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Pentax Optio A30 News Release Summary:
GOLDEN, CO. (February 21, 2007)…PENTAX Imaging Company has
announced two compact digital cameras in advance of the Photo
Marketing Association International Trade Show (PMA 2007).
The PENTAX Optio A30 features 10.0 effective megapixels, a 1/1.8
inch CCD with a wide dynamic range for superior tones, an smc
PENTAX zoom lens and an image processing engine that gives a
rich color reproduction. The PENTAX original Shake Reduction
(SR) technology in the A30 has been improved by adding both
Digital and Movie SR for improved image capture in low-light
settings and telephoto capture. A unique Face Recognition AF &
AE function offers better results in photographs by
automatically detecting faces, and then adjusting exposure and
focus to properly capture portraits.
The Optio A30 is the sixth DivX Certified digital camera
manufactured by PENTAX in the past 18 months. As a DivX
Certified digital camera, the Optio A30 makes it easy for users
to create their own media for both business and social purposes.
With the push of a button, users can instantly record
high-quality DivX video and discover simple playback on any of
the 50 million DivX Certified consumer electronics devices
available today. DivX also enhances the ease and quality of
video clips posted to popular broadcast sites such as
http://stage6.divx.com/.
Both models will be featured along with the entire line of
PENTAX digital compact and SLR cameras and lenses in Booth G151
at PMA 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 8 – 11, 2007. Priced
at US $349.95, the Optio A30 will ship in late March 2007.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production
of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units,
binoculars, scopes, eyepieces and 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.
Pentax Optio A30 Fact Sheet
High-quality images
With 10.0 effective megapixels, the Optio A30 achieves one of
the highest image quality levels in a compact digital camera.
The 1/1.8 inch CCD features a wide light-sensitive area for
superior tone reproduction. The camera features an smc PENTAX
zoom lens renowned for high resolving power, an image processing
engine that makes a rich color reproduction possible, and three
Shake Reduction functions.
Shake Reduction Enhancements
Shake Reduction
The new shake detection accuracy of the Optio A30 is achieved
incorporating a high-accuracy gyro sensor and a control
algorithm used for SR technology in PENTAX digital SLR cameras,
which consists of an exclusive shifting CCD system. This allows
highly corrective effects, equivalent to shutter speeds of
approximately 2.5 to 3.5 steps to be achieved when shooting
still images.
Digital Shake Reduction*
The Digital SR mode automatically alters sensitivity according
to the brightness of the subject, and effectively reduces camera
shake and subject blur. For the Optio A30, the maximum
sensitivity has been improved to ISO 3200 to allow faster
shutter speeds and more blur free photography.
* Image recording size is fixed to 5 M (2592 x 1944 pixels) when
the Digital SR mode is selected.
Movie Shake Reduction*
An electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing
movies, which effectively corrects distortions in images due to
camera shakes through software.
* When using “Movie SR,” the field of view is narrower than that
during normal video recording.
New, brighter, easier-to-view LCD monitor
The Optio A30 features a high-intensity LCD monitor with an LCD
booster function that improves screen brightness on demand. The
monitor is easier to view outdoors even in bright sunlight, and
with a 2.5 inch screen size and a high resolution of 232,000
pixels, confirming picture compositions and focus is easy. The
screen also offers wide-angle viewing of 160 degrees, since
there is little change in brightness and colors even when
looking at the monitor diagonally.
Face Recognition AF & AE focuses on faces
The Optio A30 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF & AE
function* that automatically detects and focuses on faces,
regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In
addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically adjusted
so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is
backlighting.
*Available when the photography mode is “Portrait” or “Kid” and
the camera is directed at people from the front. This camera's
Face Recognition AF & AE function uses the Face Tracker
face-recognition technology from FotoNation.
Swift operation speeds
Photography and playback operation speeds are enhanced on the
A30 for all-around improved results especially in action
settings. In addition to a 0.02 second release time lag, focus
and start-up times have been improved.
Intelligent Zoom function
The Optio A30 is equipped with a new Intelligent Zoom function,
an evolved form of digital zoom, enabling users to digitally
magnify images and maintain the image quality of optical zoom.
Video Recording mode enables high-quality recording for
longer time periods
The Optio A30 captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at
sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels with image quality rivaling
camcorders. Equipped with DivX® (MPEG-4 compliant) movie
format,* the Optio A30 captures longer, high-quality movies in
smaller files.
* The Optio A30 is DivX® certified. Movie playback is not
supported on Macintosh operating systems.
A wide range of exposure setting modes
With Programmed Exposure mode, the Optio A30 automatically
determines shutter speed and aperture. The camera also includes
Shutter-Priority AE mode and Manual Exposure mode, which users
may set for desired effects.
Compact, lightweight body
Despite a large CCD, an SR system and a 3X optical zoom lens
with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those
of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, the Optio A30 features a
slim, light body with a unique Sliding Lens System* and
high-density mounting technology.
* A PENTAX proprietary lens system where the central lens group
slides upward and away from the optical axis. Housing the lens
in two steps in the lens cylinder reduces overall lens
thickness, thereby minimizing body depth.
Other Features
• Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
• Compatible with new SDHC memory cards, in addition to
conventional SD memory cards
• Mode Palette provides quick access to 15 shooting modes and 15
playback modes
• A “Green button” enables users to assign functions that are
frequently used and recall them in just one touch
• Approximately 22MB of built-in memory
• Calendar Display function allows image retrieval based on the
capture date
• Easy searching and organizing of images on a PC using the Date
Folder function
• FotoNation's red-eye correction function for correcting red
eye after shooting, which occurs easily when photographing with
flash
• Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management
software
• Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT
Image Matching III
PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX
Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. This
product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching
enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help
photographers to produce images more faithful to their
intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that
are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko
Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Print Image Matching is
a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching
logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Red Eye software
(c) 2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software (c)2005-2006
FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No.
6,407,777 and 7,042,505. Other patents
Pending.
Design and Specifications is subject to change without notice.
Pentax
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