Press Release: PENTAX ANNOUNCES Optio60 DIGITAL CAMERA WITH HIGH
RESOLUTION, LOW LEARNING CURVE
High resolution digital photography is simpler than
ever with the new PENTAX Optio60 digital camera. An excellent choice for digital
newcomers, the PENTAX Optio60 offers 6.0 megapixel resolution and a 3X zoom lens
in a compact, lightweight, and stylish design.
An easy-to-understand “Simple mode”
deserves the credit for lowering the learning curve of the PENTAX Optio60. Set
in this mode, users are free to concentrate on photography subjects while the
Optio60 automatically selects optimal focus and exposure settings for scenes at
hand. Even more, the PENTAX Optio60 incorporates Manual exposure settings plus
Aperture and Shutter priority modes to allow room for users to grow their
photography skills.
Composition with the latest PENTAX digital camera is
just as simple. The Optio60 features a large 2.0 inch LCD monitor plus an
optical and actual-image zoom viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to
enhance viewing for users who may lack perfect eyesight.
Finally, the Optio60 makes a perfect travel companion.
The camera is compatible with AA batteries and may be set in a Webcam mode to
create broadcast live video links to distant family and friends.
PENTAX will ship the Optio60 digital camera next month
and the price will be $200 US.
PENTAX Optio60 Digital Camera Features
Compact, Lightweight Design
Despite its powerful 3X optical zoom lens and 6.0
effective megapixel performance, the Optio60 boasts compact dimensions of just
3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches, a weight of 4.6 ounces without battery and SD memory
card, and an attractive, lustrous finish exterior.
Unique PENTAX Mode Dial
The broad range of Optio60 shooting modes are
accessible on the easy-to-understand icons on the Mode dial located on the
camera's upper panel. Mode choices include: Simple, Program, Picture mode (Night
Scene, Landscape, Portrait and Sport modes). The Mode dial also offers greater
control with settings such as Aperture-priority AE (Av), Shutter-priority AE
(Tv) and Metered manual (M), as well as access to the Movie mode, which records
movies with sound to the full capacity of the memory card. The innovative Simple
mode automatically selects the best settings for the scene at hand. From the
handy Utility mode, the Optio60 may be set in a Webcam mode to create broadcast
live video links to distant family and friends.
Sharper Images With Stunning Color
Two high-quality aspherical lenses optimize the 6.0
effective megapixel performance and powerful 3X optical zoom lens of the
Optio60.
3X Optical Zoom, 4X Digital Zoom
Composed of six groups of seven elements, two of which
are aspherical, the Optio60 offers 3X optical zoom performance equivalent to a
36–108mm lens in 35mm format. Combined with 4X digital zoom performance,
the 3X optical zoom delivers 12X zoom capability.
Optical Viewfinder With Diopter
Adjustment
With an optical viewfinder offering actual image zoom,
the Optio60 makes composition easy and allows users to operate the camera
without the LCD monitor on to help preserve battery life during composition. The
camera also features diopter adjustment to assist in providing a clearer
view.
AA Battery Compatibility
The Optio60 is compatible with widely available AA
batteries (two alkaline or nickel hydride batteries). As a result, the Optio60
makes it easy to replenish power practically anywhere in the world.
Generous LCD Monitor
The generous 2.0 inch LCD offers features 130,000
pixels for a better view during image playback, selection and
editing.
Control Sensitivity
A selection of Standard Output Sensitivity comprising
64, 100 and 200, as well as an auto setting, make it easy to adjust the Optio60
for shooting in different lighting intensities.
PictBridge Compatibility
The Optio 60 supports PictBridge, the highly
convenient direct-print standard released by the CIPA (Camera and Imaging
Products Association), which may eliminate the need for a computer during
printing. Simply connect the Optio60 directly to a compatible printer via USB
cable and enjoy the simplicity of producing photographs directly.
Additional Features:
• SD memory card compatibility plus 12MB
built-in memory
• Selectable date/time stamp option for
printing
• USB mass storage class compatibility;
audio/video cable connects the Optio60 to a TV
• Standard image viewer, ACDSee for PENTAX
software
• Built-in auto flash with red-eye reduction
mode*
• Actual image optical
viewfinder
• Macro mode allows the user to shoot as
close as 5cm from the subject at wide-angle setting
• DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching
III compatibility
*This mode may not eliminate “red eyes” in
all instances.
Posted: Fri - July 22, 2005 at 08:49 AM