Pentax K20D Quick Guide

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Using the Built-in Flash
If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the
K button to pop up the flash.
1 Press the K button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins
charging. When the flash is fully
charged, E appears in the LCD panel
and viewfinder.
2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the camera is in focus.
3 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
4 Push down on the portion
indicated in the illustration to
retract the flash.
For further information on how to use the flash, refer to the Operating Manual
(p.135 - 151).
• When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged when the lighting
conditions do not require flash for correct exposure even if the flash is popped
up.
• The Flash On mode is used when the flash is popped up if the mode dial is
at a setting other than B.

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)