8D 8 Pin USB Cable for Pentax I-USB7, I-USB17, I-USB33, IUSB7, IUSB17, IUSB33, DL, ist DL, ist DS, ist DS2, K-7, K10D, K100D, K110D, K20D, K200D, K2000, K-X, Optio 33WR, Optio 43WR, Optio 450, Optio 50, Optio 550, Optio 555, Optio 60, Optio 750z, Optio A10, Optio A20, Optio A30, Optio A40, Optio E10, Optio E20, Optio M10, Optio M20, Optio M30, Optio M40, Optio M50, Optio MX

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8D 8 Pin USB Cable for Pentax I-USB7, I-USB17, I-USB33, IUSB7, IUSB17, IUSB33, DL, ist DL, ist DS, ist DS2, K-7, K10D, K100D, K110D, K20D, K200D, K2000, K-X, Optio 33WR, Optio 43WR, Optio 450, Optio 50, Optio 550, Optio 555, Optio 60, Optio 750z, Optio A10, Optio A20, Optio A30, Optio A40, Optio E10, Optio E20, Optio M10, Optio M20, Optio M30, Optio M40, Optio M50, Optio MXNo description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information.

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Pentax D-LI50 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax K10D and K20D Digital SLR Cameras

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Pentax D-LI50 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax K10D and K20D Digital SLR Cameras

Pentax has been a leader in the photographic field for many years. Many Pentax innovations have become standards in the industry. Pentax’s enthusiasm and devotion towards the development of high-quality products have thrived over the years and continues to be stronger than ever.This battery is intended for Pentax k10D.

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M42 lens to Pentax PK K Mount Adapter Ring infinity focus guaranteed K20D K10D K200D K-M

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M42 lens to Pentax PK K Mount Adapter Ring infinity focus guaranteed K20D K10D K200D K-M

M42 lens to all Pentax PK mount adapter ring Infinity focus

Make M42 mount lenses (Zeiss, Pentax, Praktica, Mamiya, Zenit) can be used on Pentax PK cameras
There is no ROM connection on the ring so diaphragm control of the lens is set manually
It is possible to use Macro rings and other accessories
Brand new, never used
Made of metal (not plastic)
color : silver

Package includes:
Lens mount adapter x1 + removal tool

Suitable For Pentax PK DSLR and Film SLR which takes Pentax PK lens

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Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR Cameras

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Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR Cameras

Includes Pentax D-BG2 Battery Grip For K10D K20D SLR Camera.

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Opteka Underwater Case/Housing for Pentax K7, KX, K1000, K2000, K10D, K100D, K20D, K200D, & *ist Digital SLR Cameras

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Opteka Underwater Case/Housing for Pentax K7, KX, K1000, K2000, K10D, K100D, K20D, K200D, & *ist Digital SLR Cameras

The Opteka UC-SLR underwater housing will protect your digital SLR camera while swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving (up to 30 feet). Features a secure clamp closure, accordion lens tube with two finger adjusters, UV coated lens cover, neck strap and deluxe carry case. Will work with any digital SLR camera up to 8″ X 8″ with lenses up to 80mm in diameter (The accordion lens tube can extend up to 5″)

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Which Pentax DSLR should I choose?

Posted by admin | Posted in Beginners Guide, Pentax DSLR, Pentax body | Posted on 25-04-2009-05-2008

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Congratulation on choosing a really good brand of cameras – Pentax DSLR. Now you need to decide which Pentax body you want.Let me help you decide.

Have a look at the table below, and then read my thoughts about it.

Body

Image Sensor

Shake
Reduc- tion

Dust
Removal

Orien- tation
Sensor

Battery 4x AA vs. D-LI50

Continuous
Shooting
(fps)

Weight
(g)

In Pro- duction

K20D

14.6 MP, CMOS, 1.54x

D-LI50

2.8

715

K10D

10.2 MP, CCD, 1.53x

D-LI50

3

710

K200D

10.2 MP, CCD, 1.53x

4x AA

2.8

630

K100D Super

6.1 MP, CCD, 1.53x

4x AA

2.8

570

K100D

6.1 MP, CCD, 1.53x

4x AA

2.8

560

K110D

6.1 MP, CCD, 1.53x

4x AA

2.8

485

K-m / K2000

10.2 MP, CCD, 1.53x

4x AA

3.5

525

These are the features you need to consider:

1. Image sensor – if your budget is a concern, 6MP is really enough, especially for party snaps. To make use of more mega pixels, you need to have a good lens, anyway, so if you only want the kit lens only (which is a good one; Pentax kit lens is much better than competition), don’t think that 10 MP will make a big difference – it will not. However, if you can afford it, go for 10 MP.

2. Shake reduction – very important. You will want to take a lot of photos in low light (indoors, cloudy day), so extra stability with every lens for free is a real McCoy (built in the camera with all new Pentax DSLR bodies).

3. Orientation sensor – really useful. Saves a lot of time of rotating those photos left and right. With orientation sensor your photo browser will rotate it for you automatically.

4.
Continuous shooting – the difference between 2.8 and 3.5 fps is insignificant, so it should not be the main factor while deciding. For sport photography look for cameras with 5-10 fps. Remember, that you can’t use flash in this mode as there is no flash that can charge 3 times a second, so good lighting is required (strong sunshine preferably).

5. Battery - AA batteries are good thing, especially if you run out of power, it’s easy to buy a top up. However, I have not been very happy with rechargeable AA’s performance, which I used with my compact camera. I use Lithium-ion battery with my K10D, and I’m really happy – 300-400 photos with one charge, and flash does not seem to decrease the battery life so much. Also, it charges in around 2 seconds all through the battery cycle. I have bought 2 spares, but I only needed one so far (taking more than 300 photos takes a long enough time to charge the other battery).

Optionally, you can buy a battery grip, which gives you additional battery in a slick looking add on, but also makes your camera look more professional and gives you a second release button, which is useful for vertical shots.

6.
Price - as much as you can afford, but it’s better to invest in a better lens as you are likely to buy a new camera after 2-3 years, while lenses last for 5-10 years at least.

Now make your choice!

If price is not a concern, go for K20D or K200D. However, with prices that low you should try to go for K20D – you’re not buying disposables – this will serve you for at least 3 years. If your budget is low, go for K100D with either a kit lens or with Tamron 18-250mm (for help with lens choice, please check my blog www.pentaxbody.com).

Please, do not hesitate to ask me questions on my blog.

Enjoy your Pentax experience.

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Thank you
Kamil Wawrzyszko

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Pentax K20D beats competition

Posted by admin | Posted in Pentax DSLR, Pentax body | Posted on 07-03-2009-05-2008

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10 Reasons why you should buy a Pentax DSLR:

1. Built in anti shake (so it works with any lens, and lenses are cheaper)

2. Weather seals (you can shoot in the rain and not worry about leaks)

3. Well designed camera control (all keys placed in the right place) and top view LCD panel

4.Sturdy and professionally looking body

5. Dedicated RAW key

6. Back and front dials (allow to change various settings just by turning them left or right – brilliant and so easy to use)

7. Unique to Pentax sensitivity priority (quickly turn the dial to change ISO)

8. Unique to Pentax Hyper Program (switching between shutter and aperture priority with one move of a dial – how ingenious!)

9. Compatibility with all Pentax lenses

10. Constant on-screen zoom on playback (when you move from one photo to another the zoom stays as you just set it – irreplaceable for comparing details in two adjacent photos) plus “Compare” option in K20D

Screen 1: Control right-hand image
Front dial selects a different image
Rear dial magnifies
Controller moves around the image
OK selects Screen 2
Screen 1 zoomed in on a detail. Both left and right images can be the same, allowing a split view with two different zoom levels.
Screen 2: Control both images
Rear dial magnifies both images
Controller moves around both images
OK selects Screen 3
Screen 3: Control left-hand image
Front dial selects a different image
Rear dial magnifies
Controller moves around the image
OK selects Screen 1

All competition in the same price range (and much more expensive as well) are not even close to that vast range of options. You can also highly customize it using the dials, which are placed just under your finger tips in a very convenient location – brilliant idea. You can use them (depending on program and your personal settings) to change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, EV compensation, number of exposures etc. or in play-back mode you can use it to zoom in and out or to move to the next photo without changing the zoom.

With the release of K20D Pentax stepped into the market of high end DSLR’s, where it’s unbeatable by similarly priced competition. As a successor of highly acclaimed K10D it inherits all of its functions and builds on them adding so much more. I have had K10D for two years already, and I’m so grateful that I did not buy Canon 400D. Pentax is so much better. It looks more professional and solid, it has weather seals, nicer menu and anti-shake. With my Pentax body I use Tamron 18-250mm and Tamron 70-300mm – both brilliant lenses, and at $140 / £110 for the latter one, it can’t go any better.


Please, read the whole professional review of Pentax K20D at:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk20d/

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Cheers

Kamil

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