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It has an LCD that swivels horizontally and vertically for ease of use.
The Pentax Optio MX will be priced at under $400 (US) and should be in stores in June 2004.
UK/European Readers buy the Pentax Optio MX
Steve's Digicams reviews the Pentax Optio MX and writes - 'With its innovative styling, Pentax has produced a consumer digicam that will turn heads as well as photograph them. It's not an exercise in form over function, integrating a capable 3-megapixel digital still camera, MPEG-4 movie camera, and 10x optical zoom lens into a sleek exterior that will probably mistaken for a DV camcorder. The OptioMX is simple enough for a beginner to use, but offers plenty of advanced features for the advanced photographer to experiment with.'
For more information on the Pentax Opto MX read an excerpt from the Press Release announcing the Pentax Optio MX below or check out:
- Lets go Digital - Pentax Optio MX First Impressions Report
PENTAX Unveils First Optio Digital Still/Movie Camera With $400 Price Tag and Adds a Second Lens for Digital SLR
GOLDEN, Colo. --(Business Wire)-- Feb. 12, 2004 PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. has announced the introduction of the first PENTAX Optio(R) digital still/movie camera - the OptioMX.
The innovative, palm-sized OptioMX features 3.2 effective megapixels and 10X optical zoom to capture still images and high resolution (VGA) full-motion movies on MPEG-4 format with zoom capability. With advanced design and the compact signature dimensions of the Optio line of digital cameras, the OptioMX features an ergonomic grip handle and an articulating LCD monitor that swivels horizontally and vertically to frame subjects exactly as you prefer.
OptioMX marks the legendary manufacturer's first step into the production of full-capacity digital video and PENTAX has priced the camera under $400. For optimal results in panoramic settings, a wide conversion lens will be available as an accessory to the OptioMX, and the digital video camera will ship to dealers in June 2004
These latest PENTAX digital developments will be showcased under glass at the 2004 Photo Marketing Association's (PMA) Show in Booth C140 from February 12-15 in Las Vegas.
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, binoculars, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, Pentax technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With corporate headquarters located in GOLDEN, Colorado, PENTAX U.S.A., INC. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX CORPORATION.
Posted by Darren in our Pentax category on February 12, 2004