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6. Custom Image function
The K20D is equipped with a new Custom Image function that lets the user select one of six
modes and then, if desired, to further adjust the image’s finishing touches to their preference.
Allowing a minor adjustment to tone, saturation, contrast, and sharpness, this function enables the
user to take photographs that truly reflect their photographic vision. The user easily operates the
selection and adjustment process by recording a preview image and checking the effect as they
make the adjustments.
7.
Versatile exposure system for faithful reproduction
[1] Hyper Program function:
The K20D’s Hyper Program function allows the user to instantly switch to the Shutter- or
Aperture-Priority AE mode from the Programmed AE mode, with a simple turn of the electronic
dials on the grip. To return to the Programmed AE mode, simply press the green button
positioned next to the shutter release button. The advantage this gives relative to Program Shift is
that should the lighting change before the shutter is released, the desired shutter speed or aperture
is still used while the other variable adjusts to maintain the correct exposure. Select from one of
four different program curves, including MTF (optimum aperture)
[2] Hyper Manual function:
When shooting in Manual mode, a single push of the green button allows the user to instantly set
the proper exposure for the subject. The user can then either take the image or quickly shift the
exposure to obtain a desired degree of over- or under-exposure.
[3] Sensitivity-Priority mode:
The K20D features a unique Sensitivity-Priority (Sv) mode, which is designed to automatically
select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for a user-selected sensitivity. The
sensitivity can be shifted instantly in 1/2 or 1/3 steps by turning the electronic dial on the back
panel.
[4] Shutter/Aperture-Priority mode:
Taking full advantage of the unique capability of digital cameras permitting automatic shift of
sensitivity at any time, the Shutter/Aperture-Priority (TAv) mode automatically selects the most
appropriate sensitivity for a user-selected shutter-speed/aperture combination. It allows the user to
experiment with a greater range of photographic expressions with ease, allowing the depth of
field and degree of subject movement blur to be maintained even if the lighting changes.
8.
Bright, clear viewfinder
Featuring a glass pentaprism, the K20D’s viewfinder offers an approximately 95-percent field of
view and an approximately 0.95-times magnification for easy viewing of the subject and
effortless confirmation of focus and composition. Coupled with the acclaimed Natural-Bright-
Matte II focusing screen, it delivers a large, bright subject image.
9.
Dust-proof, water-resistant construction
The K20D boasts an extremely reliable dust-proof, water-resistant construction, with special seals
applied to 74 different parts of the camera body, including the shutter release button and all the
switches, levers and dials, making it possible for you use the K20D in the rain or in dusty
locations without worries.
10.
Continuous shooting to capture all the action
To trace the movement of an active subject or capture a sequence of the events, the K20D offers a
continuous shooting mode that allows the user to capture as many as 38 images in succession (in
JPEG recording format) at a maximum speed of approximately three images per second. When
switched to the new high-speed advance mode, the user can take up to approximately 115 images
at the speed of approximately 21 images per second.**
** The image size is fixed at 1.6 megapixels in JPEG format in the Burst Shooting mode.