Pentax K20D User Manual

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Basic Operations
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Basic Shooting Operation
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
Holding the Camera
• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object
such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter
speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example,
it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for
100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.65) when using a
lower shutter speed.
• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of
the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.
Horizontal position Vertical position
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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)