Here it is! After weeks and weeks of speculation, rumors, leaks, counter-leaks, wishful thinking, hopes and dreams, the Pentax K20D is now a reality!
Meet the Pentax K20D
14.6 megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor
Uses various K, KA, KAF, KAF2, and cough cough lenses (with adapter: screw-mount, 645 and 647 too)
Supports SDM and Power Zoom
Sensor shift image stabilization (claims 2.5 to 4 stops advantage)
PRIME engine, DDR2 memory
Extended Dynamic Range
ISO 100 to 3200, extended to 6400
Shutter 1/4000 to 30sec
3 fps (14 DNG or 16 PEF or 38 JPEG)
2.3 fps (unlimited JPEG)
36 custom functions
Dust-proof, weather resistant
12-bit RAW
SAFOX VIII auto focus system
built-in flash (GN 13)
Hot Shoe, P-TTL, 1/180s
Pentaprism, 95% FoV, 0.95x magnification
Live View
2.7" LCD (230k)
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI50 (740 images)
OPTIONAL: Battery Grip (D-BG2), Focusing Screen LL-80 AF Divided Matte, Focusing Screen LI-80 AF Scale Matte, and more
Weight: 25.2oz (without battery and memory card - as if!)
PRICE: $1300 (April 2008), body only
PRE-ORDER: The K20D body only is available for pre-ordering from Amazon for $1300 with free shipping and pre-order price guarantee.
Web coverage
Press release at Imaging Insider
dpreview hands-on preview
dpreview
Imaging Resource
The Online Photographer
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