Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only) by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Pentax K20D has great features, but misses the mark on ergonomics
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the camera because of many "neat feature" points.
1) in-camera stabilization
2) 14 megapixel resolution
3) dust locator and auto cleaner
4) multi-image capture on same frame
5) etc, etc, etc (read the other reviews, I won't get into all of them here)
But what I have not liked so far is the grip. The camera's grip seems to be missing about 1/2 inch of circumference. My hands are fairly small, and I still think this is true. My previous Pentax PZ1-p had a fantastic grip, comfortable, and felt steady. I feel like this is going to fall out of my hands, because the grip is missing a little substance. My Canon 20D also had a great feeling grip. I bought the battery grip BG2, based on reviews that said "It was made for the k20D", and "it completes the camera," and other such comments. But the fact is, it makes it only a little better, it doesn't really "make the camera"
Digital camera Review: Pentax K20D All I Expected!
Summary: 5 Stars
Straight forward controls, light, quick. It's all I expected and want out of a digital camera.Digital camera Review: Pro camera for enthusiast and pro photographers
Summary: 5 Stars
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 same way as the older K10D. In short, while it's a very good camera, it might not be a worthwhile upgrade for current K10D owners.
Focus speed of the K20D is about the same as the K10D, just a little quieter. The 3 fps continuous shooting performance is nice, but the similarly speced Canon 40D and Nikon D300 have much faster continuous shooting performance. Also, the fact that you can no longer shoot JPEGs at 3fps until the card fills up was a disappointment.
Image quality is among the best I've seen in the sub $2,000 price range but the ISO noise was only marginally improved over the older K10D. The full compatibility with every Pentax lens means almost limitless options for expansion and growth of your photographic skills. Colors are rich even at the "natural" image tone setting. In-camera shake reduction and dust removal means that this mid-level camera is remarkably full-featured. Thanks to the intuitive control layout, any serious photographer will feel right at home.
Bottom line: if you don't already own a K10D, at the $1,299 (and lower) price point the K20D may be the best value on the market.
Digital camera Review: Old Skool Pentaxian making the jump
Summary: 5 Stars
Very cool camera.
I've shot with a 35mm pentax SuperME since 1988. Then in 2006 made the leap to digital SLR with a Canon Rebel XT (350d). I had great fun with the XT, and still use it as my backup camera.
I've got more serious with my photography and decided to purchase the K20D from a Nikon guy that won it in a photo contest and had no use for it.
WOW- this camera is light years ahead of the 350D! Only thing I am working hard to get around is that I miss canon's warmer colors. The XT takes pictures that are a lot warmer.. and that suits my style very well.
I could of course use Photosho/Lightroom to add some warmth.. but that is besides the point.
I'm very happy with the low light performance, and the 14.6 MP effective range... good stuff!
Digital camera Review: I am so pleased with this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first DSLR (though by no means my first digital camera: I've had a Powershot G1, Olympus C8080WZ & a Lumix LX-2). I've been refusing to buy a DSLR mostly because I've been annoyed with Canon & Nikon (they seem mostly to be about defining and farming market niches) and Olympus isn't there yet (limitations with Dynamic Range and viewfinder size). I've never owned a Pentax before but the more I read about it, the more I liked it on paper. Now that I've got it, I like it even better. The camera offers tremendous flexibility and control in a very straightforward way. If you're an enthusiastic amateur, want to take beautiful pictures, and don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg to do it, you should absolutely consider buying the K20D.