Pentax Optio V10 Digital Camera - Press Release

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PENTAX INTRODUCES OPTIO A40 WITH 12 MEGAPIXELS AND SUPER-SLIM OPTIO V10 WITH 3 INCH MONITOR

GOLDEN, CO. (October 1, 2007)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio A40, the latest model in the Optio A series of advanced compact digital cameras with superior image quality and performance. Featuring 12 megapixels, this latest Optio features three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and movie. Each version helps deliver sharp, blur-free shots where camera shake is an issue such as action photography or in low light conditions at dawn, dusk or at night. The Optio A model also features the newest Face Recognition technology including a Natural Skin Tone mode and a Half-length Portrait mode, which automatically takes a head and shoulder photograph of subjects.

PENTAX also announced the Optio V10, an ultra-slim compact digital camera equipped with a large 3.0 inch LCD monitor for enhanced usability and easy viewing. The Optio V10 features 8 megapixels, a 3X optical zoom and easy operations in a slim, stylish, affordable body.

The Optio A40 will ship in October 2007 for US $299.95 and the Optio V10 will ship in November for $249.95.

www.pentaximaging.com

MODEL: Optio V10
TYPE: Ultra Compact Digital Camera
PRODUCT CODE: 19481, UPC: 027075135932

SENSOR
Type: 1/2.35” interline transfer CCD
Effective pixels: 8.0MP
Total pixels: 8.5MP
Recorded resolutions
Still: 8M (3264x2448), 5M (2592x1944), 4M (2304x1728), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480)
Movie: VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240)
Quality levels: ««« (best), «« (better), « (good)

LENS
Type/construction: Pentax zoom lens, 6 elements, 5 groups, 4 aspherical elements
Optical zoom: 3x
Focal length (equiv.): 6.3-18.9mm (36-108mm)
Digital zoom: 4x
Combined zoom: 12x
Aperture: f/3.1-5.9

LCD/VIEWFINDER
LCD screen: 3.0” TFT color LCD
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
Wide angle viewable: YES
Optical viewfinder: n/a

FOCUS SYSTEM
Type: TTL Contrast Detection Autofocus
Autofocus: 9 point autofocus, Spot Autofocus, Auto Tracking Autofocus, and Face Priority Autofocus available
Manual focus: YES, Infinity Landscape also available
Macro focus: YES, macro and super-macro available
Focus lock: Available by pressing the shutter release button half way
Focus range: Normal 1.31’ to infinity, Macro 0.33-3.30’ (at wide), Super Macro 0.16-1.31’

FLASH
Type: Built-in, series-control auto flash
Flash modes: Auto, on, off, redeye reduction
Effective range: Wide 18’ (auto ISO), Tele 9.5’ (auto ISO)

STORAGE MEDIA
Internal memory: Approx 52.1 MB
Removable memory: SD, SDHC

INTERFACES
Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV, DC Input
Video out: NTSC, PAL
Printer interfaces: PictBridge

POWER SUPPLY
Power source: D-LI63 rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Recordable images: Approx 200
Playback time: Approx 210 min
Movie recording time: Approx 70 min
Audio recording time: Approx 260 min
AC adapter available: YES (optional)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.7”
Weight
Without battery or removable memory: 4.2 oz
Loaded and ready: 4.9 oz
Construction material(s): Aluminum alloy
Operating temperature: 32-104°F

TIMING
Startup: Approx 2.1 sec
Release lag: Approx 0.04 sec

LANGUAGE SUPPORT
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese

IMAGE STABILIZATION
Still: Digital SR (up to ISO 3200)
Movie: Movie SR
METERING SYSTEM
Type: TTL
Multi-segment: YES
Center weighted: n/a
Spot: n/a
Exposure compensation: +/-2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

ISO SENSITIVITY
Auto: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (auto up to 3200 in Digital SR mode)
Manual: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

WHITE BALANCE
Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Manual mode(s): YES
SHUTTER
Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter w/ CCD electronic shutter
Shutter speed: 1/2000 to 4 sec

CAPTURE MODES
Mode selection: Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Normal), Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Frame Composite (3M)
Green simplified mode available: YES
Face recognition available: YES, available in Portrait and Natural Skin Tone modes
P/A/S/M/B: P
Date stamp: YES (not available in Green Mode)
Digital filters (capture): n/a

DRIVE MODES
Mode selection: one shot, self timer (2s, 10s), continuous
Continuous FPS: Approx 1.4 FPS
Self-timer: YES (2s, 10s)
Remote control: n/a

PLAYBACK MODES
Mode selection: One Shot, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification, Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Bright/Dark Indication, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar
Mode Pallet: Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, Image & Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Frame Composite, Redeye Reduction, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Image
Magnification: YES, up to 8x, scroll available
Digital filters (playback): Black and White, Sepia, Color Filter (6 filters available), Color Extract (B&W w/ red, green, blue), Soft
Movie edit: n/a

FILE FORMATS
Still: JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Movie: AVI (Motion JPG), 30/15 FPS, w/ sound, color, sepia, monochrome
Sound: WAV (PCM), monaural

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*
*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows:
Mac:

KIT INCLUSIONS
Optio V10 Kit, USB Cable I-USB7, AV Cable I-AVC7, Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI63, Battery Charge Cradle D-BC63 (A), AC Plug Cord
Strap O-ST20, Software CD-ROM S-SW70

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AC Adapter Kit K-AC64U, Battery Charger Kit K-BC63U, PTX-210-LHM Leather Case, PTC-L50 Medium Nylon Case, Optio Extended Warranty (2 year)