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"The K20D made me a better Photographer! Thanks Pentax!"
Pros: Offer excellent benefits to ALL experience levels Several cameras in one body
Stainless Steel and Alloy Chassis-Great fit in the hands
Weather seals Great Protection
Wide range of proprietary and 3rd party lenses
Everything in a thumbs reachCons: I would love to see the insides of the K7 -- mated to a full frame sensor in the K20D Body. I'm not complaining I'm just dreamin' -- I LOVE MYCAMERA!
Summary: Today Sony announced the A500, A550 and the A850 and the K20D beat these models on price, features and sensor power. Granted the A850 is a 24M, Full Frame Pro model (1999.00 USD) and yet the K20D, a two year model, had more in common with the A850. To be fair the A550 was closer in senor size -- however the K20D still be it on price, features and power --- ok, ok may be I'm bias -- but check the review at dpreview.com. And just for kicks do a side-by-side comparison with K20D, K7, A850, A550, A500 -- the K20D and the K7 kick major A** on features and price. For example, the K7 - 1299.00 the A850 1999.00 (body Only) the K20D - 619.00 and the A550 and A500 - 1049.00 and 749.99 respectively-- Amazon.com check it out and happy picture taking!
I'm still getting used to all the features --
PS. The Pentax K20D is making me a better photographer because:
1. I had money left in the budget to buy studio lights (beginner set) and I was able offer portraits to friends -- allowing me to further explorer one of my passions.
2. The K20D can be used in full automatic mode all the way to full manual mode with many modes in between. -- It like having several cameras in one body!
3. With the K20D -- I have been able to learn on the spot from my mistakes -- make corrections -- and still get a great shot in the moment -- the more I use the camera -- the better I get -- the more I remember! -- Now that can be said about any DSLR -- However- where else can you get a "mid-level" camera with lots of power and an awesome price!
4. Pentax has been leading the way with "In-body" shake reduction -- I have night shots hand holding the camera -- simply amazing!
5. Having a camera this forgiving has given me the confidence to shoot subjects that I would have stay away from with cameras that didn't offer the same features set and reputation.
6. The Pentax ik20D is an awesome camera and while it may be considered a mid-level camera-- It has demonstrated to me that is equally comfortable in a studio setting as it is taking family photos -- And to me that what counts -- A camera that will help me be a better photographer at my current skill level and lead the way as my skills improve.
Thank you Pentax
Jah
Where to buy
Pentax K20D (body only):
$799.99
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