Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens

Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens

 
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An All New Digital SLR for 2008 - The Pentax K20D Digital SLR With 14.6 Mega Pixels and smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 Lens

Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship Pentax K20D is the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera. The most significant features in the K20D include:

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Customer Reviews

A Great Camera2009-01-07
Fantastic image quality and full spec. with in-body-stabilation, weather proof, focus correction for lenses etc.

Looking forward to having a FF Pentax!
Very Impressed2009-01-02
I am very impressed with this camera, I bought as an upgrade to to my Pentax *stD.

While ordering it I took a leap of faith and ordered the "openbox" from Amazon market place, thinking that if I do not like it, I could always return, but to my surprise, the only thing dented was the package it came in. The camera body was perfectly new, no blemishes, I popped in my 18-250mm lens and the photo quality has been a dream. I like that i can have both jpg and RAW in one shot.
I recommend this camera to pple who are watching their budget and also want high quality camera. If you have not yet invested in lenses for other expensive competitions in the market, you will not be disappointed with Pentax K20.
One Star is for AMAZON2008-12-29
Do not use AMAZON - they cancelled my order after I had made purchase and I am now out of pocket due to currency exchange rates.
Great Camera - Buy it Here2008-12-17
I'm no expert - this is my first DSLR - and I did much of my shopping preparation here on Amazon (great in-depth reviews and suggestions, and so I got this K20D for its sturdiness, retro feel, and features and capacity I can grow into). But when it came time to buy I did a google search and found it way cheaper elsewhere.... Once I'd ordered it (at an increased price...) I happened to do a search of that online retailer + "scam" and found they are one of the many "bait and switch" dealers out there. So I cancelled that order immediately and returned to amazon.com for the purchase. When it came time to check out, the camera/lens set was maybe a hundred dollars more than the other place, but besides the free shipping, I also was offered $200 in bonus promos (including a 12 megapixel Pentax point and shoot and a camera bag!), and was confident in knowing I wasn't dealing with sharks. The camera(s) arrived quickly and well packed, and so begins my digital adventure.....

My advice is simple, shop and compare and get educated on the camera and lens you want, then buy HERE (or some similarly reputable source) with confidence.
Huge improvement2008-12-16
Having owned Pentax equipment for the last 15 years, I have to say this is the best yet. It totally eclipses my *istDS.I would recommend it to anyone.
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