First Look: Pentax K20D

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Imaging: 14.6MP effective, APS-Csized CMOS sensor captures images at 4672x3120 pixels with 12 bits/color in RAW mode.

Storage: SD and SDHC. Stores JPEG, PEF RAW, RAW DNG, RAW + JPEG.

Burst rate: JPEGs (Fine mode): Up to 38 shots at 3 fps. RAW: Up to 16 DNG RAW at 3 fps. JPEG 1.3MP: Up to 115 shots at 21 fps.

AF system: TTL 11-point system. Single-shot and continuous AF. Tested sensitivity down to EV -1 (at ISO 100, f/1.4).

Live view: TTL Phase matching modes with short blackout time.

Shutter speeds: 1/4000 to 30 sec plus B (1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-EV increments).

Metering: TTL evaluative 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information), centerweighted, and spotmetering (approx. 5%). EV 0-21 (at ISO 100). Exposure bracketing 3 or 5 frames in 1/3- or 1/2-EV steps.

ISO range: Normal: ISO 100-3200. Expanded: ISO 6400 (in 1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-EV increments).

Flash: Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash. GN 43 (at ISO 100, feet). Hotshoe, X-sync socket, sync-speed: 1/180 sec, P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wirelesssync with Pentax dedicated flash.

Image stabilization: Image sensor shift mechanism, 2.5-3 stops' advantage.

Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism.

LCD: 2.7-in. TFT with 76,700-pixel (230,000-dot) resolution, 160-degree viewing angle.

Output: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL video.

Battery: Rechargeable D-LI50 lithium ion battery, CIPA rating, 720 shots, half with flash.

Size/weight: 5.6x4.0x2.76 in., 1.87 lb with battery and SD memory card.

Street price: $1,299 (estimated), body only.

For info:pentaximaging.com.

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