Disc. Optio 60 Digital Camera, 6 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom.

High resolution digital photography is simpler than ever with the new PENTAX Optio60 digital camera. An excellent choice for digital newcomers, the PENTAX Optio60 offers 6.0 megapixel resolution and a 3X zoom lens in a compact, lightweight, and stylish design.

An easy-to-understand Simple mode deserves the credit for lowering the learning curve of the PENTAX Optio60. Set in this mode, users are free to concentrate on photography subjects while the Optio60 automatically selects optimal focus and exposure settings for scenes at hand.

Even more, the PENTAX Optio60 incorporates Manual exposure settings plus Aperture and Shutter priority modes to allow room for users to grow their photography skills. Composition with the latest PENTAX digital camera is just as simple.

The Optio60 features a large 2.0 inch LCD monitor plus an optical and actual-image zoom viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to enhance viewing for users who may lack perfect eyesight.

Finally, the Optio60 makes a perfect travel companion. The camera is compatible with AA batteries and may be set in a Webcam mode to create broadcast live video links to distant family and friends.

Despite its powerful 3X optical zoom lens and 6.0 effective megapixel performance, the Optio60 boasts compact dimensions of just 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches, a weight of 4.6 ounces without battery & SD memory card, and an attractive, lustrous finish exterior.

The broad range of Optio60 shooting modes are accessible on the easy-to-understand icons on the Mode dial located on the camera's upper panel. Mode choices include: Simple, Program, Picture mode (Night Scene, Landscape, Portrait & Sport modes).

The Mode dial also offers greater control with settings such as Aperture-priority AE (Av), Shutter-priority AE (Tv) & Metered manual (M), as well as access to the Movie mode, which records movies with soundto the full capacity of the memory card.

The innovative Simple mode automatically selects the best settings for the scene at hand. From the handy Utility mode, the Optio60 may be set in a Webcam mode to create broadcast live video links to distant family & friends.

Two high-quality aspherical lenses optimize the 6.0 effective megapixel performance & powerful 3X optical zoom lens of the Optio60. Composed of six groups of seven elements, two of which are aspherical, the Optio60 offers 3X optical zoom performance equivalent to a 36 108mm lens in 35mmformat. Combined with 4X digital zoom performance, the 3X optical zoom delivers12X zoom capability.

With an optical viewfinder offering actual image zoom, the Optio60 makes composition easy & allows users to operate the camera without the LCD monitor on to help preserve battery life during composition. The camera also features diopter adjustment to assist in providing a clearer view. The Optio60 is compatible with widely available AA batteries (two alkaline or nickel hydride batteries)