice last year (5 out of 5 stars, Jul/07), we knew it would be a tough act to follow. Well, Pentax found a way to get us jazzed... Superb image quality. Low image noise at high ISO settings. Pro-quality weatherproof build. Side-by-side image comparison. Excellent ergonomics. Flash must be raised manually when used to assist focusing. Documentation could be clearer. Highresolution continuous shooting could be faster. The K20D won’t disappoint. It stands head and shoulders above other DSLRs in its class and easily goes toe-to-toe with cameras costing much more...	100%
techworld.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:10	Pentax's profile deserves a boost if the new ‘armour-plated' 14.6 megapixel Pentax K20D DSLR is anything to go by.Constructed from tough magnesium alloy in preference to the usual plastic, the body has been sealed against the intrusion of dust and wat... While nearly £900 is not cheap for a consumer-targeted camera, the Pentax K20D's build and performance go some way to justifying the price tag. Speaking of which, the K20D has a doppelganger in the recently introduced Samsung GX-20. Since the two comp... Read the full review	0%
shutterbug.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:10	Until recently, 10 megapixels was the norm among the enthusiast-level D-SLRs but that changed with the introduction of Nikon’s 12-megapixel D300. Pentax was the first to move to even higher resolution with their 14.6-megapixel model, the K20D, followe... Read the full review	0%
letsgodigital.org Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:11	I have put the bar quite high for the Pentax K20D. It should surpass the K10D, a camera that I like a lot. Luckily Pentax have not let me down. The best of the K10D has been preserved, and Pentax have added some nice extras. The basic concept is outsta... Read the full review	80%
dcresource.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:11	The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and a weather-se... Very good photo quality, Good value for the money, Very well built, weatherproof body, Image stabilization system works with nearly all Pentax lenses, Full manual controls, and then some, Unique sensitivity (Sv) and shutter/aperture priority (TAv) mode... istently underexposesA little noisy in low light, Live view lags behind the competition; LCD smaller as well, Below average battery life, Burst rate not as fast as other DSLRs (even cheaper ones), Outdated, clunky user interface, Sensitive shutter rele... The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and a weather-sea... Read the full review	0%
asiaone.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:11	Price: $2,700Claim to fame: Highest definition for a non-professional DSLRMade for: Someone who wants the big pictureDL low-down: Expect good value. Its 14.6 megapixels is second only to the super high-end $12,799 21.1-megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds III. It a... Read the full review	0%
v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:11	Pentax has recently lagged behind Canon and Nikon in both the scope of its digital SLR range and sales of its cameras. This is a shame, as when the company gets it right its cameras are hugely impressive. More people ought to notice its K20D, the new t... Tank-like build; water and dust resistance; clear, easy-to-navigate menu screens and control layout; built-in anti shake... Expensive for anyone trading up from a compact camera; continuous capture speed could be faster and screen bigger... Solid model with high pixel count and feature set that ticks most of the boxes for enthusiasts...	80%
dpreview.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:12	Having risked being left behind by the speed at which the affordable DSLR market developed, Pentax showed how serious its intentions were with the K10D, a semi-pro-level DSLR with a features list to humble the competition at a very attractive pric... Excellent image quality at low ISO settings, Image quality still good as ISO 1600, Ergonomics up with the best of the best, Large and bright Pentaprism viewfinder (0.95x magnification), Robust body with dust and weather seals, high build quality, Accurate... Continuous shooting rate slow by modern standards, Hot pixels can occur and cant be automatically removed, Noise reduction cannot be raised as high as the competition, Live view mode adds very little to the camera (it is neither seamless nor able to usefu... The Pentax K20D could be seen as a K10D Mk2, a camera that attempts to move on while putting right the minor flaws in its predecessor. And in that respect, its a huge success. The K20D builds on the strengths of its forebear and corrects for the issu... Read the full review	90%
thinkcamera.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:12	The Pentax K20D body is a sturdy, comprehensive little beast. If you already own a Pentax K10D then its probably not worth the upgrade - it doesnt offer that much more. But for first time buyers, those looking to upgrade from an older system, or may...	80%
stuff.tv Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:17	The relationship between Samsung and Pentax in the market is a strange one. It’s yielding some great results, but both companies are releasing essentially the same models under different names and at entirely too similar prices.Take this Pentax K20... Image stabiliser. Live View. Tank-like build. Fast autofocus... Expensive. Slow continuous shooting... Excellent performance and features, but at a price that’s too high... Read the full review	80%
infosyncworld.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:18	Video Review: The Pentax K20D brings 14-megapixel photography to the prosumer market, and it does so with quality. Its a solidly built, borderline mammoth camera with sensor-shift image-stabilization and excellent RAW support, and it has a snappy a... Best-in-class megapixel count. Great, sturdy design. Good interface. Sensor-shift stabilization. Above average noise-management. Not the best image quality from an APS-C sensor. Shutter and ISO ranges are on the low-end. The Pentax K20D brings 14-megapixel photography to the prosumer market, and it does so with quality. Its a solidly built, borderline mammoth camera with sensor-shift image-stabilization and excellent RAW support, and it has a snappy action that mak...	80%
steves-digicams.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:20	The new PENTAX K20D digital SLR camera has hit the market and its poised to make a major impact. It all starts with the award winning K10D and adds all the newest and improved photographic technology. The 14.6-megapixel sensor is the highest in its cl... Read the full review	0%
whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:20	By Jamie HarrisonI get a split personality when it comes to high-resolution sensors. I want a camera with a high resolution because clients often demand it. Stock agencies require 30MB or higher images, art editors need at least that fo... Great build and handling, good colour, good noise control, features... Underexposure, sluggish AF, flatpacked live view, limited burst shooting... This is a solid camera with much to recommend it, not least its sensor and lovely handling. It stands its ground well against its rivals, even having an edge in terms of resolution. Despite some concerns about the exposure system, I managed to produce...	88%
photographyblog.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:20	When it was first announced in January, the new Pentax K20D led the megapixel race for consumer DSLRs, offering a 14.6 megapixel sensor. Since then Sony have also unveiled a 14 megapixel camera, the A350, so Pentax no longer have everything to themse... At first glance the Pentax K20D simply looks like an incremental upgrade of the K10D, with relatively few additions on offer apart from the headline-grabbing 14 megapixel resolution. Whilst the increased image size is certainly worthy of attention, Pe... Read the full review	90%
cameralabs.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:21	The Pentax K20D is a 14.6 Megapixel mid-range DSLR which packs-in a broad range of features many of which are normally reserved for semi-pro models. Announced in January 2008, it’s the successor to the popular K10D, from which it inherits an impress... Highly detailed images across ISO range, Built-in Shake Reduction, Dust and weatherproof body, Broad degree of customisation. Basic Live View system, Anti-shake not as effective as rivals, Semi-pro pricing, but not as quick or tough, Tendency to underexpose. Pentax has certainly made a number of improvements over the already very capable K10D, which in turn makes the K20D a powerful and feature-packed DSLR. The biggest and most important is of course the sensor, with the K20D delivering the most detailed... Read the full review	86%
trustedreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:21	While we're still awaiting news on the future of Pentax's compact camera range, its digital SLR range continues to expand in interesting directions, with the launch of the latest semi-pro model. The K20D has been developed in partnership withSamsung who a... Read the full review	90%
Neocamera.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:21	Review Introduction With the K20D, Pentax has the most feature-rich DSLR currently available. This digital SLR camera boasts built-in stabilization, dust-reduction, weather-sealing, ISO up to 6400, 3 FPS continuous shooting, the largest viewfinder amon... Read the full review	80%
digitalcamerareview.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:21	When announced the back in 2006, serious amateurs and professionals quickly started paying attention. The was more rugged and feature-packed than any Pentax before it. In 2008, the company decided to update their line with the , featuring a stabi... Excellent build quality, Larger release tabs for SDHC cover and battery cover, Xsync port for studio strobes, Nice resolution increase, Still uses great incamera Shake Reduction, Compatible with every Pentax lens!... No significant speed increase over K10D (unless you count lowres 20fps mode), Questionable ISO improvement over K10D, Live View mode is useless for moving subjects, Confusing noise reduction menu, Pentax K20D... Since my day-to-day camera is a Pentax K10D, I was curious how the K20D would compare. I expected the camera to perform better than the K10D and prove to be a worthwhile upgrade. What I discovered was that the K20D is an amazing camera in much the sam... Read the full review	0%
anandtech.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:22	As discussed in the Launch Announcement just before PMA, the Pentax K20D is now surprisingly the highest resolution Digital SLR in its class of prosumer DSLRs. That statement doesnt really convey the real comparison since the only current camera with... Once in a while, a new product grabs our attention during review. Unfortunately, that is much less often than you might expect. Technology breakthroughs are truly rare, and most of what we see in the technology arena is evolutionary. Technology is als... Read the full review	0%
bobatkins.com Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:22	Pentax have released details on two new DSLRs, the K20D and K200D. The Pentax K20D features a 14.6MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor, the highest pixel count found on any consumer DSLR to date, and a number beaten only by the vastly more expensive Canon EO... Read the full review	0%
photo.net Updated: 2011-08-17 19:11:23	The Pentax K20D is Pentax’s latest offering in the mid-range DSLR market for hobbyist, advanced amateur, and professional Pentax photographers, replacing the previous K10D. The pixel count has been increased from the K10D’s 10MP to a first-in-its-price... Justin SerpicoOther than the CMOS sensor it seems Pentax largely added improvements through firmware. In theory it is possible Pentax could have released a beefed up K10D firmware with many of these features but they have not, and it shouldn’t be ex...	0%

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