The Pentax Optio60 looks to be an update to the existing Optio50 model, with very similar styling - although the new camera is almost half an inch thicker, and uses a slightly larger, higher resolution CCD imager. Other changes include a slightly larger 2.0-inch LCD display, new multi-point autofocus system, redesigned lens with a slightly improved macro focusing distance of 5cm, more manual controls (including aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual modes), and the ability to capture exposures as long as two seconds.

The Pentax Optio60 will ship next month, with pricing set at $200.

PENTAX Optio60 Digital Camera Fact Sheet

Compact, Lightweight Design
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 1.1 inches, a weight of 4.6 ounces without battery and SD memory card, and an attractive, lustrous finish exterior.

Unique PENTAX Mode Dial
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 and Sport modes). The Mode dial also offers greater control with settings such as Aperture-priority AE (Av), Shutter-priority AE (Tv) and Metered manual (M), as well as access to the Movie mode, which records movies with sound to the full capacity of the memory card. The innovative Simple mode automatically selects the best settings for the scene at hand.

Sharper Images With Stunning Color
Two high-quality aspherical lenses optimize the 6.0 effective megapixel performance and powerful 3X optical zoom lens of the Optio60.

3X Optical Zoom, 4X Digital Zoom
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 35mm format. Combined with 4X digital zoom performance, the 3X optical zoom delivers 12X zoom capability.

Optical Viewfinder With Diopter Adjustment
With an optical viewfinder offering actual image zoom, the Optio60 makes composition easy and 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.

AA Battery Compatibility
The Optio60 is compatible with widely available AA batteries (two alkaline or nickel hydride batteries). As a result, the Optio60 makes it easy to replenish power practically anywhere in the world.

Generous LCD Monitor
The generous 2.0 inch LCD offers features 130,000 pixels for a better view during image playback, selection and editing.

Control Sensitivity
A selection of Standard Output Sensitivity comprising 64, 100 and 200, as well as an auto setting, make it easy to adjust the Optio60 for shooting in different lighting intensities.

PictBridge Compatibility
The Optio60 supports PictBridge, the highly convenient direct-print standard released by the CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), which may eliminate the need for a computer during printing. Simply connect the Optio60 directly to a compatible printer via USB cable and enjoy the simplicity of producing photographs directly.

Additional Features:

• SD memory card compatibility plus 12MB built-in memory
• USB mass storage class compatibility; audio/video cable connects the Optio60 to a TV
• Standard image viewer, ACDSee for PENTAX software
• Built-in auto flash with red-eye reduction mode*
• Actual image optical viewfinder
• Macro mode allows the user to shoot as close as 5cm from the subject at wide-angle setting
• DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility
  *This mode may not eliminate “red eyes” in all instances.
  
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• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
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• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Pentax Optio60
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Pentax
Model Number	Optio 60
Dimensions	3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5" 91.0 x 61.0 x 38.0mm
Weight	200.0 g 7.0 oz
Planned Price	$200.00
Planned Availability	Aug 2005
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/1.8" CCD 6.36 megapixels (total) 6.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	2848 x 2136 (6.1 megapixels) 2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	Yes, Actual image zoom
LCD	2.0", 130,000 pixels 100% field of view
Playback Zoom	4.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	Pentax lens 3x optical zoom
Image Stabilization	No
Focal Length	7.5 - 22.5mm (actual) 36 - 108mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Focusing System	Multi-point TTL Contrast Detection
Focusing Range	Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.0"
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200
Shutter Speed	2 - 1/1000 second
Exposure Modes	Aperture, Shutter, Manual
Metering Modes	Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction Range: Wide: 3.8m (8.2ft); Tele: 2.0m (6.6ft)
Creative
Scene Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Sport
Digital Zoom	4x
Time Lapse	No
Movie Format	AVI (Motion JPEG) without audio 320x240 Max. frame-rate: 20 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 1.1
Other	DC In
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Software	ACDSee for PENTAX
Battery / Charger	2 x AA alkaline disposable battery
Flash Memory	12.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	No
Tripod Mount	Yes
Remote Control	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, MacOS
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