DSLR – Pentax Body

Manufacturer Description

Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship Pentax K20D is the highest-resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera. The most significant features in the K20D include: A newly-developed CMOS image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of Pentax interchangeable lenses. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, the sensor assures superb image quality. Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six preset options and further adjust image processing, including saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness. The K20D also offers an Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast and detail in bright settings. A Live View that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large, 2.7-i (more…)

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

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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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Technorati Tags: Case/Housing, K1000, K100D, K10D, K2000, K200D, K20D, Opteka, Pentax, Underwater

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Precision Design 2000 Digital SLR System Camera Case
♦ 2) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Protect your valuable camera investment with this generously sized Precision Design 2000 Deluxe SLR System Camera Case. Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a padded handle that is attached with stitching and rivets for extra safety, this compartment case will easily hold your camera with attached zoom lens, lenses, flash, and accessories.

Travel is made even easier and more comfortable with the padded shoulder strap. The many zippered and velcro-closure pockets hold all your supplies. Two large zippered mesh pockets – one on the inside of the top flap and an additional one on the inside of the zippered interior flap – allow easy access to filters, hoods, memory cards or batteries. A large zippered compartment on the front of the bag contains sewn pockets that safely protect pens, cleaning supplies, and lens caps. Two gusseted side pockets with v (more…)

Technorati Tags: 2000, Camera, Case/Gadget, Design, digital, K200D, K20D, Pentax, Precision, System

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.

Technorati Tags: Beginners Guide, Digital Camera, K10D, K20D, Pentax, Pentax body, Pentax DSLR, Pentax K-m, Pentax K2000

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Pentax have released a firmware update for their top-of-the-line DSLR, the Pentax K20D. Version 1.03 is claimed to improve the accuracy of the Shake Reduction (SR) apparatus. Shake Reduction is the Pentax approach to sensor-shift image stabilisation.

Changes to V1.03

• The following content have been improved in Version 1.03
  Improved the accuracy of SR (Shake Reduction) function.

Changes to V1.01

• The following content have been improved in Version 1.01
  Minimize the noise when taking picture with 2 seconds self-timer mode.

Caution

• Only K20D users are permitted to download the firmware update.

PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K20D

Preparation of update

• Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
• USB cable I-USB17
  If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD/SDHC card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
• SD/SDHC card reader or a computer with a SD/SDHC card slot
  If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD/SDHC card using a memory card reader / writer.
• Fully charged battery (D-LI50)

All the information and files at: Website: Latest Pentax K20D Firmware Update

K.

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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

Technorati Tags: K10D, K20D, Pentax body, Pentax DSLR, Pentax features