Release Issued by Pentax:
PENTAX Optio A20 - A super stylish digital compact with 10 Megapixels and the latest shake reduction technology
August 22 2006, London; PENTAX is pleased to announce the new Optio A20, a compact digital camera featuring 10 effective megapixels and the latest optics and shake reduction technology to produce class leading images in even the most challenging of photographic environments.
The Optio A20 is the latest model in the premium Optio A series range. Housed in a tough, lightweight aluminium casing the Optio A20 offers 10 effective megapixels, and has a range of features, including three types of anti-shake function. The Pentax developed SR (Shake Reduction) technology reduces camera shake by using gyroscopic sensors to oscillate the CCD as the camera moves, ensuring crisp images even when the camera is moving. To further improve image quality Blur Reduction optimises the settings for crisp images in any conditions and the Auto Tracking AF function, ensures the subject of the image remains in focus even if it is moving, allowing for perfect action shots.
The Optio A20 features a 3x optical zoom, class leading optics and a 2.5 inch low reflection LCD display. This camera will retail for around £279 and be on sale from early October.
Major Features
10.0 effective megapixels image quality makes it possible to produce prints with crisp detail even when the photo is enlarged to A3 size.
High-performance smc PENTAX zoom lens and macro mode for capturing great images no matter how close or distant the subject
Three Types of Anti-Shake Functions to ensure prefect pictures and movies in the most challenging conditions
Face Recognition technology for beautiful one-step portraits
Auto-tracking Auto-focus continuously focuses on a moving subject to ensure great action shots
Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Program modes and chooses the optimum settings for each subject. Advanced users still have the option to manually adjust all settings.
Red-eye correction available after shooting
