PENTAX Optio W60 Waterproof Digital Camera Shoots Deeper, Wider and
at Colder Temps
GOLDEN, Colo. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) May 22, 2008 --
PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX
Optio W60 compact digital camera. Lightweight and fully waterproof,
the Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm
wide-angle capability. The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the
camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme
temperatures well below freezing.
Perfect for photography in adventurous as well as everyday settings, the
5X optical zoom refraction lens never protrudes from the Optio W60, yet
it covers focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (approximately 28mm to 140mm in
35mm format). This range allows the camera to capture a wide variety of
scenes including expansive landscapes, architecture, and group photos in
confined spaces as well as close-up telephoto shots of subjects. A
Digital Wide function merges two shots into one image for
ultra-wide-angle image capture (equivalent to a focal length of 21mm in
35mm format).
The Optio W60 also accompanies users to new aquatic depths. With
improved design and construction of the shutter button and controls, as
well as reinforced, airtight joints, the Optio W60 allows underwater
photography up to 30 percent deeper than previous PENTAX waterproof
models. In addition to the JIS Class 8 waterproofing standard, the
camera is JIS Class 5 dustproof against dirt, sand and dust and operates
in extreme temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10
degrees Celsius).
Other important features and modes of the PENTAX
Optio W60 include a High-Quality Movie mode with HD resolution up to
1280 x 720 pixels (comparable to a 720p HDTV) as well as Auto Picture
mode, fast Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, an
Underwater Movie mode, High Sensitivity Digital SR mode that
automatically adjusts the sensitivity up to ISO 6400, and an LCD monitor
with a 170 degree wide-angle view and Anti-Reflection coating to reduce
glare.
A perfect companion for indoor and outdoor enthusiasts, the PENTAX Optio
W60 performs well during winter and summer activities as well as in and
around water and sand. The
PENTAX Optio W60 will be available in July 2008 for US $329.95 in a
choice of two colors: Ocean Blue and Silver. More information is
available here: www.h20camera.com.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of
digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units, binoculars,
scopes, eyepieces, and mobile printers and scanners. For more than 80
years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that
meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With headquarters in Golden,
Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Release Summary:
PENTAX announces latest waterproof digital camera Optio W60 perfect for
surfing, snorkeling, skiing, fly fishing, swimming, kayaking, and
backyard adventure.
Keyword Tags:
compact, rugged waterproof digital camera, snorkel, surfing, digital
camera and ocean, waterproof camera, wide angle lenses, fly fishing
camera, ski camera, snorkel
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