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Pentax K20D Review – Offers a Well-Placed Controls

If you are looking for a DSLR camera that offers you a lot of possibilities, then dropping by our own Pentax K20D review is a good choice for you. Here, we want to give you some insights pertaining to this semi-professional DSLR camera. Well, this is the successor of the K10D with a list of features at a very attractive price that are something to be proud of. It is not much of a surprise to see that the Pentax K20D DSLR camera boasts a lot of improvements, thanks to its best selling predecessor.

It is no doubt that the 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor is one of the best features of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera. Speaking of great features, this is something we want to emphasize in our own Pentax K20D review. This camera also feature its large 2.7 inches LCD screen display which is made up of 230K dots resolution and allows the user to adjust the colour, a Live View mode, burst mode that allows 21fps shooting at 16 megapixel resolution, X-sync flash, socket, dynamic range expansion mode, improved image parameter settings, compare mode in playback, adjustable levels of high ISO reduction, 32x zoom in playback, sensitivities up to ISO 3200 which is also extendable to 6400 instead of ISO 1600, pixel napping to determine and correct for dead pixels, dust alert that locates particles on the sensor, as well as the AF fine-tuning.

Speaking of the 2.7 inches LCD screen of the K20D, the monitor itself is a wide view type with a viewing angle higher than 140° both horizontally and vertically. The images can be magnified up to 12x magnification and you can show the images easily to many people using its monitor.

Of course, the design and the build quality of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera is also detailed in our own Pentax K20D review. This DSLR camera is a little bit chubby and a very traditional looking one that is almost the same to its predecessor. Since it boasts a semi-professional body, it is larger and heavier than those new DSLR cameras. As a matter of fact, this camera is one of the heaviest cameras in its class. Well, this camera uses a similar polycarbonate body cover over a metal alloy frame with stainless steel lens mount and durable weather and dust seals as what you can see in its predecessor.

In addition to the previous Pentax K20D review, the built in handgrip and cover of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera which is like a rubber offer a very secure hold and a firm balance point, making it perfect for right handed shooters. In terms of ergonomics and interface, the controls of this camera are well-placed, logical, and is sensitive enough just like the all the Pentax K DSLR cameras. The FN button that gives a direct access to Flash, Sensitivity, White Balance, and Drive Mode settings, the dedicated RAW button, Exposure Compensation button, as well as the twin control dials are well-placed and are very accessible.

Pentax K20D Review – Offers a Well-Placed Controls

If you are looking for a DSLR camera that offers you a lot of possibilities, then dropping by our own Pentax K20D review is a good choice for you. Here, we want to give you some insights pertaining to this semi-professional DSLR camera. Well, this is the successor of the K10D with a list of features at a very attractive price that are something to be proud of. It is not much of a surprise to see that the Pentax K20D DSLR camera boasts a lot of improvements, thanks to its best selling predecessor.

It is no doubt that the 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor is one of the best features of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera. Speaking of great features, this is something we want to emphasize in our own Pentax K20D review. This camera also feature its large 2.7 inches LCD screen display which is made up of 230K dots resolution and allows the user to adjust the colour, a Live View mode, burst mode that allows 21fps shooting at 16 megapixel resolution, X-sync flash, socket, dynamic range expansion mode, improved image parameter settings, compare mode in playback, adjustable levels of high ISO reduction, 32x zoom in playback, sensitivities up to ISO 3200 which is also extendable to 6400 instead of ISO 1600, pixel napping to determine and correct for dead pixels, dust alert that locates particles on the sensor, as well as the AF fine-tuning.

Speaking of the 2.7 inches LCD screen of the K20D, the monitor itself is a wide view type with a viewing angle higher than 140° both horizontally and vertically. The images can be magnified up to 12x magnification and you can show the images easily to many people using its monitor.

Of course, the design and the build quality of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera is also detailed in our own Pentax K20D review. This DSLR camera is a little bit chubby and a very traditional looking one that is almost the same to its predecessor. Since it boasts a semi-professional body, it is larger and heavier than those new DSLR cameras. As a matter of fact, this camera is one of the heaviest cameras in its class. Well, this camera uses a similar polycarbonate body cover over a metal alloy frame with stainless steel lens mount and durable weather and dust seals as what you can see in its predecessor.

In addition to the previous Pentax K20D review, the built in handgrip and cover of the Pentax K20D DSLR camera which is like a rubber offer a very secure hold and a firm balance point, making it perfect for right handed shooters. In terms of ergonomics and interface, the controls of this camera are well-placed, logical, and is sensitive enough just like the all the Pentax K DSLR cameras. The FN button that gives a direct access to Flash, Sensitivity, White Balance, and Drive Mode settings, the dedicated RAW button, Exposure Compensation button, as well as the twin control dials are well-placed and are very accessible.

Fantastic Netcam Studio

Jeffrey Llc releases Fantastic Netcam Studio

LEEDS, United Kingdom, 18 December 2010 – Jeffrey Llc has published new product – Capture from Webcamera HQ digital picture.

Luckily, there is modern professional security software that simplifies much of the decision making.
You don`t necessarily have to get rid of a working analog CCTV system in order to renew to a broadcasting video that can be monitored from any ip connected station or 3G phone. Video capture cards can digitally convert the pictures for webcast. Until recently, there had been no real attempts to regulate the new Internet cameras; every make and manufacturer functioned a little differently. And when you throw web cameras into the mix, finding one software to rule them all was cumbersome.

New professional security application works with any web camera, IP cameras, and major capture cards.
Security application has become so difficult that the average user who has been busy minding his office instead of pouring over electronics and online technology articles can be easily overwhelmed when it comes time to setup or update his security system.

Webcam software identifies activity, triggers alarm, captures images, records video, and sends captured images by e-mail.
Web cameras are fine for more than just making ip conversations more sensible. They can also be an tremendously useful instrument for use in residence or corporation protection.
Software is now available that can identify activity and use it as a trigger for different actions.

A more popular application, though, is to either send live frames of what is happening in the scene that is covered by the webcam or to even broadcast using online streaming accurately what is happening with both audio and image. If installed furtively, this software could even be used for clandestine surveillance.
Given the large quantity of devices that either have a webcamera connected or can support one, this is an excellent way to inexpensively and effortlessly guard the region around that pc from intrusion or theft.