Pentax K20D Quick Guide

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Letting the Camera Choose the
Optimal Settings
This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter
release button.
1 Set the mode dial to B.
The Exposure mode changes to B
(Green) mode. In B, proper
exposure is determined by the
camera and the shutter speed and
aperture are automatically set.
2 Set the focus mode lever to
l.
The Focus mode changes to l
(Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, the
lens automatically focuses when the
shutter release button is pressed
halfway. When the image is focused,
the shutter can be released.
The u features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes
to let you create images that express your photographic vision. For further
information about various shooting methods of u, refer to the Operating
Manual (p.71 - 133).
For further information about B
(Green) mode, refer to the Operating
Manual (p.83).
For further information about focusing
methods, refer to the Operating
Manual (p.104).

Pentax K20D Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital SLR
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.4 x 15.6 mm
Resolution	14.6 MP
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 fps
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
Screen Size	2.7 inches
Screen Resolution	230, 000 dots
Storage Media	SD/SDHC
Dimensions	141.5 x 101 x 70 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Image Processor	PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine)
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
ISO Range	ISO 100 - 3200 (expandable to 6400)