practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:10
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Until the arrival of the K10D a couple of years ago, Pentax’s D-SLR line-up was looking pretty lightweight, with only the entry-level *ist range to woo prospective buyers. But the 10MP K10D changed all that – it was a different animal with a stronger...
At £769 the K20D sits between the cheaper 10MP Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D200, and the more expensive 12MP Sony a700 and Nikon D300. And while on paper its specification sounds like a bargain – especially the 14.6MP sensor, which will be a big draw – thi...
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Pentax may not be any threat to the ‘big two’ in the digital SLR market, but its profile deserves a boost if the new ‘armour-plated’ 14.6 megapixel K20D is anything to go by. Constructed from tough magnesium alloy in preference to the usual plastic, t...
Canon EOS 450D Star rating: Canon’s EOS 450D comes with an image stabilised zoom to aid sharp results in low light...
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Pentaxs 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...
While nearly £900 is not cheap for a consumer-targeted camera, the Pentax K20Ds 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...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:11
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If theres one brand that seems to instinctively cater for both the enthusiast and student its Pentax, so it comes as little surprise to see the company upgrade its popular top-of-the-range 10-megapixel K10D. Although the headline feature is the 14.6-...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:11
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If you are planning on upgrading your K10D or just searching for a versatile and dynamic DSLR bristling with handy functions and providing high grade images with a host of image enhancement features, this could be a seriously good investment. Pentax -...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:12
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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 to...
Solid model with high pixel count and feature set that ticks most of the boxes for enthusiasts...
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The world has moved on, though, and once the switch had been made to digital, the K20D offered one crucial incentive: it could accommodate a stack of old Pentax lenses without fuss, according to the manufacturer. More on that later. Pentaxs K20D: pos...
The K20D is a serious piece of kit, which demands serious lenses to get the best quality from its 14.6-megapixel sensor. Getting the thing set up to taste requires close attention to the manual and plenty of unhurried tweaking, and accordingly its a...
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On the surface, the Pentax K20D is not unlike the K10D. Under the skin, though, its very different.The biggest change is the swap to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor. Its clear by now that you dont get a lot more definition with these higher pixel count...
Great pictures, Clever features, Nice to handle...
Dodgy controls, Flawed lens...
On the surface, the Pentax K20D is not unlike the K10D. Under the skin, though, its very different.The biggest change is the swap to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor. Its clear by now that you dont get a lot more definition with these higher pixel count...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:21
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The biggest change is the swap to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor. It's clear by now that you don't get a lot more definition with these higher pixel counts, but every little helps and it does mean that fine detail is resolved with a little more subtlety...
The biggest change is the swap to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor. It's clear by now that you don't get a lot more definition with these higher pixel counts, but every little helps and it does mean that fine detail is resolved with a little more subtlety...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-17 19:11:21
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After the (well deserved) commercial success of the K10D, Pentax had to offer a replacement that was up to par with this brand’s ambitions and the expectations of photographers. So, the K20D arrives on the scene with an "overpixelated" sensor with 14...
14 million pixel sensor, Moisture proof construction, Very nice ergonomics, Good control of noise up until 1600 ISO, Mechanical stabilization...
Menu ergonomics should be reviewed, Liveview aiming not very useful, Burst mode a bit weak, No assistance lamp for autofocus (you have to use the flash), No entry level lens with internal motorization...
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There is a lot to like about the Pentax K20D. It produces some of the crispest, sharpest pictures of any camera in its class. It also has a stack of features, including live view and sensor-based stabilisation. Some users will want a faster burst mode...
Sharp 14.6-megapixel images, dust reduction, sensor-based stabilisation, live view...
Live view needs some work, noise performance not quite as good as some other units, burst mode slower than some competing models The Final Word There is a lot to like about the Pentax K20D. It produces some of the crispest, sharpest pictures of any cam...
There is a lot to like about the Pentax K20D. It produces some of the crispest, sharpest pictures of any camera in its class. It also has a stack of features, including live view and sensor-based stabilisation. Some users will want a faster burst mode...
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With Pentax 18-55mm lens$2000A camera designed by photographers This is a 14-megapixel (CMOS) evolution from the K10D with many of the same features - sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. There...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 17:03:22
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This is a 14 megapixel (CMOS) evolution from the K10D with many of the same features – sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. There are a number of body seals to keep out dust and moisture with the m...
The quality of images is really quite remarkable. We used the camera to take a sequence of photos of a white cat. This is as hard as it gets for exposure and dynamic range. The Pentax produced images in which every hair is sharp and no detail is lost i...
The LCD review screen is poor. We found it difficult to judge the quality of an image in review mode, which led us to suspect that our white cat photos were all under exposed and soft in focus, which they were not. The screen is the Achilles’ heel o...
The Pentax K20D is an improvement on the already good K10D. The new 14mp CMOS sensor delivers finer resolution without any apparent increase in noise. Compared with the Nikon and Canon competition the Pentax feels a little rough and gritty. The body gr...
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Pentax has designed its 14.6-megapixel K20D model to appeal to demanding photo enthusiasts but many of its features will also appeal to professional photographers. Like the earlier K10D model, the K20D is built to resist dust and moisture with seals pr...
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Pentax K20D Digital SLR Camera...
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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...
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