Pentax Digital Cameras

Pentax digital cameras are quite distinct. Whether it is digital SLRs, or compact digital cameras, Pentax has a wide selection of digital cameras. This is a review of 5 Pentax digital cameras that are quite notable and interesting!

K20D. With 14.6 megapixel resolution, this digital camera offers superior image resolution. Pentax has developed a system that stabilizes shots, and provides maximum flexibility. This system also increases handheld shooting shutter speed by 2.5 to 4 stop, providing blur-free pictures. The K20D is also dustproof, with a weather-resistant body. The body has 72 seals, that reliably protect the inner components against humidity, moisture and dust particles. The K20D also has Custom Image modes, with six preset options, which get beautifully processed images. This digital camera offers the smallest body size in its category. That makes this digital camera ideal for those looking for small digital cameras that are weather-resistant and provide blur-free pictures. The K20D weighs only 28.2 ounces, loaded and ready. This digital camera is available for $1,199.95.

X70. With 12.0 megapixel resolution, and 24x zoom lens, the X70 also features Triple Shake Reduction technology. PENTAX has provided face detection technology, which sees up to 32 faces in 0.3 seconds, so that portraits and group shots are bright and focused, even in backlit situations. Also, with the Super Macro mode included with the X70, details in the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm from the lens are brought out. Loaded and ready, the weight of the X70 is 14.5 ounces. This digital camera is coming soon!

K2000. Available in black or white, the K2000 provides a 10.2 megapixel resolution digital camera for those new to the world of digital SLR photography. With PENTAX Auto Picture mode, camera settings are optimized for any situation. Pentax also has PRIME, which stands for Pentax Real IMage Engine. This image processing engine maximizes image properties and allows custom adjustment of image parameters. This digital camera can also use AA size lithium batteries, which save energy. Loaded and ready, the K2000 is 20.8 ounces. The K2000 is available for $675.95.

Optio E70. Available in Champagne Gold, Wine Red, and Deep Blue, the Optio E70 has 10.0 megapixel resolution and provides prints at 8 x 10 inch and up sizes. This digital camera is ideal for entry-level photographers, and is equipped with a 3X internal optical zoom, making it an ideal digital camera for photographs of landscapes, portraits, and other subjects. The Optio E70 features Pixel Track Shake Reduction mode, which reduces camera shake, and also the blurring of the subject when photographing still images. Other features include Smile Capture, Blink Detection, and Digital Panorama mode, which automatically stitches a series of pictures into one wide 180-degree image. The Optio E70 is available for $139.95.

K200D. This 10.2 megapixel digital camera is built of a fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body and a stainless-steel chassis, allowing photographers to shoot even in harsh conditions. With Enhanced Dynamic Range, details in the highlighted portions of the image will be brought out while details in darker areas will remain sharp. All DSLR bodied cameras offer complete backward compatibility, allowing faithful capture of the image desired. The K200D offers 23 custom functions and also allows 52 individual settings. There is also the wide range of preset white balance options, which give powerful controls to tune the white balance exactly as needed. With alkaline batteries, the K200D weighs 25.6 ounces. The K200D is available for $699.95.

Sources:

1. http://www.pentaximaging.com/.