Pentax unveils three new cameras

Pentax today unveiled two new compact cameras in its Optio range, as well as a new entry-level DSLR. The Optio T20 is one of the thinnest cameras with a 3-inch LCD at 0.77 inches, according to Pentax, and uses a touchscreen interface to keep physical controls to a minimum. The 7-megapixel camera also has a lens with 3X optical zoom, 12MB of internal memory, and a movie mode capable of 30 frames-per-second at 640x480. Pentax anticipates shipping the T20 in October for $350. The company also released the Optio E20, a replacement for the virtually identical E10. A 6-megapixel sensor, 3X optical zoom, and 13MB of built-in memory define its largely standard features, according to Electronista. The E10 will ship in the near future and should match the $200 price tag of its predecessor. The 10-megapixel K10D features built-in image stabilization and dust removal designs. The K10D also offers a special 22-bit analog-to-digital converter that can produce 1,024 times more image gradations than more common 12-bit converters, according to Pentax. The K10D is slated for shipment in mid-October for $1,000.

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