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Pentax Optio M20 News Release Summary:
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 under US
$200.00.
PENTAX Optio M20 Facts
7.0 effective megapixels permit beautiful, crisp prints even
at large-format sizes
The Optio M20 produces clear images with impressive quality
thanks to the high resolution afforded by its 7.0 effective
megapixels and to its high-performance smc PENTAX lens. This
superlative resolution makes it possible to attain prints with
crisp details even when the photo is greatly enlarged.
Outstanding battery life
With a comprehensive energy-saving design, the Optio M20
provides exceptional battery life (approximately 220 images with
AA alkaline batteries,* or approximately 700 images with AA
lithium batteries*) for on-the-go power.
*Measured under testing conditions prescribed by CIPA standards.
New Blur Reduction mode reduces camera shake and subject
blurring
The Optio M20 is equipped with a High ISO Blur Reduction mode, a
new feature that lets you take photos at faster shutter speeds
for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night
scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera
automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 1600 to
match the brightness of the subject. The higher sensitivity
permits faster shutter speeds that effectively reduce not just
camera shake but also blurring caused by moving subjects.
Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings
for the shooting conditions
The Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine
the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene,
and Program modes and choose the optimum settings for each
subject. This PENTAX original function simplifies shooting for
users since it eliminates the necessity of making a number of
individual settings.
High-quality Movies with Anti-Shake Function
The Optio M20 captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at
resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels and with an image quality
rivaling that of camcorders. Camera shake while filming can be
corrected automatically using the movie anti-shake function.*
*Using the movie anti-shake function results in a narrower field
of view than that during normal recording.
Face Recognition AF & AE for beautiful one-step portraits
The camera includes Face Recognition AF & AE, which allows you
to take bright, beautiful photos with perfectly focused faces
free of backlighting shadows. This useful function automatically
detects the position of the subject's face anywhere in the photo
frame and adjusts the focus and optimizes the exposure for the
detected position.
Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
The Optio M20's auto-tracking AF feature continuously focuses on
subjects such as kids and pets that move around unpredictably.
Since the focus frame automatically follows the movement of the
subject inside the photo frame, you can capture those
instantaneous photo opportunities.
Easy-to-view LCD Monitor
The Optio M20 comes with a 2.5 inch LCD monitor, which displays
subjects' movement with very little time delay (60 fps). Its
easy to view, large monitor and menu display make operation,
setting, monitoring, and playback comfortable and easy. An auto
LCD dimmer function automatically dims the backlight to preserve
battery life and optimize the screen checks indoors and
outdoors.
Easy to use 3X optical zoom
The Optio M20 includes a 3X optical zoom lens with a focal
length from 38 to 114 mm for 35mm film, which is ideal for a
broad spectrum of subjects from landscapes, through sightseeing
photographs, to portraits.
SDHC memory card support for greater storage of high-quality
images and longer movies
The Optio M20 supports two removable storage media: the
conventional SD memory cards and the new SDHC memory cards.*
* SD High Capacity; these memory cards have capacities in excess
of 2 GB.
Compatibility with the ImageLink printing system
The Optio M20 is compatible with the ImageLink printing system,
which allows wireless connection of a digital camera to
ImageLink-compatible printers. By simply placing the Optio M20
on the printer's dock, the user can take advantage of simple,
push-button printing of recorded images, without requiring a
personal computer.
Additional features
World time function for 71 cities (28 time zones) worldwide
Calendar display lets you choose photos by date
Mode Palette provides quick access to 15 shooting modes and 13
playback modes
Soft flash function avoids overexposure during close-up flash
photography
Macro mode allows close-up photography as near as 5 cm
Digital zooming provides up to 4X magnification
Approximately 21.9 MB of built-in memory
Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management
software
Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image
Matching III
- SD Logo and SDHC Logo are trademarks.
- PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are registered trademarks of PENTAX
Corporation.
- All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
- QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The
QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries.
- 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.
-ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of
Eastman Kodak Company used under license.
-Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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