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Pentax K20D User Manual

Pentax K20D
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Basic Operations
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The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when
taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also
apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.
If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to
\ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid
of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.111)
(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the
focusing area.
(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area.
(c) Fast moving objects.
(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).
(e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the
focusing area.
(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the
focusing area.
Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when
(f) above applies.

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Pentax K20D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeDigital SLR
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Size23.4 x 15.6 mm
Resolution14.6 MP
Continuous Shooting Speed3 fps
Image StabilizationSensor-shift
Screen Size2.7 inches
Screen Resolution230, 000 dots
Storage MediaSD/SDHC
Dimensions141.5 x 101 x 70 mm
Weather SealingYes
Image ProcessorPRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine)
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec
ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
BatteryRechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
ISO RangeISO 100 - 3200 (expandable to 6400)

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