Pentax Imaging Company recently unveiled its compact and stylish digital camera Optio V20. Meeting the calls of businesses and consumers, Optio V20 possesses a 3” LCD monitor and a 5X zoom lens. The durable and reliable is surely going to take company's image to a new height with its amazing features.

This easy to use camera boasts face recognition technology, which detects the face automatically and set an optimized exposure for a bright and clear picture. Not only this, the camera with smile capture functionality sense key facial expression, and shutter is released automatically. Get amazing pictures with blink detection technology so that when the subject closes the eye, the shot is recaptured.

Focus on moving object with the Auto Tracking mode and click the picture from a distance of 4” without changing the focusing mode, thanks to Auto macro mode. Reasonably priced at US $279.95, the Optio V20 will not weigh heavily on your pocket also. Therefore, go home clicking and smiling.

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Pentax Imaging Company unveils its compact and stylish digital camera Optio V20. Meeting the calls of businesses and consumers, Optio V20 posseses a 3” LCD monitor and a 5X zoom lens. The durable and reliable camera is surely going to take company's image to a new height with its amazing features.

The easy to use camera boasts, face recognition technology, which detects the face automatically and set an optimized exposure for a bright and clear picture. Not only this, camera with smile capture functionality sense key facial expression, and shutter is released automatically. Get amazing pictures with blink detection technology, which racaptures the image when the subject closes his eyes.

Focus on moving object with its Auto Tracking mode and click the picture from a distance of 4” without changing the focusing mode, thanks to Auto macro mode. Reasonably priced at US $279.95, Optio V20 will not weigh heavily on your pocket also. So, go home clicking and smiling.

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Looks like new smile shutter technology is taking the world by storm. Pentax has just unveiled its new digital camera, the Optio M50, with smile shutter mode. To be released in the Japanese market, the Optio M50 model takes the picture when all the face on screen are already smiling -- like what other digicams with smile shutter modes do. Optio M50 is a 5-megapixel camera with 5x zoom and 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Optio M50 can recognize up to 15 faces in one screen and supports ISO 6400. Aside from the pink model you see on the pic, silver and light blue colors are also available. Optio M50 will sell for US$280 in Japan.

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Pentax Imaging brought the Tiny Optio S12 as the smallest and the classiest model in its category. Pentax, the World-wide chief of the digital imaging market integrated powerful technology in the small, compact outlook of the feature-rich camera for perfection. Available in black and silver shades, the 12 Mega-pixels camera combines 1/1.7-inch CCD with 3X Optical Zoom smc PENATX lens for impressive, stunning shots.

The Optio S12 boasts a 2.5 inch Wide-angle LCD display with 232,000 dots resolution and 170 degrees rotation. The supreme Face Recognition capability enables identification of up to 15 faces in a frame. Other features include Dynamic Range Adjustment function, Digital Shake Reduction mode, High ISO Sensitivity 3200, Movie recording at 30fps with 640x480 pixels resolution, 21MB of Built-in Memory and support for DivX®(MPEG-4) format.

The PENTAX Optio S12 is expected to hit the markets by April 2008 for the suggested price of US $279.95.

Pentax Imaging will display Optio S12 along with other spectacular additions at the PMA 2008 Trade Show from January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas.

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PENTAX Imaging Company removed the curtains from the PENTAX K20D digital SLR camera. The 14.6 Mega-pixel Camera has been fashioned with dust-proof and weather-resistant exterior to make it useable in adverse weather conditions. With a newly developed CMOS image sensor, which employs a large photo diode the camera achieves higher sensitivity levels up to 6400 in the expanded ISO mode.

The K20D includes a 2.7 inch Wide-view LCD screen with 230,000 dots resolution for easier operation and better observation. It’s High-speed PENTAX-original PRIME (Pentax Real IMage Engine) engine bring images to life through realistic color propagation. The innovative PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction mechanism ensures blur-free, crisp image even in low light or back-lit situations.

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Pentax has announced the Optio E50 digital camera with several improvements over its predecessor, the E40. Now with a more tempting design, E50 has a 8.1 megapixel camera and 1/2.5-inch CCD with 3x optical and 4x digital zoom lens capable of producing pictures up to 1024x640 and video at 640x480 resolution. Along with the face recognition AF & AE, auto picture mode, 6m flash, and digital shake reduction with sensitivity up to ISO1600, the Optio E50 fits the bill for an entry-level digital camera. The 2.4-inch LCD screen provides for easy viewing and there is support for SDHC/SD cards supplementing onboard memory of 10MB. There is also a special "Green Mode" function which upon activation can automatically set exposure, sensitivity, white balance and other settings according to the conditions. The Optio E50 makes for a perfect travel companion as it is powered by two AA batteries and up to 250 pictures can be clicked away with no trouble.

The Pentax Optio E50 will be available in March 2008 at a price of $150.

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Pentax unveils its first US entry-level digicam, DSLR K200D. The Pentax K200D is a 10.2 megapixel camera featuring a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD image sensor, ISO 1600, and the Pentax Shake Reduction system which ensures pictures taken on the move are still high-quality. The Pentax K200D will be available in the US market starting March, 2008, with a MSRP of US$799.95.

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Pentax has recently announced the launch of lightweight, water and impact resistant binocular DCF LV 9x28 offering a clear view. This high-end roof-prism binocular offers a very advanced optical system.

While the light transmission is improved by applying multi-coat on the lens and prism surface, the resolution and contrast are enhanced by applying phase correction coating on the reflective surface of prism. The reflective surface also has super-reflection coating so that the reflectivity is increased. The rigid and lightweight body of DCF LV 9x28 Binocular is made up of fiber reinforced polycarbonate. A strong grip is made with full rubber coating. The Binoculars can be used in wet conditions or 3.3 feet under water. The water does not get into the body as it is fully-sealed filled up with nitrogen.

Fine adjustments can be done by four stop helicoid eyepiece rings, making it convenient to people wearing eyeglasses also. The binocular also has rain shielded eyepiece caps preventing it from water and dust.

The Pentax DCF LV 9x28 Binocular will be available for $250.

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Pentax the renowned leader in digital imaging is organizing an eight-day DSLR Photography Workshop Cruise scheduled to embark from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to ports in the Southern Caribbean on March 14-22, 2008. During the workshop PENTAX K100D Super digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras will be available for use by attendees. Being the eighth in the series this workshop provides training in digital photography, imaging techniques and printing. The PENTAX K100D Super features 18-55mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent, 27-83mm), Shake Reduction, Automatic Dust Removal, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and ISO sensitivity to 3200 making it the perfect for tourists or travel photographers.
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PENTAX showed the world its brand new Digital Camera, PENTAX Optio A40 from the reliable Optio series always known for Superior image quality and performance. The 12 Mega-Pixel Camera is equipped with 1/1.7 inch CCD image sensor increasing the receiving area to produce excellent images with brilliant colors. A40 includes three types of anti-shake functions; Mechanical Shake Reduction which corrects camera shake when photographing still images by shifting the image sensor (CCD) horizontally and vertically with the help of high-accuracy gyro sensor. The second type is the Digital Shake Reduction which automatically adjusts sensitivity to reduce camera shake according to the brightness of the subject. The third type is Movie Shake Reduction which electronically minimizes camera shake with the help of software.

Other specifications include Face Recognition AF&AE function for improved portrait photography, New Dynamic Range Adjustment function with 2.5” LCD display for wider range, 3x optical zoom which can be increased to 17.9x of magnification when combined with 6x of digital zoom, 18 shooting and 15 playback modes, 21 MB of built-in memory, SD/SDHC card compatibility and superior support for PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III. This exciting Camera will be available in the month of October at an estimated price of $299.95.

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PENTAX displayed its new Digital Camera, PENTAX Optio V10 featuring an ultra-slim body integrated with enhanced technology. V10 includes 3.0 LCD monitor with 230,000 effective pixels and wide angle of 170 degree to enable extraordinary images. Its special 3x optical zoom lens gives a normal range of 36-108mm in the 35mm format however when combined with 4x digital zoom it easily give a magnification of 12x. The 8 Mega-Pixel Digital Camera features advanced Digital Shake Reduction with high ISO settings and advanced Face Recognition AF&AE function for high exposure. Additional features include 16 shooting and 13 playback modes, date imprint function, 52.1 MB of in- built memory, FotoNation's red eye correction and advanced support for PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III. The smart Digital Camera PENTAX Optio V10 will be available in November ay an estimated price of $249.95.

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PENTAX Imaging rolled out their new smc Pentax DA 180-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens exclusively designed for DLSR cameras. The powerful lens features 14x zoom ratio and covers the range from 27.5mm wide angle to 383mm in super-telephoto 35mm format. It incorporates two -low dispersion (ED) elements and two aspherical (AL) elements to minimize adverse effects of various aberrations and ensures excellent image quality. The lens has been optimized for use with DLSR cameras and is perfectly proportioned to their image sensor size (23.5mm x 15.7mm). The lens is 75mm (maximum diameter) x 85.5mm (length) in dimesions and weighs a mere 16.0 oz (455g) without lens hood

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Pentax launches new website to share its joy with Pentaxains everywhere in the world. The website is dedicated to those loyal enthusiastic photographers who are afflicted with Lens Buying Addiction. It features Community section where each pentaxian can tell about his experiences, Fun search options where you can locate various promotions and receive free premium gifts, Pentaxian Quizes to test your knowledge and a secticon containing advertisement campaigns with PDF and other downloads. Become a part of the community at www.pentaxian.com

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Pentax released its new stylish digital camera, Pentax Optio S10. The compact camera is easy to carry on tours and uses high technology for perfect shots every time. It features effective 10-Megapixel with a 3X optical zoom to ensure high resolution. With new 1/1.8 inch CCD image sensor it covers a larger area for tone reproduction, texture delineation and noise reduction. Using Digital shake reduction it eliminates image blur and reduces camera shake, through Face Recognition AF&AE function it captures portraits more beautifully with simple operation. Its 2.5 inch LCD screen with a high resolution of 232000 pixels and a wide viewing angel conveniently confirms picture composition and focus, through Auto Picture mode it identifies best shooting mode according to its subject. Other features include built-in-memory of 22.0 MB approximately, compatibility with SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards, FotoNation's red-eye compensation function for flash shots, ACDsee for PENTAX image viewer/image management software, support to PictBridge, DPOF functions, Eixf Print, and PRINT Image Matching III.

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PENTAX IMAGING has recently announced that its latest OPTIO Z10 Camera with 7X optical zoom lens. OPTIO Z10 will be available from September at US $249.95. The Optio Z10 features a 7X optical zoom lens covering focal lengths from 6.3 to 44.1mm (equivalent to 38-266mm for 35mm format) and a refraction lens system that prevents lens from protruding from the camera while zooming. 7X optical zoom lens is the highest magnification among current PENTAX compact digital camera models. Optio Z10’s other features include 8.0 megapixels, high speed detection time Face Recognition for improved portraits and digital Shake Reduction that allows ISO to 3200 to capture sharper images even in low light settings.

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Pentax, well established name in lens manufacturing has recently launched its new lens named as PENTAX-DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM. This is a 2.7X zoom lens and covers angles of view almost from 76.5mm to 207mm. This lens from Pentax is considered perfect for the depiction of beclouded, out-of-focus backgrounds and also specially for sports photography freezing split-second action for the reason that it has a large maximum aperture of F2.8. This telephoto zoom lens DA 50-135mm has put together three extra-low dispersion essentials to successfully reduce the chromatic aberrations which otherwise harm image-forming presentation. Furthermore, Ghostless covering on the telephoto zoom lens successfully minimizes interior reflections in the visual elements. The smc PENTAX-DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens would be available to users at a costing of $999.95 but about the availability the company has not revealed any information yet.

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PENTAX has recently introduced one more lens category the all new PENTAX-DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM which is again a zoom lens and covers angles of view from 76.5mm to 207mm (in the 35mm format). This PENTAX-DA* series supports a firmly sealed, climate-resistant and dust-resistant structure to improve toughness as for usage in the rain or any other dusty locations. The telephoto lens integrates three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to effectively minimize the chromatic aberrations which damage image-forming performance. The lens is considered perfect for capturing sports. This smart lens has the capability to fulfill photographer’s needs. Now about the pricing and availability we have not got any information as in yet. So, stay tuned till our next updation.

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Photographers throughout World have a reason to smile as Pentax the renowned lens producers has recently launched PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM Lens for softer, easier and quieter auto focusing. Considered ideal landscape and portrait photography, this 3.1-times zoom lens is expected to covers angles of view from 24.5mm to 76.5mm (in the 35mm format). As for shortest photographing distance 30cm and filter diameter comes to 77 mm. The Lens measures about 84×98.5mm and weights around 565g. The lens employs two extra-low dispersion elements and also it has got three aspherical elements. The Lens is expected to reach the store shelves by the month end although about the pricing there is no word till now.

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PENTAX Imaging, an innovative leader in the production of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units, binoculars, scopes has recently introduced its classy new frivolous, logical compact digital camera model – the PENTAX Optio M40. The camera is packed in an irresistible ultra-slim, stylish metallic body offering a 3X optical zoom and an easily viewable liberal 2.5 inch monitor with an enhanced pixel number of approximately 150,000 pixels for easier playback and better operational view of camera settings and menu displays.

Digital camera with 8.0 mega pixels, the Optio M40 gives out high-resolution pictures that capture images with the optimum details even if it is at higher magnifications. The camera is currently operational with a Face Recognition AF & AE function which mechanically focuses on faces, in spite of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition to this, most favorable exposure settings are without human intervention conducted which helps in highlighting areas with faces, even if there is backlighting. The camera is also equipped with Digital Shake Reduction system which eliminates camera shake and subject blur while capturing still images.

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Pentax Corporation recently announced about its all new AF200FG auto flash specially designed to be used with its SLR cameras. Pentax this clip-on-type flash features a compressed, lightweight body and has got a simple dial operation to assure effortless use of the flash. In addition to all this, the AF200FG P-TTL auto flash system offers a guide number of 20 (at ISO 100/m). It has got the luminous intensity allocation through a built-in-wide-angel panel that slides out to cover and it uniformly covers a wide discharge angle of a 28mm (in the 35mm format) lens. It has also got a P-TTL auto flash system to constantly assure the proper exposure level by measuring the flash's pre-discharge with the camera's multi-pattern metering system. This smart auto flash AF200FG unit will be available to the eagerly waiting users in the month of August 2007 at a pricing of US $149.95.

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Pentax recently introduced its all new SLR camera, PENTAX K100D. This new standard-class digital SLR camera combines the acclaimed Shake Reduction (SR) system with an innovative Dust Removal (DR) system to prevent adhesion of dust to the CCD surface and assure spotless images. With the combination of 6.1 effective megapixels, the K100D Super is designed to guarantee high-quality digital SLR photography to users of all levels from SLR beginners to experienced hobbyists -with minimum effort. The K100D Super features a large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor on its back panel. Its wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image over 140 degrees vertically and horizontally, ensuring effortless image viewing even from a diagonal position.

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Pentax recently announced the Pentax AP50 - Special 50th Anniversary SLR Camera. The AP50 is tribute to their legendary film camera, which debuted in 1975. The AP50 hence is modern camera in a traditional packaging.

The camera includes digital hardware, two LCDs, keypad, and mode selector. Like the film camera, the AP50 includes pyramid housing for the pentaprism viewfinder for accuracy. The AP50 for now will not see production.

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