Pentax K20D Digital SLR » Pentax K20D Lenses http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com Pentax K20D | Save on Pentax K20D | Pentax K20 Technical Info. | Comments | Advice Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:29:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Pentax Unveils K20D for Photo Enthusiast: Live PMA Interview http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-unveils-k20d-for-photo-enthusiast-live-pma-interview-2 http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-unveils-k20d-for-photo-enthusiast-live-pma-interview-2#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-unveils-k20d-for-photo-enthusiast-live-pma-interview-2

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 K20D will be available at calumetphoto.com.

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 ures 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 inch LCD monitor. A grid display may be engaged to help ure the perfect arrangement of an image and Auto Focus may be activated by simply pressing the AF button on the back of the camera. Further fine-tuning of the image can be confirmed with the 4X or 8X zoom option.

An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.

A weather and dust resistant body that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh conditions.

A PC sync socket for more advanced photographers who use studio lighting.

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-unveils-k20d-for-photo-enthusiast-live-pma-interview-2/feed 3 Huge Savings on Specsavers Contact Lenses! http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/huge-savings-on-specsavers-contact-lenses http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/huge-savings-on-specsavers-contact-lenses#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:51:46 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/huge-savings-on-specsavers-contact-lenses http://www.SaveOnLenses.co.uk Save on Specsavers own brand contact lenses. Specsavers contact lenses are contact lenses rebranded from the same contact lenses manufacturers . Why not save on your Specsavers Contact Lenses?

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/huge-savings-on-specsavers-contact-lenses/feed 0 My photobook Tommy’s World http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/my-photobook-tommys-world http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/my-photobook-tommys-world#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:33:05 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/my-photobook-tommys-world This is my photobook “Tommy’s World” that I made after Tommy Emmanuel’s first concert in Moscow during Mamakabo fest on November 1, 2008. I took all Tommy’s photos with my Pentax K20D digital camera + Pentax 70 mm f/2.4 Limited lens.

Hope you’ll enjoy it!

P.S. There is no sound during Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven” presentation because of restriction of laws.

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/my-photobook-tommys-world/feed 25 Contact Lenses http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/contact-lenses-2 http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/contact-lenses-2#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:02:09 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/contact-lenses-2 We stock the widest range of discount prescription contact lenses from Acuve, Baush & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson and other major brands. You will also find our best selling sunglasses at highly discounted prices!

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/contact-lenses-2/feed 0 MASSA Tamron Adaptall 2 Lens to Pentax PK K20D K10D KM K200D Mount Adapter Ring from Dinodirect.com http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/massa-tamron-adaptall-2-lens-to-pentax-pk-k20d-k10d-km-k200d-mount-adapter-ring-from-dinodirect-com http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/massa-tamron-adaptall-2-lens-to-pentax-pk-k20d-k10d-km-k200d-mount-adapter-ring-from-dinodirect-com#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:09:24 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/massa-tamron-adaptall-2-lens-to-pentax-pk-k20d-k10d-km-k200d-mount-adapter-ring-from-dinodirect-com Great camera accessory for this ring adapter. This ring adapter is compatible

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/through-the-eye-i-of-a-camera-lense/feed 0 The Tapestry of Autumn (Endless Sunrise Mix) http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/the-tapestry-of-autumn-endless-sunrise-mix http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/the-tapestry-of-autumn-endless-sunrise-mix#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:15:14 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/the-tapestry-of-autumn-endless-sunrise-mix The following is a simple image to image dissolve slide show of photographs taken in New Brunswick in the last two weeks of September 2009. The trip was unbelievable. If I could ask for ten things to come true on such a trip, all ten came true, and more things I never dreamt of. Rich colours abound and every place you looked there was a photograph to be had.

The music is called Endless Sunrise which I composed way back in January 2008. I wanted to use Beautiful (Ambient Mix) by Orkidea and Reflection del Mar by Cafe Lounge, but given copyrights and all, I didnt feel it ethical to do so, maybe Ill ask them permission and post a revised version if they give it to me. Didnt want these beautiful images to be pulled from YouTube.

I hope you like it.

Technical Details

All of the photographic effects in the show are all done in camera.
* Ortons (multiple exposures of three images (one in focus, one slightly out of focus, and one really out of focus))
* Multiple exposure zooms (where each frame is taken, then the lens (60-250mm) is zoomed slightly and a new image taken)
* Long shutter zooms (where the aperture is set to F32 or higher to get a shutter speed of 1/2 second, then alter the telephoto zoom as the frame is exposed)
* Long shutter twirls (same as a zoom, but where the lens is spun instead of zoomed)

I use a Pentax K20D (14.6 Mp) with a wired remote release and a tripod. My lenses are a D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro, DA* 60-250mm F4, and a DA 12-24mm F4. 60 total images from a base set of just 275.

There is one image where a stamp tool was applied so that a transition between two images worked better. Five images have superficial digital alterations to remove hotspots. Most of the images have elevated black clipping levels, increases saturation (clarity and vibrance), and various cropping applied. Photoshop CS2 and Lightroom 2.5 were used.

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/the-tapestry-of-autumn-endless-sunrise-mix/feed 3 Which lens to get first on a limited budget for indoor volleyball? Fixed 55mm 1.4 or 50-135mm…? http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/which-lens-to-get-first-on-a-limited-budget-for-indoor-volleyball-fixed-55mm-1-4-or-50-135mm http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/which-lens-to-get-first-on-a-limited-budget-for-indoor-volleyball-fixed-55mm-1-4-or-50-135mm#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:38:21 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/which-lens-to-get-first-on-a-limited-budget-for-indoor-volleyball-fixed-55mm-1-4-or-50-135mm …2.8?
I have a Pentax K20D and will be shooting indoor high school volleyball photos soon. I want to get both lenses but the budget will only allow the purchase of one lens by the time volleyball season starts. I usually sit close (2nd row of bleachers) but distance to the court does vary some depending on the school. I would like the flexability of the 50-135 but with lighting conditions being horrible in most gyms and flashes not being welcome (at least in my part of the world) I am leaning towards the fixed 55mm 1.4 to start. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

2.8 is a fast lens, and what I mean by that is that is a wide aperture and a lot of light will get in. And the ability to reach across the court is a plus. But the best thing is you can change the ISO on the camera to a higher setting like 800 or higher. What this does is it allows the camera to be more sensitive to low light. You may get a little more noise but I think you will like it. Try shooting at different ISO settings before the game starts to see what you are getting. If you can bring a laptop to download the pics right away to see them you will have a better idea of what you are getting.

Good luck

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]]> http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/breakthrough-in-contact-lenses/feed 0 Pentax K20D – Problem with Diaphragm of a smc DA* 16-50 http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-k20d-problem-with-diaphragm-of-a-smc-da-16-50 http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-k20d-problem-with-diaphragm-of-a-smc-da-16-50#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:16:12 +0000 admin http://www.pentaxk20ddigitalslr.com/pentax-k20d-lenses/pentax-k20d-problem-with-diaphragm-of-a-smc-da-16-50 This Video shows a stuck Diaphragm on a Pentax getting loose again when tipping it. The error couldn’t been neither reproduced nor repaired by Pentax Switzerland. They exchanged the body and the lens for no charge after bringing the camera 4 times to service.

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