Monday, May 26, 2008

Pentax Preps Waterproof Optio for Summer Fun

Pentax Optio E20The PENTAX Optio W60 compact digital camera, featuring a lightweight and fully waterproof design, is shipping in July. 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, Pentax says.

Ideal for 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). The digicam also features an improved design and construction of the shutter button and controls, as well as reinforced, airtight joints, so users can enjoy underwater photography up to 30 percent deeper than previous PENTAX waterproof models.

The PENTAX Optio W60 will be available in July 2008 for $329.95 in a choice of two colors: Ocean Blue and Silver. For more information, visit www.h20camera.com.

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