The reflex K20D succeeds in K10 and is meant as a professional apparatus for the general public. Incompatible? Not all that much, the technology becoming accessible in valuable term, rest to tame the animal.
Pentax cultivates difference and throws a reflex new, Pentax K20D. Innovating, this reflex gives a quality of exceptional picture, a multitude of advanced functions and a simplicity of use to answer waitings of the amateur and expert photographers. He includes a very new sensor (CMOS of 14,6 megapixels) to optimise the performances of objectives Pentax and gives all necessary functionality to allow the photographers to express their talent.
The reflex K20D new is a concentrated solution of technology while giving a multitude of functions advanced and convivial as:
A sprawling dynamic beach (DRE: Dynamic Range Enlargement) to manage better shadows and high light. A revolutionary treatment of the noise, allowing the apparatus to go up easily in sensitivity to 6400 ISO A function of personalization of the picture " Custom Image allowing to choose the tone of the picture to its taste A system of included stabilisation "Shake Reduction", patented by Pentax A system of detection and of cleaning of dusts on the sensor New patented modes of exhibition Pentax for sprawling creative possibilities A Tropicalis case
Size and excellence: a picture of very high quality
[1] The new sensor CMOS, developed especially for K20D, measures 23,4 mm x 15,6 mm. After a study deepened by the previous sensors, Pentax considerably reduced the size of circuits being around the pixel to spread the surface of reception of light.
K20D allows so to optimise the performances of objectives Pentax thanks to the capacity of very definite detection of diagonal light. [2] This sensor of 14,6 megapixels, the highest of its category, combined with the processor of treatment of picture high performance PREVAILS over (PENTAX Real Image Engine) allows to get detailed and modified pictures. On the other hand, the processor of treatment of picture has a memory DDR2 (Double Dated Spleen 2: 800 Mb / second) to optimise the treatment and the transfer of photos. [3] K20D also disposes of function Widening of the Dynamic Beach Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE). This function brings forward the beach of dynamics towards low light about 1IL, what procreates a better management of high light for more detailed pictures, notably for the stages of shots introducing strong contrasts as backlightings. This is possible thanks to the sampling on 14 bits. Good vibrations: when the system of stabilisation controls our emotions.
K20D is equipped with the system of stabilisation " Shake Reduction ", patented by Pentax, allowing to diminish considerably the vague photos even in conditions of weak brightness, or during the use of a t l objectif. This innovative system allows so to correct the effects of vibrations corresponding to a beach included between 2,5 and 4 stocks of speed. Besides, the biggest lightness of the unit of the sensor, doubled by a very fine algorithm of the control of data allows a stabilisation still reinforced in comparison with his precursor. Thanks to this system, force is to remind that all objectives of marque* Pentax since its creation are indeed stabilised via the case of K20D. Besides, this reflex is compatible with the new generation of optics with ultrasonic motorisation (SDM).
* Objectives compatible with this mechanism are: optics with setting PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-and KAF2-, optics with setting with screw (with adapter), optics means-format 645-and 67 (with an adapter).Certaines functions can not be available with some ancient optics.
A revolutionary system of reduction of the noise which is going to make noise!
The engineers PENTAX found a solution to take sensitivity up directly inside the sensor, and not to generate amplification of noise in two of the components on three where the amplification of noise generated automatically before (that is to say the analogical / numerical converter and the processor DOMINATES). So K20D allows a rise in sensitivity to 6400 ISO, while having completely exploitable pictures.
A vision beforehand: new function of "Live View"
The reflex K20D has a new function " Live View allowing to aim directly with the screen LCD. This function is very practical when the viewfinder cannot be used during shots in diving or low-angle shot, or still to prove the fuzzinesses of moving directly on the screen 2,7" extra broad vision 160 during shot and to get photos with an augmented precision.
Ray cleaning of the sensor (Dust Removal): systems of prevention, abolition, and location of dusts
The reflex K20D is equipped with the system of cleaning by vibration " Dust Removal which avoids the store of dust in the surface of the sensor CMOS. This one is automatically very busy in every bet under high pressure of the apparatus, as well as via the system of stabilisation of the sensor, and can also be activity at request after navigation in the menu.
The treatment Super-Protect (SP) of (low-pass filter of) sensor avoids the membership of microphone particles and the training of tasks.
So nonetheless, the dust persists, a new function of alert of the dust was created by Pentax. She allows to prove the places on the screen LCD where are precisely smuts, which it is then possible to take away manually thanks to the stick of cleaning optionally.
Tastes and colours, this does not discuss: function Personalization of the picture
This innovative function allows to his user, by adjusting the tone of her picture (saturation / shade / contrast / neatness), to get a picture to its taste according to situation. Six modes are available. It is possible for example to make regulatings linked to the dynamics of colours (natural, luminous, bright colours) or to perform adjustments adapted to the photos of landscape and portrait. Or else be in favour Noir&Blanc.
Numerous modes of exhibition for broad creative possibilities
Function Hyper Programme: this function allows to cross instantly, while keeping the eye in the viewfinder, in modes Priority opening (Av) or Priority Speed (TV) from mode " PROGRAMMED AE " (P) by turning simply both rowels located on the handle. To go back to mode P, it is enough to press the green button positioned directly next to the shutter release.
Hyper-manual Function: during shot in manual mode (M), a simple pressure on the green button allows to regulate instantly exhibition adapted to photograph subject.
Fashion Priority Sensitivity (Sv): K20D has an unique mode of Priority Sensitivity, conceived to choose automatically the optimum combination between the opening and the speed of blocking for a chosen sensitivity. Sensitivity can be changed instantly, by step of or 1/3 of IL, by turning the rowel of zoom lens in the back of the case. For the users accustomed to the argentique, this instantaneous change photo by photo of sensitivity brings a real freedom in comparison with the film.
Fashion Priority couples Speed / opening (TAv): this mode priority couples Speed / opening choose automatically the most appropriate sensitivity for the combination used speed / opening and give broad possibilities so creative.
K20D is equipped with a glassy viewfinder Pentaprisme which gives a cover of 95 % field and a magnification about 0,95 times for a better visibility and a framing without effort. Coupled with the interchangeable frosted screen "Natural Bright II", the viewfinder gives a more luminous and broader picture of subject. On the other hand, K20D has a broad screen LCD of 2,7 thumbs and about 230 000 pixels. He gives an extra-broad vision of 160 horizontally and vertically, what allows to aim more easily with the screen LCD endowed with function Live View during shots with strong angles (diving / low-angle shot), and to share its photos in family more easily.
K20D is the ideal partner to follow a subject in movement because it is equipped with a mode gust allowing to record 38 pictures in continuation (in format JPEG) at a maximum speed of 3 frames per second. For an use on computer / for Internet only, it is possible to go up to 115 pictures to a rough speed of 21 frames per second to 1,6 megapixels.
On the other hand, with this reflex K20D new, it is possible to record DNG at the same time in formats RAW +JPEG and. It is also possible to convert format RAW into JPEG directly in the case. The button " RAW always exists on the case.
The system autofocus SAFOX VIII du K20D is constituted of 11 effluent points individually (among which 9 crusaders positioned in the middle) for an automatic framing on subject with an extreme precision even if this one is not centered. When subject is centred, the sensor is automatically overexposed in red in the viewfinder for a last confirmation.
The case of K20D is Tropicalis and is therefore extremely resistant to the dust and to the spray. The protection of 74 joints toriques allows an use in the rain or in places full of dust.
K20D disposes of powerful batteries rechargeable lithium-ions for an autonomy about 740 photos *, that is about 50 % more in comparison with a conventional battery. The design of the case allows to economise energy and to arrive so at a very net improvement of the capacity of the battery.
*Dans the conditions of tests Pentax, during the use of a rechargeable battery DL-I50 lithium - ion, without flash.
Novelty, an universal exit Synchro-Flash is available on the case of K20D. This exit will be appreciated by all photographers of studio.
Other characteristics: 1) Measure of exhibition on 16 segments 2) Unit of lasting launching allowing more than 100 000 launchings 3) Stainless steel frame of high harshness 4) 36 customizable functions 5) Numerical previsualization of the picture with possibility of recording besides check 6) Grip of feeding optionally (D-BG2) for sessions of sprawling shooting 7) Nine numerical filters PENTAX PHOTO LABORATORY 3 software, of data processing RAW, and PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER 3, and PENTAX REMOTE HELPER 3, will dope software of control of the apparatus, is given with the apparatus on CD.
The Pentax K20D will be available fine March, 2008 in selling prices recommended of:
bare Case: 1199 Case + optics 18-55mm: 1299 Case + doubles optics 18-55mm and 50-200mm: 1499 Case + 16-45mm: 1499 Case + 18-250mm: 1699
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Pentax K20D
The reflex K20D succeeds in K10 and is meant as a professional apparatus for the general public. Incompatible? Not all that much, the technology becoming accessible in valuable term, rest to tame the animal.
Pentax cultivates difference and throws a reflex new, Pentax K20D. Innovating, this reflex gives a quality of exceptional picture, a multitude of advanced functions and a simplicity of use to answer waitings of the amateur and expert photographers. He includes a very new sensor (CMOS of 14,6 megapixels) to optimise the performances of objectives Pentax and gives all necessary functionality to allow the photographers to express their talent.
The reflex K20D new is a concentrated solution of technology while giving a multitude of functions advanced and convivial as:
A sprawling dynamic beach (DRE: Dynamic Range Enlargement) to manage better shadows and high light.
A revolutionary treatment of the noise, allowing the apparatus to go up easily in sensitivity to 6400 ISO
A function of personalization of the picture " Custom Image allowing to choose the tone of the picture to its taste
A system of included stabilisation "Shake Reduction", patented by Pentax
A system of detection and of cleaning of dusts on the sensor
New patented modes of exhibition Pentax for sprawling creative possibilities
A Tropicalis case
Size and excellence: a picture of very high quality
[1] The new sensor CMOS, developed especially for K20D, measures 23,4 mm x 15,6 mm. After a study deepened by the previous sensors, Pentax considerably reduced the size of circuits being around the pixel to spread the surface of reception of light.
K20D allows so to optimise the performances of objectives Pentax thanks to the capacity of very definite detection of diagonal light.
[2] This sensor of 14,6 megapixels, the highest of its category, combined with the processor of treatment of picture high performance PREVAILS over (PENTAX Real Image Engine) allows to get detailed and modified pictures. On the other hand, the processor of treatment of picture has a memory DDR2 (Double Dated Spleen 2: 800 Mb / second) to optimise the treatment and the transfer of photos.
[3] K20D also disposes of function Widening of the Dynamic Beach Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE). This function brings forward the beach of dynamics towards low light about 1IL, what procreates a better management of high light for more detailed pictures, notably for the stages of shots introducing strong contrasts as backlightings. This is possible thanks to the sampling on 14 bits. Good vibrations: when the system of stabilisation controls our emotions.
K20D is equipped with the system of stabilisation " Shake Reduction ", patented by Pentax, allowing to diminish considerably the vague photos even in conditions of weak brightness, or during the use of a t l objectif. This innovative system allows so to correct the effects of vibrations corresponding to a beach included between 2,5 and 4 stocks of speed. Besides, the biggest lightness of the unit of the sensor, doubled by a very fine algorithm of the control of data allows a stabilisation still reinforced in comparison with his precursor. Thanks to this system, force is to remind that all objectives of marque* Pentax since its creation are indeed stabilised via the case of K20D. Besides, this reflex is compatible with the new generation of optics with ultrasonic motorisation (SDM).
* Objectives compatible with this mechanism are: optics with setting PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-and KAF2-, optics with setting with screw (with adapter), optics means-format 645-and 67 (with an adapter).Certaines functions can not be available with some ancient optics.
A revolutionary system of reduction of the noise which is going to make noise!
The engineers PENTAX found a solution to take sensitivity up directly inside the sensor, and not to generate amplification of noise in two of the components on three where the amplification of noise generated automatically before (that is to say the analogical / numerical converter and the processor DOMINATES). So K20D allows a rise in sensitivity to 6400 ISO, while having completely exploitable pictures.
A vision beforehand: new function of "Live View"
The reflex K20D has a new function " Live View allowing to aim directly with the screen LCD. This function is very practical when the viewfinder cannot be used during shots in diving or low-angle shot, or still to prove the fuzzinesses of moving directly on the screen 2,7" extra broad vision 160 during shot and to get photos with an augmented precision.
Ray cleaning of the sensor (Dust Removal): systems of prevention, abolition, and location of dusts
The reflex K20D is equipped with the system of cleaning by vibration " Dust Removal which avoids the store of dust in the surface of the sensor CMOS. This one is automatically very busy in every bet under high pressure of the apparatus, as well as via the system of stabilisation of the sensor, and can also be activity at request after navigation in the menu.
The treatment Super-Protect (SP) of (low-pass filter of) sensor avoids the membership of microphone particles and the training of tasks.
So nonetheless, the dust persists, a new function of alert of the dust was created by Pentax. She allows to prove the places on the screen LCD where are precisely smuts, which it is then possible to take away manually thanks to the stick of cleaning optionally.
Tastes and colours, this does not discuss: function Personalization of the picture
This innovative function allows to his user, by adjusting the tone of her picture (saturation / shade / contrast / neatness), to get a picture to its taste according to situation. Six modes are available. It is possible for example to make regulatings linked to the dynamics of colours (natural, luminous, bright colours) or to perform adjustments adapted to the photos of landscape and portrait. Or else be in favour Noir&Blanc.
Numerous modes of exhibition for broad creative possibilities
Function Hyper Programme: this function allows to cross instantly, while keeping the eye in the viewfinder, in modes Priority opening (Av) or Priority Speed (TV) from mode " PROGRAMMED AE " (P) by turning simply both rowels located on the handle. To go back to mode P, it is enough to press the green button positioned directly next to the shutter release.
Hyper-manual Function: during shot in manual mode (M), a simple pressure on the green button allows to regulate instantly exhibition adapted to photograph subject.
Fashion Priority Sensitivity (Sv): K20D has an unique mode of Priority Sensitivity, conceived to choose automatically the optimum combination between the opening and the speed of blocking for a chosen sensitivity. Sensitivity can be changed instantly, by step of or 1/3 of IL, by turning the rowel of zoom lens in the back of the case. For the users accustomed to the argentique, this instantaneous change photo by photo of sensitivity brings a real freedom in comparison with the film.
Fashion Priority couples Speed / opening (TAv): this mode priority couples Speed / opening choose automatically the most appropriate sensitivity for the combination used speed / opening and give broad possibilities so creative.
K20D is equipped with a glassy viewfinder Pentaprisme which gives a cover of 95 % field and a magnification about 0,95 times for a better visibility and a framing without effort. Coupled with the interchangeable frosted screen "Natural Bright II", the viewfinder gives a more luminous and broader picture of subject. On the other hand, K20D has a broad screen LCD of 2,7 thumbs and about 230 000 pixels. He gives an extra-broad vision of 160 horizontally and vertically, what allows to aim more easily with the screen LCD endowed with function Live View during shots with strong angles (diving / low-angle shot), and to share its photos in family more easily.
K20D is the ideal partner to follow a subject in movement because it is equipped with a mode gust allowing to record 38 pictures in continuation (in format JPEG) at a maximum speed of 3 frames per second. For an use on computer / for Internet only, it is possible to go up to 115 pictures to a rough speed of 21 frames per second to 1,6 megapixels.
On the other hand, with this reflex K20D new, it is possible to record DNG at the same time in formats RAW +JPEG and. It is also possible to convert format RAW into JPEG directly in the case. The button " RAW always exists on the case.
The system autofocus SAFOX VIII du K20D is constituted of 11 effluent points individually (among which 9 crusaders positioned in the middle) for an automatic framing on subject with an extreme precision even if this one is not centered. When subject is centred, the sensor is automatically overexposed in red in the viewfinder for a last confirmation.
The case of K20D is Tropicalis and is therefore extremely resistant to the dust and to the spray. The protection of 74 joints toriques allows an use in the rain or in places full of dust.
K20D disposes of powerful batteries rechargeable lithium-ions for an autonomy about 740 photos *, that is about 50 % more in comparison with a conventional battery. The design of the case allows to economise energy and to arrive so at a very net improvement of the capacity of the battery.
*Dans the conditions of tests Pentax, during the use of a rechargeable battery DL-I50 lithium - ion, without flash.
Novelty, an universal exit Synchro-Flash is available on the case of K20D. This exit will be appreciated by all photographers of studio.
Other characteristics:
1) Measure of exhibition on 16 segments
2) Unit of lasting launching allowing more than 100 000 launchings
3) Stainless steel frame of high harshness
4) 36 customizable functions
5) Numerical previsualization of the picture with possibility of recording besides check
6) Grip of feeding optionally (D-BG2) for sessions of sprawling shooting
7) Nine numerical filters
The Pentax K20D will be available fine March, 2008 in selling prices recommended of:
bare Case: 1199
Case + optics 18-55mm: 1299
Case + doubles optics 18-55mm and 50-200mm: 1499
Case + 16-45mm: 1499
Case + 18-250mm: 1699
Sources: Penatx France
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