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		<title>The Pentax Q Compact Camera Reviews</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pentax Q is the smallest interchangeable lens camera on the market.  This camera is built around a 1/2.3&#8243; sensor. Pentax Q is a fraction of the size of even the smallest existing cameras without mirrors and is the first really pocket size model. <p></p> Pentax Q Key Features 12.4 megapixel backlit 1/2.33inch CMOS [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>The Pentax Q is the smallest interchangeable lens camera on the market.  This camera is built around a 1/2.3&#8243; sensor. Pentax Q is a fraction of the size of even the smallest existing cameras without mirrors and is the first really pocket size model.</h2>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pentax-Q.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14332" title="Pentax Q" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pentax-Q.png" alt="Pentax Q" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Pentax Q Key Features</strong></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>12.4 megapixel backlit 1/2.33inch CMOS sensor</li>
<li>3inch 460k dot screen</li>
<li>5fps shooting</li>
<li>Shake Reduction built in (shift-CMOS)</li>
<li>Dust Removal</li>
<li>ISO125 &#8211; ISO6400</li>
<li>Smart Filters, including HDR</li>
<li>Multi-exposure (upto 9 shots)</li>
<li>Customisable Green button</li>
<li>Full HD Video recording, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 30fps, up to 25 minutes</li>
<li>Built in pop-up flash, flash hot-shoe</li>
<li>P/A/S/M modes</li>
<li>RAW support (Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0)</li>
<li>230-250 shots depending on flash use</li>
<li>Highlight, Shadow, Lens distortion correction</li>
<li>Rechargeable lithium ion battery</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/front-view4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14319" title="front view" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/front-view4.jpg" alt="front view" width="547" height="347" /></a></p></blockquote>
<p>The Q has all the bells and whistles of a dSLR including a wide ISO range (125 to 6400), built-in photo effects, different shooting modes and HDR. On the outside, there’s a new rail-thin lens mount system, a 3-inch LCD monitor and a microHDMI port that lets you watch your images and videos on an HDTV. This camera is an interesting offering. With its normal lens, it’s very compact, and with the relatively high speed of that lens (f/1.9), it should do well for available light photography, and the larger aperture should also provide improved range for the built-in flash.</p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/side-view1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14321" title="side view" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/side-view1.jpg" alt="side view" width="525" height="274" /></a></p>
<p><strong>The Pentax Q camera equates to a surface area of around 28mm2. It’s around 1/8th the size of the sensor used in Micro Four Thirds cameras and 1/13th the size of the APS-C format sensor in Sony&#8217;s NEX. The Pentax Q carves out an entirely new camera category that extends beyond traditional digital compact APS-C or 4/3 digital cameras. It has a backlit sensor that is highly efficient, light-gathering instrument that produces very little noise at high sensitivity levels particularly in low light settings.</strong></p>
<p>The Q has a couple of advantages, including 1080/30p video, in-camera image stabilization that&#8217;s effective during movie capture and a standard hot shoe. And the Q is no toy camera, despite its modest sensor size it boasts a magnesium alloy body with rubber front coating, a 460,000 dot LCD on the rear and raw output in the DNG format. Interestingly, Pentax bucks the recent trend of trying to attract point-and-shoot users by removing those intimidating buttons with all those mysterious symbols on them as well as, includes plenty of external controls.</p>
<h4><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Pentax Q Reviews:</strong></span></h4>
<p><strong>expertreviews.co.uk reviews writes:<br />
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<blockquote><p><strong><em> </em></strong><em>&#8220;Amazingly small, frustratingly slow and worryingly expensive, but we can&#8217;t help but warm to this quirky little compact system camera.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong> pocket-lint.com reviews writes:<br />
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<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;We didn’t start off hating the Pentax Q and, even after our First Look preview, to think that we hate it now would be a big mistake. The trouble is that it tries to be everything a camera could be only packaged into the smallest space known to man and, at first look, that’s simply not possible.</em><br />
<em>What does it bring, that few others have managed, is something that looks quite spectacular. Very pretty and, if it weren’t for the lens jutting out of the front, very pocketable too.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>newsbyme.info reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The advantage of using a small sensor is that both the camera body and the lenses that mount on it can be made much smaller than the average CSC. The Q is really quite tiny in comparison.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>TechRadar.com reviews writes: </strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>“It&#8217;s great to see (and feel) that Pentax has maintained its high build quality standards for the Q, as Pentax&#8217;s new CSC seems very nicely put together.</em><em>”</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>imaging-resource.com reviews writes:<br />
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<blockquote><p><strong> </strong><em>&#8220;I love using quality cameras regardless of their size, but the trend toward smaller compact system cameras and quality pocket cameras has me intrigued.</em><br />
<em>The solid design and quality build of the Pentax Q is encouraging. May it spur innovation from others; whether it does or not, long live the Queen.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Pentax Q key specifications:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>12.4MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor (1/2.3&#8243; size &#8211; 6.17 x 4.55 mm)</li>
<li>Q-mount interchangeable lens mount</li>
<li>12-bit DNG raw file option</li>
<li>3&#8243; 460,000 dot LCD</li>
<li>Sensor-shift image stabilization and dust-removal</li>
<li>1080p30 HD movie recording in H.264 format</li>
<li>5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability</li>
<li>Quick-dial control giving access to four image settings</li>
<li>In-camera HDR option blends three images</li>
<li>Built-in flash</li>
<li>Flash hot shoe (also used for mounting optional viewfinder)</li>
<li>Front and rear IR remote sensors</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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		<title>Pentax Optio  RZ18 Compact Digital Camera Reviews</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pentax has announced the Optio RZ18 &#8211; a compact superzoom camera with 18x zoom lens. The Pentax Optio RZ18 combines a very flexible zoom range (25-450mm equivalent) with a 16MP image stabilized CCD sensor. It also features a 460,000 dot LCD and can shoot 720p HD video at 30 frames per second. <p></p> <p> [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Pentax has announced the Optio RZ18 &#8211; a compact superzoom camera with 18x zoom lens. The Pentax Optio RZ18 combines a very flexible zoom range (25-450mm equivalent) with a 16MP image stabilized CCD sensor. It also features a 460,000 dot LCD and can shoot 720p HD video at 30 frames per second.</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pentax-Optio-RZ18.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14112" title="Pentax Optio RZ18" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pentax-Optio-RZ18-300x184.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio RZ18" width="353" height="216" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> Pentax RZ18 Features:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Generous 18X zoom (equivalent to 25-450mm) with extra wide angle lens captures subjects near and far.</li>
<li>High resolution 16 megapixel sensor for large prints or aggressive image cropping. Slim footprint for outstanding portability and inconspicuous use.</li>
<li>Multiple PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) image stabilization options, including sensor-shift SR, for sharp images in any lighting.</li>
<li>Large 3 inch LCD with HVGA resolution (460,000 dots).</li>
<li>Powerful automatic shooting modes such as Auto Picture and scene modes take the guesswork out of great photography.</li>
<li>Creative special effects filters add artistic flair to the common snapshot.</li>
<li>Advanced 9-point autofocus with a 4cm super macro mode.</li>
<li>Face detection for perfectly focused and exposed portraits, includes a dedicated pet recognition feature.</li>
<li>Widescreen HD video in 720p at 30 frames per second.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/top-view.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14119" title="top view" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/top-view-300x167.jpg" alt="top view" width="300" height="167" /></a></p>
<p>The new Pentax Optio RZ18 camera provides photographers with simple, effortless shooting of a wide variety of subjects and occasions, from travel and landscape to action and spectator sports. While retaining many of the convenient features of its predecessors &#8211; including the dependable dual shake reduction for effective reduction of camera shake &#8211; the number of effective pixels have been increased to 16 megapixels 460,000 dots, making it easy to capture sharp and clear pictures with the Pentax RZ18.</p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/angle-view.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14122" title="angle view" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/angle-view-300x203.jpg" alt="angle view" width="300" height="203" /></a></p>
<p>The Optio RZ18 incorporates an HVGA high-resolution 3&#8243; color LCD monitor. The large monitor provides a clear view of pictures and menus so photographers can easily check captured photos and menu settings. This digital camera also offers a setting to magnify the letters displayed, by which users can further enhance the legibility of the menus and the operability of the camera.</p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/front-view-now.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14117" title="front view " src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/09/front-view-now-300x224.jpg" alt="front view " width="336" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><strong>The Pentax Optio RZ18 features the original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by accurately assessing various photographic conditions on and around the subject. This features several shooting modes and scene modes as well as special effects filters and face detection. This camera is also capable of capturing widescreen 720p HD video at 30fps.</strong></p>
<p>This user-friendly mode selects one of 16 shooting modes (including Blue Sky, Sunset, Pet, and many more) and optimizes various camera settings (including sensitivity and shutter speed) for better results with minimal effort. The RZ18 captures beautiful, 720p high-definition-TV-quality movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels). With the Pentax RZ18, everyone can enjoy high-quality video shooting with minimal effort. The Pentax RZ18 will be available in black, pearl white or metallic orange.</p>
<p>The RZ18 also features a 16-megapixel sensor and multiple Pentax Shake Reduction image stabilization technologies, including sensor-shift SR for sharp images even when there’s less light. It has a 3-inch LCD display with HVGA resolution and a 9-point autofocus with a 4cm super macro mode.</p>
<p>When the Optio RZ18’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback. When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.</p>
<p>This camera also features the sophisticated Face Detection AF &amp; AE function. This sophisticated feature instantly and accurately detects as many as 32 faces within the image field, then catches them in sharp focus and optimum exposure in a mere 0.03 seconds — even when some of the faces are tilted or turned away from the camera. To assist the photographer in capturing beautiful, lively snapshots, the Optio RZ18 also comes equipped with other user-friendly features, including: the Small Face filter that makes the subject’s face appear smaller than actual in recorded images; the Smile Capture mode that automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile; and the Blink Detection function that warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Reviews:</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>thegadgetcity.com reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Photographers who want more zoom, soon need to invest in an expensive bridge cameras. Pentax has developed a compact camera that can zoom to 18x (Optio RZ18).&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>expertreviews.co.uk reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s the Pet Mode which Pentax has chosen to highlight, however: according to the company&#8217;s announcement, the latest revision to its pet-detection algorithm allows users to register up to three pets on the camera. During shooting, these &#8216;recognised&#8217; pets are given priority over unknown beasts, meaning that your precious poodle or charming cat will always be in sharp focus even in a crowded group.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>engadget.com  reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Guess what, amateur shooters? The superzoom just got shrunk. Pentax has just outed a new compact that touts a downright impressive 18x optical zoomer (25-450mm equivalent), with the snooping lens married to a 16 megapixel sensor, a smattering of shake reduction technologies and a 3-inch HVGA LCD &#8217;round back.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>gadget.com reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;With digital cameras seemingly getting more and more advanced features, it is good to know that most are still quite user-friendly. And with digital cameras being one of the more common devices for everyone, it pays to have features that are easy to deal with. Most point and shoot cameras like the new Pentax Optio RZ18 has this quality.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>kopisharing.com reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Pentax compact family grows with participant. Looks promising … Lightweight, compact camera with 18x optical zoom.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Pentax Optio RZ18 Specifications:</span></strong></p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Lens</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Max Aperture</td>
<td>f/3.5 &#8211; f/5.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>35mm equivalent</td>
<td>25mm &#8211; 450mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Optical Zoom</td>
<td>18x</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Image Sensor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>CCD pixels</td>
<td>16.1Mp (Megapixels)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Pixels (W)</td>
<td>4608</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Pixels (H)</td>
<td>3456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Sensor Type</td>
<td>CCD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Sensor Size</td>
<td>1/2.33 inch</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Aspect Ratio</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>4:3</li>
<li>16:9</li>
<li>1:1</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">LCD Monitor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>LCD Monitor</td>
<td>3in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Screen resolution</td>
<td>460,000 dots</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Touch Screen</td>
<td>No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Focusing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Min Focus</td>
<td>4cm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Focusing modes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Exposure Control</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Shutter speeds shortest</td>
<td>1/2000sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Shutter speeds longest</td>
<td>4sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Exp modes</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Program</li>
<li>Scene modes</li>
<li>A</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Metering</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>ISO sensitivity</td>
<td>80 &#8211; 6400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>White balance</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Auto</li>
<li>Manual</li>
<li>Outdoors/Daylight</li>
<li>Incandescent</li>
<li>Fluorescent</li>
<li>Shade</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Exposure Comp</td>
<td>+/-2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Shooting Options</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Continuous shooting</td>
<td>No Data</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Video</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Movie mode</td>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Video Resolution</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>1280&#215;720 720p</li>
<li>640&#215;480 VGA</li>
<li>320&#215;240 QVGA</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Video FPS</td>
<td>30, 15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Stereo Sound</td>
<td>No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Optical Zoom</td>
<td>No Data</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Other Features</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Image Stabilisation</td>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Interface</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>HDMI</td>
<td>No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>USB</td>
<td>USB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Wi-Fi</td>
<td>No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Storage</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Card Type</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>SD</li>
<li>SDHC</li>
<li>SDXC</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>File Type</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>JPG</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Power Source</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Battery Type</td>
<td>Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>CIPA Rating</td>
<td>No Data</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Box Contents</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Box Contents</td>
<td>USB Cable I-USB7, AV Cable I-AVC7, Li-Ion Battery D-LI92, Battery Charger Kit K-BC92, Strap O-ST104, Software CD-ROM S-SW121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">Dimensions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>170g</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Width</td>
<td>107.5mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>60mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Depth</td>
<td>35mm</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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		<title>Pentax Optio RZ10</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pentax Optio RZ10 digital camera includes a 2.7" 230k dot LCD and is designed to be compatible with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards. The Pentax RZ10 comes equipped with the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, to automatically compensate for camera shake during movie shooting with the help of exclusive software. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Pentax Optio RZ10 digital camera includes a 2.7&#8243; 230k dot LCD and is designed to be compatible with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards. The Pentax RZ10 comes equipped with the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, to automatically compensate for camera shake during movie shooting with the help of exclusive software.</span></h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pentax_optio_rz10.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10127" title="pentax_optio_rz10" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pentax_optio_rz10.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio RZ10" width="480" height="310" /></a>The Pentax Optio RZ10 also comes equipped with other convenient features to assist the photographer in capturing beautiful, lively snapshots. The Pentax Optio RZ10 offers a 10X optical zoom  lens to capture a wide variety of subjects from travel and landscape to action and sports.</strong></p>
<p>The Pentax RZ10 offers advanced features and handy functions that make photo shooting simple and effortless for everyone. The 10X zoom offers high-magnification from wide angle to telephoto, as well as powerful macro focus settings. The Pentax Optio RZ10 also features dual Shake Reduction and an upgraded Auto Picture mode.</p>
<p>Equipped with a high-performance 10X optical zoom lens  covering focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 280mm telephoto (in the 35mm format), the Pentax Optio RZ10 captures beautiful images with a wide range of subjects and scenes &#8211; from spectacular landscapes to fast-action sports events. The Pentax Optio RZ10 camera also provides high-quality macro focusing as close as one centimeter from the subject. Together with  Pentax Optio RZ10 the Intelligent Zoom function for even tighter zooming in on the subject, the zoom range may be extended to approximately 67 times to cover the focal length of 1876mm super-telephoto lens (in the 35mm format).</p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Optio-RZ10-common_back.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10128" title="Optio-RZ10-(common)_back" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Optio-RZ10-common_back.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio RZ10" width="640" height="424" /></a>The Pentax Optio RZ10 also comes equipped with other convenient features to assist the photographer in capturing beautiful, lively snapshots. The Pentax Optio RZ10  casual but stylish design makes it perfect to accompany its owner anywhere and on all occasions on trips, for day-to-day snapshots, and at holiday events.</p>
<p>Pentax Optio RZ10  designed to be functional and maneuverable, while meticulous attention has been given to every part of the camera body ergonomics, including: smoothly rounded edges; an easy-to-hold, rubber-coated grip; and a beautiful, lustrous alumite-finish black lens barrel. In addition to the standard color of chic black, the Pentax Optio RZ10 also comes in three vivid, lively colors designed to give it a sportier. The Pentax Optio RZ10 features the sophisticated Face Detection AF &amp; AE function.</p>
<h2>Specifications:</h2>
<table width="494" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Sensor</th>
<td>• 14.1 million effective pixels<br />
• 1/2.33&#8243; type CCD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Image sizes</th>
<td>• 4288 x 3216<br />
• 4224 x 2376 (16:9)<br />
• 3216 x 3216 (1:1)<br />
• 3073 x 2304<br />
• 1920 x 1080 (16:9)<br />
• 640 x 480</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Sensitivity</th>
<td>• Auto ISO<br />
• 80 − 6400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Lens</th>
<td>• Focal length 5.0 − 50mm<br />
• 28−280mm equivalent (in 35mm terms)<br />
• 9 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical elements)<br />
• f/3.2−5.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>LCD</th>
<td>• 2.7&#8243;<br />
• 230,000 dots</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Image format</th>
<td>• JPEG (Exif 2.3)<br />
• DCF 2.0<br />
• DPOF<br />
• PRINT Image Matching III</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Movie format</th>
<td>• AVI (Motion JPEG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Memory</th>
<td>• SD / SDHC<br />
• Approx. 82.7 MB internal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Autofocus</th>
<td>• TTL Contrast detection Autofocus system<br />
• Multi-AF 5 points zone, Spot AF, Auto-tracking AF (anticipating subject movement)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Focus distance</th>
<td>• Normal: 40cm − ∞ (W), 90cm − ∞<br />
• Macro: 10cm − 50cm (W), 30cm − 50cm (T)<br />
• Super Macro: 1cm − 30cm at focal length of 7.3mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure control</th>
<td>• Multi-segment metering<br />
• Center-weighted<br />
• Spot metering</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Shutter speed</th>
<td>• 1/2000th − 1/4sec<br />
• 4 sec in Night Scene mode</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure comp.</th>
<td>• ± 2EV (1/3EV steps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Flash</th>
<td>• Integrated auto flash with Red-eye reduction function<br />
• Flash On, Flash Off and Soft Flash modes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Flash range</th>
<td>• 20cm &#8211; 5.3m (W, Auto ISO)<br />
• 90cm &#8211; 2.8m (T, Auto ISO)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Video</th>
<td>• HD, 720p 30/15fps<br />
• VGA, 640 x 480 30/15fps<br />
• QVGA, 320 x 240 30/15fps<br />
• with video editing and digital stabilization</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Battery</th>
<td>• D-LI192 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery<br />
• Approx 260 shots (CIPA standard testing)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Interfaces</th>
<td>• PC / AV (PAL / NTSC)<br />
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Drive modes</th>
<td>• One-shot<br />
• Self-timer (2 or 10 sec)<br />
• Continuous shooting (1.0 fps)<br />
• Burst shooting (5MP up to 9.1fps for 40 frames)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Digital filters</th>
<td>• B&amp;W<br />
• Sepia<br />
• Toy camera<br />
• Retro<br />
• Color<br />
• Extract Color<br />
• Color Emphasis<br />
• High Contrast<br />
• Soft<br />
• Starburst<br />
• Brightness</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>White balance</th>
<td>• Auto<br />
• Daylight<br />
• Shade<br />
• Tungsten<br />
• Fluorescent<br />
• Manual</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Weight (inc battery and card)</th>
<td>• 178g</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th width="124">Dimensions (inc lens)</th>
<td width="359">• 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8&#8243; x 2.4&#8243; x 1.3&#8243;)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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		<title>Pentax DC Super Heroes RS1500 special edition pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pentax has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) to offer the limited edition DC Super Heroes-inspired RS1500 compact camera. Priced at £119.99, the special edition pack will include seven DC Super Hero skins, a 4GB SD card and a protective case based on the forthcoming Green Lantern movie. The Pentax RS1500 features a 27.5-110mm equivalent lens and 720p HD movie recording capabilities.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Pentax has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) to offer the limited edition DC Super Heroes-inspired RS1500 compact camera. Priced at £119.99, the special edition pack will include seven DC Super Hero skins, a 4GB SD card and a protective case based on the forthcoming Green Lantern movie. The Pentax RS1500 features a 27.5-110mm equivalent lens and 720p HD movie recording capabilities.</span></h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dc-pentax-super-hero-camera-rs1500.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9597" title="dc-pentax-super-hero-camera-rs1500" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dc-pentax-super-hero-camera-rs1500.jpg" alt="Pentax DC Super Heroes RS1500 special edition pack" width="540" height="314" /></a>Press Release:</strong></p>
<p><strong>April 7, 2011: DC Super Heroes has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), on behalf of DC Entertainment, to offer a DC Super Heroes-inspired collection of new personalised cameras.</strong></p>
<p>The DC Super Heroes are the icons which PENTAX has chosen for its new personalised compact, the Optio RS1500, featuring DC Super Hero characters.</p>
<p>The new ‘Green Lantern’ film from Warner Bros. Pictures will be coming to cinemas this year. For this epic action-adventure release, PENTAX, in partnership with WBCP will be launching a very unique “DC Super Heroes RS1500” collector pack.</p>
<p>Each owner of a DC Super Heroes pack will be able to personalise their camera with one of their favourite Super Heroes, such as Green Lantern, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Superman, or super villains, such as Catwoman and The Joker.</p>
<p>The limited edition RS1500 camera will come in a specially designed package, including seven different skins depicting the well known characters, a 4 GB SD card, and a special Green Lantern protective camera case.</p>
<p><strong>The core features of the Pentax DC are :</strong></p>
<p>* 14 Megapixel CCD sensor<br />
* 4x optical zoom wide-angle zoom<br />
* HD video recording (30 fps)<br />
* 3’’ LCD Screen<br />
* Customisable front skin, easily changed, thanks to a clip-on lens ring and transparent plate</p>
<p>The DC Super Heroes RS1500 pack will be available from  May 1st, 2011, from all good photographic retailers at the RRP of £119.99</p>
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		<title>The Pentax Optio WG-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new Pentax Optio WG-1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS were unveiled. The Pentax WG-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS are designed to be crushproof against pressures of up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds), dustproof, waterproof up to 10 meters (33 ft), coldproof down to -10°C (14°F) and shock-resistant for drops of up to 1.5 meters (5 ft).  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The new Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS was unveiled. This camera is designed to be crushproof against pressures of up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds), dustproof, waterproof up to 10 meters (33 ft), coldproof down to -10°C (14°F) and shock-resistant for drops of up to 1.5 meters (5 ft).</span></h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Pentax_WG-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8855" title="Pentax_WG-1" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Pentax_WG-1.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio WG-1" width="302" height="818" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">****&frac12; (4.5/5)</p>
<p>One of the newer additions to the proofing system is that it&#8217;s crush proof. According to the Pentax specification, the WG-1 can cope with having a weight of up to 100kg on it. In imperial measurements, this equates to just over 15 stones so it can cope with all but the portly. The area that we find the most dubious &#8211; and this is with any camera of this kind, not just the Pentax &#8211; is the cold proofing. It&#8217;s cold proof down to -10 celcius which should be ok for skiing holidays in the Alps but not so good for trips to either of the Poles.</p>
<p><strong>The buttons on the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS are quite small which is unusual for an underwater camera. They may be difficult to use in snowy conditions where you may prefer to wear gloves. The power button on the top of the camera is flush to the body which looks nice. On the back, it looks quite busy with several buttons all vying for space. Because there&#8217;s so many, they&#8217;re compacted quite small and bunched up. </strong></p>
<p>The Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS&#8217;s main menu is a superimposed type so you can still see the frame behind it. It&#8217;s well spaced and clearly signed. There are two tabs for shooting and for adjusting settings. Pressing the ok button will execute commands and while not in the menu will scroll through display options, which isn&#8217;t clearly marked. In playback, pressing the menu button will bring up the previous version which doesn&#8217;t have a playback tab. If you want to do anything to the pictures in camera, you have to press down on the navigation pad which is listed on the screen, it&#8217;s just an unusual way of doing things.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/02/close-up-screen.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13250" title="close up screen" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2011/02/close-up-screen-300x206.jpg" alt="close up screen" width="300" height="206" /></a></p>
<p><strong>There are a few design elements to this camera that appear to have no immediate valid reason other than for it to look chunky. We can see the logic: the camera is supposed to be robust and if it looks slim and slinky, people may think it won&#8217;t cope with the dropping and the crushing. Because of this design approach, we think the camera will only really appeal to a select few. Sure, the adventurous types that like extreme sports or holidaying in the cold will be interested but will they like the design? It&#8217;s a critical point because with some people looks can be everything.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Press Release:</strong></p>
<p><strong>February 7, 2011(GOLDEN,CO) :</strong> PENTAX Imaging Company has announced its 12th generation of adventure series digital cameras – the PENTAX Optio WG-1 and PENTAX Optio WG-1 GPS.  Featuring outstanding waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, coldproof, and crushproof capability, these extra-rugged models take adventure photography to new heights (and depths).</p>
<p><strong>The new and improved features include:</strong><br />
- 14 megapixel sensor.<br />
- Waterproof to 33 feet.<br />
- Shockproof, ruggedized design to withstand falls up to 5 feet.<br />
- New crushproof construction* to withstand weight force up to 220 pounds (100kg  kilogram-force).<br />
- Enhanced Digital Microscope mode that offers five macro LEDs for excellent macro lighting  plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture.<br />
- Fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection for portraits including a handy new Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for facebooking and other social networking activities.<br />
- Available with and without GPS, the WG-1 GPS functionality** tracks and records positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications making it easy for users to check the shooting locations of captured images and link the data with PC-based maps.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>REVIEWS:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>photographyblog.com reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Essentially, the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS is well thought out with a bunch of stuff for the user to do and bring some fun into photography. It will cope with most areas of the world as long as you don&#8217;t go too high or deep. So if you&#8217;re looking for a tough camera to take on a special trip around the world and you want to document where you were as well as what happened, then the WG-1 GPS will do all that for you.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>digitalcamerareview.com reviews writes:</strong><em></em></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I said at the outset that the WG-1 was notable for its ability to survive conditions that would kill or disable most other compacts, and after living with it for three weeks nothing has changed. Survivability is the WG-1&#8242;s strong suit. But the camera also can produce nice images &#8211; not the best I&#8217;ve seen from a compact, but far from the worst &#8211; and that combined with the toughness to withstand the elements makes it a good choice for outdoor types or anyone wanting a bit more durable camera.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/">reviews.cnet.co.uk reviews writes:</a></strong><em></em></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Tougher than old boots, the Pentax Optio WG-1 rugged camera is ready for almost anything. It takes a decent photo too, and comes with some useful bonus features.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>steves-digicams.com reviews writes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;If you&#8217;re anything like me, every piece of gear you have must be able to be as durable and dependable as you are. Pentax answers the call with their newest camera in their rugged series: the &#8220;carry-it&#8217;s-own-weight&#8221; Optio WG-1. This lifeproof camera is tough enough to keep up with you, and perhaps might even have a little more adventure left at the end of the day than you do. &#8220;</em></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Pentax Optio SPECIFICATIONS</strong></span></p>
<table width="500" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th width="116"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Sensor</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• 1/2.3&#8243; sensor<br />
• 14 million effective pixels<br />
• 14.48 million effective pixels</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="49"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Image sizes</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">•14M (4288&#215;3216)<br />
• 10M (1:1, 3216&#215;3216)<br />
• 10M (16:9, 4224&#215;2376)<br />
• 7M (3072&#215;2304)<br />
• 5M (16:9 3072&#215;1728)<br />
• 5M (2592&#215;1944)<br />
• 4M (16:9, 2592&#215;1464)<br />
• 3M (2048&#215;1536)<br />
• 2M (16:9, 1920&#215;1080)<br />
• 1024 (1024&#215;768)<br />
• VGA (640&#215;480)</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="46"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Movie mode</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• 1280 x 720<br />
• 640 x 480<br />
• 320 x 240</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="49"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Image stabilization</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Pixel Track SR<br />
• Digital SR<br />
• Movie SR</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="45"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Lens</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• 5x zoom<br />
• 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)<br />
• 5-25mm (approx. 28 &#8211; 140mm in 35mm format)</span></span></td>
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<tr>
<th height="20"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Digital zoom</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">approx. 6.7x</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Focus modes</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Multi (9-point)<br />
• Spot<br />
• Auto Tracking<br />
• Infinity Landscape<br />
• Super Macro<br />
• Macro<br />
• Manual<br />
• Pan-Focus</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">AF assist lamp</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Yes</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Scene modes</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Auto Picture<br />
• Landscape<br />
• Portrait<br />
• Night Scene<br />
• Night Scene Portrait<br />
• Standard<br />
• Flower<br />
• Sport<br />
• Candlelight<br />
• Blue Sky<br />
• Sunset<br />
• Text<br />
• Group Photo<br />
• Pet<br />
• Portrait x Blue Sky<br />
• Portrait x Sunset<br />
• Portrait x Backlight<br />
• Program<br />
• Night Scene<br />
• Movie<br />
• Underwater<br />
• Underwater Movie<br />
• Digital Microscope (2M)<br />
• Landscape<br />
• Flower<br />
• Portrait<br />
• Digital Wide (5M)<br />
• Digital SR (ISO             3200-6400       5M or 4M)<br />
• Surf &amp; Snow<br />
• Kids<br />
• Pet<br />
• Sport<br />
• Fireworks<br />
• Candlelight<br />
• Night Scene Portrait<br />
• Text<br />
• Food<br />
• Digital Panorama (2M per frame)<br />
• Frame Composite (3M or 2M)<br />
• Report (1280&#215;960)<br />
• Green<br />
• Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button)</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Metering</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Multi-segment<br />
• Center-Weighted<br />
• Spot</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Exposure compen.</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• +/-2 EV<br />
• 0.3 EV increments</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Sensitivity</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Auto (80-1600)<br />
• 80 &#8211; 6400</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Shutter speed</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• 1/1500- 1/4 sec.<br />
• 4 sec in night scene mode</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Aperture values</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">F3.5 &#8211; F5.5</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">White balance</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Auto<br />
• Daylight<br />
• Shade<br />
• Tungsten light<br />
• Fluorescent light<br />
• Manual Setting</span></span></td>
</tr>
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<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Drive modes</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• One shot<br />
• Self-timer<br />
• Continuous Shooting<br />
• High-Speed Continuous Shooting</span></span></td>
</tr>
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<th height="34"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">LCD monitor</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• 2.7&#8243;<br />
• approx 230K dots</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="47"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Flash</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Flash-on<br />
• Flash-off<br />
• Red-eye reduction<br />
• Soft-Flash</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Flash range</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Wide: approx. 0.3 &#8211; 3.9m (ISO Auto)<br />
• Tele: approx. 0.98 &#8211; 2.5m (ISO Auto)</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="19"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">GPS</span></span></th>
<td><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Yes</span></span></td>
<td><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">No</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="58"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Connectivity</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• DC Input<br />
• AV Output<br />
• USB 2.0 High speed<br />
• HDMI</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="19"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Storage</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Built-in Memory (approx. 97 MB)<br />
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="32"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Power</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">• Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery<br />
• Optional AC adapter kit is also available</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Dimensions</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">114 × 58 × 28 mm (4.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 inches)</span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th height="21"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Weight (with battery)</span></span></th>
<td colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Approx. 157g (5.3oz)</span></span></td>
</tr>
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		<title>Pentax Optio RS1000</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aliona1984</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pentax Optio RS1000 is available in white or black with the option to download or create your own cover that secures behind a transparent front-plate. The Pentax RS 1000 is equipped with a high-performance 4X optical zoom lens. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Pentax Optio RS1000 is available in white or black with the option to download or create your own cover that secures behind a transparent front-plate. The Pentax RS 1000 is equipped with a high-performance 4X optical zoom lens.</span></h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Pentax_Optio_RS10001.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7510" title="Pentax_Optio_RS1000" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Pentax_Optio_RS10001.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio RS1000" width="550" height="275" /></a>The Pentax Optio RS1000 features the sophisticated Face Detection AF &amp; AE function to automatically detect and capture human faces. The Pentax RS 1000 is equipped with Movie Shake Reduction mode to compensate for camera shake during movie shooting.</strong></p>
<p>Focused on the premise that photography is an extremely personal choice, Pentax Imaging Company has announced a unique compact digital camera that allows owners to be themselves. The Pentax Optio RS1000 is easy to use and may be dressed to match the personality and style of its owner. The cosmetically customizable digital Pentax Optio RS 1000 features a removable faceplate to hold interchangeable skins of any personal design. The design possibilities for the Pentax Optio RS1000 are infinite. Owners may skin the new Pentax Optio RS 1000 to match a mood, an event, a milestone, an outfit, and so much more.</p>
<p>Featuring 14 megapixels, a powerful imaging engine with superior noise reduction and the high-performance smc Pentax optical zoom  lens, the Pentax Optio RS1000 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. The Pentax Optio RS 1000 features a large 3.0 inch bright color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots for detailed image and menu viewing.</p>
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<h2>Pentax Optio RS1000 specifications:</h2>
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<tbody>
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<th>Recommended price</th>
<td>• $149.95<br />
• £119.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Sensor</th>
<td>• 14.1 million effective pixels<br />
• 1/2.3″ type CCD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Image sizes</th>
<td>• 4288 x 3216<br />
• 4224 x 2376 (16:9)<br />
• 3073 x 2304<br />
• 1920 x 1080 (16:9)<br />
• 640 x 480</td>
</tr>
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<th>Sensitivity</th>
<td>• Auto ISO<br />
• 100 − 6400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Lens</th>
<td>• Focal length 4.9−19.6mm<br />
• 28−110mm equivalent (in 35mm terms)<br />
• 6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical elements)<br />
• f/3.2−5.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>LCD</th>
<td>• 3.0″<br />
• 230,000 dots</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Image format</th>
<td>• JPEG (Exif 2.3)<br />
• DCF 2.0<br />
• DPOF<br />
• PRINT Image Matching III</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Movie format</th>
<td>• AVI (Motion JPEG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Memory</th>
<td>• SD / SDHC<br />
• Approx. 18.4 MB internal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Autofocus</th>
<td>• TTL Contrast detection Autofocus system<br />
• Multi-AF 3 points zone, Spot AF, Auto-tracking AF (anticipating subject movement)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Focus distance</th>
<td>• Normal: 40cm − ∞<br />
• Macro: 15cm − 50cm (W), 25cm − 50cm (T)<br />
• Super Macro: 8cm − 25cm at focal length of 5.8mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure control</th>
<td>• Multi-segment metering</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Shutter speed</th>
<td>• 1/2000th − 1/4sec<br />
• 4 sec in Night Scene mode</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure comp.</th>
<td>• ± 2EV (1/3EV steps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Flash</th>
<td>• Integrated auto flash with Red-eye reduction function<br />
• Flash On and Flash Off modes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Flash range</th>
<td>• 15cm – 4.8m (W, Auto ISO)<br />
• 40cm – 2.6m (T, Auto ISO)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Video</th>
<td>• HD, 720p 30/15fps<br />
• VGA, 640 x 480 30/15fps<br />
• QVGA, 320 x 240 30/15fps<br />
• with video editing and digital stabilization</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Battery</th>
<td>• D-LI108 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery<br />
• Approx 210 shots (CIPA standard testing)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Interfaces</th>
<td>• PC / AV (PAL / NTSC)<br />
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Drive modes</th>
<td>• One-shot<br />
• Self-timer (2 or 10 sec)<br />
• Continuous shooting<br />
• Burst shooting (3.2fps for 10 frames)<br />
• Multi-burst (16 VGA frames at approx 7.5fps saved as single image)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Digital filters</th>
<td>• B&amp;W<br />
• Sepia<br />
• Toy camera<br />
• Retro<br />
• Color<br />
• Soft<br />
• Starburst<br />
• Fish-eye<br />
• Brightness</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>White balance</th>
<td>• Auto<br />
• Daylight<br />
• Shade<br />
• Tungsten<br />
• Fluorescent<br />
• Manual</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Weight (inc battery and card)</th>
<td>• 130g</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th width="124">Dimensions (inc lens)</th>
<td width="359">• 92mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.6″ x 2.2″ x 0.8″)</td>
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		<title>Pentax Optio I-10</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aliona1984</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pentax Optio I-10 captures flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second.The Pentax I10 features a wide angle and 5X optical zoom lens (28mm-140mm equivalent). [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Pentax Optio I-10 captures flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second.The camera features a wide angle and 5X optical zoom lens  (28mm-140mm equivalent).</span></h2>
<p><strong>The Pentax Optio I-10 captures flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second. The Pentax I-10 features a wide angle and 5X optical zoom lens  (28mm-140mm equivalent).</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Pentax_optio_I10.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6270" title="Pentax_optio_I10" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Pentax_optio_I10.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="317" /></a></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<p>With 12.1 effective megapixels and the camera’s high performance <strong>Pentax</strong> zoom lens, the camera delivers brilliant and high quality images.The camera incorporates an advanced CCD-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism.</p>
<p><strong>The nostalgic, eye-catching design of the camera resembles classic film SLR cameras.Pentax positioned the flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the camera body to create this original SLR-shaped body, and the leatherette texture and classic 20th century </strong><strong>Pentax logo add elegance to the camera design. </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Pentax camera features an optical 5X zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 5.1mm to 25.5mm equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). </strong></p>
<p>This wide zoom range allows the camera to capture a wide variety of subjects and scenes from breathtaking landscapes, majestic architecture and group shots in a confined space,to tightly cropped photos shot from a distance. An Intelligent Zoom function allows even tighter zoom on subjects and extends the digital zoom range to approximately 31.3X.For optimal image capture, the camera features a mechanical sensor shift Shake Reduction system and improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology for blur-free images as well as Smile Capture, Blink Detection and improved Face Detection that spots up to 32 faces including dogs and cats. Furthermore, the camera offers Eye-Fi connectivity capability for use with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Features:</strong></p>
<p>* 12.1 Megapixels<br />
* 25mm Ultra Wide Angle lens<br />
* 5x optical zoom<br />
* 2.7&#8243; TFT color LCD (16:9) w anti-reflective coating<br />
* HD movie mode in 15 or 30 frames per second<br />
* Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery<br />
* Sensor-Shift SR, Pixel Track SR, Digital SR<br />
* 24 shooting modes<br />
* HD, VGA &amp; QVGA movie modes in 15 or 30fps.<br />
* Continuous shooting<br />
* ISO speeds: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400<br />
* Uses removable SD/SDHC memory cards</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s in the Box:</strong><br />
* USB Cable I-USB7<br />
* AV Cable I-AVC7<br />
* Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI92<br />
* Battery Charge Cradle D-BC92(A)<br />
* AC Plug Cord<br />
* Strap O-ST20<br />
* Software CD-ROM S-SW104</p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>DCR reviews writes:</strong><br />
<em>“I was pleased with the pictures I took outdoors. Images were sharp and clear. Colors are a bit saturated, but pleasantly so. When taking photos of flowers the bright colors did not overwhelm the details of the flowers.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★½☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>ePhotozine writes:</strong><br />
<em>“For this low price you are getting a camera capable of taking good images, although performance at ISO400 and above isn’t great. Users will enjoy using the wide range of scene modes and digital filters and an extra bonus is the HD movie mode. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★½</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>NeutralDay  writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Focusing is pretty fast in good lighting, but the camera can get tripped up in poor lighting conditions even with its AF assist light. Users can choose from multiple, spot, and tracking focus areas,”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★☆☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotographyBlog writes:</strong><br />
<em>“In terms of low light performance, the showing is pretty much what you’d expect it to be like for £199; which is to say unproblematic in terms of visible image noise and degradation of the picture up to and including ISO 800. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★½</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PCAuthority writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The camera’s image quality is a mixed bag. Automatic exposures were rarely poor, but weren’t quite as balanced as other compact cameras managed. ISO 800 and 1600 shots displayed excessive noise, and the Auto ISO setting used ISO 800 for flash-lit shots when ISO 100 would have given better results.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★☆☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Cameras.uk writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Optio i-10 looks radically different to other digital cameras. It has a design based on vintage SLRs. In my tests I found more distant shots lacked sharpness. Aside from the design the features included in this camera are fairly standard.“</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>WDC writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Performance is quite reasonable, albeit basic, and it’s only really when considering some other similarly-priced models on the market that the I-10 feels a little outshone…. Overall the camera is a fashionable looker – particularly in the white finish – that falls short of the mark based on the images it produces.“</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★★</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Steve’sDigicams writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The I-10 is a nice ultra-compact camera that takes good quality images and video for a model in this category. The retro looks adds style to the mix as well. With a street price of $250 US, the Optio I-10 offers a competitive value…”</em><br />
<strong><span style="color: #888888;">Rating: N/A</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>S P E C I F I C A T I O N:</strong></p>
<table id="table1" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="4" width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th rowspan="4">Lens</th>
<th></th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">PENTAX zoom lens, 7 elements in 6 groups (3 aspherical  					elements)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Focal  					Length</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">5.1 &#8211; 25.5mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>35mm  					equivalent focal length</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 28 &#8211; 140mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aperture</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">F3.5(W) &#8211; F5.9(T)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="3">Zoom</th>
<th>Optical  					Zoom</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">5X</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Digital  					Zoom</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 6.25X</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Intelligent  					Zoom</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 6.5X at 7M, approx. 31.3X at 640 (including  					optical zoom)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Motion Blur  					Reduction</th>
<th>Still</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">CCD-Shift-Type (SR : Shake Reduction)<br />
Highi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Movie</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Focus</th>
<th>Type</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Focus Range<br />
(From lens face)</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Standard:<br />
0.4m &#8211; infinity (at wide setting), 1.0m &#8211; infinity (at tele  					setting)<br />
1.31ft. &#8211; infinity (at wide setting), 3.3 ft. &#8211; infinity (at  					tele setting)<br />
Macro:<br />
0.1 &#8211; 0.5m (at wide setting), 0.2 &#8211; 0.5m (at tele setting)<br />
0.33 &#8211; 1.64 ft. (at wide setting), 0.66 &#8211; 1.64 ft. (at tele  					setting)<br />
Super macro:<br />
0.08 &#8211; 0.15m (at focal length of 6.36mm)<br />
0.26 &#8211; 0.49 ft. (at focal length of 6.36mm)<br />
Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Face Detection</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Face Detection AF&amp;AE is available for all modes up to 32  					faces.<br />
Smile Capture. Blink Detection.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Pet Detection</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Detect and recognize up to 3 pets&#8217; faces pre-registered  					in the memory</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Number of Effective pixels</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 12.1 megapixels</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Image Sensor</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">1/2.3&#8243; CCD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Number of Recorded  					pixels</th>
<th>Still</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">12M, 9M(16:9), 7M, 5.3M(16:9), 5M, 3.8M(16:9), 3M,  					2.1M(16:9), 1024, 640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Movie</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">1280, 640, 320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Auto, Fixed (ISO 80 &#8211; 6400)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> White Balance</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent  					light, Manual setting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Display</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">2.7&#8243; Wide LCD , approx. 230K dots, AR coating</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Exposure Control</th>
<th>Metering  					System</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot  					metering</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure  					Compensation</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">±2EV (1/3EV steps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Scene modes</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Night Scene  					Portrait, Half-length Portrait, Movie, Landscape, Flower,  					Portrait, Surf &amp; Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food,  					Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Natural Skin Tone,  					Candlelight, Text, Blog, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama,  					Green</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Playback modes</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Digital  					Filter(B&amp;W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color,  					Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Brightness  					Filter), Original Frame, Frame Composite, Movie Edit,  					Red-eye Compensation, Subscreen Input, Resize, Cropping,  					Image/Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery,  					Start-up Screen, Face close up playback</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Shutter Speed</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">1/2000 &#8211; 1/4 sec. (at wide setting) 1/1500 &#8211; 1/4 sec.  					(at tele setting) 4 sec. at most (in Night Scene mode  					setting)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Built-in flash</th>
<th>Modes</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Flash-on and Flash-off modes.<br />
&#8220;Red-eye&#8221; compensation function employs a pre-discharge.  					Soft Flash</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Flash Range</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Wide:<br />
approx. 0.15 &#8211; 4.0m (ISO Auto)<br />
approx. 0.49 &#8211; 13 ft. (ISO Auto)<br />
Tele:<br />
approx. 1.0 &#8211; 2.4m (ISO Auto)<br />
approx. 3.3 &#8211; 7.9 ft. (ISO Auto)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Drive Modes</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst  					Shooting, Remote Ctonrol</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Storage Media</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Built-in Memory (approx. 26.7MB), SD/SDHC Memory Card</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Power Source</th>
<th></th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery, Optional AC  					adapter kit is also available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Battery life</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">Still*: Approx. 250 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion  					battery)<br />
Playback**: Approx. 300 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion  					battery)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2"> Interfaces</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">USB2.0(Hi-Speed), AV terminal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Video Output</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">NTSC/PAL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Dimensions</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 100.5(W) x 65.0(H) x 28.0(D)mm (including lens  					depth)<br />
approx. 4.0(W) x 2.6(H) x 1.1(D) inches</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Weight</th>
<th>With battery &amp; SD card</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 153g (loaded and ready)<br />
approx. 5.4 oz.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Body</th>
<td bgcolor="#e6e6e6">approx. 132g (without battery and SD memory card)<br />
approx. 4.7 oz.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">* Recording capacity shows approximate number of  			shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may  			vary depending on operating conditions.<br />
** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.</span></p>
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		<title>Pentax Optio H90 Reviews</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designed with functional beauty in mind, the Pentax Optio H90 features clean, straight lines and easy-to-push round, control buttons.The Optio H90 is compatible with the Eye-Fi wireless memory cards. Enjoy the camera's 9 digital filters and add various visual effects to recorded images without the need for a computer.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Designed with functional beauty in mind, the Pentax Optio H90 features clean, straight lines and easy-to-push round, control buttons.The camera is compatible with the Eye-Fi wireless memory cards.</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pentax_optio_h90.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6174" title="pentax_optio_h90" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pentax_optio_h90.jpg" alt="Pentax Optio H90 digital camera is compatible with the Eye-Fi wireless memory cards." /></a></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<blockquote><p><strong>Good:</strong> Good image quality at low sensitivities, compact design, simple to use, Price, AF system, lens</p>
<p><strong>Bad: </strong>High ISO image noise, limited manual control, no optical viewfinder, underpowered flash</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Enjoy the Pentax Optio H90 camera&#8217;s 9 digital filters and add various visual effects to recorded images without the need for a computer.Featuring 12.1 effective megapixels,the camera delivers exceptional image resolution.</strong></p>
<p>The camera sports a simple, extremely functional design, with extensive use of straight lines and easy-to-push round control buttons efficiently positioned for easy access. To achieve the unparalleled functional beauty in the H90, PENTAX paid the utmost attention to every detail in design, material and finish.</p>
<p>The Pentax Optio H90 features a wide-angle 5x zoom lens equivalent to 28-140mm in 35mm format, allowing you to handle breathtaking landscapes as well as group shots in a confined space. The high resolution 2.7&#8221; LCD screen (230.000 dots) offers absolute convenience not only to view captured images but also to make camera settings.</p>
<p>The H90 features a new-generation Face Detection function, which instantly detects up to 32 faces in the image field, then catches them in sharp focus and in optimum exposure. You can program the camera to automatically release the shutter when the subject’s face turns straight toward the camera.</p>
<blockquote>
<h2>Sample Photos</h2>
<p>- <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Pentax+Optio+H90&amp;s=int" target="_blank">Sample Photos</a> @ Flickr.com<br />
- <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/pentax_optio_h90_review/sample_images/" target="_blank">Sample Photos</a> @ Photographyblog.com<br />
- <a href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/review-gallery/4723/pentax-optio-h90-camera-review/1" target="_blank">Sample Photos</a> @ Pocket-lint.com</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Stuff.TV  writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Surely a cheap, lightweight point-and-shoot model can’t really deliver the goods? Well, given some decent lighting conditions, the H90 certainly can: we took it out on a sunny day and snapped some very nice shots demonstrating an adeptness with colour, contrast and detail.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotographyBlog writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Pentax Optio H90 handled chromatic aberrations very well during the review, with limited purple fringing present around the edges of objects in high-contrast situations…”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Pocket-lint writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Designed with minimalism in mind but with a range of suitably functional features, the H90 certainly fits the part: smart, small, stylish and easy to use. The H90 lacks optical image stabilisation and an optical viewfinder, however a superb set of features, great price and HD movies combined with good picture quality sweeten the pill”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★½</strong></span></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>What’s in the box :</strong><br />
Digital Camera<br />
Battery<br />
Charger<br />
AC Plug Cord<br />
USB &amp; AV Cables<br />
CD Rom<br />
User Manual &#8211; (Please note user manual may come as photocopy or softcopy of English language)<br />
Extra Accessories : Strap<br />
Accessories are items that may come with the package. There are times that some accessories may changed from time to time according to availability from manufacturer.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Whatdigitalcamera writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Image quality from ISO 80-200 is fairly good, with clear resulting images, but quality and colour begin to dwindle thereafter as a result of noise reduction. From ISO 400 colors begin to ‘dull’ and vibrancy is lost, a result that rises exponentially through to ISO 1600. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>TrustedReviews writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Pentax Optio H90 is a well made and attractively designed camera at a very affordable price. It is easy to use and light enough for a shirt pocket, with good performance and a useful zoom range. However its lack of an AF assist lamp and poor overall image quality are disappointing.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★½☆</strong></span></p>
<p>The Optio H90 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at HD-TV proportions (720p) at 30 frames per second.</p>
<p>This mode also offers a variety of editing functions: still images can be extracted from movie clips, and title images can be added to the beginning and/or end of a movie clip.</p>
<p>The Optio H90 is compatible with the Eye-Fi wireless memory cards. These Wi-Fi cards automatically transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, without the use of any cable.</p>
<p><strong>Features :</strong><br />
- A wide angle, 5X optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) captures the perfect shot, whether wide, expansive landscapes or small, distant subjects.<br />
- A high resolution 12.1 megapixel sensor ensures exceptional detail in large print sizes or cropping flexibility.<br />
- The large 2.7 inch LCD makes it easy to frame a subject for video or still image capture.<br />
- Enjoy art gallery inspired aesthetics with an ultra slim design and fashionable styling.<br />
- Capture the moment, and all the moments that follow, with widescreen 720p HD video capture at 30 frames per second.<br />
- Advanced Pixel Track Shake Reduction ensures sharp, blur-free images, even in challenging lighting.<br />
- Shoot perfect portraits with fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection, combined with powerful portrait processing modes for pleasing composition and skin tone.<br />
- Set it and forget it with Auto Picture mode, which analyzes the scene and tailors the shooting mode to best suit the subject.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<table cellspacing="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Type</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Camera Type</td>
<td>Digital zoom compact camera</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Sensor</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Type</td>
<td>CCD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Size</td>
<td>1/2.3&#8243;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Effective Pixels</td>
<td>Approx. 12.1 megapixels</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Still</td>
<td>12M, 7M, 5M, 3M, 2.1M (16:9), 1024, 640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Movie</td>
<td>HDTV 720p (1280&#215;720), VGA (640&#215;480), QVGA (320&#215;240)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colour Depth</td>
<td>12 bits x 3 colours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sensitivity</td>
<td>Auto, Fixed (ISO 80 &#8211; 6400)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shake Reduction</td>
<td>Pixel Track SR<br />
High sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Lens</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Focal Length</td>
<td>5.1 ‐ 25.5mm f/3.5(W) &#8211; f/5.9(T), equ. to 28‐140mm in 35mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Digital Zoom</td>
<td>Optical zoom: 5x<br />
Digital zoom: approx. 6.25x<br />
Intelligent zoom: approx. 6.5x at 7M, approx. 31.3x at 640 (including optical zoom)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Construction</td>
<td>PENTAX zoom lens, 7 elements in 6 groups (3 aspherical elements)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Focusing System</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Type</td>
<td>TTL Contrast detection Autofocus system</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Functions</td>
<td>9-point Multi‐AF, Spot AF, Auto‐tracking AF (anticipating moving subject)<br />
<strong><br />
</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Focus Range (automatic)</td>
<td>Normal: 0.4m ‐ infinity (at wide setting), 1m ‐ infinity (at tele setting)<br />
Macro: 0.1m ‐ 0.5m (at wide setting), 0.2 m ‐ 0.5m (at tele setting)<br />
Super macro: 0.08m ‐ 0.15m (at focal length of 6.36mm)</p>
<p>Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AF assist</td>
<td>AF assist lamp at front</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Screen</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Type</td>
<td>2.7&#8243; (6.86mm) colour LCD, extra wide angle viewing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Resolution</td>
<td>approx. 230k dots</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Shutter</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Speed</td>
<td>1/2000  &#8211; 1/4 sec.  4 sec max. (Night Scene mode setting)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Exposure system</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Metering</td>
<td>Multi-segment metering, Centre-weighted metering, Spot metering</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Exposure Modes</td>
<td>Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Night Scene  Portrait, Half-length Portrait, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf  &amp; Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame  Composite, Party, Natural Skin Tone, Candlelight, Text, Blog, Digital  Wide, Digital Panorama, Green</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compensation</td>
<td>+/-2EV (1/3 EV steps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Flash</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Type</td>
<td>Integrated auto flash</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Modes</td>
<td>Flash-on and Flash-off modes<br />
&#8220;Red-eye&#8221; reduction function employs a pre-flash.  Soft flash</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Effective Range</td>
<td>Wide: approx. 0.15 ‐ 4.0m (ISO Auto)<br />
Tele: approx. 1.0 ‐ 2.4m (ISO Auto)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Exposure Parameters</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Modes</td>
<td>One shot, Self-timer (2 or 10 sec), Continuous  shooting (2.9 fps), High Speed Continuous shooting (5.9 fps at ISO  3200/6400 setting), Burst shooting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Face Recognition</td>
<td>Face recognition AF&amp;AE is available for all modes up to 32 faces, Smile Capture, Blink Detection</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>White Balance</td>
<td>Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual setting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Recording</td>
<td>Sound : Yes<br />
Movie &#8211; Shake reduction ‐ stabilized video<br />
Duration : Depends on memory card capacity<br />
Resolution : HDTV (1280&#215;720), 30fps ; VGA (640&#215;480) 30fps ; QVGA (320&#215;240), 30 fps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Editing</td>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Playback</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Digital Filter</td>
<td>B&amp;W, Sepia, Colours (6), Extract colour, Colour enhancement, Toy camera, Retro, Soft, Brightness</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Options</td>
<td>Slideshow, Histogram, Calendar, Resize, Cropping,  Image rotation, Frame composite, Red-eye compensation, Movie edit, Voice  recording, Protect, DPOF, Image recovery, Start-up image, Date  printing, Face close up playback</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Storage</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Internal</td>
<td>Approx. 32.7 MB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>External</td>
<td>Compatible with SD, SDHC, and Eye‐Fi cards</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Special Features</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Features</td>
<td>World time :<br />
75 cities, 28 time zones</p>
<p>Others :<br />
Noise reduction if shutter speed exceeds 0.25 sec. Motion Blur reduction. Pixel Track SR</p>
<p>EyeFi* cards compatible</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Language</td>
<td>English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,  Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech,  Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified Chinese,  Traditional Chinese</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Interface</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Interface</td>
<td>USB2.0 (Hi-Speed), AV terminal (NTSC/PAL, mono), AC power input</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Power</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Source</td>
<td>Rechargeable D‐LI88 Lithium‐ion battery</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Performance</td>
<td>Approx. 210 shots* and 250 min** in play  mode    * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded  during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on  operating conditions. ** According to the result of PENTAX in-house  testing.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Dimensions</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>56.5 mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Width</td>
<td>94.5 mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Depth</td>
<td>24.5 mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>114 g unloaded, 131 g loaded and ready</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Compatibility</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PC</td>
<td>Windows XP SP2, Vista<sup>TM</sup> and 7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mac</td>
<td>OS X 10.3.9 or above</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Accessories</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Included Software</td>
<td>Arcsoft Media Impression</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kit Content</td>
<td>AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, Li-ion battery, battery charger, strap and software</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pentax unveils a new compact camera with the release of the Pentax Optio M90. The new Pentax M90 boasts of a 12.1 MP sensor and is capable of recording videos in VGA format. <p></p> Press release: <p>PENTAX Imaging Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio M90, a standard-class, lightweight compact [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Pentax unveils a new compact camera with the release of the Pentax Optio M90. The new Pentax M90 boasts of a 12.1 MP sensor and is capable of recording videos in VGA format.</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Pentax_Optio_M90.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5364" title="Pentax_Optio_M90" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Pentax_Optio_M90-300x182.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="182" /></a></p>
<h2>Press release:</h2>
<p>PENTAX Imaging Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio M90, a standard-class, lightweight compact digital camera that is equipped with advanced basic functions.</p>
<p>Thanks to its ease of use, the Optio M90 is the perfect choice for a variety of photography scenes and modes.  Key features include a sophisticated metal rubber coated soft-touch exterior, a high-definition sensor of approximately 12.1 megapixels, a large and easily-viewable 2.7’’ LCD monitor, as well as an upgraded optical wide-angle 5x zoom. Furthermore, the Optio M90 has been designed to produce beautiful photography with minimal effort through a variety of upgraded features including aan improved face recognition function, smile capture and blink detection modes, and further advancement of the scene modes – 20 in total, including the Auto-Panorama, Backlight and Copy modes.</p>
<p>The Optio M90 is also available in two colours, black and burgundy red, allowing users to select their preferred style.</p>
<blockquote><p>Digital camera world sells the Pentax Optio M90 Super cheap cameras sell the Pentax Optio M90 JR camera house sales the Pentax Optio M90 BK camera house sales the Pentax Optio M90 Gerry Gibbs camerahouse sell the Pentax Optio M90 Mandurah camera house sell the Pentax Optio M90</p></blockquote>
<h2>Major Features</h2>
<p><strong>1. Wide-angle optical 5X zoom lens in a compact body</strong><br />
The Optio M90 features a very compact body that fits into the palm of a hand and houses an optical wide-angle 5 times zoom, where an angle of view equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in 35mm format can be achieved. This angle view makes it possible to capture a  full group of people or whole architecture in the frame, without needing to step backwards, and to zoom further when taking photos of landscapes, commemorative photos and portraits. The Digital Zoom of 5x extends the zoom range to enable high-magnification zoom photography equivalent to a maximum of approximately 25x.</p>
<p><strong>2. New soft and sophisticated texture</strong><br />
The Optio M90 is stylish and detailed in design with an aluminum alloy body coated by a soft-feel rubber texture.</p>
<p><strong>3.   Approximately 12.1 effective megapixels for high-definition images</strong><br />
The effective pixel count of the Optio M90 amounts to a high definition of approximately 12.1 megapixels. In addition, clear and high-quality images can be achieved through a high-performance PENTAX lens. Clear prints of detailed areas, are possible even when photos are stretched out to large sizes.</p>
<p><strong>4. Automatic functions for easy camera operation</strong><br />
The Optio M90 features the advanced Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by detecting the subject’s lighting and other conditions. In addition, there are another 20 scene modes, which include the Auto-Panorama mode for composing photographs into one panoramic picture, a Backlight mode to capture perfect pictures even with sun in the background, a Copy mode , which acts as a mini-scanner, and a Auto-tracking mode to follow and focus on the subject even if it moves out of the centre of the frame.<br />
The Optio M90 also features the upgraded Face Detection AF &amp; AE function, as well as the Smile function which automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects the subject’s smile, and the Blink detection mode, which warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.</p>
<p><strong>5. Other features</strong><br />
1)  Large 2.7-inch colour LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, treated with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to minimise reflections<br />
2)  High-sensitivity anti-shake mode of ISO 1600, to minimise camera shake and subject shake at indoor events and for fast-moving subjects<br />
6)  Movie-clips of 640&#215;480 pixels, 30 frames per second<br />
7)Camera supplied with a Lithium-ion battery and a charger<br />
8)  The Multi-Burst shooting mode: takes 16 VGA-size pictures at a maximum speed of approximately 14.6 images per second and creates a contact sheet<br />
9)  Arcsoft MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX image viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with latest operation systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6)</p>
<p><strong>Dimensions 9.9 x 5.8 x 2.3cm</strong><br />
Weight (excl li-ion batt) 116g</p>
<p><strong>Price</strong><br />
RRP £199.99</p>
<p><strong>Availability</strong><br />
Mid June 2010</p>
<h2><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Pentax_Optio_M90_2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5365" title="Pentax_Optio_M90_2" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Pentax_Optio_M90_2-300x181.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="181" /></a>Specifications:</h2>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="400" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">General</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Camera Type</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Compact</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Manufacturer</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Pentax</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Model Number</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">North America: M90</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Dimensions</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.<br />
(99 x 59 x 23 mm)</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Weight</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4.7 oz (133 g)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Image Capture</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Sensor Type</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">CCD<br />
1/2.3&#8243; (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal)<br />
12.10 megapixels (effective)</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Aspect Ratio</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4:3, 16:9</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Image Dimensions</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels)<br />
4000 x 2664 (10.7 megapixels)<br />
4000 x 1944 (7.8 megapixels)<br />
3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels)<br />
2576 x 1932 (5.0 megapixels)<br />
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)<br />
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)<br />
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Capture Speed</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Continuous: 1.6 frames per second</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Image Preview / Review</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Viewfinder</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">No</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">LCD</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2.7 in. diagonal<br />
230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Lens</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Lens Type</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Pentax lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elements<br />
5x optical zoom</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Image Stabilization</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Focal Length</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5.1 &#8211; 25.3mm (actual)<br />
28 &#8211; 140mm (35mm equivalent)</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Aperture Range</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) &#8211; ???</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Focusing System</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3-point TTL contrast detection w/ tracking</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Focusing Range</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Normal: 0&#8243; &#8211; infinity (1 cm &#8211; infinity)<br />
Macro: 0.0&#8243; &#8211; 1&#8243; (0 cm &#8211; 2 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Exposure</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">ISO Sensitivity</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Shutter Speed</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2 &#8211; 1/1000 second</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Exposure Modes</td>
<td align="left">Program</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Metering Modes</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Multi-segment</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Exposure Compensation</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">White Balance</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Image Sensor &#8211; Auto, Sunny, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Internal Flash</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Modes: On, Off, Auto, Soft Flash, Red-Eye Reduction<br />
Range: Wide: 0.3 &#8211; 3.0m; Tele: 1.0 &#8211; 1.8m @ ISO 400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Creative</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Scene Modes</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Auto-Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, Party, Foliage, Kids&amp;Pets, Copy, Backlight, Frame Composite, Audio, Video, Portrait</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Digital Zoom</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5.0x</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Self Timer</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes, 2 or 10 seconds</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Time Lapse</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">No</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Movie Format</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">AVI (Motion JPEG) with audio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Storage</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Recording Medium</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">SD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">File System</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">File Format</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">JPEG (EXIF 2.21)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Connectivity</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Video</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Standard definition: Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Computer</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">USB 2.0 High Speed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Power</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Battery Type</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lithium-ion rechargeable</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Battery Form Factor</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Proprietary D-LI108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Product Bundle</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Software</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">ArcSoft Media Impression 2.0 for Pentax</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Battery / Charger</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Flash Memory</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">32.0MB built-in memory</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">Other</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">PictBridge Compliant</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">No</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td valign="top">Internal Microphone</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Internal Speaker</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#999999">
<td align="left" valign="top">Tripod Mount</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
<td align="left" valign="top">Remote Control</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">No</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pentax Optio W90 is a 12.1MP point and shoot camera that features a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body, along with a 2.7-incd LCD, 720p HD video capture and a Digital Microscope mode with LED lights providing lighting for up close subjects. The W90 will include a carabiner for attaching the camera to a belt or backpack for quick access. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Pentax Optio W90 is a 12.1MP point and shoot camera that features a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body, along with a 2.7-incd LCD, 720p HD video capture and a Digital Microscope mode with LED lights providing lighting for up close subjects.  The W90 will include a carabiner for attaching the camera to a belt or backpack for quick access.</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Pentax_w90.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4457" title="Pentax_w90" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Pentax_w90.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="290" /></a></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<blockquote>
<h1><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Good:</strong></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Robust enough to allow pictures that would prove impossible for standard cameras, more compact mobile phone-like dimensions than we&#8217;re used to from a camera of this ilk, plus unique creative features and image quality that&#8217;s better than expected</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Bad:</strong> You&#8217;ll pay extra over a non-protected digicam, and the modest battery life is its Achilles&#8217; heel</span></h1>
</blockquote>
<p>Despite its compact dimensions, the Pentax Optio W90 features an optical 5X zoom lens covering focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto).</p>
<p><strong>Thanks to this wide zoom range, the Pentax W90 can be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes, from spectacular landscape, majestic architecture and group shots to tight snapshots from a distance. </strong></p>
<p>We also expect that the new Pentax Optio camera features the Intelligent Zoom function. Coupled with this function, the Pentax Optio W90 allows even tighter zooming in on the subject.</p>
<p>The Pentax W90 waterproof digital camera features the advanced Face Recognition, a great tool in casual shooting of people. This user-friendly function automatically detects multiple faces in the image field, then optimizes their focus and exposure settings. The Pentax W90 is also equipped with the Smile Capture mode, which automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile, as well as the Blink Detection function, which warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.</p>
<blockquote><p>Digital camera world sells the Pentax Optio W90 Super cheap cameras sell the <a href="http://supercheapcameras.com.au/pentax-optio-w90-p-2547.html">Pentax Optio W90</a> JR camera house sales the <a href="http://jrcamerahouse.com.au/pentax-optio-w90-p-1900.html">Pentax Optio W90</a> BK camera house sales the Pentax Optio W90 Gerry Gibbs camerahouse sell the <a href="http://gibbscamerahouse.com.au/pentaxoptiow90-p-3045.html?zenid=6ecbaa2db63b5706e51fd5e884d701a6">Pentax Optio W90</a> Mandurah camera house sell the <a href="http://mandurahcamerahouse.com.au/pentax-optio-w90-p-2329.html">Pentax Optio W90</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Steve’sDigicams writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Overall, the camera produces nice 12-megapixel photos for a camera in this price range. Outdoors the camera captured good exposures with accurate color reproduction. Images are also nice and sharp, with only slight edge softness along the right hand side of the frame.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotographyBlog writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Overall though, the W90 acquits itself better than expected. And whilst it’s not the sharpest compact we’ve ever seen, it nevertheless delivers a consistent and so reliable performance in terms of image quality that puts it up there with Panasonic’s rugged offerings and slightly betters that of recent Mju Toughs..”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>DigitalVersus writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The W90 is pleasant to use and has a nice design. Unfortunately the technology isn’t really up to scratch, as there’s no real stabilisation system and picture quality is nothing more than average..”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★☆☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Pocket-lint writes:</strong><br />
<em>“One of the more successful attempts at a toughened digicam; though it’s pricier than the average point and shoot this looks the part and takes decent images too”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: ★★★★☆</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>ImagingResource writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The camera is missing some pieces, such as optical image stabilization, and it’s HD video recording leaves a lot to be desired. Still, the camera does not want for features, leaving you plenty to play with when you’re done subjecting it to nature’s wrath. Better yet, the image quality’s pretty good for a rugged camera, earning it a Dave’s Pick in the Underwater/Tough, Macro and Travel categories.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
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<h2>Specifications:</h2>
<p><strong>Sensor:</strong><br />
• 1/2.3&#8243; sensor<br />
• 12.1 million effective pixels<br />
• 12.39 million effective pixels</p>
<p><strong>Image stabilization:</strong><br />
• Pixel Track SR<br />
• Digital SR</p>
<p><strong>Movie mode:</strong><br />
• 1280 x 720<br />
• 640 x 480<br />
• 320 x 240</p>
<p><strong>Lens:</strong><br />
• 5x zoom<br />
• 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)<br />
• 5-25mm (approx. 28 &#8211; 140mm in 35mm format)</p>
<p><strong>Digital zoom:</strong><br />
• approx. 6.25X</p>
<p><strong>Focus modes:</strong><br />
• Standard<br />
• Spot<br />
• Auto Tracking<br />
• Infinity Landscape<br />
• Super Macro<br />
• Macro<br />
• Manual<br />
• Pan-Focus</p>
<p><strong>AF assist lamp:</strong><br />
• Yes</p>
<p><strong>Scene modes:</strong><br />
• Auto Picture<br />
• Program<br />
• Night Scene<br />
• Night Scene<br />
• Movie<br />
• Underwater<br />
• Underwater Movie<br />
• Landscape<br />
• Flower<br />
• Portrait<br />
• Digital Wide<br />
• Surf &amp; Snow<br />
• Digital SR<br />
• Kids, Pet<br />
• Half Length Portrait<br />
• Sport<br />
• Fireworks<br />
• Candlelight<br />
• Night Scene Portrait<br />
• Text<br />
• Food<br />
• Digital Panorama<br />
• Frame Composite<br />
• Report<br />
• Green<br />
• Digital Microscopic</p>
<p><strong>Metering:</strong><br />
• Multi-segment<br />
• Center-Weighted<br />
• Spot</p>
<p><strong>Sensitivity:</strong><br />
• Auto (80-1600)<br />
• 80 &#8211; 6400</p>
<p><strong>Shutter speed:</strong><br />
• 1/1500- 1/4 sec.<br />
• 4 sec in night scene mode</p>
<p><strong>Aperture values:</strong><br />
• F3.5 &#8211; F5.5</p>
<p><strong>White balance:</strong><br />
• Auto<br />
• Daylight<br />
• Shade<br />
• Tungsten light<br />
• Fluorescent light<br />
• Manual Setting</p>
<p><strong>Drive modes:</strong><br />
• One shot<br />
• Self-timer<br />
• Continuous Shooting<br />
• High-Speed Continuous Shooting</p>
<p><strong>LCD monitor:</strong><br />
• 2.7&#8243;<br />
• approx 230K dots</p>
<p><strong>Flash:</strong><br />
• Flash-on<br />
• Flash-off<br />
• Red-eye reduction<br />
• Soft-Flash</p>
<p><strong>FLash range:</strong><br />
• Wide: approx. 0.3 &#8211; 3.9m (ISO Auto)<br />
• Tele: approx. 0.98 &#8211; 2.5m (ISO Auto)</p>
<p><strong>Connectivity:</strong><br />
• DC Input<br />
• AV Output<br />
• USB 2.0 High speed</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong><br />
• Built-in Memory (approx. 26.7MB)<br />
• SD/SDHC Memory Card</p>
<p><strong>Power:</strong><br />
• Rechargeable D-LI88 lithium-ion battery<br />
• Optional AC adapter kit is also available<br />
<strong><br />
Dimensions:</strong><br />
• 108 × 59 × 25 mm (3.9 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches)</p>
<p><strong>Weight (with battery):</strong><br />
• Approx. 144g (4.8oz)</p></blockquote>
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