Customers Reviews
2010-03-15
Pentax K20 D
Love this camera. Its my first digital SLR. I have numerous older Pentax lenses that I used in the 80's that I occasionally use on this body. I did buy two new lens for the D SLR. Very happy with the performance. I have no complaints.
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2009-12-25
Pentax K20D
This camera is not the top of the line model in Pentax, but is is cheaper, (Approximately $400.00), and does an excellent job, and it does perform many of the same functions as the K7D.
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2009-11-02
Best bang for the buck
As a world traveler I wanted a weatherproof, dust resistant Primary DSLR for a reasonable price. This is a discontinued model which received rave reviews and cost 1/3 the price of cameras with similar features. The shake reduction works so well that I can take hand held pictures with a 300mm telephoto.
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2009-10-10
Shake Reduction / Image Stabilization / Vibration Reduction doesn't work
I will be returning this. The Shake Reduction doesn't work, in fact, it appears to make some pictures worse and definitely makes the camera run a little slower. I tested extensively including a Tamron 18-200mm set at 200mm, f6.7, 1/15s. In all my tests the pictures with the Shake Reduction on were either the same or worse than with the Shake Reduction set to off. This is very disappointing. This is the reason I bought this camera and not the D90 or the XSi. I wanted to use a 18-200mm with Shake Reduction (Nikon charges $800 for the lense alone in this scenario). I spent a long time on this expensive decision and I am very disappointed. I hope for other Pentax owners that this is an isolated example.
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2009-09-25
I've owned my K20D for two months...
I came from Nikon, which does offer great products. I am now however, a full-fledged Pentax evangelist. I can't say enough about their products. I now own a K20D and two lenses: the DA* 16-50 f/2.8 and the DA* 50-135 f/2.8. The combination of these two lenses and the K20D offers some of the best semi-pro quality available for the money.
There are 4 main features that made me buy this camera:
1) Price. Hands down, it is in my opinion, the most value for your money.
2) Weather proofing. 72 weather proofing seals on the camera body and coatings on their DA series lenses make this camera ideal for travel.
3) Top-side LCD panel. This is a must-have feature for anyone serious about photography.
4) Front AND Rear dials. This allows for quick modifications of various camera settings and are customizable for each exposure mode.
Regarding image quality - the camera is somewhat important as we're now dealing with sensors instead of film, but the glass (lenses) are without a doubt the most important element of the equation. So - that said, you should seriously consider replacing the kit lens with a DA* or Limited series lens as soon as possible. The kit lens is very good (compared especially to competitor kit lenses). However, the DA* lenses are phenomenal.
Regarding comfort - the camera is very comfortable to hold. I have trouble putting it down. It literally goes everywhere with me.
Buy it. Don't hesitate. You won't regret it.
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Pentax 645D Medium Format DSLR Camera with 40Mp CCD Sensor
Pentax unveiled yesterday (10.03.10) its long-awaited medium format DSLR whose development was announced in March 2005. So here comes the Pentax 645D featuring CCD sensor with 40 megapixels of resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio.
The camera share many features with the company’s sub-frame prosumer models, the K-7. These include Real Image Engine II (PRIME II) image processor, Dust Removal II (DR II) mechanism and weather-sealed body to resist dust, moisture and cold temperatures down to -10° C ...
Pentax Optio W90 Waterproof Digital Camera
Pentax introduces its eleventh generation Optio W90 rugged digital camera featuring 12 megapixels of resolution, 2.7-inch LCD screen, 5x optical zoom, HD movie capture and Eye-Fi connectivity.
The camera can stand any environment as it is waterproof down to 20 feet, shockproof up to 4 feet, dustproof and works in sub-freezing temperatures. It comes with a woven web fabric strap complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to various outdoor equipment.
The W90’s lens has 28mm wide-angle ...
Pentax Optio X90 Advanced UltraZoom Digital Camera
PENTAX Imaging Company announced the latest model to its ultrazoom line, the Pentax X90. It takes on the company’s X70 model and features 12 megapixels, 26x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen, full manual controls and HD movie capture.
The camera’s lens has 26 mm wide angle capabilities and 26x magnification with its impressive optical zoom. The lens also delivers 1 cm (0.4 inches) macro focus length, which proves its versatility. There’s no optical stabilizer in the lens, but the camer ...
Pentax Optio I-10 Retro-Styled Digital Camera
PENTAX Optio I-10 is a newly announced digital compact camera that looks like Auto 110 micro-SLRs. It features 12-megapixel sensor, 2.7" LCD, 5x optical zoom and 720p HD movie shooting. In addition to its eye-catching designs the camera offers a wide range of advanced functions.
The 28mm wide-angle lens easily handles landscapes, architecture and group shots in a confined space, as well as photos shot from a distance. Its Intelligent Zoom function allows to extend the zoom range to approximat ...
Pentax Optio H90
Pentax has announced the Optio H90 compact camera, featuring 12.1 effective megapixels a wide-to-telephoto 5X optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen and boasting high-quality aluminum alloy body.
The lens is 25.5mm wide-angle at the wide end, which is useful when photographing landscapes, architecture and group shots within confined spaces. Moreover, its 5x optical zoom to approximately 31.3 times thanks to the Intelligent Zoom function.
The camera is a point-and-shoot in its essence an ...
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In 1952 they manufactured first Japanese 35mm SLR camera with a cloth curtain focal plain shutter and shutter speeds range from 1/20 to 1/500 sec. It was called Asahiflex I. But even more revolutionary was their Asahiflex II (1954), having has the world's first instant return mirror system. Before that a photographer had to manually bring down mirror after having taken a picture. This system made rapid shooting possible with a SLR.
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