Custom Image function, Hyper Manual function

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.