by Johan on October 23, 2007
As an upgrade version of the popular K100D digital camera, the new Pentax K100D Super boasts a dust removal system, SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lens and new fastest ISO speed of 3200. It retails for around $600 (including kit lens). Need more details? PhotographyBlog has reviewed this “Super” camera. Here is the conclusion.
Having the arrogance to call your camera ‘Super’ places it justifiably in the firing line for a critical kicking. But having used the camera for more than six weeks, that thought has never entered my head until now. That’s because the Pentax K100D Super ticks very nearly all of the boxes for those wanting an easy to use DSLR that delivers images you’ll want to keep straight out of the camera; and with the minimum of user input and effort to boot. That said, there is enough room to grow built in for those of us who do want to do more than simply point and shoot, and first time DSLR users will have fun experimenting. Any camera that makes photography fun again gets a big, Paul McCartney-style thumbs up in my book. It also feels built to last, so if you’re looking to get into digital SLR photography and are not already allied to a particular system the Pentax K100D Super currently offers one of the best places to start. Given the range of features and the asking price – for what it is and what it does, it’s hard to find fault, save for possibly the fact that you have to rely on four AAs or two longer-lasting CR-V3 cells for power. But, again at this price, that’s no big deal. For that reason the Pentax K100D Super receives the very rare PhotographyBLOG accolade of a full five stars and an Essential rating.
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by Johan on October 1, 2007
Pentax introduced its new Optio A40 and Optio V10 shooters. The Optio A40 is a high-end digital camera that boasts a 12MP sensor with a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, a range of shake-reducing measures, and face-recognition. What makes it cool is that the A40 has the ability to record in DivX.
Measuring 19 mm thick, the Optio V10 is a 8MP digital camera with a larger 3-inch LCD, and that same 3x optical zoom. The Optio A40 will be available later this month for $300, while the Optio V10 will be released in November for $250.
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Pentax has recently introduced two new digital cameras today. The Z10 features an 8MP CCD sensor (up to ISO 2100), 7x zoom, and 52MB of internal memory, while the S10 comes with a 10MP CCD sensor with up to 3x zoom, 22MB internal memory, and able to record DivX MPEG-4 videos. Both cameras share the same digital anti-shake, 2.5-inch LCDs, facial recognition, SDHC compatibility, $250 price tags, and September release dates. One more pic after the jump.
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BenQ announced two digital cameras this week, the BenQ E820, and C740i. The BenQ E820 digicam is a successor of the 7MP E720 and provides 8MP resolution, face detection, and a mode that shoots pictures at ISO 1600, while the BenQ C740i still offers 7MP sensor but adds the same face detection and ISO 1600 as you would find on the E820. They both feature a higher-grade Pentax lens with 3X optical zoom, include MPEG-4 video recording while zooming in, and a 720×400 widescreen mode for capturing DVD video. No word on pricing or availability so far, but we’re sure both cameras should be available soon.
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Pentax introduced its new DSLR camera in tribute to its original film camera back in 1957 when its known as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. Dubbed as the AP50, the camera is “designed with vintage touch with its pyramid chassis for the pentaprism viewfinder.” The company will be displaying the Pentax AP50 at its Tokyo headquarters until the end of July. Pricing info is still unknown. See more pics after the jump!
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