PENTAX UPGRADES TWO POPULAR COMPACT DIGITAL MODELS
GOLDEN, CO. (August 21, 2006)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced significant upgrades to two popular PENTAX compact digital camera lines. The latest model in the PENTAX Optio A series is the Optio A20 now featuring 10.0 effective megapixels and three anti-shake functions including Shake Reduction, Blur Reduction High ISO mode, and a Movie Anti-shake all designed to improve image quality.
PENTAX also announced the latest model in the Optio M series, a compact, affordable digital camera now offering 7.0 effective megapixels plus a wide range of basic features including extended AA battery life that makes the camera an ideal travel companion. This new model also features the new PENTAX High ISO Blur Reduction mode for sharper images without camera shake or subject blurring.
The Optio A20 will ship in October 2006 for under US $350.00, while the Optio M20 will ship in September 2006 for US $200.00.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of digital SLR and compact cameras, scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, lenses, mobile printers and scanners. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.