The Pentax K-7 is a lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that has a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The K-7 boasts a 14.6 effective megapixels, a high-speed movie data transmission, and a newly developed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II that provides greater data-processing speed and produces better-quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. The Pentax K-7 DSLR will be released in Japan in the end of June 2009 for approx. 130,000 Yen($1,371) and 140,000 Yen($1,477). [AVING]
Pentax just launched their new 10-megapixel digicam in the form of the Optio E75. The digicam features a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display at 230k resolution, and an automatic scene modes. It supports an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Face Detection, Face-priority and Automatic Smile Detection modes. The Pentax Optio E75 requires only a couple of AA batteries and is priced at €120 or around $160 in Europe. [Engadget]
Here is the limited edition Pentax K20D Titanium DSLR camera that reails for a hefty $1199. FYI, the original version of the Pentax K20D is available for only $700. The camera features a 2.8-inch LCD screen, image stabilization and dust proofing. The 14.6MP DSLR will be available in Japan at the end of April 2009. Only 1000 units will be available for purchase. [Newlaunches]
The Pentax X70 is the company’s latest 12MP digicam that comes with a 24x optical Zoom, a 26mm Wide angle, a 2.7 inch LCD, 11fps shooting mode, Smile Capture, and Face detection for up to 32 persons. It is able to record video in 720p resolution and has an ISO range up to 6400. [Akihabara]
Some of you might want to get pictured underwater. By using this Pentax Optio W10, you can get underwater photography experience. The Pentax Optio W10 is compact digital camera featuring a waterproof and dustproof design that allows it to function underwater for up to 30 minutes at 5 feet. The camera features a 6.0-megapixel CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch display, 10.5 MB of built-in memory, and SD memory cards. With only $299.99, you can take the camera fishing, boating, and skiing. [Obsessable]
The Optio P70 is the latest 12MP compact digital camera from Pentax that comes equipped with a 4x optical zoom (equivalent 28-112 mm), ISO sensitivity up to 6400, 2.7 inch TFT LCD screen and has a 720P video mode at 15 fps. The camera also adopts Face Recognition technology that can track up to 32 faces in 0.03 second and supports SD, SDHC with 33.7MB internal memory and uses Li-ion battery D-LI88. Measuring 3.8 inch x 2.1 inch x 0.8 inch and weighing 4.4 oz, the Optio P70 will be released in February 2009 for $199.95. [dpreview]
