K20D Video Output

Bodger · 06-02-2009, 05:34 AM

Hi there, I am trying to track down an answer to what many of you may think is quite obvious.

On a K20D does the Video Output lead stay active (I.E. Continously feed a separate TV or monitor) if the camera is connected to a Mains power supply unit

When used on it's internal battery it does not appear to stay active for more than about five minutes ?

I don't realy need a Mains power supply, but I will happily buy one Just to obtain the special connecting lead

With this camera and it's (Catch-in focusing) arrangment, I belive it would make an ideal unit for local and backyard wildlife photography

I have asked many dealers and even pentax themselves, but It appears to be a question that they have not been programed for !

Any thoughts would be much apprecated

and · 06-02-2009, 10:02 AM

welcome to the forums

does it make any difference if you change the self shutdown timeout in the settings of the camera?
I dont have a k20d so Im not sure either.

But this is the welcomes and introductions section so my advice is to repost your question in the dslr discussion section or the beginners q&a section that way you are a lot more likely to get answers

Damn Brit · 06-02-2009, 01:21 PM

This is the Welcomes and Introductions forum you know.

Moved to Beginners Q&A

Welcome anyway.

06-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#1
Bodger Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cumbria England Photos: Gallery Posts: 10	K20D Video Output Hi there, I am trying to track down an answer to what many of you may think is quite obvious. On a K20D does the Video Output lead stay active (I.E. Continously feed a separate TV or monitor) if the camera is connected to a Mains power supply unit When used on it's internal battery it does not appear to stay active for more than about five minutes ? I don't realy need a Mains power supply, but I will happily buy one Just to obtain the special connecting lead With this camera and it's (Catch-in focusing) arrangment, I belive it would make an ideal unit for local and backyard wildlife photography I have asked many dealers and even pentax themselves, but It appears to be a question that they have not been programed for ! Any thoughts would be much apprecated

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06-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#2
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	welcome to the forums does it make any difference if you change the self shutdown timeout in the settings of the camera? I dont have a k20d so Im not sure either. But this is the welcomes and introductions section so my advice is to repost your question in the dslr discussion section or the beginners q&a section that way you are a lot more likely to get answers

06-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	This is the Welcomes and Introductions forum you know. Moved to Beginners Q&A Welcome anyway.