Pentax *ist DL Price Price Adjustment
PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a significant price adjustment on the *ist DL digital SLR camera with 18-55 DA lens kit. The price reduction from $799.95 US to $599.95 US takes effect February 1, 2006.
“Digital single lens reflex cameras with interchangeable lenses are gaining in popularity as products have become easier-to-use and prices have fallen,” said Ed Lee, Director, Consumer Services and Digital Photography Trends Service InfoTrends, Inc. “Consumers wavering between a higher-end compact digital and a digital SLR will take note of this new PENTAX pricing as will consumers who have been considering an upgrade to a digital SLR,” added Lee.
Pentax Optio SV/SVi Firmware Update
Pentax has recently announced the latest firmware update version 1.01 for the Pentax Optio SV/SVi point-and-shoot digital cameras. The latest firmware which is available for both windows and macs system will improve the metering performance when using interval shooting.
- Download Optio SV firmware version 1.01 for Windows or Mac
- Download Optio SVi firmware version 1.01 for Windows or Mac
- Read Firmware version 1.01 Manual
Pentax Optio WPi - Review @ Steve’s Digicams
Steve’s Digicams has recently posted a review on Pentax Optio WPi, a 6.0 Megapixel point-and-shoot water resistant digital camera with 3x optical zoom and 2.0″ LCD screen.
“The WPi features a Pentax 3x optical zoom that helps produce sharp images throughout its range, with average barrel distortion at wide angle and slight pincushioning at full telephoto. The operation of the optical zoom is smooth and quiet, but not continuous; it moves through its 38-114mm range in 10 distinct steps, more than adequate for composing most shots. The 9-point autofocus system did very well in most situations, however it would benefit greatly from a focus-assist lamp when shooting in low ambient lighting; focus will fail more often than not in these conditions.
Bottom line - Pentax has yet again created a “cool” digicam that can capture great photos whether you’re at home, in the office, or taking a dip in the pool. With 6-megapixels, you have plenty of resolution to work with and will have no problem making beautiful 8×10-inch or larger prints. Priced at around $299, it offers an excellent value for such a versatile little camera.”
Pentax Optio S6 - Review @ T3 UK
UK T3 Magazine has recently posted a small review on Pentax Optio S6, a 6.0 Megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5″ LCD Screen. Here’s the verdict:
“The 2.5-inch LCD really is fantastic. It’s extremely responsive, so you get almost no smear at all as you pan the camera around to follow your moving subjects. It’s also sharp enough to show up any facial hair with stunning clarity on your close-up portraits.
Picture quality is good – in snaps of Sony’s AIBO robot dog doing his thing, every bit of dust on his snout shows up crisply, as do all the reflections on his glossy casing. Colours, meanwhile, are bright, but slightly lack contrast which can make some images seem a little two-dimensional.”
Pentax Optio S6 - Review @ Cameras.co.uk
Cameras.co.uk has posted their review on Pentax Optio S6, a 6.0 Megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens. Here’s what they say about the image quality:
” The first and most important issue is that a number of the images I have taken look pixilated. Pixilated is where you can start to see individual pixels in the picture. This gives photos a rough look with a lack of smoothness to the shot. In my test shots this was especially noticeable in the skies. In fact this is likely to show up in any areas where there is a large section of similar colour.
My second gripe is the sharpness of the images. If you are planning to produce relatively small prints of around 4×6″ or perhaps 5×7″ this issue is unlikely to be too much of an issue. Go any larger and you will start to see a fall off in the sharpness of your photos, especially away from the centre and towards the corners. “
Pentax OptioS60
Solving the Christmas Gift Dilemma - the Pentax OptioS60
The latest addition to the award-winning range of Optio digital compact cameras, the OptioS60 offers high-quality imaging performance with 6.0 effective megapixels and 3x optical zoom. Simple to use, yet offering superior image capabilities, it’s ideal for the beginner and slightly more experienced photographer alike. The Auto Select mode selects the most suitable shooting mode for the environment, making it even easier to take digital photos. Retailing for less than £250, the OptioS60 is the perfect gift for budding photographers this Christmas.
The OptioS60 is also compatible with AA batteries, which, combined with its lightweight body, makes the camera a great choice for the discerning traveller. The camera also features a large, 2.5 inch LCD monitor, making shooting and playback simple and your result easy to view.
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