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Pentax Optio A20 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio A20 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio A20 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio A20 manual and always important Pentax Optio A20 lens which makes the Pentax Optio A20 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio A20 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio A20 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio A20 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio A20 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio A20 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
A20 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$350.00 |
| Date Available |
2006-10-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Weight |
145 g
5.1 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
89 x 55 x 23 mm
3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3648x2736, 3072x2304, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
10.37 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8 |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 112 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
5 point contrast detection w/ spot, tracking, infinity landscape, and pan focus modes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
35 cm to Infinity
14.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 - 40 cm
2.4 - 16.3 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
232000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
8.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| ISO Rating Max |
1600 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
4 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
TTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction, Auto backlight compensation |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
7.1 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 – 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 – 11 ft (0.35 – 3.5 m) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
24.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MPEG-4 DivX) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC input |
| Included Software |
Software (S-SW42) |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
323 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
1052 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary D-LI8 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Software blur reduction mode locks resolution to 5 megapixels. Frame composition mode locks resolution to 3 megapixels. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio A20 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio A20 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax Optio A20 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio A20 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Pentax Optio A20 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio A20 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio A20 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio A20 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio A20, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio A20 camera or Pentax Optio A20 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Pentax Optio A20 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax Optio A20 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio A20 powergrip digital camera.
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