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Posted by Patrick on Jan 23, 2008 in 2008 PMA, Updates

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Pentax K20D

First legitimate look at the Pentax K20D. Full Specs and Info after the break…

Pentax K20D Specifications

• 14.6 MP CMOS sensor
• Fast Signal Processing thanks PRIME
• Dust Alert – for dust removal system at the touch
• pixel mapping
• 14-bit analog converter
• ISO 100 – 6400
• Dynamic Range Enlargement
• Noise suppression hardware base
• Noise Suppression software additionally
• Live View on the high-resolution monitor
• Digital Preview (after editing stored)
• depth of field preview
• histogram display in retail channels
• Penta prism viewfinder
• Shake Reduction 4 LW
• 16 field exposure measurement
• 11 point distance measurement – 9 Cross sensors
• AF adjustment
• Custom image with 4 color profiles
• 5 color profiles and SW-recording function
• RAW files in the DNG format – RAW + JPEG simultaneously
• Individual file name can be forgiven for recording
• Interval Timer
• X-sync contact for flash plant
• 3-level sensor cleaning system
• 2.7 “monitor
• Monitor Calibrator
• zoomable text size to 150%
• 4 exposure modes (normal, high speed, depth of focus, MTF)
• bracketing by a trigger pressure
• Programmable adjustment wheels
• Wireless flash control
• Housing seals against moisture and dust
• JPEG without limit – to 16 RAW in a row
• nearly 3 frames per second – burst mode with 20 B / sec.
• bracketing for white balance, color saturation, hue, contrast, sharpness
• Water and Dustproof(?)

Press Information (google translation)

PENTAX K20D: 14.6 mega pixel CMOS sensor and integrated Shake Reduction
The new serious digital SLR camera for ambitious photographers
The new K20D builds on the success of the semi K10D, which in its class
Standards set and established camera models referred to the courts.
To continue to keep this level was a completely new concept camera,
With its performance data and its extensive equipment yardstick in this
Camera class continues upward.
Powerful precision
Performance and quality must be redefined. That is the heart of the camera
Redesigned CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 14.6 megapixels, in spite
The highest resolution only an extremely low noise ratio. Another novelty is
The pixel mapping, the unusual interpolated pixels, and thus disturbing “white spots”
Avoiding the presentation. This feature is supported by an automatic camera made
Annoying workshop visits can be avoided.
The professionalism is determined by the splash-proof and dust-proof enclosure
Underlined. In a special way, the sensor is protected from contamination. This
Levels of four existing system includes a special coating of the low-pass
Filters, which prevent dust may lay. The second stage will
Possibly odvečno dust by vibrating downright off – and when
Powering or by manual switching. In the third stage, the remote
Dust particles in the soil collected range of the sensor. The order was a K20D
Additional warning adds: With the fourth stage, the “Dust Alert” feature, we get
Seitenrichtiges an image sensor that accurately indicates where dust on the sensor
.
Profit Fair details
Because many claim by photographers and trade was with a K20D
Finer compression level. There are now 4 JPEG compression levels
Available and make the result even more detailed images. Maximum relevant for
Specialists: the camera saves files as JPEG or RAW – depending on the setting but
Also JPEG and RAW at the same time. They can choose between the Pentax RAW format “PEF”
And the Adobe Photoshop format DNG “elected. On keypress, the
Recording format quickly changed.

Like the K10D also has the new Pentax top model on the optomagnetischen
3D sensor, a system for image stabilization in the camera body ( “Shake
Reduction system). The advantage is that these integrated housing
RESOLUTION no restrictions on the choice of lenses conditionally. This “Shakedown
Reduction works with any PENTAX lens with K-bayonet.

Data at a glance:
New 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor with dust
(Dust Reduction)
Shake Reduction (SR) to 4 Exposure Levels
With opto-magnetic sensor 3D
11-point AF with 9 cross sensors and individual AFAnpassung
Sensitivity to ISO 100 – 6400
2.7”monitor with 230,000 Dots
Pentax KAF2-Lens
Free adjustable white balance with
Bracketing function
14 bit analog converter
File formats: JPEG into 4 stages, RAW (optional DNG
PEF or format)
Preview features: real-time view, and Optical
Digital Preview
Optional battery grip, removable disks Matt
SD and SDHC Memory Cards
Dimensions: 141.5 (W) x 101 (H) x 70 (T) mm,
Weight: 715 grams (without battery and
SD memory card)
$ 1299, – (UPE) in a set with 18-55mm II
Launch Spring 2008
Positioning:
Especially fast image processing at the highest level
(PRIME), a sophisticated equipment and Shake
Reduction System in housing to make the K20D
A real class Primus for ambitious photographers.
It is robust, compact and light, has a staubund
Spritzwassergeschütztes housing, and is to all
Pentax K lenses.
Changes predecessor model (K10D):
• 14.6 megapixels (effective)
• 2.7”monitor with a resolution of 230,000
Dots
• Live View
• sensitivity ISO 100 6400
• Custom image with 4 color profiles
• 36 programmable custom functions
• flash sync terminal for studio flash systems
• Image Succession in burst mode with 20 images per second
• Finer gradations in JPEG format
• series with white balance function

Pentax K200D Specifications

K200D specifications
Type digital reflex camera with interchangeable lens and TTLBelichtungsautomatik,
Autofocus and integrated P-TTL auto flash
Image Sensor 10.2 megapixels effective
10.75 megapixel total
Interline CCD interlace with a primary color filter
Size: 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm,
Dust Removal with SP compensation with Dust Alert;
Shake Reduction function
Recorded pixel JPEG
RAW
10M: 3872 x 2592 pixels, 6M: 3008 x 2000 pixels / 4M: 2400 x 1600 pixels /
1.5 M: 1536 x 1024 pixels
10M: 3872 x 2592 pixels
Sensitivity Auto / manual ISO 100 to ISO 1600 (in 1 / 3, 1 / 2 or full levels)
File Format
Shrinks:
Uncompressed:
Colours:
RAW, JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF (Design rule of Camera File System), DPOF
(Digital Print Order Form), Print Image Matching III, RAW + JPEG available
Baseline JPEG compression rates of *** (highest quality), **
(High Quality), * (good quality), RAW (PEF)
RAW (PNG)
8-bit and 12-bit JPEG RAW
Storage media SD or SDHC Memory Card
Digital Filter black and white, sepia, color (type 18), softball (3-Level Adjustment), Slim (+ / –
8-Level Adjustment), brightness (in playback mode)
White balance Auto, daylight, cloudy sky, shadows, light and art
Neon Light (W, S, D), flash, manual, fine adjustment possible
LCD Monitor 2.7”TFT-LCD Monitor (about 230,000 dots) and backlight,
Wide-angle view, brightness adjustment, digital preview, optical preview
Video output switching between NTSC / PAL
Interfaces USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED), DC input, Cable Switch
Lens-making PENTAX KAF bayonet PENTAX compatible with KAF2-, KAF-, KA-Lens
SDM support for the new lenses with ultrasonic motors
No support the KAF-engine-power zoom function
KM lenses can be restricted.
Lenses with M42S port 67/645 lenses or medium format cameras
Can be made with adapter, and under certain restrictions
Used
Exposure Control
Automatic exposure, design programs, scene mode, automatic program
(AE), automatic aperture, automatic time, manual exposure,
Long-term exposure (Bulb), full automatic program
Shutter
Electronically controlled, vertical slats expiring closure
1/4000s to 30s and Bulb
Viewfinder
Field of vision
Enlarge
Diopter adjustment
Hard built mirror viewfinder with naturally brighter screen type II,
96%
0.85 x (with a 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
-2.5 M to +1.5 m
Exposure measurement zones 16 TTL Open Blend measurement (with lens-and AF-Information),
More field measurement / spot metering / mittenbetonte measurement, measurement range
(At ISO 200 with 50 mm F1 lens 4): 1 to LW LW 21.5
Exposure Compensation LW ± 2.0 (1 / 3 LW or 1 / 2 LW levels)
Exposure Auto Row
3 photos (normal / over / under) is within the range of ± 0.5 LW, ± 1.0
LW, LW ± 1.5 (in increments of a half LW) or ± 0.3 LW, LW ± 0.7, ± 1.0 LW (
Increments of 1 / 3 LW)
Auslösearten single image recording, burst (2.8 frames / s) up to 4 images
(JPEG), 4 (RAW) images with noise suppression OFF
Self-timer, continuous run (high, low), automatic, remote control
Autofocus
Focus Point
AF-lamp
11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), Single-AF, manual focus,
Continuous AF
P / tv / Av / M / W: Single AF or Continuous AF selectable;
LW 0 to LW 21 (at ISO200 / 50 mm F1, 4)
Auto, Select, Center
Selectable (in the case of a built-in flash)

Links/Additional Pictures

Pentax K20D rear view

Pentax K20D

German Pentax K20D press information

German Pentax K20D pdf.

German Pentax K200D press information

German Pentax K200D pdf.

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