.7-inch LCD screen, and “Triple Shake Reduction” that combines mechanical shake reduction using CCD shift, digital shake reduction using higher ISO, and shake reduction for movies. The camera has next-generation face detection technology that sees and optimizes exposure and focus on up to 32 faces in a scene. Pentax claims this is accomplished in 0.03 seconds. The camera focuses to within an inch and can capture 720p high-definition movies at 15 fps.
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\nPENTAX INTRODUCES THE PENTAX X70 MEGAZOOM
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GOLDEN, CO. March 2, 2009: PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX X70 Megazoom digital camera featuring a high magnification 24X optical zoom lens with wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage housed in a highly portable, compact, lightweight body. With 12 megapixels, SLR-like styling and flexible exposure modes, the PENTAX X70 is a true bridge between compact digital cameras and digital SLRs. The X70 is the ideal camera for the intermediate to advanced shooter who wants to step up in form and function from digital compact offerings without the size, weight, and expense of a true DSLR camera.
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\nThe X70 offers photographers the ease-of-use of a compact camera with powerful shooting options traditionally found on a DSLR, such as aperture\/shutter priority and metered manual modes, true hardware sensor-movement Shake Reduction, fast operation, and a high quality zoom lens. This new model performs superbly and effortlessly in a variety of photographic situations from casual day-to-day snapshots to travel and sports photography.
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\nAlso announced is the smc PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited ultra wide-angle lens for PENTAX Digital SLR Cameras. This latest model in PENTAX\u2019s acclaimed Limited Lens series inherits all the attributes of this renowned product line including high quality image reproduction and high grade aluminum lens barrel finish, while providing users with a unique ultra wide-angle perspective. The lens will ship in April 2009 for $649.95 USD, while the PENTAX X70 will ship in April 2009 for $399.95 USD.
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\nVersatile 24X optical Megazoom lens accommodates a range of subjects
\nWithin a compact, lightweight body, the X70 features a high magnification optical 24X zoom lens offering a focal-length coverage between a wide-angle 26mm to a super telephoto 624mm (in the 35mm format). This is ideal for wide-angle scenic shots or group photos, as well as getting closer to the action at a sporting event. Coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, the X70 zoom range may be extended to approximately 150 times (for a focal length of an astonishing approximately 3900mm in the 35mm format) without compromising the optical performance of the zoom lens.
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\nHigh image quality
\nWith 12.0 megapixels, a high-performance imaging engine, and the high quality PENTAX Megazoom lens, the X70 delivers super clear, high quality images in any shooting mode. Images at 12.0 megapixels are also suitable for printing at most large print sizes including 8×10, 11×17 and even larger poster size prints.
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\nLarge, easy-to-view 2.7 inch color LCD monitor
\nThe PENTAX X70 features a large, bright 2.7 inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots of resolution. An Anti-Reflection coating helps minimize glare from sunlight for more effective outdoor viewing. Also, the X70 comes with an electronic viewfinder for easy image composition and review in the brightest lighting conditions. You can also access the camera\u2019s menus and other functions via the electronic viewfinder, so you will always be able to change settings no matter how bright it is outdoors.
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\nCompact, lightweight design
\nThe compact, lightweight design of the X70, one of the smallest and lightest cameras in it\u2019s class, make it easy to transport and use. However, the small size does not mean features are compromised. The X70 includes a full range of automatic and manual features and functions.
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\nReliable Shake Reduction for sharp, blur-free images
\nThe X70 incorporates an \u201cimage sensor shift\u201d Shake Reduction system to assure sharply focused, blur-free images even under demanding photographic conditions such as when shooting at full telephoto or when shooting a sunset or indoor scenes with very low light. By accurately detecting the amount of camera shake using a high-performance gyro sensor and shifting the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed, the X70 offers an outstanding camera-shake compensation effect, equivalent to approximately three shutter steps.
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\nHigh-speed Continuous Shooting mode to capture the decisive moment
\nThe X70 lets the photographer capture the subject continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 11 images per second and up to 21 images in succession.* Coupled with the Auto-Tracking AF mode that keeps a fast-moving subject in focus all the time, the X70 is sure to capture that once in a lifetime, decisive moment in sharp focus. The X70 is perfect for shooting sports action and active children and pets.
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\nFast Face Detection AF&AE captures up to 32 faces in focus in approx. 0.03 seconds
\nThe X70 Face Detection function is effective for capturing casual snapshots of people by optimizing the focusing and exposure of up to 32 faces in a single image in approximately 0.03 seconds. The X70 also offers other user-friendly functions including Smile Capture which automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects the subject\u2019s smile, and Blink Detection which warns the photographer when the subject\u2019s eyes are closed at the moment of capture.
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\nMovie capture in high-definition TV image quality with anti-shake protection
\nThe X70 captures high quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels) at 15 frames per second. The X70 also features Movie SR mode,** which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie capture. The X70 can also record video at 848×480, VGA and QVGA resolutions at 30 frames per second, for full video capture flexibility. As a result, the photographer enjoys high-quality, blur-free movie shooting with minimal effort.
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\nMulti-mode exposure system
\nThe X70 offers a choice of four exposure modes: Programmed AE, in which the camera automatically selects the optimal combination of aperture and shutter speed for a given subject and Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE and full Metered Manual modes, in which photographers are free to select either (or both) aperture and shutter speed to suit their photographic needs.
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\nAuto Picture mode for the automatic selection of seven different shooting modes
\nThe X70 features the advanced PENTAX Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by detecting the subject\u2019s lighting, movement and other conditions. This user-friendly mode not only makes the right mode choice for the photographer (from Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Flower, Sport and Standard modes), but also features an Auto Macro mode, which automatically switches the camera\u2019s focus range to macro in close-range applications.
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\nAuto sensitivity control up to a high ISO of 6400
\nThe X70 comes equipped with an Auto Sensitivity Control function, which automatically shifts the sensitivity level in relation to the subject\u2019s lighting condition and the lens focal-length setting. This allows the photographer to use a high shutter speed in dimly lit locations, such as night scenes or indoor sports events to effectively minimize camera shake and subject blur. The auto sensitivity control range can be set between ISO 50 and ISO 6400, and is range adjustable.
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\nAdditional Features
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\nImage Format Choice proportions of 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 or 1:1.
\nScene mode palette for easy selection from 20 scenes, including a new Baby mode for accurate exposure and skin tones when taking pictures of babies.
\nOverexposure compensation function to prevent blown out (or clipped) highlights.
\nA Super Macro mode may be used to shoot as close as 0.4 inches (one centimeter) away from a subject for stunning close-up details.
\nDigital Wide mode quickly stitches 2 images together for an extra wide-angle image (equivalent to 20mm in the 35mm format).
\nWorld time clock displays standard time in 75 cities in 28 time zones around the world for extra convenience when on the road.
\nFrame Composite mode (with 90 built-in image frames) offers fun and creative ways to style up your shots.
\nApproximately 33.6MB of built-in memory. Also compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.
\nRed-eye reduction function corrects for red eyes as the result of flash photography. Red-eye reduction can be applied during capture, or as a post-capture filter.
\n* When the continuous-shooting mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).
\n** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
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\nPentax X70 Zoom specifications
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\nSensor
\n\u2022 1\/2.3″ sensor
\n\u2022 12.0 million effective pixels
\n\u2022 12.7 million effective pixels
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\nImage sizes\t
\n\u2022 4000 x 3000
\n\u2022 4000 x 2672
\n\u2022 4000 x 2256
\n\u2022 3072 x 2304
\n\u2022 2992 x 2992
\n\u2022 2592 x 1944
\n\u2022 2048 x 1536
\n\u2022 1024 x 768
\n\u2022 640 x 480
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\nAspect ratios:\t4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
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\nImage stabilization\t
\n\u2022 Sensor-Shift
\n\u2022 Digital SR
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\nMovie mode\t
\n\u2022 1280 x 720
\n\u2022 848 x 480
\n\u2022 640 x 480
\n\u2022 320 x 240
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\nLens\t
\n\u2022 24x zoom
\n\u2022 26-624mm in 35mm format
\n\u2022 14 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical elements,3 ED elements)
\n\u2022 Focal length 4.6 – 110.4mm
\n\u2022 F 2.8 – 5.0
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\nDigital zoom:\tapprox. 6.25X
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\nFocus modes\t
\n\u2022 9 point AF
\n\u2022 Spot AF
\n\u2022 Auto Tracking AF
\n\u2022 Macro
\n\u2022 Super Macro
\n\u2022 Infinity Landscape
\n\u2022 AF Point Selection
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\nShooting Modes:\tP\/A\/S\/M\/B
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\nScene modes\t
\n\u2022 Auto Picture
\n\u2022 Night Scene
\n\u2022 Night Scene Portrait
\n\u2022 Half-length Portrait
\n\u2022 Movie
\n\u2022 Landscape
\n\u2022 Flower
\n\u2022 Portrait
\n\u2022 Surf & Snow
\n\u2022 Sport
\n\u2022 Digital SR
\n\u2022 Kids
\n\u2022 Pet
\n\u2022 Food
\n\u2022 Fireworks
\n\u2022 Party
\n\u2022 Natural Skin Tones
\n\u2022 Candlelight
\n\u2022 Digital Panorama
\n\u2022 Frame Composite
\n\u2022 Voice Recording
\n\u2022 Green
\n\u2022 Vertical Snap
\n\u2022 Blog
\n\u2022 Text
\n\u2022 Frame Composite
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\nMetering
\nTTL
\n\u2022 Multi-segment
\n\u2022 Center-Weighted
\n\u2022 Spot
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\nExposure compen.
\n\u2022 +\/-2 EV
\n\u2022 0.3 EV increments
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\nSensitivity\t
\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 50 – 6400
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\nShutter speed\t
\n\u2022 1\/1000- 1\/4 sec.
\n\u2022 4 sec in night scene mode
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\nWhite balance\t
\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 Daylight
\n\u2022 Shade
\n\u2022 Tungsten light
\n\u2022 Fluorescent light
\n\u2022 Manual Setting
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Drive modes\t
\n\u2022 One shot
\n\u2022 Self-timer
\n\u2022 Continuous Shooting
\n\u2022 Interval
\n\u2022 Auto-Bracket
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\nViewfinder:\tElectronic
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\nLCD monitor\t
\n\u2022 2.7″
\n\u2022 approx 230K dots
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\nFlash\t
\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 Flash-on
\n\u2022 Flash-off
\n\u2022 Red-eye reduction
\n\u2022 Slow sync
\nFLash range\t
\n\u2022 Wide: approx. 0.2 – 4.6m (ISO Auto)
\n\u2022 Tele: approx. 0.5 – 2.1m (ISO Auto)
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\nConnectivity
\n\u2022 DC Input
\n\u2022 AV Output
\n\u2022 NTSC, PAL
\n\u2022 USB2.0 High speed
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\nStorage\t
\n\u2022 Built-in Memory (approx. 33.6 MB)
\n\u2022 SD\/SDHC Memory Card
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\nPower\t
\n\u2022 Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92
\n\u2022 Optional AC adapter kit is also available
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\nDimensions:\t 112 \u00d7 81 \u00d7 99 mm (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.9 inches)
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\nWeight (with battery)\tApprox. 408g (13.8 oz)
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