In truth, the K20D is an excellent high ISO performer, but like most digital cameras, correct exposure is essential. Underexpose and the noise multiplies. That's why you hear mixed reviews. But a properly exposed ISO 1600 shot from the K20D is approximately equivalent in noise levels to a properly exposed ISO 400 shot from the K10D. I would guess dynamic range is about two stops better with the Extended Dynamic Range function turned on. Maybe even a bit more. You certainly will capture more highlights. And the higher resolution has been a boon to me in terms of cropping opportunities. Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
> Hey gang... > > Been too busy of late to post anything in a while. > But, I have been thinking of purchasing the K20D and > for the first ever, I need help on this one. > > For those of you who've taken the plunge already, I > have to ask why? I'm mostly looking for a second digi > body and I'm in the process of selling one of the last > of my 35mm film bodies (only the LX will remain). > However, after reading a bit on the list about back > focus issues and realizing that the camera may have a > new sensor but still has the same shutter and other > things I decided to play the "wait and see" game. > > The cost is now down a bit and the new lenses are > starting to trickle out. The firmware has been updated > to handle some issues. It seems like a good time to > buy. For the record, I don't care about live view and > I don't need a PC socket. Mostly I'm concerned with > image quality and better dynamic range. In contrasty > scenes does the K20D better handle highlights? The > higher ISO ability is good but from what I've seen the > camera is still not a great high ISO performer. > > So, I need to know some hands-on type experiences that > y'all have had to help push me over the edge. Some > beloved feature or user story that might help convince > me. What do you really like about the K20D that isn't > there on the K10D? > > -Brendan > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
