PENTAX announces the launch of the PENTAX K-x mid-range digital SLR camera. Like the PENTAX K-m, it is a user-friendly camera for first-time DSLR camera users, and is housed in a compact and lightweight body.

This 12.4-megapixel camera spots live view shooting with 230K 2.7-inch LCD monitor, HD movie recording, and high-speed continuous shooting.

The K-x incorporates APC-S CMOS image sensor that can reproduce true-to-life images with fine detail and rich depth of colors, and a high-speed PRIME II imaging engine for producing more accurate color rendition and faster transmission speed of movie data.

The camera’s autofocus system features 11 sensor points to automatically capture even off-centered subjects in sharp focus. Face Detection AF automatically detects up to 16 faces.

With the K-x you’ll never miss a moment: its high-speed continuous shooting mode records 17 JPEG images at a maximum speed of 4.7 fps - the fastest of all entry-class models. And the camera’s top shutter speed of 1/6000 second allows you to preserve crisp images of fast-moving subjects.

The camera also offers the SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism to ensure sharp and blur-free images even challenging conditions.

Among other worthy features we find digital filter function for adding up to 16 creative visual effects to the recorded images, and HDR (high dynamic range) function to create one composite image from three images with different exposures.

The camera comes with either with 18-55mm DAL or 55-300mm DAL kit lens.

PENTAX K-x DSLR – Specifications:

• 12.4 Megapixels
• 23.6mm x 15.8mm CMOS Image Sensor
• Maximum Image Size: 4288×2428 pixels
• File Format: RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG
• Image Sensor Shift Stabilizer
• Sensitivity: ISO 100-12800
• 2.7 inch Live View LCD monitor with 230,000 dots
• Focus Modes: Auto, Single with Focus Lock, Continuous, Manual
• 11-point wide autofocus system
• Autofocus: Contrast detection + Face detection, Contrast detection, Phase difference detection
• Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Centre-weighted metering, Spot metering
• Shooting Modes: Auto Picture, Picture (6 pictures) Scene (10 Scenes), Program AE, Sensitivity-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb
• Shutter Speed: 1/6000 - 30 sec, Bulb
• Continuous shooting: Max. 4.7 fps
• Built-in Pop-up Flash
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720p at 24 fps
• Dust Removal Mechanism and SP Coating
• Usable Lens: PENTAX KAF3-, KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses
• Storage Media: SD, SDHC Memory Card

Official Information: pentaximaging.com.

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PENTAX launches simple and stylish digital compact camera, the Pentax Optio M85. The camera spots 12 megapixels of resolution and 32-96mm 3x optical zoom lens in a metal body that is just 19mm thick.

Also it has 3.0 inch 230.000 dots large LCD to offer absolute convenience not only to view captured image but to make camera settings.

The Optio M85 is very easy to use and features point-and shoot operation so even first-time users can operate it.

You can also benefit from its Scene Auto Selector function that automatically adjusts the camera settings to suit the scene being photographed, and Face Recognition function that recognizes up to 10 faces in a frame and optimized focus and exposure on them.

The Optio M85 has a movie mode as well and is capable of shooting 1280*780p HD movies at a rate of 15 frames per second.

The camera is lightweight and weighs only 128g, so that it is it easy to carry everywhere and put it in a pocket. It will be available in October 2009.

PENTAX Optio M85 – Specifications:

• 12,0 Megapixels
• CCD-Type Image Sensor
• 3x Optical Zoom
• Focal length Equivalent: 32 – 96 mm
• Aperture Range: f/2.9 (W) – f/5.2 (T)
• 3.0’’ inch LCD-Display with 230.000 dots
• Scene Auto Selector
• Sensitivity: ISO80-3200
• Face Recognition (up to 10 faces in a frame)
• Movie Mode: 1280×720 at 15fps
• Slim and Compact Metal Body
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Battery Life: 215 Shots (CIPA standard)
• Dimensions: 90×58x19mm
• Weight: 105g
• Launched in October 2009

According to photographyblog.com.

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Pentax announced the Pentax Optio P80. It is ultra-slim, lightweight digital camera that features 12 megapixels of resolution, 27.5mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and HD video shooting.

The camera sports a compact, ultra-slim camera body in a high-grade aluminum-alloy housing with sparkling chrome-plated parts. The thinnest part of the body is 16.5mm in depth.

The Pentax Optio P80 is a point-and-shoot digital camera. Its Auto Picture Mode is very helpful as well as a large selection of scenes in the Scene Mode.

The camera offers you a lot of features for the capture of sharp portraits: Face Recognition function of up to 32 faces, Smile Capture and the Blink Detection. Besides, the E80 features a new Small Face filter, which makes the subject’s face appear smaller than reality in relation to the body, without compromising the overall balance of a portrait.

The P80 features strong anti-shake protection, which includes Pixel Track SR mode (the camera processes affected images), High-Sensitivity SR mode (the camera raises ISO levels) and Movie SR mode.

Although the camera itself comes with a wide-angle lens, it features Digital Wide mode to create a panoramic picture equivalent to an image taken with 20mm lens from two images.

Other interesting features include variety of digital filters to add visual effects to recorded images, D-Range setting, to prevent overexposed and underexposed areas in images and Frame composite function with 90 frames stored in the camera.

Pentax Optio P80 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Sensor
• 12.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4000×3000
• 4X Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 27.5-110mm
• Aperture Range: F2.6-5.8
• 2.7″ TFT LCD screen with 230,000 dots
• Focus modes: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
• Focus Lock
• Sensitivity: ISO 64-6400
• Shutter Speed: 1/1000 to 4 sec
• 25 Scene Modes
• Green Simplified Mode Available
• Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection
• Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and Shadow Correction
• High Speed Continuous Mode: 3.2 FPS for up to 6 frames (5M)
• Movie Mode: 1280×720p30/15
• 33.6 MB Internal Memory + SD, SDHC Memory Cards
• Power: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI88
• 16,5 mm/0.6″ Thin
• Colors Available: Black, Pearl and Mint

Official Information: pentaximaging.com.

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