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Over the years PENTAX has distinguished itself as a leader in the photographic industry.Today PENTAX manufactures a wide variety of cameras, lenses, flashes and photo accessories. Their equipment covers the most popular photo formats including: 6x7, 645, 35mm, Digital and Advanced Photo System formats. In addition, PENTAX markets sport optics (binoculars), surveying equipment, closed circuit television lenses, and a wide range of specialty lenses and accessories.
PENTAX TO DELIVER MORE WATERPROOF DIGITAL AND ACCESSORIES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF OptioWPiGOLDEN, Co. (August 31, 2005)…PENTAX announced another WP series compact digital camera that offers higher resolution for shooting performance in a variety of conditions. The new PENTAX OptioWPi features 6.0 effective megapixels packed in a slim body that captures images up to five feet underwater and offers a JIS Class 5 dustproof rating. Perfect for extreme indoor or outdoor adventure, the OptioWPi offers high resolution images with a quick start-up, a 3X zoom lens and an ultra-fast 9-point Autofocus to keep your subjects sharp. “Our OptioWP series is more than just waterproof. These cameras are lifeproof and able to go anywhere there is likely to be a photo opportunity,” said Ned Bunnell, director of marketing, PENTAX Imaging Company. The PENTAX OptioWPi also offers a 2.0 inch LCD monitor, a quick 0.6 second start-up, a recover function to retrieve erased images and overall operational ease. The camera will ship in October 2005 for $350 US.
PENTAX Imaging Company shipped the camera's predecessor, the OptioWP, in April 2005 and followed with the announcement earlier this month of the limited availability of a protective, silicone Skin. Priced at $19.95 US, the new Skins are designed to fit both the OptioWPi and the OptioWP. Additional plans are underway to offer the PENTAX OptioWPi in the alternative colors of burgundy and cobalt as well as traditional silver. More information about the accessory Skins and the alternative colors will be available from the PENTAX microsite: www.H2Ocamera.com
Slim, Stylish Design The slim OptioWP body is less than one inch in depth, so it slips easily into a pocket or bag while the stylish aluminum alloy design offers a comfortable grip.
Waterproof Performance
Go ahead and swim with the OptioWP! The camera features a rust-resistant metal interior, rubber sealants, and lens protection that opens up a new world of photographic potential. Users may shoot in rain, in snow, in the pool, or on the beach to capture outdoor scenes and adventure.
The JIS Class 8 waterproof rating confirms the OptioWP will remain watertight even when the camera is used in water.* The OptioWP features a large, low reflection 2.0 inch monitor. Incorporating low reflection technology and a backlighting system, the OptioWP LCD is easy to view even in sunny, outdoor conditions. The LCD monitor also features a power saving mode to extend battery life. Quick Response The start-up time of the OptioWP is less than a second (0.6) and the shutter release time lag is 0.05 seconds. Green Mode Standard Setting A “green mode” button sets all camera settings to a standard combination (with the exception of the zoom setting) for easy setting. The green button also offers four short cut function combination settings from a choice of recording image size, image quality, white balance, AF area, focus limit, exposure compensation, sensitivity, sharpness, saturation, contrast and “off.” Mode Palette The OptioWP offers a shooting Mode palette that displays icons for up to 15 shooting modes (out of a selection of 20). Also, the green button may be used to select icons and provide a text explanation of the function it represents without referring to the instruction manual. Further, the Mode palette simplifies playback modes. The palette itself is translucent, so the playback icons are displayed directly over the desired image for easy selection. Synchronous Sound Record A Synchronous Sound Record mode, the OptioWP enables users to record up to 20 seconds of sound to accompany a still shot to record memorable moments in a much more special manner. Note: Upon selecting Synchronous Sound Record mode, the OptioWP starts recording sound before shutter release and stops 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The OptioWP then attaches the resultant audio file to the still shot. Continuous AF and Tracking AF In addition to continuous AF*, the OptioWP features a new tracking AF function available in Pet and Sport modes to automatically monitor movement of subjects within the frame and maintain sharp focus. *Normally, focusing is achieved by driving the lens with the shutter release button depressed halfway. During continuous AF use, however, the lens continues to readjust for focus at all times. This allows optimal focus to be achieved as soon as the shutter release is pressed down fully. Digital Photo Frames The OptioWP offers three innovative digital photo frames to recorded images for viewing and printing. Recovery Function A new recovery function on the OptioWP reclaims any images and audio files that are erased unintentionally. Movie Editing Function A movie editing function allows recorded movies to be edited in the camera. One frame of a movie may be stored as a still image* or a selected movie may be divided into different frames for storage in separate files. Two movies may also be combined into one. * Storable still image size depends on the recording size of a movie. Clock Mode Pressing the OK button for an extended duration while the power is turned off, and the OptioWP displays the time on the LCD monitor to confirm current time, anytime, compatible with the World time function. Other Features
· Red-eye compensation function touches up red eyes in recorded images.
*Time taken for the camera to become ready for shooting once the power is turned on when the built-in flash, start-up screen and start-up sound settings are not activated.
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