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| The Pentax K100D offers new Shake Reduction Technology. |
Pentax Imaging Company has introduced the Pentax K100D DSLR. The new K100D combines 6.1 effective megapixels with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction (SR) system that is said to deliver top-notch DSLR photography and user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers.
The Pentax-developed SR system in the K100D is said to effectively offer a two-stop advantage for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as using a telephoto lens or shooting in low-light without a flash.
The SR mechanism is designed to minimize camera shake by oscillating the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the speed of oscillation in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. As a result, the system does not require special anti-shake lenses and can be used with almost all existing Pentax interchangeable lenses.
“The ease-of-use, advanced features and attractive price make the Pentax K100D digital SLR a perfect choice for users moving up from a point-and-shoot camera,” says Ned Bunnell, director of marketing, Pentax Imaging Company.
In addition, the company also rolled out the Pentax K110D, an entry-level DSLR camera, which has all of the features of the K100D with the exception of Shake Reduction system. Both models reflect a new digital SLR naming system that references the reverse compatibility that each body has with the legacy of Pentax K-mount lenses. The Pentax K100D will ship along with the smc 18-55mm lens in July 2006 and will sell for $699.95, while the Pentax K110D will ship along with the smc 18-55mm lens in August 2006 and will sell for $599.95.
Along with the two new DSLR models, Pentax announced the smc Pentax DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited interchangeable wide-angle lens. Originally previewed at PMA 2006 in Orlando, the lens features a versatile angle of view and an ultra-thin, pancake design that offers go-anywhere portability that is said to be ideal for casual, day-to-day snapshot photography. This latest lens inherits all the attributes of the popular Pentax Limited lens series including high-quality image reproduction, distinctive visual description, and high-grade lens-barrel finish. The smc Pentax DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited lens will ship in July 2006 and sell for $549.95.
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