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Appendix
12
Notes on [36. Using Aperture Ring]
Aperture Ring Use
When [36. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom Setting]
menu (p.75), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the
D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s
position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in
the table below.
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
B, e, K, b or L when the aperture is set to a value other than s.
Lens Used Exposure Mode Restriction
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens
only or with auto
diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension
tube K)
c (Aperture
Priority) mode
The aperture remains open
regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed
changes in relation to the open
aperture but an exposure error may
occur. In the viewfinder, [F--]
appears for the aperture indicator.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with
diaphragm accessories
such as extension tube K)
c (Aperture
Priority) mode
Pictures can be taken with the
specified aperture value but an
exposure error may occur. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
aperture indicator.
Manual diaphragm lens
such as reflex lens (lens
only)
c (Aperture
Priority) mode
FA, F soft 85mm FA soft
28mm (lens only)
c (Aperture
Priority) mode
Pictures can be taken with the
specified aperture value in the
manual aperture range. In the
viewfinder, [F--] appears for the
aperture indicator. When depth of
field is checked (Optical Preview),
AE Metering is switched on.
Exposure check is possible.
All lenses
a (Hyper-
manual) mode
Pictures can be taken with the set
aperture value and shutter speed.
In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for
the aperture indicator. When depth
of field is checked (Optical
Preview), AE Metering is switched
on. Exposure check is possible.
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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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