Also bought the K20D when it first came out. Find many + for it.
1. larger lcd. Amazed when I picked K10D back up how much I missed it. Something felt wrong about the back of the camera.
2. Better high iso. Also greater iso range. Now I have 100 w/o giving up 3200! Before it took DS & K10D to get this range (not even counting 3200-6400).
3. Adjustable af for each lens. Haven't needed it yet (unlike K10D). Great to have.
4. Greater in camera processing (including split screen).
5. Higher resolution. It is noticeable. Especially in larger prints. Also makes images more 3D looking (even at 8x12 size).
6. More accurate metering. Better with older lenses too.
7. Live view. Very useful for tripod shots & big lenses or macro.
8. Can now save shot on digital preview.
9. Can actually shoot in B&W w/o converting. Liveview can be used to see in B&W! Great way to learn.
10. Rear hand grip on body more comfortable on K20D. K10D isn't comfortable for me without grip. K20D is without grip.
11. Higher jpeg quality setting ****. Also Tiff conversion.
12. Burst 21 fps mode.
13. Quieter mirror/shutter system.
14. Bigger turnkeys on batt/card doors.
Basically the K20D does every thing a little bit better! EXCEPT that *&%$#@** auto darkframe noise reduction. It threatens to make the K20D a paper weight for long time exposures, firework, astronomy, and lightning.
shots. There are a few work arounds but they are kludges. If not for that the K10D would be long gone and repalced by 2nd K20D.
thanks
barondla
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