Archive for Pentax Digital Cameras

Pentax Optio WS80 Black and OrangeThe Pentax Optio WS80 has 10 million pixels, 5x optical zoom, 2.7″ LCD and is waterproof up to 5 metres. It’s small, compact and appealing to the eye with it’s multi-coloured design. On top of the core features the Pentax WS80 also boasts an intelligent 31.3x zoom, high quality HD video recording, face recognition, a 1cm macro mode and is shockproof to 1m.

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Pentax Optio I-10 BlackThe new Pentax Optio I-10 is due for release shortly and it’s retro design is set to turn a few heads. It has the look of a typical old skool 35mm camera that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of Magnum PI (gotta love that ‘tash). It comes in pearl white‘ and ‘classic black‘ giving the option of two varying…

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Pentax E85 BlackThe Pentax Optio E85 offers a great spec at a great price. It has 12.1 million pixels, 3x optical zoom and a 2.7″ LCD screen, but the real bonus of this model is that it is powered by Litium-Ion battery as opposed to AA – a rareity at this price point.

All Pentax E85’s sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a free…

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Pentax Optio W80 BlueThe Pentax Optio W80 is waterproof to 5m, coldproof to -10 degrees Celsius and shockproof to heights of 1m. It has a wide-angle lens with a 5x optical zoom, and an intelligent zoom to around 31x. At 12.1 effectibe megapixels the Pentax W80 enables you to take extremely detailed pictures up to poster size. It also has an AF-adjusting spot beam projector for photos…

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Pentax face recognition praised

A new digital camera from Pentax uses a face recognition system that makes it an ideal choice for group taking group images.

Idealo reports that the Pentax Optio M60 has a number of features which make it worth consideration and adds that the software it uses for face recognition is a stand-out addition.

It reports that the unit is not only capable…

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Pentax has furnished the market with high quality camera products for over 80 years and their latest ten-megapixel model continues this trend, a new review suggests.

In an article looking at the Pentax Optio E60, the manufacturer is praised for its longevity in providing such products and notes that the new model is available at a reasonable price.

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A new digital camera from Pentax offers eight-megapixel power for an entry-level price.

In an article for the Trusted Reviews website, the Pentax Optio E50 is praised for its sub-£100 price tag and marks the fifth model to enter the manufacturer’s lower-priced range.

It is stated that with the Pentax Optio E50, the manufacturer has been able to offer an eight-megapixel model at an “astonishingly…

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Pentax’s line of digital single-lens (DSLR) cameras can often be “hugely impressive”, a new review suggests.

According to Computer Active, the Pentax K20D is one model in the manufacturer’s range able to compete with some of the best DSLR models from rivals such as Nikon and Canon.

The 14-megapixel Pentax K20D is cited as a welcome addition to this range, building on the reputation of its…

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Pentax Optio S12 ’slim and smooth’

Pentax has continued to lead the pack in the ultra-compact digital camera market with its latest 12-megapixel model, according to one reviewer.

In an article for the Australian Cnet website, Mark Harris states the Pentax Optio S12 has a slim, stylish design that hides a range of features behind its 21mm metallic frame.

The camera itself is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 6x…

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Pentax K20D ‘makes a major impact’

The Pentax K20D is a digital SLR that could make a “major impact” on its buyers, according to a recent review.

Steve’s Digicams put the 14.6-megapixel model to the test and praised it for its new CMOS sensor technology, which it states is among the best in its class.

The Pentax K20D is also equipped with a shake reduction system which is compatible with any lens…

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