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Unique Exposure Modes
Expect the right exposures with the settings you want. The K20D presents multiple options for
automatic exposure. The Program Automatic mode oers Hyper Program to instantly change
the shutter speed or aperture on the y. When you change either of these settings, the
other exposure parameters automatically change accordingly for proper exposure. The
Sensitivity-Priority AE (Sv) mode is designed to automatically select the optimum combi-
nationofapertureandshutterspeedforauserselectedsensitivity.IntheSVmodeyou
may shift the sensitivity simply by turning a dial. The Shutter-Priority (Tv) mode lets you
choose the optimal shutter speed and the Aperture-Priority (Av) mode lets you select the
appropriateaperture.AnotherexposuremodeoeredbytheK20DisShutter&Aperture-
Priority AE (TAv), which is designed to automatically select the most appropriate sensitivity for
a user-selected shutter speed and aperture combination. Plus, you may choose from Manual (M), Bulb (B) and X-sync (X)
settings for even more versatility, or the USER setting that allows you to preset your preferred parameters. All exposure
adjustments are accessible through two ergonomically placed dials on the front and the back of the camera.
If you are working with PENTAX F-, FA-, DA- or DFA-series lenses, you can benet from the MTF data: a microchip in the lens
passes information to the camera regarding the optically optimal and lens-specic aperture to use.
PC Sync Socket
The K20D conveniently includes a PC socket for shooting with studio
lights. The camera remains weather and dust sealed even when the
PC socket cap is removed.
Continuous Shooting, Interval Shooting
The high speed shutter unit of the K20D, rated for 100,000 cycles,
allows shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second, a 1/180 second ash
sync. speed, and automatic exposures up to 30 seconds, plus a bulb
mode for extended exposures. For high speed action, the K20D
oers a number of options for fast capture. In normal, high speed
situations, the camera will capture at 3 fps for 38 JPEGS and 14 RAW
images. You also have the option of setting the K20D to an alternate
continuous shooting mode that slows the capture rate to 2.3 fps but
allows you to shoot an unlimited number of JPEG images (to your card’s capa-
city); perfect for extended capture sequences. And, for extended time lapse
sequences, there is an interval timer that can be set to capture images at a
specic time interval, starting at a specic time.
Pentaprism Viewnder
The pentaprism viewnder in the K20D is designed to give you the best view while
composing your image. The viewnder gives a 95 percent eld of view and
0.95X magnication so you can see as much of the image as possible
before capture. The viewnder also provides all the important
image information in a concise manner: focus point indicated
in red, in-focus indicator, focus mode stats, shutter speed,
aperture, exposure compensation, number of images
remaining, Shake Reduction status, and with a press of the
OK button on the back of the camera, the current ISO setting.
Additionally, the focusing screen is interchangeable so you
can use a PENTAX grid screen or scale screen.