K20D review over at Trusted Reviews
I'm suprised the K20D isn't supplied with the MKII version of this lens.
I'm suprised the K20D isn't supplied with the MKII version of this lens.
It is, and if you look at the picture on the review it shows it's the mark II. Maybe they actually tested with the old model and didn't realise that there's a new one - seems like a mistake in the review.
It doesn't take a degree in Maths to figure out that's 4 years, not 8.
but it does help
Thats the first time i've seen the EDR in practise
I'd say it makes a huge difference,
well done pentax!
And also if you check out the reviewers sidmouth sea front test, and compare it to the D300, the A700, and the 40D, K20D prevails with more details, and sharper.
K20D, DA18-55II, FA50 1.4, DA10-17
To buy: Metz 58 AF-1, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA100M
Dan
I'm suprised the K20D isn't supplied with the MKII version of this lens.
It is, and if you look at the picture on the review it shows it's the mark II. Maybe they actually tested with the old model and didn't realise that there's a new one - seems like a mistake in the review.
According to the EXIF data of the Sidmouth shot, the mkII version was used.
R
The D300 shot looks awful, but I suspect that's down to the harsh lighting (hope it's not the lens, which is significantly pricier than the Penatx kit one).
Dan
possibly the white balance too.
im glad that Pentax are supplying pressure.
I infact don't mind Nikon, they have produced two extremely fine cameras (D3, D300). It's just Canon I don't like.
K20D, DA18-55II, FA50 1.4, DA10-17
To buy: Metz 58 AF-1, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA100M
I infact don't mind Nikon, they have produced two extremely fine cameras (D3, D300). It's just Canon I don't like.
Likewise. If I didn't have a Pentax, I'd almost certainly be using Nikon.
Dan
Super A, ME Super, MZ6, K5II, Ricoh GR & lenses from 8-500mm
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There are reviews in both Practical Photography (four stars) and Digital Camera (89%) this month - both are pretty positive, though both have slight issues with handling (they don't like the need to use the Fn button for ISO setting among other things) and Digital Camera is not impressed with the kit lens, claimimg it to be soft at the edges (maybe they got a bad copy?). They particularly like the features, image quality and innovative features such as EDR
if they are having to use the Fn key to set ISO, they have not read the manual.
My K10D has ISO set up on the front wheel in all modes except M.
but it does help
My K10D has ISO set up on the front wheel in all modes except M.
And in every mode you can change ISO by pressing the "ok" button while using the front wheel. At least on my K20d.
-- MW
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Quite simply it produces the sharpest, most finely detailed pictures of any current semi-pro DLSR.
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