The Pentax Optio A10 digital camera has received good to mixed reviews. Here’s an extract of one from DigitalCameraReview: ‘The Pentax Optio A10 is the leader of the Optio pack. The very compact 8 megapixel camera is packed with features, including a CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism. A 2.5 inch LCD and 3x optical zoom round out the top specs of this camera. The Pentax Optio A10 is a nice compact point and shoot, but to get the best results with the images, you’ll need to adjust some settings.’

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The Pentax Optio S6 6-megapixel digital camera has been favorably reviewed by Trusted Reviews. It has brought the S-series up to date with a new versatility, and is both smart and light. Here’s a snippet from the review: ‘If you?re looking for an ultra-compact camera that can deliver good quality pictures with a minimum of fuss, the Optio S6 should certainly be near the top of your list. It is well made, attractively designed, and is one of the smallest and lightest cameras on the market. It has enough options to cope with virtually any shooting conditions, and its excellent low light focusing and flash performance are a big bonus. Considering its very competitive price and the S6 is hard to beat.’

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Digital Camera Review has a kind review of the Pentax Optio WPi waterproof digital camera: “The Pentax Optio WPi is a great choice if you’re looking for a waterproof camera (and don’t need to go to great depths). The waterproof, dustproof body has a rugged feel, but a stylish look. The camera also takes good, 6 megapixel images in a variety of conditions. I experienced good exposures in tough lighting situations, and good, if a bit saturated, colors. Noise levels were acceptable and the flash was enough to illuminate dark, normal-sized rooms. The Pentax Optio WPi is a great option for someone who thinks they’ll need a camera in wet conditions. For example, I would love to take my digital SLR fly fishing with me, but it’s not going to happen.”

Specification:

* 6 megapixel imaging sensor
* 2 inch LCD
* 3x optical zoom lens (38-114mm 35mm equivalent)
* 9-point auto focus
* JIS Class 8 waterproof (up to 5 feet deep for up to 30 minutes)
* Class 5 dustproof
* 22 shooting modes
* Green mode for simple use
* Continuous and Tracking auto focus in Sport, Pet, or Kids modes
* Up to ISO 800 in high-sensitivity modes (Candlelight and Report modes)
* Recovery function to undelete images during the same session
* Voice and audio recording that can be attached to an image
* Several built-in “frames” to apply to images

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Samsung’s first digital SLR camera has been rumored for a while. yesterday came the announcement that Samsung Techwin had entered the market with a 6-megapixel model with interchangeable lenses.

The camera has been jointly developed with Pentax, a partnership that began last October. The main features of the camera are:

* 6 mega-pixels CCD.
* Lightweight and portable - 17.8 ounces.
* Large bright 2.5 inch colour TFT LCD screen.
* Pentaprism technology provides clear, bright viewfinder.
* 11 point auto focus.
* High sensitivity up to ISO 3200.
* Pentax AF lens mount.

DPreview.com comments: “Nothing we haven’t seen before; the GX-1S is a rebadged Pentax *ist DS2 (there’s some new Schneider lenses too, but they also appear to be straight re-badge jobs).”

The GX-1S also features advanced optics from lensmaker Schneider, 16-segment multipattern metering for light measurement. It includes a consecutive-shooting mode of up to 2.8 frames per second and up to 8 frames in JPEG format per second.