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Pentax Optio RZ18 Announced

September 12, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Pentax Optio RZ18

The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new point and shoot model with a 16MP image sensor and 18x optical zoom (25-450mm equivalent).  The RZ18 also features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD and 720p HD video.

The Pentax Optio RZ18 should be available in October for $299.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, Optio, Pentax, photography, point and shoot, RZ18, superzoom

 

Making Of: The Adventures of Pentax WG-1

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

This behind the scenes video of The Adventures of the Pentax WG-1 shows off the effort and incredible vision that went into the short, 71-second commercial.

The original ad is below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, Optio, Pentax, wg-1

Pentax Optio RS1000 and RZ10 Announced

September 9, 2010 By Eric Reagan

The Pentax Optio RS1000 is a 14MP point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens.  The RS1000 is an ultra-compact caemra that is about the size of a credit card and comes with a bargain initial price point of $149.95.

The RS100 should be available in October 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Pentax Optio RZ10 is a 14MP point and shoot camera with a 10x zoom lens, built-in image stabilization and a 2.7″ LCD screen.

The RZ10 should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $219.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: compact camera, digital camera, Optio, Pentax, photography, point and shoot, rs1000, rz10

Pentax Optio W90 Brief Hands-On

February 24, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Pentax Optio W90

While the Pentax Optio W90 has just been announced, I had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with a preproduction model of the new camera at CES 2010 last month.  For my first impressions on the 12MP deathproof camera, keep reading. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera reviews, digital cameras, dustproof, Optio, Pentax, pentax w90 review, photography, point and shoot, review, shockproof, w90, waterproof

Pentax Optio W90 Reviews and Resources

February 24, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Pentax Optio W90

The Pentax Optio W90 is a 12.1MP point and shoot camera that features a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body, along with a 2.7-incd LCD, 720p HD video capture and a Digital Microscope mode with LED lights providing lighting for up close subjects.  The W90 will include a carabiner for attaching the camera to a belt or backpack for quick access.  Check out Photography Bay’s Pentax W90 Hands-on Review.

The Pentax W90 should be available in April 2010 at an initial retail price of $329.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Pentax W90 Reviews

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Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: cameras, digital cameras, freezeproof, Optio, Pentax, pentax w90, photography, point and shoot, shockprook, underwater, w90, waterproof

Pentax Optio E90, H90 and I-10 Hands-On

January 25, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Pentax Optio I-10

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down briefly with the new Pentax Optio cameras that were just announced. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital cameras, e90, h90, i-10, Optio, Pentax, photography

Pentax Optio H90, E90 and I-10 Reviews and Resources

January 25, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Pentax Optio I-10

Pentax has announced three new point and shoot cameras in its Optio series, the H90, E90 and I-10. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, e90, h90, i-10, Optio, Pentax, photography, pma, pma 2010, pma2010

Pentax Optio E60

July 28, 2008 By Eric Reagan

GOLDEN, Colo. – PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio E60 compact digital camera. With 10.1 megapixels, the PENTAX Optio E60 offers both new and experienced digital users beautiful high-resolution images and a variety of easy-to-use features at a budget price.

This latest member of the PENTAX Optio E series is newly equipped with an optical 3X zoom lens featuring a wide angle of view (equivalent to 32mm to 96mm in 35mm format) that is perfect for group shots in narrow settings, landscapes and architecture. In addition, the Optio E60 features a variety of modes including Auto Picture, Face Recognition, High Sensitivity Digital Shake Reduction, and a popular Green mode that sets exposure, sensitivity and other parameters with just a touch of a button for the newest of digital users.

The PENTAX Optio E60 also is a fine travel companion compatible with easy-to-find AA batteries, World Time and Date Imprint functions, and an Image Recovery function to retrieve accidentally-erased, once-in-a-lifetime pics.

The PENTAX Optio E60 will be available in a stylish black finish in October for under US $140.00.

Filed Under: News, Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, E60, Optio, Pentax

Pentax Optio M50 Review at Trusted Reviews

July 20, 2008 By Eric Reagan

Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Pentax Optio M50.

As an entry level camera, the Pentax M50 puts in a remarkably good performance that matches that of more expensive cameras. In particular the high ISO performance is impressive.

Filed Under: Pentax, Reviews Tagged With: digital camera, M50, Optio, Pentax, review

Pentax Optio V20 Review at Trusted Reviews

June 22, 2008 By Eric Reagan

Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Pentax Optio V20.

The Optio V20 is an attractively designed and well made ultra-compact camera, and the 5x zoom, large wide-view monitor screen and simple control interface make it versatile and pleasant to use, although it lacks a number of useful features, including effective image stabilisation.

Filed Under: Pentax, Reviews Tagged With: digital camera, Optio, Pentax, review, V20

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