Image sensor size 20.7mm x 13.8mm16.6mm f4 lens equivilent to 28mm on a 35mm camera2.5 TFT monitorJPEG and RAW (X3F) for retaining retaining full image capture detail of the utmost qualityPop up flash guide no 6 (ISO100/m)

#a unique and top quality camera (2008-12-09) Faced with choosing between a DP1 or a Nikon D40/60 etc, i went for the DP1. Why ? Because i already have a Fuji Finepix that is a box of tricks and does pretty much everything, but isnt the greatest in actual photo quality. I could have gone the full DSLR route but i know i could never afford all the different lenses and extra kit to get the most out of a DSLR. So here is the DP1. Not a camera for the typical lazy compact camera owner, you have to work to get the best from the Sigma. The quality of the photos from this camera is outst...

#magnificent surprise in a very small box (2008-04-01) This wee camera produces images that have a beautiful filmic quality. The software it comes with processes RAW files from 3 colour layers, and magically restores bleached out skies and burnt white! The shadows open up and reveal extraordinary depth. As a seasoned pro photographer, I ve never seen anything like it. The all-metal camera itself is a joy to hold and behold. Weighty, stark minimalism with very few features, just a wide angle lens and a big sensor. It demands respect and will reward you. I love it!

Disturbing picture noise is reduced to a minimumThe PENTAX Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE) provides an expanded contrast range of the photosPENTAX Shake Reduction: the special advantage is that it is integrated into the camera body so it is always available and usable with any lensAlong with the pentaprism finder the K20D offers Live View, permitting perfect picture control directly on the wide angle (160° viewing angle) monitor. This permits easy composition from difficult camera anglesReliable system against dust on the sensor:

#Pentax K20D (2009-05-05) Having been using Pentax since 1964 (spotmatic - still have it!) I am probably biased but this camera is the best I have had so far. Matches or exceed my expectations on every level. The live view which has come in for a lot of criticism is excellent for me when I have my slide copier attached. It is now so simple to convert the slides to digital (I have around 14000 so it will be a while yet).

#Pro camera for a great price (2009-03-01) I m a professional photographer and use the K20D for a wide range of photography including: products, landscapes, events, portraits and glamour. Event photography can challenge any camera because you are having to deal with constantly changing conditions. The settings you need quick access to are instantly available on dedicated buttons - so no hunting through the menus. Things like focusing modes, exposure compensation and shake reduction are all instantly to hand. Functions you need less often have their own fast-access menu through the FN...

#Nice camera shame about the customer service (2008-12-05) I bought one of these cameras in August -not from amazon unfortunately. The camera is really nice and easy to use and takes good quality photographs. The 18 -55mm lens is pretty good for most general uses. My only gripe is that the software CD supplied was faulty and Pentax support have been absolutely rubbish in supplying a replacement, as in four months later they still haven t. Pay your money, take your choice - just send it back straight away if the software isn t right. The camera gets 5 stars but Pentax Service? Dis...

#k20d a great bit of kit (2008-09-23) The 14. 6 MB and good lens resolution enables this camera to often capture detail that is simply not visible with the naked eye. The sensitivity setting at 3200 iso also has revealed interior detail (Italian church frescos) using only low levels of natural light better than I could actually see! - and the grain can be adjusted. The large lcd screen and zoom by the rear dial enables quick review of images to check success or otherwise. I upgraded to this camera from a Milota 6. 5 MB digital (no longer produced) which performed well and had features ...