K20D - first impressions

chse · 10-02-2008, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

The first and third pictures look dark and underexposed.

You mean the 2 pictures? I agree- both were taken at dusk after sunset: interestingly the camera apparently reproduced that light quite naturally. If you look at the heron the exposure of the head is more or less OK, the shadows around it are just very dark. My imac at home has a very bright screen, so I might have missed it there.
Anyway- with my old camera I could not have taken these pictures - I am happy!

jasonwarth · 10-02-2008, 08:21 AM

I just discovered another feature of the K20D that might be of use to some of you...

In "Review" mode, after you use the rear dial to zoom into a picture (I have my rear dial set to go to 4x zoom in one click), you can then use the +/- button to zoom out, and the green button to zoom in. Much nicer, smoother, and quieter than several spins of the wheel. You can press and hold these buttons for even faster performance.

Maybe I'm the only one who didn't realize that, but hey... figured I'd share just in case.

-J

yipchunyu · 10-02-2008, 08:43 AM

how to set the rear dial to zoom 4x in review mode? pls advice.

Originally posted by jasonwarth

I just discovered another feature of the K20D that might be of use to some of you...

In "Review" mode, after you use the rear dial to zoom into a picture (I have my rear dial set to go to 4x zoom in one click), you can then use the +/- button to zoom out, and the green button to zoom in. Much nicer, smoother, and quieter than several spins of the wheel. You can press and hold these buttons for even faster performance.

Maybe I'm the only one who didn't realize that, but hey... figured I'd share just in case.

-J

k100d · 10-02-2008, 08:51 AM

Custom Function can set default review magnification

**iCrop** · 10-02-2008, 12:54 PM

"I am still missing a setting on the knob for having a full program mode with emphasis on DOF and one for speed (as my old film canon eos had)."

Those would be the Av (Aperture Priority) and Tv (Shutter Priority) modes, respectively, on the Mode Dial.

RiceHigh · 10-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by chse

You mean the 2 pictures? I agree- both were taken at dusk after sunset: interestingly the camera apparently reproduced that light quite naturally. If you look at the heron the exposure of the head is more or less OK, the shadows around it are just very dark. My imac at home has a very bright screen, so I might have missed it there.
Anyway- with my old camera I could not have taken these pictures - I am happy!

..knows when the day was and regardless of when, it should reproduce the same brightness as it was the working principle of all reflective light meters, which are those installed in-camera.

If it was dark by sunset, it will be also dark on bright days. I think you can try more and you will know soon. Good luck! :-)

SpecialK · 10-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by iCrop

"I am still missing a setting on the knob for having a full program mode with emphasis on DOF and one for speed (as my old film canon eos had)."

Those would be the Av (Aperture Priority) and Tv (Shutter Priority) modes, respectively, on the Mode Dial.

I think chse wants to be able to switch between 2 of the 3 "program line biases" (deep DOF, normal, higher shutter) choices available in Program mode, not a different mode entirely (A or S).

Arpe · 10-02-2008, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by chse

Thanks for the help, and actually yes: I set the displays the way that the iso value is always displayed. Is there a way to show the image count? Or even show iso in the viewfinder and images on the top screen? I noticed it displays the image count briefly when I turn the camera off, but that is a bit to complicated.

Press the OK button from memory shows images left on the card?

lbam · 10-03-2008, 12:23 AM

Ok, you can zoom in on pics in playback with the "e dials".. to zoom back out quickly, press the "ok" button...

Did you know that? eh? eh?

meg sixx · 10-03-2008, 01:24 AM

i have absolutely nothing to contribute to this thread, i am just overwhelmed with excitement as i finalised payment for my k20d yesterday and am waiting anxiously for it to be mailed by the previous owner.

i had to say it SOMEWHERE and all my friends are getting sick of me muttering k20d k20d k20d DA70 ltd k20d.

please do not judge me for being a gigantic, pentax k20d loving nerd.

hello.

**Mallee Boy** · 10-03-2008, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by meg sixx

please do not judge me for being a gigantic, pentax k20d loving nerd.

hello.

Nnnnooooooo!!....never ever.

.......you gigantic, Pentax K20d loving nerd!

10-02-2008, 08:21 AM	#17
jasonwarth Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 65	Another K20D tip... I just discovered another feature of the K20D that might be of use to some of you... In "Review" mode, after you use the rear dial to zoom into a picture (I have my rear dial set to go to 4x zoom in one click), you can then use the +/- button to zoom out, and the green button to zoom in. Much nicer, smoother, and quieter than several spins of the wheel. You can press and hold these buttons for even faster performance. Maybe I'm the only one who didn't realize that, but hey... figured I'd share just in case. -J

10-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#21
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	No light meter of cameras knows.. Originally posted by chse You mean the 2 pictures? I agree- both were taken at dusk after sunset: interestingly the camera apparently reproduced that light quite naturally. If you look at the heron the exposure of the head is more or less OK, the shadows around it are just very dark. My imac at home has a very bright screen, so I might have missed it there. Anyway- with my old camera I could not have taken these pictures - I am happy! ..knows when the day was and regardless of when, it should reproduce the same brightness as it was the working principle of all reflective light meters, which are those installed in-camera. If it was dark by sunset, it will be also dark on bright days. I think you can try more and you will know soon. Good luck! :-)

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10-02-2008, 07:52 AM	#16
chse Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 167 Original Poster	Originally posted by RiceHigh The first and third pictures look dark and underexposed. You mean the 2 pictures? I agree- both were taken at dusk after sunset: interestingly the camera apparently reproduced that light quite naturally. If you look at the heron the exposure of the head is more or less OK, the shadows around it are just very dark. My imac at home has a very bright screen, so I might have missed it there. Anyway- with my old camera I could not have taken these pictures - I am happy!

10-02-2008, 08:43 AM	#18
yipchunyu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HK Posts: 171	how to set the rear dial to zoom 4x in review mode? pls advice. Originally posted by jasonwarth I just discovered another feature of the K20D that might be of use to some of you... In "Review" mode, after you use the rear dial to zoom into a picture (I have my rear dial set to go to 4x zoom in one click), you can then use the +/- button to zoom out, and the green button to zoom in. Much nicer, smoother, and quieter than several spins of the wheel. You can press and hold these buttons for even faster performance. Maybe I'm the only one who didn't realize that, but hey... figured I'd share just in case. -J

10-02-2008, 08:51 AM	#19
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Custom Function can set default review magnification

10-02-2008, 12:54 PM	#20
iCrop Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	"I am still missing a setting on the knob for having a full program mode with emphasis on DOF and one for speed (as my old film canon eos had)." Those would be the Av (Aperture Priority) and Tv (Shutter Priority) modes, respectively, on the Mode Dial.

10-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#22
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by iCrop "I am still missing a setting on the knob for having a full program mode with emphasis on DOF and one for speed (as my old film canon eos had)." Those would be the Av (Aperture Priority) and Tv (Shutter Priority) modes, respectively, on the Mode Dial. I think chse wants to be able to switch between 2 of the 3 "program line biases" (deep DOF, normal, higher shutter) choices available in Program mode, not a different mode entirely (A or S).

10-02-2008, 11:56 PM	#23
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by chse Thanks for the help, and actually yes: I set the displays the way that the iso value is always displayed. Is there a way to show the image count? Or even show iso in the viewfinder and images on the top screen? I noticed it displays the image count briefly when I turn the camera off, but that is a bit to complicated. Press the OK button from memory shows images left on the card?

10-03-2008, 12:23 AM	#24
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	Ok, you can zoom in on pics in playback with the "e dials".. to zoom back out quickly, press the "ok" button... Did you know that? eh? eh?

10-03-2008, 01:24 AM	#25
meg sixx New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 2	i have absolutely nothing to contribute to this thread, i am just overwhelmed with excitement as i finalised payment for my k20d yesterday and am waiting anxiously for it to be mailed by the previous owner. i had to say it SOMEWHERE and all my friends are getting sick of me muttering k20d k20d k20d DA70 ltd k20d. please do not judge me for being a gigantic, pentax k20d loving nerd. hello.

10-03-2008, 02:25 AM	#26
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Originally posted by meg sixx please do not judge me for being a gigantic, pentax k20d loving nerd. hello. Nnnnooooooo!!....never ever. .......you gigantic, Pentax K20d loving nerd!