Pentax Announces 4-Megapixel 10x Zoom Optio MX4
GOLDEN, Co. (September 13, 2004) - PENTAX Imaging Company has introduced the new OptioMX4 with a powerful 10X (37 - 370mm) optical zoom and 4.0 effective megapixels. The OptioMX4 captures both high quality still images and movies with telephoto capability. The optional wide-angle conversion lens steps up the angle of view to the equivalent of a 27.75mm. With 4.0 effective megapixels, the OptioMX4 has the power to achieve high-precision, vivid images at all zoom ranges. Perfect for capturing family activity, the OptioMX4 captures movies in MPEG-4 format and employs a streaming recording system to record up to two hours of continuous movies directly onto the recording media. OptioMX4 users further enjoy movie recording with 640x480 recording pixels at the rate of 30fps (frames per second) to achieve quality comparable to that of a television. The camera also offers a choice of movie recording sizes, quality and frame rates for maximum shooting flexibility. A stylish, functional palm-grip helps minimize hand shake and reduces fatigue during long-duration shooting. The camera will ship to major retailers in October 2004. Read the full Pentax press release.
