Pentax K20D Digital Camera
(4 out of 5)
A well built and very capable digital SLR that sells for hundreds less than its competitors.
Review date: Sep 5, 2008
The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and a weather-sealed, sturdy body. While the K20D needs work in certain areas, it's a definite improvement over its predecessor, and a D-SLR that I can recommend.
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- Very good photo quality
- Good value for the money
- Very well built, weatherproof body
- Image stabilization system works with nearly all Pentax lenses
- Full manual controls, and then some
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Unique sensitivity (Sv) and shutter/aperture priority (TAv) modes
- Large buffer allows for lots of RAW shots in continuous mode
- Support for two RAW formats -- in-camera RAW development feature
- Hot shoe and flash sync port -- built-in wireless flash support
- Dust reduction system + handy dust alert feature
- Optional battery grip
- Remote capture software included
- Redeye not a problem
| - Consistently underexposes
- A little noisy in low light
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Live view lags behind the competition -- smaller LCD, as well
- Below average battery life
- Burst rate not as fast as other D-SLRs (even cheaper ones)
- Outdated, clunky user interface
- Sensitive shutter release button
- Sluggish Photo Browser software
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